Psychology Course and Associated General Interest Modules
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If you complete all of the subjects below, you will receive a Diploma of Counselling and Psychology, which is recognised by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) once you articulate the qualification free of charge through the A.C.S. please phone us for more details on 1800 074 004.
Diploma of Counselling and Psychology
If you want to become a counselor, this course is for you!!
Counselling means different things to different people. It is not a get well quick option, offering quick answers, but is asking the person to engage in a process and an exploration. There are many definitions of Counselling A simple version is that Counselling is a working relationship where the client is helped to manage what is happening in their life and to explore their life. It is a form of psychological or talking therapy that offers people the ability to change how they live and feel. The aim of Counselling is to provide the client with a more satisfying experience of life. Everyone has different needs, so Counselling can be concerned with many different aspects of a person’s life.
This is an excellent training program for anyone seeking a solid qualification in Counselling Graduates gain a broad based education in psychology and Counselling theory and practice, and options to pursue specialist elective modules (including some that are not usually found in similar level courses).
- 1500 hours, 15 modules including practical component
- Prepares the student for real-life Counselling situations.
- Exceptional tutors (Experienced and highly qualified psychologists and counselors from the UK and Australia)
- Registered with Complementary Medicine Association (U.K.)
6 CORE (COMPULSORY) MODULES (Click on any course name for further information.)
Introduction To Psychology BPS101
Professional Practice in Counselling BPS207
6 OPTIONAL (ELECTIVE) MODULES FROM
Psychopharmacology (Drugs & Psychology) BPS302
Relationships & Communication Counselling BPS208
3 WORKPLACE (COMPULSORY) PROJECTS:
Research Project I
Research Project II
Workshops
Research Projects
Successive ‘research projects’ will build on and reinforce the core learning. Each research project is 100 hours duration and contains 2 parts: the first part assists the student in developing research skills, whilst the second part involves carrying out a relevant research project.
Research Project I
This develops the student’s ability to plan and conduct research, and involves a minor statistical research project and report.
Research Project II
This further develops the student’s ability to monitor and evaluate a common process (or processes) relevant to their studies.
Elective Modules/Subjects
Elective studies will broaden foundation knowledge and skills into other areas which are of value to persons working in one or several sectors of counselling. They give the student the opportunity to study areas that are of interest to them.
Workshops
Workshops and assessment of student practical skills must be completed after the student has passed the core modules of this course. Alternatively, the student may undertake this after completing all study modules. This workshop requirement is standard in any ACA recognised courses whether with this institution or any other institution.
Workshops may be undertaken anywhere in the world but they must be overseen by an ACA approved assessor (or equivalent). It is the student’s responsibility to arrange attendance at workshops and to meet any costs incurred, whether at the school or elsewhere. However, the school will seek to assist students who are having difficulty finding suitable assessors. Students may choose to set up their own workshops with an assessor or they may prefer to attend workshops which have already been established by counselling organisations or individuals in their own country.
You may choose to complete your accreditation for workshops in a variety of ways.
1) One to one tuition.
2) Approved work placement.
3) Small group seminars with approved trainer
Whilst the school strongly advocates attendance at workshops to fulfil the supervised training aspect of the course, this may not always be possible. In that case, it may acceptable to complete the practical component by undergoing supervised training with a counselling organisation that meets with ACA approval.
Course Fees
To view the course fees for the Diploma of Counselling and Psychology please click here.
To view the course fees for the individual modules, please click here.
RECOGNITION
This course is recognised by the ACA (Australian Counselling Association) as an ‘approved counsellor training course’, and graduates are eligible to apply for qualified (full) membership of the ACA (once the student articulates through A.C.S. This process is free of charge). Graduates of this course who go on to gain a further 600 hours of approved work experience as counsellors are eligible to surrender and exchange their qualification for one that is not only ACA approved, but is also accredited by the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC).
This course already articulates with Advanced Diplomas and Diplomas conducted by this school, and with degrees offered by Warnborough University in the U.K.
ACS is registered in this area of training with the Complementary Medicine Assoc. in the UK.
Other accreditations are always being investigated and pursued if appropriate.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
It is expected that students will continue to develop their professional knowledge and standing after gaining this qualification. The ACA can advise you on suitable courses.
Other General Interest courses
Abnormal Psychology BPS307
Adolescent Psychology BPS211
Aged Care and Counselling BPS212
Animal Behaviour BAG203
Biopsychology II BPS204
Careers Counselling BPS202
Criminal Psychology BPS308
Crisis Counselling BPS304
Educational Psychology BPS105
Life Coaching BPS305
Marketing Psychology BPS107
Multi Cultural Awareness BPS303
Neuropsychology BPS306
Professional Supervision BPS301
Psychological Assessment BPS308
Social Psychology I BPS205
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