Overview

Overview

> Develop an understanding of the theory and practice of counselling with the Master of Counselling at VU.

> You'll gain experience in adult, child and adolescent counselling, focusing your learning on:

*counselling and psychological theory

*counselling interventions and psychological therapies (for adults, children, adolescents and families)

*practical skills through industry-based learning and placement.

The Master of Counselling covers:

*insights into a range of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, loss and addictions

*an understanding of the ethics of counselling

*the completion of a practice-based minor thesis.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

*Critically review counselling theories and contemporary professional literature to apply evidence-based practice to counselling interventions;

*Investigate cultural and systemic elements relevant to counselling practice including inter-professional relations;

*Appraise psychological theories and therapeutic approaches offered by helping professionals in relationship to the role of the counsellor;

*Formulate evidence-based intervention plans for a range of counselling presentations addressing psychosocial issues;

*Conduct a professional project through the application of evaluation and research principles applicable to the field of counselling;

*Critically evaluate core ethical and professional conduct issues that are likely to be encountered by practising counsellors; and

*Demonstrate appropriate and responsive counselling practice in a professional workplace setting.

Course structure

To attain the Master of Counselling students will be required to complete 192 credit points in total consisting of the following:

192 credit points of Core studies.

Careers

This course leads to careers in:

*counselling

*family support

*multicultural services

*community work

*school counselling

*welfare services

*palliative care

*refugee services

*youth work.

Please note: this is not a psychology course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society.