Graduate Certificate in Counselling

Avondale University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 02731D

The Graduate Certificate in Counselling provides students with both the experiential and theoretical foundation to function as professional counsellors in Australia. Posited in a Christian worldview, this supportive course emphasises the common factors essential to counselling, introduces various counselling methods, and builds basic and advanced counselling skills.

Structure

Name of Unit.
Name of Unit.
Name of Unit.
Name of Unit.
Sem 1.
CNSL41100 (Compulsory).
Fundamentals of Counselling.
CNSL41110 (Compulsory).
Psychotherapy and Counselling Theories.
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Sem 2.
CNSL41120 (Compulsory).
Spiritual Perspectives on Emotional Disorders.
CNSL41160 (Elective).
Introduction to Psychology for Counselling.
CNSL41200 (Elective).
Interpersonal Approach and Treatment Strategies.
CNSL41240 (Elective).
Systemic and Family Therapy Approaches

Standard entry requirements

GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA.
To qualify for admission, you must have completed: An Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7 Bachelors degree (or higher) from an accredited university or higher education provider.
An overseas qualification comparable to an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7 or higher.
ADVANCED STANDING.
Applicants with an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 8 qualification (or higher) in a cognate area may be eligible for advanced standing (credit recognition). Refer to the Advanced Standing Policy for more information.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS The Graduate Certification in Counselling is available to domestic students and international students studying outside of Australia. The course is unavailable to international students in Australia on a student visa.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Applicants who completed their bachelors degree (or overseas equivalent) in a language other than English must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no sub-band below 6.0.