Counselling And Human Services (Master)

This course information is for international students only

Year

2009

Award

Master of Counselling and Human Services

CRICOS course code

026667J

Length

1 year

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Course description

This course provides an opportunity for students to build on the knowledge and skills gained in the Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Human Services (or equivalent qualification) and to achieve an advanced professional qualification in counselling. Integral to this aim is the achievement of:

- a clear theoretical understanding of the processes of humanistic experiential approaches to counselling
- the continued development of attitudes and skills that advance the therapeutic process in counselling
- an advanced understanding of the ethical and practice issues associated with professional counselling
- increased competence and confidence in collaborating with the client in the assessment of presenting and ongoing issues
- training in the Process-Experiential/Emotion-Focused method.

The course comprises six core units. Students are required to engage in counselling practice during these units, and are supervised on at least a fortnightly basis.

Handbook

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.

Tuition fee (AUD)

22,500

Tuition fees are for 2009 only. The University reserves the right to increase fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7%

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

A four-year Australian Bachelor's degree, or approved international equivalent in a related discipline or equivalent, with a B average or above and two to three years counselling experience either directly in the role of a counsellor or where counselling is a major component. Candidates with an appropriate three-year degree may apply to enrol in a two-year program, the first year of which results in the award of the Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Human Services.

Special requirements

A personal or telephone interview is required.

A supplementary application form is also required for this course. Please visit:website

Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)

For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar

Additional information

Applications for this course close on 30 October.

Career opportunities

Graduates can work as a counsellor.

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/Counselling/index.html

Contact information

Online enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia: 1800 619 768 freecall
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au