James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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ED5864 - Advanced Counselling
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Prerequisites: | ED5863 and allow concurrent for ED5863 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
Available to Master of Education and Master Guidance and Counselling students.
Subject Description
- This subject extends and deepens student knowledge and competencies with core counselling microskills developed in ED5863 Foundations of Counselling Practice. The integration of the microskills hierarchy from different theoretical and multicultural perspectives will be explored and the ethical responsibilities within the counselling profession will be addressed. The core microskills used in interviewing and counselling will be practiced in simulated counselling sessions with students critically reflecting on their development as a counsellor.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate advanced oral, writing, listening and advocacy skills required of a professional working in the guidance and counselling and career development fields
- apply proficient diverse integrated counselling theories and communication styles with both specialist and non-specialist stakeholders
- integrate into practice knowledge of the current legislation and ethical requirements outlined in the Code of Ethics in the Australian Counselling Association and the Singapore Association for Counselling
- synthesise and articulate critical self-evaluation of students' beliefs, values, prejudices and biases
- interpret, evaluate and justify different counselling perspectives and theories
Subject Assessment
- Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Research report - (40%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (50%) - 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.
Availabilities
JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 10 Jul 2023 to Friday, 13 Oct 2023 |
| Face to face teaching: | (to be advised) |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Kristina Burgetova |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 06 Nov 2023 to Saturday, 27 Jan 2024 |
| Face to face teaching: | (to be advised) |
| Coordinator(s): | MR Ben Archer |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Frederick P.K Low |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 6, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 15 Jun 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 29 May 2023 to Friday, 21 Jul 2023 |
| Face to face teaching: | Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 to Friday, 07 Jul 2023 (4 day Online Workshop - Tuesday 4th to Friday 7th July 2023) |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Margaret Carter MR Ben Archer |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Ben Archer |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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