Courses - Faculty of Education And Social Work


Professional Counselling

Postgraduate 700 Level Courses

PROFCOUN 700
15 Points

Counselling In Youth Mentoring

Theories and concepts of youth mentoring and positive youth development will be examined in relation to practice as youth counsellors. Students will engage in weekly psychoeducational group and one to one counselling sessions on campus with at-risk youth as part of a therapeutic mentoring programme. Lecture topics include counselling skills for youth, effective and ethical mentoring relationships, and risk assessment.

Prerequisite: Approval from the Course Director

Restriction: EDUC 747, SOCYOUTH 300

PROFCOUN 701A
7.5 Points

PROFCOUN 701B
7.5 Points

Counselling Laboratory

An intensive "laboratory" in which students work in small groups to develop skills and strategies for the facilitation of counselling processes. PROFCOUN 701 also provides a continuous opportunity for students to integrate theory with practice, and to develop confidence and effectiveness in their role as counsellors.

To complete this course students must enrol in PROFCOUN 701 A and B

PROFCOUN 702
15 Points

Special Topic

PROFCOUN 703
15 Points

Special Study

PROFCOUN 705A
15 Points

PROFCOUN 705B
15 Points

The Counselling Process

An advanced examination of principles of counselling together with their application in the counselling process.

Corequisite: PROFCOUN 701

Restriction: EDPROFST 746

To complete this course students must enrol in PROFCOUN 705 A and B

PROFCOUN 706
15 Points

Cultural Issues in Counselling

A critical examination of cultural dimensions present in counselling activities.

Restriction: EDPROFST 748

PROFCOUN 707
15 Points

Specialist Counselling Skills and Approaches

An advanced examination of the specialist counselling skills and knowledge required to work effectively with clients from a wide range of contexts and experiences. Topics may include working with sexual abuse, family violence, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidality, and loss and grief. The course will focus on the integration of theory, research and practice, and the development of working models to facilitate effective counselling.

PROFCOUN 708
15 Points

Professional Issues in Counselling

An examination of significant professional issues in counselling, including supervision, ethics and accountability, and role development.

Restriction: EDPROFST 749

PROFCOUN 711
15 Points

PROFCOUN 711A
7.5 Points

PROFCOUN 711B
7.5 Points

Counselling Practicum

A counselling practicum course that develops the capacity for reflective practice in relation to theory, ethics, in the context of Aotearoa.

Corequisite: PROFCOUN 701, 705

To complete this course students must enrol in PROFCOUN 711 A and B, or PROFCOUN 711

PROFCOUN 730
30 Points

PROFCOUN 730A
15 Points

PROFCOUN 730B
15 Points

Advanced Counselling Practicum - Level 9

An advanced counselling practicum incorporating critical awareness of issues and analysis of counselling practice in relation to theory, ethics, and the context of Aotearoa. Mastery of counselling practice to an advanced level will be achieved through independent application and development of knowledge and skills within professional practice settings.

Restriction: PROFCOUN 797, 798

To complete this course students must enrol in PROFCOUN 730 A and B, or PROFCOUN 730

PROFCOUN 732
30 Points

PROFCOUN 732A
15 Points

PROFCOUN 732B
15 Points

Professional Counselling Capstone Project - Level 9

A supervised capstone project incorporating highly specialised knowledge at the forefront of counselling, including critical awareness and reflexivity on the nature of professional counselling in the context of Aotearoa. Mastery of practitioner reflexivity to an advanced level will be achieved through independent application and development of knowledge and skills within personal and professional settings.

To complete this course students must enrol in PROFCOUN 732 A and B, or PROFCOUN 732

PROFCOUN 795A
45 Points

PROFCOUN 795B
45 Points

Research Portfolio - Level 9

Prerequisite: EDPROFST 750 or PROFCOUN 709 or SOCWORK 718

Restriction: PROFCOUN 797, 798

To complete this course students must enrol in PROFCOUN 795 A and B

PROFCOUN 796A
45 Points

PROFCOUN 796B
45 Points

Thesis - Level 9

Prerequisite: EDPROFST 750 or PROFCOUN 709 or SOCWORK 718

Restriction: PROFCOUN 797, 798

To complete this course students must enrol in PROFCOUN 796 A and B

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