Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling) at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia

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Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling)

Course Code: N0705

Campus Availability	Study Mode	Study Level	Duration
Hawthorn	Part-time (day & evening), Part-time (evening)	Postgraduate	One year part-time

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About the Course

Course Description:

The Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling) is a one year part-time program that provides students with training in the theory and practice of counselling. The program is designed to meet the needs of people currently employed in the human services (e.g. mental health, general health care, education, law and mediation and the public service). Students are taught a range of counselling skills that can be applied across work settings and client types.

Prospective students may also wish to consider undertaking the Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling)) course.

Aims & Objectives:

The program is designed to provide graduates with:

Training in basic counselling theory and skills.
An introduction to the ethical dilemmas faced and ethical conduct required by counsellors in human services industries.
Training in the theory and practice of helping people with addiction problems.

Course Structure:

The Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling) is part of a nested program for the Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling). Both programs are only offered on a part-time basis and dependent on enrolment numbers, both day and evening classes will be available

The graduate certificate program consists of 50 credit points, comprising four units of study. Students normally enrol for two units of study per semester on a part-time basis. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points.

Students who successfully complete the graduate certificate may exit the program with that qualification, or progress to the graduate
diploma.

Units of Study:

Stage 1 – graduate certificate
HAYC410 Ethical and Social Issues for Counsellors
HAYC411 Foundations of Counselling 1
HAYC412 Addiction Counselling
HAYC413 Foundations of Counselling 2

Employment Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

The program is primarily designed to give people counselling skills to use within the human services industry in which they may already be employed (e.g. health, education, pastoral care, welfare etc). For this reason, selection is biased towards those already working within such industries.

Graduate Attributes:

Improved skills in listening, understanding and responding
Understanding of ethical and professional practices in the workplace
Report writing
A better understanding of the self and others

How To Apply

Entry Requirements:

A minimum three year degree from an Australian university or approved equivalent. Whilst no specific area of study is required as a prerequisite, preference may be given to those with experience in human services. Selection is based on an interview and the applicant’s suitability for the program as determined by academic and work experience, referee reports, and the stated reasons for wishing to undertake the program.

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm

Course Fees:

In 2008, tuition fees for this program are based on $1350 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice.

HELP
The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent resident humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) is for eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $80,000 indexed annually).

Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.

For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au

Application Procedure:

Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swin.edu.au/hed/postgrad/postgrad_application.pdf

Applications for February 2009 entry close on 7 November 2008.

Mid year entry for this program is not available, however, suitably qualified applicants may wish to apply for Single Unit study in HAYC412 Addiction Counselling for Semester 2 2008 with applications closing on 18 July 2008. Please contact the Graduate Office, Faculty of Life and Social Sciences for a copy of the Single Unit of Study application form on:

Tel: +61 3 9214 5209
Fax: +61 3 9819 0574
Email: lssinfo@swin.edu.au