The Graduate Certificate in Counselling is an introduction to the essential skills and theories used in the Counselling profession. Within the context of a Christian worldview, this course builds foundational counselling skills and introduces various counselling methods. Graduate Certificate in Counselling graduates will gain enhanced people skills as well as insights into human behaviour and common emotional disorders.
With the ability to choose an elective, the Graduate Certificate is a flexible introduction to counselling and a pathway to becoming a qualified Counsellor. It is designed for those with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline who seek a career change. However, the Graduate Certificate in Counselling does not allow the graduate to work as a qualified Counsellor. It provides a pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Counselling with full credit for all units completed.
To qualify for admission, an applicant must have achieved:
In exceptional circumstances an applicant may be admitted based on qualifications deemed equivalent as assessed by the Course Convenor in consultation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).
This course is available online to international students residing outside Australia. Students must be able to obtain an appropriate visa to visit Australia for the compulsory on-campus intensive study period. The course is not available to international students residing in Australia. For information regarding visas refer to https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder/study.
Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:
^Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or the United States of America.
Applicants who have completed prior study may be eligible for advanced standing (credit recognition). Applicants should discuss their eligibility for advanced standing with the Admissions Team or the Course Convenor.
The Graduate Certificate in Counselling consists of 4 units and requires 24 credit points for completion. Every unit has a 6 credit-point value.
The Graduate Certificate consists of three core units and one elective unit.
Students complete all three core units.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Semester Offered |
|---|---|---|
| CNSL41100 | Fundamentals of Counselling | 1 |
| CNSL41110 | Psychotherapy and Counselling Theories | 1 |
| CNSL41120 | Spiritual Perspectives on Emotional Disorders | 2 |
Students choose one of the following elective units.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Semester Offered |
|---|---|---|
| CNSL41160 | Introduction to Psychology for Counselling | 1 |
| CNSL41200 | Interpersonal Approach and Treatment Strategies | 2 |
| CNSL41240 | Systemic and Family Therapy Approaches | 2 |
To find out more about any of the units listed here, copy the unit code and then search for that unit here.
None applicable.
The Graduate Certificate is not a stand alone qualification and thus upon completion graduates are not able to join a professional counselling association without additional training.
The combination of skills and knowledge gained in this course will complement any role that involves interacting with people, such as:
