James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

PY3104 - Principles of Counselling

Credit points: 03
Year: 2013
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Arts & Social Sciences

The objective of this subject is to provide students with a systematic introduction to the theory and practice of counselling. Students should appreciate its introductory nature and need to understand that counselling skills are largely acquired through advanced training, professional practice, supervision and experience.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:PY1101 OR PY1102
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PY3083

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coord/Lect: Dr Kerry McBain.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
  • 0 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (% - 60%); in class activities (% - 20%); assignments (% - 20%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2013
    Coordinator: Dr Kerry McBain
    Lecturer: Dr Garry Kidd.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 12 hours tutorials
    • 0 hours practicals
      Assessment:end of semester exam (% - 60%); in class activities (% - 20%); case assessment (% - 20%).

      JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
      Census Date 18-Jul-2013
      Coordinator: Dr Kerry McBain
      Lecturer: Dr Koong Foo.
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours lectures
      • 24 hours tutorials
      • 0 hours practicals
        Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (20%); in class activities (20%).

        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.