| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Counselling (Grad Cert) |
| Type of Training | Individual standalone programme |
| Reference Number | MCCO 52 |
| Description | The Graduate Certificate of Counselling will provide candidates with a working knowledge of the basic theory and practice of foundational counselling and pastoral skills. It will help students to enhance their understanding of communication and relationship principals and to practically apply these skills within a range of settings. The Graduate Certificate does not equip students to practice counselling. The course develops skills that can be integrated into existing vocational roles. |
| Keywords | Counselling, ministry formation, pastoral counselling |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | Australia / Countrywide |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others |
| Residential/Non Residential | Non Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | $AUD5000 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | 1 year part-time |
| Average hours of study per week | 0 |
| Methods of instruction | Lectures, readings, seminars, DVD's |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 80 |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 20 |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 0 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | A Bachelor Degree, a Bachelor Honours Degree or a Graduate Diploma, in a related discipline such as social work, psychology, medicine, nursing, education, etc., plus satisfactory English proficiency. |
| Other Prerequisites | Contact the Academic Registrar for details of English proficiency levels. |
| Qualifications gained | Graduate Certificate of Counselling |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | Master of Counselling |
| Programme Accredited by | SPAEC (Pacific) , Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | NSW Department of Education and Training |