Counselling

 

Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling)

Please note that Tabor is in the process of registering this new course. Previously Tabor offered a Bachelor of Counselling and students will be enrolled under the previous course name until the new course name is registered with the appropriate government bodies.

This course is designed with an emphasis on transformational learning that equips students with the knowledge and skills required of professionals working within counselling and related human services. Graduates are:

*Prepared for lifelong learning in pursuit of personal and spiritual development as a basis for excellence in professional practice.

*able to critically appraise, with an awareness of the wider contexts of human dilemmas, the scope and limitations of counselling perspectives relevant to particular practice and human services situations.

*reflective practitioners with a client-focused professional practice that explores and co-creates dynamic and multifaceted outcomes within counselling alliances (see Prospectus description of the course for more graduate attributes and learning outcomes).

Expected occupational functions of graduates
Possible Career Outcomes include:
Professional counselling for an organisation or privately
Case manager
Mental health worker
School counsellor
Community worker
Community development worker
Chaplain
Youth worker

Recognition given to the course by professional or industry bodies
Tabor College counselling awards provide graduates with a pathway to gain registration with the Christian Counsellors Association of Australia(CCAA), the Australian Counselling Association(ACA), and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

Duration

The course can be completed in three years, or the part-time equivalent. Total credit points required: 144

Course Outline (example)

1st Year

Semester 1 Semester 2
   
Study Techniques [0]  
Language Skills A [0]  
Creative Living 1 [6] Reading the Bible Faithfully[6]
Introduction to World Views and Human Relationships [6] Counselling Skills 2 [6]
Human Lifespan Development [6] Introduction to Sociology and Culture in Australia [6]
Counselling Skills 1[6] Introduction to Counselling Theories [6]

2nd Year

Semester 1 Semester 2
   
Understanding the Biblical Narrative [6] Exploring the Christian Faith [6]
Introduction to Psychology [6] Ethics in Social Sciences and Human Services[6]
Working with Groups and Community[6] Human Services and Case Management [6]
Introduction to Postmodern Social Theory and Narrative Approaches [6] Working with Mental Health [6]

3rd Year

Semester 1 Semester 2
   
Grief, Loss and Attachment [6] Cognitive Behaviour Therapy [6]
Understanding Systems and Families [6] Marriage and Relationship Counselling [6]
Supervised Placement and Case Management [6] Supervised Placement and Case Management [6]
Counselling Theories and Practice[6] Special Counselling Elective [6]
   

Graduate Certificate in Counselling - 256

Graduate Diploma in Counselling - 206

Graduates will be able to undertake work as professional counsellors, in a wide range of settings, both Christian and secular, and /or to provide competent counselling in various vocational settings, having developed:

  • The ability to draw appropriately and helpfully on a wide range of background knowledge and understanding in counselling situations;
  • appropriate Christian and professional attitudes to counsellees, colleagues and themselves;
  • a wide range of counselling and communication skills which can be used in individual or group counselling, and educational work; and
  • confidence, sensitivity and humility through many hours of counselling and critical reflection.

The emphasis of this program is on transformational learning that equips students with the knowledge and skills required of professionals working within counselling and related human services. Graduates are:

  • Effective critical and creative problem solvers with the capacity to engage with spiritual, cultural, social and political realms.
  • Able to apply skill based learning that enables the integration of theory and practice using evidence-based practice and other theories.
  • Committed to facilitating and participating in ehtical action and social responsibility as a person and citizen within their professional life (for an extended list of graduate attributes and learning outcomes see the prospectus).

Duration

The Graduate Certificate can be completed in six months, or the part-time equivalent. Total credit points required: 24.

The Graduate Diploma can be completed in one year, or the part-time equivalent. Total credit points required: 48.

Specific entry requirements
Applicants require a bachelor level qualification with a major in psychology, social sciences, social work, or another related field, together with a foundation in Christian faith OR an alternative tertiary qualification and adequate knowledge in the theological and counselling areas. Students will be assessed by pre-selection interviews, screening procedures and professional references (3). Bridging work in Christian studies and/or micro-counselling skills may be required. Phone the college for further details.

Course Outline:Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate is offered primarily as a professional development course for individuals in occupations that include a counselling role. In discussion with the Head of Counselling, students select 24cp from the subjects listed below including subjects listed under Bridging: micro-counselling skills.

Course Outline: Graduate Diploma
Graduate Diploma students complete all core subjects and complete 24 cp in electives.

Core
Case Conference [6]
Counselling Practicum [12]
Ethics in Social Sciences and Human Services [6]

Electives
Human Lifespan Development [6]
Understanding Systems and Families [6]
Introduction to Sociology and Culture in Australia [6]
Special Counselling Elective [6]
Grief, Loss and Attachment [6]
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy [6]
Marriage and Relationship Counselling [6]

Bridging: Micro-Counselling Skills
Introduction to Counselling Theories [6]
Counselling Theories and Practice [6]
Introduction to World Views and Human Relationships [6]
Counselling Skills 1 [6]
Counselling Skills 2 [6]

Bridging: Christian Studies
See the core of the Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies.