Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
This program is only available to Singaporean citizens in Singapore. The Master of Social Science (Professional Counselling) builds on the knowledge of models of counselling and practical counselling skills developed in the graduate certificate and graduate diploma levels. The Master program is designed to meet the needs of the working adult professionals who are seeking professional qualifications in counselling. Graduates of the program would be eligible to register as professional counsellors in Singapore.
This program is only available to Singaporean citizens in Singapore.
The Master of Social Science (Professional Counselling) builds on the knowledge of models of counselling and practical counselling skills developed in the graduate certificate and graduate diploma levels. The Master program is designed to meet the needs of the working adult professionals who are seeking professional qualifications in counselling. Graduates of the program would be eligible to register as professional counsellors in Singapore.
Course Structure:
This program is only available to Singaporean citizens in Singapore. The program consists of 200 credit points of units. In the first year, which comprises the graduate certificate and graduate diploma, students undertake a total of eight coursework units, each of 12.5 credit points. In the second year, which comprises the master component, students undertake a total of four units, each of 25 credit points. This comprises three coursework units and one placement unit. The placement unit and two of the coursework units are core units and one unit is an elective. In addition to meeting the unit requirements, students are also expected to complete 50 hours of approved professional development workshops.
The program consists of 200 credit points of units. In the first year, which comprises the graduate certificate and graduate diploma, students undertake a total of eight coursework units, each of 12.5 credit points. In the second year, which comprises the master component, students undertake a total of four units, each of 25 credit points. This comprises three coursework units and one placement unit. The placement unit and two of the coursework units are core units and one unit is an elective. In addition to meeting the unit requirements, students are also expected to complete 50 hours of approved professional development workshops.
Units of Study:
This program is only available to Singaporean citizens in Singapore. Units in the first and second semesters are valued at 12.5 credit points each. Units in the third and fourth semesters are valued at 25 credit points each. First semester HAYS410 Theories and Foundations of Counselling A HAYS411 Counselling Process and Intervention HAYS412 Specific Skills in Counselling A HAYS413 Professional Ethics and Supervision Second semester HAYS420 Specific Approaches to Counselling HAYS421 Advanced Intervention in Counselling and Group Processes HAYS422 Assessment and Treatment of Psychological Disorders HAYS423 Counselling Research Processes Third semester HAYS510 Advanced Counselling Theories HAYS511 Professional Practice and Counselling Settings Fourth semester HAYS512 Advanced Counselling Placement and HAYS513 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Specialisation or HAYS514 Family Therapy Specialisation
Career Opportunities:
Counselling in mental and/or community health, educational counselling and guidance.
Professional recognition:
Graduates will be eligible to register as professional counsellors in Singapore. The Singapore Association of Counselling has indicated that they will recognise the Master of Social Science (Professional Counselling). The Singapore Ministry of Education has also indicated that it will recognise the program.
Graduate Attributes:
A graduate from the course should have: The ability to demonstrate warmth, respect, congruence and empathy The capacity to develop an effective therapeutic relationship An awareness of personal and ethical values An awareness of theoretical models of counselling The ability to be culturally sensitive Awareness of the impact of the client’s social context The ability to make appropriate referrals The ability to evaluate counselling research The ability to apply counselling, psychotherapeutic and psychological theories at an advanced level The capacity to effectively implement various counselling approaches especially in cognitive behavioural therapy or family therapy The ability to act as a professional counsellor in accordance with ethical guidelines and professional boundaries The ability to apply processes of self monitoring, self examination and self awareness in ongoing personal and professional development The ability to develop and implement treatment plans to achieve therapeutic goals The ability to utilize a set of advanced interpersonal skills which emphasise processes of facilitation
Entry Requirements:
This program is only available to Singaporean citizens in Singapore. The program is taught in English. If necessary, applicants will need to provide evidence of advanced proficiency in written and spoken English. Applicants must also satisfy the following requirements: Completion of an approved undergraduate degree from a recognised university or equivalent institution; or Completion of professional qualifications in related areas such as psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, human resources, or education; or Completion of a government recognised program in counselling training at a satisfactory standard or completion of a program in a related discipline at professional certificate level, which in the opinion of the Selection Committee, is suitable preparation for entry into the program. Selection is based on an interview and the applicant’s suitability for the prorgam as determined by personal suitability as well as academic and work experience. Each applicant will be expected to provide: evidence of a high standard of performance in previous academic studies, two referee reports, evidence of appropriate supervised counselling experience and a written statement of their reasons for wishing to undertake the program. Applicants can also be accepted directly into the master program with recognition of prior learning if they have completed a Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Professional Counselling) from Swinburne University of Technology; or another recognised university or equivalent institution.
Selection is based on an interview and the applicant’s suitability for the prorgam as determined by personal suitability as well as academic and work experience. Each applicant will be expected to provide: evidence of a high standard of performance in previous academic studies, two referee reports, evidence of appropriate supervised counselling experience and a written statement of their reasons for wishing to undertake the program. Applicants can also be accepted directly into the master program with recognition of prior learning if they have completed a Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Professional Counselling) from Swinburne University of Technology; or another recognised university or equivalent institution.
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of the program may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the program with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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:
This program is only available to Singaporean citizens in Singapore. Details of fees are available from the Executive Counselling and Training Academy, Singapore.
Application Procedure:
This program is only available to Singaporean citizens in Singapore. Application forms are available from the Executive Counselling and Training Academy, Singapore.
Information Sessions:
2008 Open Day Sunday 17 August 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Only at Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran campuses. For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/openday Postgraduate Information Day Tuesday, 7 Oct 2008 4:00pm – 7:30pm Atrium, Hawthorn campus
2008 Open Day
Sunday 17 August
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Only at Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran campuses.
For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/openday
Postgraduate Information Day
Tuesday, 7 Oct 2008
4:00pm – 7:30pm
Atrium, Hawthorn campus
Further information:
Faculty of Life and Social Sciences Tel: +61 3 9214 5209 Fax: +61 3 9819 0574 Email: lssinfo@swin.edu.au Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/lss
