Macquarie University 2006 Handbook: PSYC25P - Counselling Psychology (Postgraduate Study Pattern)

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PSYC25P - Counselling Psychology (Postgraduate Study Pattern)

Major:	Counselling Psychology
Area of Study:	Psychology
Degrees:	MCounselPsy - Master of Counselling Psychology
Offered By:	LP - Division of Linguistics and Psychology
Admission Requirements:	Honours degree in Psychology or equivalent
Fees:	$360.00
Attendance Modes:	Internal
Study Loads:	Full Time (2.0) Part Time
Commencing Study Periods:	FH

General Requirements

Minimum number of credit points required for the award

Specific Requirements

800 level
Required		PSY863	Research Design and Evaluation (4)	4
Required		PSYC900	Supervised Placement I (1)	1
Required		PSYC901	Supervised Placement II (1)	1
Required		PSYC902	Supervised Placement III (1)	1
Required		PSYC903	Supervised Placement IV (1)	1
Required		PSYC904	CBT and Multi-modal Integration (2)	2
Required		PSYC905	Issues in Professional Practice (2)	2
Required		PSYC906	Case Conference: Special Populations (2)	2
Required		PSYC907	Case Conference: The Client-Therapist Relationship (2)	2
Required		PSYC908	Counselling Theory and Practice (4)	4
Required		PSYC911	Advanced Lifespan Psychology for Counsellors (4)	4
Required		PSYC912	Group Processes and Counselling (4)	4
Required		PSYC917	Research Proposal (8)	8
Required		PSYC918	Dissertation (Masters) (8)	8
Required		PSYC940	Psychological Assessment and Evaluation (4)	4
Required		PSYC960	Practicum in Counselling Psychology (2)	2
Required		PSYC961	Advanced Counselling Theory and Practice (2)	2
Required	12 cp from	PSYC922	Couple Therapy (4)
		PSYC962	Qualitative Research Design and Practice (4)
		PSYC926	Counselling Skills in Sexuality and Sexual Health Issues (4)
		PSY868	Psychotherapy (4)
		PSY890	Trauma Theories and Interventions (4)
		PSY917	Therapy with Children and Families (4)
		PSY936	Narrative Therapy (4)
		PSY963	Coaching and Positive Psychology (4)	12
Electives
Balance of credit points required
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM				64

Notes

This program involves attendance at the University for two half-days and some evenings each week during the year, as well as several Saturday workshops. Elective units Three units to be chosen from the list included in the study pattern or from appropriate Masters level courses. One unit may be chosen from approved institution units. Currently, the Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy and the NSW Institute of Psychiatry also offer approved units. (Note: Some electives are held as 4-day workshops) Part-time candidates can complete units PSYC908, PSY863, PSYC960, PSYC961 and PSYC911 before proceeding to the second year of the course. Minimum load for the first year is PSYC908, PSYC912 (if offered or first elective) PSYC960 and PSYC961.