Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
ACAP University College
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01328A
This program is designed as an advanced (second) training in contemporary counselling and psychotherapy.
Designed for
Graduates with a Bachelor Degree in a cognate field of study
Structure
16 coursework units (each with on-campus and online components), 2 applied research units undertaken on a negotiated project, an in depth placement taken over 2 consecutive terms with 240 hours in total of placement (including 80 hours of client contact), and an additional 24 hours of clinical supervision provided in small groups.
Subjects
- Counselling
- Psychotherapy
Standard entry requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a cognate field of study
- A Counselling Applicant Screening questionnaire
- 2 referee reports
- A National Criminal History Record check within 30 days of accepting the offer
Recognition
The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
Study pathways
Students who have completed ACAP's 2 year Graduate Diploma of Counselling, a 4-year full-time APAC-accredited Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) or a 4-year full-time AASW accredited degree Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), are eligible for up to 50% credit in the Masters course (1 year full-time).
