James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2008

ED5310 - Practicum in Guidance and Counselling

Credit points: 03
Year: 2008
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: School of Education

Available only to students enrolled in the Master of Guidance and Counselling.

This subject is designed to meet the accreditation requirements of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Field-based placements assist the novice counsellor to develop the skills necessary for quality ethical practice. Students are supported to negotiate placement/s appropriate to their intended counselling practice and are monitored throughout. Students wishing to meet SAC accreditation requirements must complete extra time (20 hours)in field-based placements.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:Full-time students consult Academic Adviser; part-time students require 9 units of M GuidCouns core subjects
Corequisites:ED5311

Availabilities

Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
Census Date 05-Sep-2008
Face to face teaching (1 day workshop on 4th July 2008)
Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Paul Pagliano.
Contact hours:
  • 10 hours workshops/Seminars - 7-10 hours
  • 100 hours fieldwork
Assessment:ungraded pass of satisfactory completion of practicum requirements.

JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 51
Census Date 28-Mar-2008
Face to face teaching 26-May-2008 to 31-May-2008
Coordinator: Dr Karen Walker
Lecturer: jc151263.
Contact hours:
  • 10 hours workshops/Seminars - 7-10 hours
  • 100 hours fieldwork
Assessment:ungraded pass of satisfactory completion of practicum requirements.

JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 52
Census Date 25-Jul-2008
Face to face teaching 15-Sep-2008 to 19-Sep-2008
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Paul Pagliano
Lecturer: jc151263.
Contact hours:
  • 10 hours workshops/Seminars - 7-10 hours
  • 100 hours fieldwork
Assessment:ungraded pass of satisfactory completion of practicum requirements.

JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 53
Census Date 28-Nov-2008
Face to face teaching 12-Jan-2009 to 16-Jan-2009
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Paul Pagliano
Lecturer: jc151263.
Contact hours:
  • 10 hours workshops/Seminars - 7-10 hours
  • 100 hours fieldwork
Assessment:ungraded pass of satisfactory completion of practicum requirements.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.