James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2014

ED5310 - Practicum in Guidance and Counselling

Credit points: 03
Year: 2014
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Education (pre 2015)

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.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:Successful completion of 9 credit points of core level 5 ED subjects selected from ED5853, ED5857, ED5859, ED5862, ED5863, ED5864
Corequisites:ED5311

Availabilities

Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2014
Face to face teaching (1 day workshop on 29 June 2014 (includes details for ED5311))
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 20-Mar-2014
Face to face teaching (Entry and Exit Workshop dates to be advised)
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Paul Pagliano
Lecturers: Mr Frederick Low, Dr Geoffrey McNulty.
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 17-Jul-2014
Face to face teaching (Entry and Exit Workshop dates to be advised)
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Paul Pagliano
Lecturers: Mr Frederick Low, Dr Geoffrey McNulty.
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.