Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Master of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling) is a three year part-time program that provides students with training in the theory and practice of counselling.The Human Services - Counselling 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 the Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling) or the Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling). This program is not available to onshore international students with a student visa.
Aims & Objectives:
The program is designed to provide graduates with: Training in basic counselling theory and skillsAn introduction to the ethical dilemmas faced and ethical conduct required by counsellors in human services industriesTraining in the theory and practice of helping people with addiction problemsAn understanding of the special needs of particular population groups and assessment issues such as suicide and dangerousness riskAdvanced counselling skillsTraining in the specialised skill of trauma, loss and grief counselling
Course Structure:
The Master of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling) is a nested program incorporating the Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling) and Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling) programs. Both programs are only offered on a part-time basis and, dependent on numbers, day and evening classes may be available. The Master of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling) program consists of 150 credit points (cp), comprising 12 units of study (or equivalent for students enrolled in 2009 or prior). In each year, 50 cp (25 cp each semester) constitutes a part-time load. From 2010, all units of study normally carry a value of 12.5 cp. Current Program Structure Stage 1, Year 1: Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling)Semester 1 HAYC410 Ethical and Social Issues for Counsellors HAYC411 Foundations of Counselling 1Semester 2 HAYC414 Life Span Development and Counselling HAYC413 Foundations of Counselling 2 Stage 2, Year 2: Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling)Semester 1HAYC426 Addiction Counselling HAYC421 Advanced CounsellingSemester 2HAYC424 Trauma, Loss and Grief Counselling HAYC425 Supervised Placement Stage 3, Year 3: Master of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling)Semester 1HAYC510 Assessment and Evidence-Based TherapiesHAYC511 Advanced Placement Semester 2HAYC512 Working with GroupsHAYC514 Issues for Special Population Groups 2010 Program StructureStage 1, Year 1: Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling)Semester 1HAYC410 Ethical and Social Issues for CounsellorsHAYC411 Foundations of Counselling 1Semester 2HAYC414 Life Span Development and CounsellingHAYC413 Foundations of Counselling 2 Stage 2, Year 2: Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling)Semester 1HAYC420 Issues for Special Population GroupsHAYC421 Advanced CounsellingSemester 2HAYC424 Trauma, Loss and Grief Counselling **HAYC425 Supervised Placement ** Stage 3, Year 3: Master of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling)Semester 1HAYC510 Assessment and Evidence-Based Therapies HAYC511 Advanced Placement Semester 2HAYC512 Working with Groups HAYC513 Addiction Counselling ** Students who have previously completed HAYC422 Trauma, Loss and Grief and HAYC423 Supervised Practice (25 credit points each) should consult the program convenor for information about future unit of study selections and program requirements. Program Structure for students who commenced in 2009 or prior (Master program was not available until 2010)Stage 1: Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma HAYC410 Ethical and Social Issues for CounsellorsHAYC411 Foundations of Counselling 1 HAYC412 Addiction Counselling HAYC413 Foundations of Counselling 2 Stage 2: Graduate Diploma HAYC420 Issues for Special Population Groups HAYC421 Advanced Counselling HAYC422 Trauma, Loss and Grief Counselling (25 credit points)ORHAYC423 Supervised Practice (25 credit points) Students who completed the Graduate Certificate and wish to join the new program structure for Stage 2 (Graduate Diploma) and Stage 3 (Masters) should consult the program convenor for advice about future unit of study selections and program requirements.
Units of Study:
Unit titles and codes for students commencing in 2011 Addiction Counselling (HAYC426) Advanced Counselling (HAYC421) Advanced Placement (HAYC511) Assessment and Evidence-Based Therapies (HAYC510) Ethical and Social Issues for Counsellors (HAYC410) Foundations of Counselling 1 (HAYC411) Foundations of Counselling 2 (HAYC413) Issues for Special Population Groups (HAYC514)Life Span Development and Counselling (HAYC414) Supervised Placement (HAYC425) Trauma, Loss and Grief Counselling (HAYC424) Working with Groups (HAYC512)
Career Opportunities:
The program is primarily designed to give students 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.
Professional recognition:
The Master of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling) seeks to meet the minimum training standards of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), with the exception of the requirement of 50 hours of supervision relating to 200 hours of client contact. The remaining 25 hours of supervision relating to 100 hours of client contact may be completed by students following the program.Students who completed the Swinburne Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Human Services- Counselling) or Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling) prior to 2010 and elected to take HAYC422 Trauma, Loss and Grief Counselling, will need to complete at least 60 hours of client contact relating to 15 hours of supervision in their Advanced Placement and will be encouraged to go beyond these hours in order to meet the requirements for full registration with PACFA.
Graduate Attributes:
Graduates are: Capable in their chosen professional areaAdaptable and ethical at workAble to conduct professional counselling with individuals and groupsCompetent to conduct personality and intellectual assessmentsAble to conduct applied research and evaluate programs
Entry Requirements:
A minimum three-year degree from an Australian university or approved equivalent. While 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:
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Application Procedure:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/Closing Date (Round 2): Friday 20 January 2012 for Semester 1 2012 intake. There is no mid-year intake for this program.
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
