Language of this entry |
English (UK, International) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
Bachelor of Counselling |
Type of Training |
Individual standalone programme |
Reference Number |
BCouns |
Description |
The Bachelor of Counselling is a 360 credit programme designed to equip students with a range of counselling skills, teach them to critically engage with a range of counselling theories; and develop their abiity to integrate these with a relational theological approach, in order to prepare them for professional practice.
The BCouns is designed for students who want to integrate Christian faith with a range of sound, well-established counselling theories and practical skills, in order to enter into community, church-based or private practice. The degree has a common core of biblical, theological and philosophical studies which provides a foundation for a deep appreciation of the Scriptures and the outworking of the gospel in life and professional practice. |
Keywords |
counselling, counseling, theory, practice, practical, therapy, relational, theology, integration, reflective practitioners, God, humanity, brokenness |
Languages Programme Available in |
English (UK, International); English (USA) |
Other Languages |
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Country and region where programme is available |
New Zealand / Auckland; New Zealand / Canterbury |
Area of Ministry and Focus |
Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance; Personal Life and Holiness / Integrating Faith, Life and Work; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills |
Residential/Non Residential |
Non Residential |
Full-time or Part-time |
Full-time |
Level |
Degree |
Cost Range |
US$100,000 or more |
Actual Cost |
NZ$4,968 (domestic) or $NZ$15,600 (international) for one year's study plus supervision costs (see fees schedule for details) |
Bursaries/scholarships available |
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Actual Length |
Three years full-time |
Average hours of study per week |
0 |
Methods of instruction |
For more information please see Laidlaw College's Prospectus and Academic Calendar which can be accessed on www.laidlaw.ac.nz |
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) |
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Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) |
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Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). |
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Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) |
116 |
Prerequisite Programmes |
For more information please see Laidlaw College's Prospectus and Academic Calendar which can be accessed on www.laidlaw.ac.nz |
Other Prerequisites |
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Qualifications gained |
Bachelor of Counselling |
Qualifications this programme is part of |
School of Counselling |
Programme Accredited by |
SPAEC (Pacific) , Other Accreditation (see below) |
Other Accrediting Bodies |
NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) |