Master of Counselling

b) the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) (valid until 24 July 2021)

The Master of Counselling consists of 144 points comprised of one of the following programs:

1. Counselling Accreditation Program

a) DP9730S The Art of Reconciliation

b) DP9778S Human Development

c) DP9779S Critical Incident Counselling, Trauma and Suicide

d) 24 points of Postgraduate Foundation or Elective units in the discipline of Biblical Studies or in the discipline of Systematic Theology

e) XP9076S Supervised Counselling Practice Integration (Practicum), to be taken concurrently with XP9077S

f) XP9077S Advanced Counselling Theories, Processes and Strategies, to be taken concurrently with XP9076S

2. Professional Development Program

a) 48 points of Postgraduate Elective units in the discipline of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies or Professional Counselling or further Capstone or Research units

b) 24 points of Postgraduate Foundation or Elective units in the discipline of Biblical Studies or in the discipline of Systematic Theology

c) XP9076S Supervised Counselling Practice Integration (Practicum), to be taken concurrently with XP9077S

d) XP9077S Advanced Counselling Theories, Processes and Strategies, to be taken concurrently with XP9076S

e) Further units at postgraduate level.

3. Research Formation Program

a) 48 points of Postgraduate Elective units in the discipline of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies or Professional Counselling or further Capstone or Research units

b) 24 points of Postgraduate Foundation or Elective units in the discipline of Biblical Studies or in the discipline of Systematic Theology

c) DP9034S / DP9734S Human Research Methodologies

d) RQ9748M Minor Thesis, on a topic that contributes to the course outcomes and is approved by the Academic Dean

Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy (Spiritual) from the Australian Institute of Family Counselling (AIFC) and satisfactory completion of an interview with a designated Coursework Coordinator.

Graduates of the Master of Counselling

1. have expert counselling skills
2. have knowledge and experience of supervisory leadership and management structures
3. apply skills to initiate and plan counselling interventions
4. apply critical self-evaluation and theological reflection to their practice of counselling
5. apply professional practice in counselling with diverse people in a wide range of contexts including multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environments.