James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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PY3104 - Counselling Principles and Practice for Diverse Environments
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Prerequisites: | PY1101 OR PY1102 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences |
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
JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 10 Jul 2023 to Friday, 13 Oct 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 Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Divjyot Kaur |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Divjyot Kaur MRS Kelly Horne DR Emily Adam |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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