James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

SS1111 - Introduction to Counselling

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

This subject is designed as an introduction to basic counselling concepts and skills. It is intended to provide students with basic communication skills and an awareness of some of the personal and professional issues facing the counsellor. A microskills approach to counselling has been chosen as it offers a foundation which will help students understand and work more effectively with many diverse approaches to facilitating client growth and development.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
SS1105

Availabilities

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator: Dr David Mitchell
Method of Delivery:Printed materials
Assessment:assignments (80%); multiple choice test: 20% (20%).

External, Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2013
Coordinator: Dr David Mitchell
Method of Delivery:Printed materials
Assessment:assignments (80%); multiple choice test: 20% (20%).

JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 18-Jul-2013
Coordinator: Dr David Mitchell
Lecturer: Ms Mishelle Ryan.
Contact hours:
  • 12 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
    Assessment:assignments (80%); multiple choice test: 20% (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.