Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MCounsPsych)
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MCounsPsych)
Program Code
MCP
Program Faculty
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Academic Year
2021
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.
The Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy is an AQF Level 9 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.
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Head of School/Program Coordinator before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Progression
Progression to the 2nd year of the Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy Clinical Pathway is contingent on attainment of
a) a minimum credit grade (>64) in the following three courses:
PUB HLTH 5006 Ethics in the Counselling Workplace
PUB HLTH 6021 Nature of Grief
PUB HLTH 7003 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
AND
b) a pass grade in PUB HLTH 6018 Counselling Skills 2
Progression to the 2nd year of the Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Pathway is contingent on attainment of
a) a minimum credit grade (>64) in the following three courses:
PUB HLTH 5006 Ethics in the Counselling Workplace
PUB HLTH 6021 Nature of Grief
PUB HLTH 7300OL Developing a Research Proposal
AND
b) a pass grade in PUB HLTH 6018 Counselling Skills 2
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.
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.
The Clinical Practice pathway comprises of:
1. Core courses to the value of 39 units
2. Elective courses to the value of 9 unitsCore Courses
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PUB HLTH 5005 Counselling Skills 1 3 PUB HLTH 5006 Ethics in the Counselling Workplace 3 PUB HLTH 5007 Attachment Across the Lifespan 3 PUB HLTH 5008 Counselling and Psychotherapy Theories 3 PUB HLTH 6018 Counselling Skills 2 3 PUB HLTH 6019 Overview of Mental Health 3 PUB HLTH 6021 Nature of Grief 3 PUB HLTH 7003 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 3 PUB HLTH 7005 Narrative Approaches to Counselling 3 PUB HLTH 7010 Mindfulness-based Counselling Applications 3 PUB HLTH 7020A Counselling Placement IA 0 PUB HLTH 7020B Counselling Placement IB 6 PUB HLTH 7025 Trauma Informed Practice 3 Elective Courses
Courses to the value of up to 9 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value HEALTH 7000 Ethical Challenges in Modern Health Care 3 PUB HLTH 7002 Emotion Focused Therapy 3 PUB HLTH 7007 Interpersonal Therapy 3 PUB HLTH 7013 Relationship Counselling 3 PUB HLTH 7019 Expressive Therapies: Creative Arts in Counselling 3 PUB HLTH 7021 Contemporary Hypnotherapy and Mind-Body Approaches to Counselling 3 PUB HLTH 7024 Counselling of Children and Adolescents 3 PUB HLTH 7078 Qualitative Research Methods In Health 3 PUB HLTH 7091 Knowing What Works - Evaluation for Public Health 3 PUB HLTH 7300OL Developing a Research Proposal 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.
The Research pathway comprises of:
1. Core courses to the value of 39 units
2. Elective courses to the value of 9 unitsCore Courses
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PUB HLTH 5005 Counselling Skills 1 3 PUB HLTH 5006 Ethics in the Counselling Workplace 3 PUB HLTH 5007 Attachment Across the Lifespan 3 PUB HLTH 5008 Counselling and Psychotherapy Theories 3 PUB HLTH 6018 Counselling Skills 2 3 PUB HLTH 6019 Overview of Mental Health 3 PUB HLTH 6021 Nature of Grief 3 PUB HLTH 7010 Mindfulness-based Counselling Applications 3 PUB HLTH 7300OL Developing a Research Proposal 3 and
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PUB HLTH 7011 Dissertation Full time 12 or
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PUB HLTH 7211A Dissertation Part 1 0 PUB HLTH 7211B Dissertation Part 2 12 Elective Courses
Courses to the value of up to 9 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value HEALTH 7000 Ethical Challenges in Modern Health Care 3 PUB HLTH 7003 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 3 PUB HLTH 7005 Narrative Approaches to Counselling 3 PUB HLTH 7007 Interpersonal Therapy 3 PUB HLTH 7013 Relationship Counselling 3 PUB HLTH 7019 Expressive Therapies: Creative Arts in Counselling 3 PUB HLTH 7021 Contemporary Hypnotherapy and Mind-Body Approaches to Counselling 3 PUB HLTH 7024 Counselling of Children and Adolescents 3 PUB HLTH 7025 Trauma Informed Practice 3 PUB HLTH 7091 Knowing What Works - Evaluation for Public Health 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.