Master of Guidance and Counselling
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Course code | 34704 |
Course type | Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Professional accreditation status | This course is accredited in Australia with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). This accreditation is nationally recognised and indicates that the course meets the Australian industry standard. As an additional benefit for students studying this course in Australia, graduates are eligible to apply for Level 2 professional membership with the ACA. Graduates must reside in Australia to practice and agree to ACA’s terms and conditions, demonstrating their continued commitment to working ethically and effectively. This course is also delivered via the University’s offshore campus in Singapore. The course is recognised in Singapore by the Singapore Association for Counselling. If graduates of this course relocate and reside in Australia, they are eligible to apply for Level 2 professional membership with ACA, providing evidence they reside and practice in Australia. This is in accordance with ACA’s current membership eligibility requirements. |
Owner | Academy |
College | Arts, Society and Education |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree in a cognate discipline. Cognate disciplines include, but are not limited to, career development, community services, education, life coaching, mental health, pastoral care, health, human services, psychology, social sciences, behavioural science, social work, law or youth work |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
Post admission | JCU Townsville and External: Suitability to Work with Children Card (Blue Card): This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age or vulnerable people. Students admitted to JCU Australia are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) or interstate equivalent before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card or interstate equivalent for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course For more information, refer to the following, as relevant to your state or territory: ACT – Access Canberra WWVP Registration NSW – Service NSW WWCC Registration NT – Ochre Card Services QLD - Blue Card Services SA – Screening Check TAS – Service Tasmania WWVP Registration WA – Working With Children Check JCU Singapore: This course requires students to provide a Certificate of Clearance issued by the Singapore Police Force to certify the student has no prior criminal conviction in Singapore. For more information, please refer to the Singapore Police Force website. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 36 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Master of Guidance and Counselling, graduates will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Master of Guidance and Counselling. |
Reasonable adjustments | All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
ED5859:03 Human Diversity
ED5862:03 Foundations of Counselling Theory
ED5863:03 Foundations of Counselling Practice
ED5864:03 Advanced Counselling Practice
ED5310:03 Practicum in Guidance and Counselling
ED5311:03 Reflective Practice Research in Guidance and Counselling
ED5853:03 Career and Leisure Guidance and Counselling
ED5857:03 Assessment and Case Conceptualisation
OPTIONS
Option 1 - Electives
Select 12 credit points of subjects from List 1
Or
Option 2 – Research Pathway
(Course Coordinator approval is required prior to enrolment. A project and supervisor must be confirmed. This option is not available to full-time students commencing in Semester 2)
RM8501:06 Research Planning
RM8502:06 Research Project
List 1
ED5190:03 Introduction to Educational Research
ED5880:03 Educational Leadership
ED5881:03 Leading for Change in Curriculum and Pedagogy
ED5911:03 Education for Sustainability
ED5912:03 Social Learning Perspectives for a Sustainable Future
HS5111:03 Alcohol and Other Drugs (Students to obtain Course Coordinator approval prior to enrolment in HS5111)
HS5801:03 Health Coaching and Behaviour Change
LB5234:03 Leading and Managing Organisational Change
PY5409:03 Workplace Psychological Health
WS5103:03 Community Development
WS5512:03 Organisational Practice
WS5518:03 Professional Values and Ethics
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
JCU Singapore | Part-time study only |
JCU Townsville | Mixed attendance mode: some subjects are only available via external attendance mode. Students must undertake their professional placement in Australia |
External | Students must undertake their professional placement in Australia |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | JCU Townsville and External: 18 months full-time or part-time equivalent JCU Singapore: 24 months Part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes Further information about placements can be found at Coursework Enrolment Procedure. Students may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense. |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure |
Maximum allowed | 18 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Credit will not be granted for ED5310 and ED5311. Students who have accrued five years of full-time (or equivalent) professional experience in a cognate discipline area or have an AQF Level 8 cognate qualification may be granted advanced standing of up to 12 credit points for non-core subjects. |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING |
Approved abbreviation | MGuidCouns |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |