Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MCounsPsych)
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MCounsPsych)
Program Code
MCP
Program Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences
Academic Year
2016
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
This program prepares students for a career in counselling by introducing them to the theoretical foundation and practical skills required. The program consists of core and elective coursework and combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills in counselling and psychotherapy. The clinical skills pathway has been designed to meet the training requirements for practitioners as outlined by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. In the second full-time year of the program (or equivalent) students must allow up to two and a half days each week for Counselling Placement. The research pathway provides a suitable background for students considering PhD candidacy.
Progression to the second year of the program is subject to a satisfactory review by program staff.
The Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy is an AQF Level 9 Masters Conversion qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.
Conditions
Condition of Enrolment
Criminal History Clearance: Students who undertake clinical placements, internships or research projects involving children or people who are ill, elderly or vulnerable are now required to demonstrate clearance by producing a criminal history check, obtained through a Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) check. International students may be required to obtain a certificate from their home country.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
There shall be a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study with a combined total of not less than 48 units in either a Clinical Practice or Research pathway.
The Clinical Practice pathway comprises of:
- Core courses to the value of 39 units
- Elective courses to the value of 9 units
- Core courses to the value of 24 units
- Elective courses to the value of 12 units
- Research equivalent courses to the value of 12 units in the form of a research dissertation
Major
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Clinical Practice Pathway
To satisfy the requirements for Clinical Practice Pathway students must complete courses to the value of 48 units.
Core Courses
Courses to the value of up to 39 units may be taken from the following:
Students are required to take both the Part A and the matching Part B course:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GEN PRAC 5005 Counselling Skills 1 3 GEN PRAC 5006 Ethics in the Workplace 3 GEN PRAC 5007 Attachment across the Lifespan 3 GEN PRAC 5008 Counselling and Psychotherapy Theories 3 GEN PRAC 6018 Counselling Skills 2 3 GEN PRAC 6019 Overview of Mental Health 3 GEN PRAC 6021 Nature of Grief 3 GEN PRAC 7003 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 3 GEN PRAC 7005 Narrative Approaches to Counselling 3 GEN PRAC 7006 Mindfulness-based Counselling Applications 3 GEN PRAC 7020A Counselling Placement IA 0 GEN PRAC 7020B Counselling Placement IB 6 PUB HLTH 7078 Qualitative Research Methods In Health 3 Elective Courses
Courses to the value of up to 9 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GEN PRAC 7004 Interpersonal Therapy 3 GEN PRAC 7009 Hypnosis 3 GEN PRAC 7013 Family & Relationships Counselling 3 GEN PRAC 7014 Counselling of Children and Adolescents 3 GEN PRAC 7018 Theory and Practice in Placement 3 GEN PRAC 7019 Expressive Therapies: Creative Arts in Counselling 3 PUB HLTH 7073 Indigenous Health 3 PUB HLTH 7076 Health Policy and Public Health Interventions 3 or
Courses to the value of up to 9 units may be taken from the following:
Other postgraduate coursework courses offered by the University or another university which the Faculty approves in lieu of elective courses.
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Research Pathway
To satisfy the requirements for Research Pathway students must complete courses to the value of 48 units.
Core Courses
Courses to the value of up to 24 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GEN PRAC 5005 Counselling Skills 1 3 GEN PRAC 5006 Ethics in the Workplace 3 GEN PRAC 5007 Attachment across the Lifespan 3 GEN PRAC 5008 Counselling and Psychotherapy Theories 3 GEN PRAC 6018 Counselling Skills 2 3 GEN PRAC 6019 Overview of Mental Health 3 GEN PRAC 6021 Nature of Grief 3 PUB HLTH 7078 Qualitative Research Methods In Health 3 Elective Courses
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GEN PRAC 7003 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 3 GEN PRAC 7004 Interpersonal Therapy 3 GEN PRAC 7005 Narrative Approaches to Counselling 3 GEN PRAC 7006 Mindfulness-based Counselling Applications 3 GEN PRAC 7009 Hypnosis 3 GEN PRAC 7013 Family & Relationships Counselling 3 GEN PRAC 7014 Counselling of Children and Adolescents 3 GEN PRAC 7019 Expressive Therapies: Creative Arts in Counselling 3 PUB HLTH 7073 Indigenous Health 3 PUB HLTH 7076 Health Policy and Public Health Interventions 3 or
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Other postgraduate coursework courses offered by the University or another university which the Faculty approves in lieu of elective courses.
Research Thesis
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GEN PRAC 7011 Thesis 12