James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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PY3104 - Counselling Principles and Practice for Diverse Environments
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Prerequisites: | PY1101 OR PY1102 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- The objective of this subject is to provide students with a systematic introduction to the theory and practice of counselling in a multicultural society. Informed by a multicultural counselling perspective students will explore mechanisms for engaging with issues related to culture and diversity when working with clients from different cultural backgrounds.
Learning Outcomes
- evaluate ethical and legal issues as they relate to professional counselling practice
- discuss a range of philosophical and theoretical approaches to counselling culturally diverse populations
- demonstrate knowledge and practice of the basic microskills necessary for counsellors
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Case study analysis - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Self-reflection task - (10%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: PY3083
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Divjyot Kaur |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Carolyn Timms MS Carolyn Heward DR Divjyot Kaur MRS Kelly Horne |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 14 Mar 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Divjyot Kaur |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Divjyot Kaur |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 01 Dec 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 07 Nov 2022 to Friday, 17 Feb 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Divjyot Kaur |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Divjyot Kaur |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Divjyot Kaur |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Carolyn Heward DR Divjyot Kaur MRS Kelly Horne |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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