Course Overview
In a noisy world that is complex, uncertain and constantly changing, it’s more important than ever that there are people who can listen. There is a growing demand for counselling professionals in nursing, social work, teaching and other community-based roles
You can deepen your skills and respond to the evolving needs of individuals and communities with ECU’s online Graduate Certificate of Counselling.
You will examine techniques of counsellors in various modalities and gain practical knowledge of how to apply person-centred approaches to counselling. You will also begin to develop reflective practices to continue your development as you walk alongside individuals and communities.
The online Graduate Certificate of Counselling is an excellent pathway to the ECU’s online Master of Counselling.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Social work
- Career coaching
- Psychology
- Other allied health
- Human resources
- Youth work
- Human welfare roles
- Local government support/community development roles
- Casework
- Disability support work
- Cognate undergraduate social science or behavioural science
What You'll Learn
Understand counselling in a digital world
Gain skills to effectively adapt to the field as it expands across the digital realm. Understand how theories and techniques of counselling can be translated and adapted for delivery across a range of modalities to connect with and support people in unique and far-reaching ways
Develop a person-centred approach
Learn how to walk alongside individuals in a process that values difference, supports self-discovery, builds on unique strengths and recognises the interrelationships between individuals, communities and social structures as important platforms for healing
Examine the roles of counsellors working at the cultural interface
Learn the skills and abilities needed to work in the community and actively promote a positive sense of identity, culture and heritage, with particular emphasis on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and practice
Explore self-awareness and reflective practice
Engage in self-evaluation, critical thinking and reflective practice to gain a deeper understanding of the self, and how this interplays with the therapeutic process, personal growth and ongoing professional development
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
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6 months (minimum) part-time
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3 units
Delivery
Accelerated and 100% online
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into the Graduate Certificate of Counselling you will need the following:
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Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy (with preference given to degrees relating to ‘helping professions’); or
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Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience
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English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
Course Features
Accessible, flexible and accelerated
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Study anywhere, anytime with our flexible online format. Our course is delivered in accelerated mode, allowing you to earn your degree and put your skills into practice sooner.
Fully supported
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Be supported throughout your study journey by a personal Student Success Advisor and online learning community of like-minded students and friendly, accessible staff.
Job-ready skills, relevant to the industry
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Gain a wide range of skills – identified and designed by industry experts – to meet the complex and evolving needs of individuals and communities.
Professional Recognition
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Our Master of Counselling has been accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
About Edith Cowan University Online
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a young and progressive university with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching. Its reputation as a Good Universities Guide 5-star institution is built on knowledge sharing between students, industry, government, communities and wider university networks.ECU offers a range of flexible, online postgraduate courses designed to give students a competitive edge in today's market. From its beginnings as Claremont Teachers' College in 1902, ECU now welcomes students on-campus, online and through its new accelerated study model. Designed to fit into a busy life, ECU Accelerated Online allows students to focus on one unit at a time and graduate sooner than a traditional course, while enjoying the same high-quality learning experience.
