Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Flinders University)
Course Information
Description
Course Aims
The Graduate Diploma in Counselling is designed to develop counselling competencies and provide training for professionals who seek to incorporate advanced counselling skills in their primary occupational role. The aim is to equip our Trainee Counsellors with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to establish and maintain an effective alliance with their Clients in order to assist them to work through issues and concerns towards making an effective change.
The course will introduce our Trainee Counsellors to the major theoretical principles and develop in them an understanding on how various interventions can be applied in counselling settings. Trainee Counsellors will also learn to competently apply research methodology in a multi-cultural setting. The course is intended to prepare Trainee Counsellors for professional practice as a counsellor in a range of human service organisations.
Course Objectives
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Deliver evidence-based counselling interventions that are person-centric to a range of people with mental and physical health conditions across the lifespan
- Integrate collaborative and reflective clinical practice, using evidence-based skills effectively, legally and ethically to ensure quality care, safety and outcomes
- Demonstrate competencies in assessment, case formulation and care planning, implementation and evaluation for people presenting with a range of mental and physical health conditions
- Engage in a range of professional practice processes that support practitioner development, awareness and growth
Entry Requirements
Applicants must normally hold a degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution, or a Graduate Certificate in Counselling.
This programme is an extension of the Graduate Certificate in Counselling accredited and awarded by the Flinders University.
Applicants may be accepted directly into the Graduate Diploma in Counselling programme if they have completed counselling-related programmes from a recognised university or institution. Credit exemptions, where applicable, may be granted up to a maximum of 50% of the nested suite of courses.
Direct entry applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, subject to the decision of the Clinical and Academic Director of ECTA and approved by Flinders University.
The following requirements apply:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Applicants are required to possess at least 5 GCE “O” Level Passes, including a credit for English Language. Applicants without a credit in English can provide evidence of having attended the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and attain an overall band score of at least 6.5 points. Alternatively, applicants may also show evidence of their academic qualifications conducted in the English Language (e.g., qualifications from other countries). A Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) Pass grade of B2.
RESIDENCY STATUS
Applicants must be a Singapore Citizen, a Singapore Permanent Resident, or a holder of a valid Work Permit, or a valid Dependent Pass.
ACADEMIC AND/OR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor Degree (may not be counselling-related); OR
- A Diploma (or its equivalent); OR
- A Certificate (or its equivalent)
Career Opportunities
Contact school for more information.
Modules
- MHSC8040 Approaches to Counselling Theories
- MHSC9034 Advanced Counselling Competencies and Group Processes
- MHSC8041 Psychological Disorders and Counselling Support
- MHSC8042 Research Methods in Counselling
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12 months
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12 months
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Full-time
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12 months
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Part-time
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12 months
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Full-time
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12 months
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Part-time