This is a Double Diploma Programme. Upon successful completion, students will also be awarded the Specialist Diploma in Counselling Psychology

Entry/Advanced Standing Agreement With Edith Cowan Univeristy (ECU)

Entry/Advanced Standing Agreement With Edith Cowan Univeristy (ECU) Edith Cowan University (ECU) offers upto 60 credit points (4 units) of advanced standing towards the ECU Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) E95 and the ECU Bachelor of Science (Psychology) E37 for successful completion of the ACC School of Counselling and Psychology Specialist Diploma in Counselling Psychology.

The programme provides participants with :

• a professional basic entry qualification to counselling
  
• opportunities for personal growth
  
• acquisition of crucial interpersonal skills and related knowledge
  

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• 1. Observe and assess at-risk adolescents.
  
• 2. Explain and understand the ongoing trends of adolescent behavior.
  
• 3. Support and counsel at-risk adolescents.
  
• 4. Design social programs to improve adolescent well-being
  

Awards

A Specialist Diploma in Counselling Psychology will be awarded for the completion of modules 1 to 3 and completing all 4 modules will earn the student both Specialist Diploma on Counselling Psychology and Specialist Diploma In Youth Counselling and Management.

Programme Features

• Integrate the 3 areas salient to counsellor training programmes: - personal growth
  - theoretical and research-based knowledge in counselling psychology
  - skills in counselling
  
• Students are taught a range of counselling skills that can be applied across work settings and client groups.
• Focus on developing counsellor awareness including: - how the student's interpersonal style affects the counselling process
  - students will be taught to reflect and learn from their training experiences.
  

Teaching Methods and Assessment

The programme will be delivered through lectures, group discussions, practical demonstrations, video presentations, practical and experiential exercises, case studies, and role-plays. Students will be assessed through written assignments, projects, oral presentations, and videotaped counselling project/examination.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must fulfil the following conditions:

• diploma holders in any field
• be at least 18 years of age
• mature-aged applicants not meeting the admission requirements are invited to apply as the program recognises relevant life experiences that students bring with them
• application will be considered on a case-by-case basis; in some circumstances, interview might be needed