Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Counselling (GDCN) - Foundations of Practice at University of Southern Queensland is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Counselling (GDCN) - Foundations of Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Ipswich, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Counselling (GDCN) - Foundations of Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Counselling Skills and Applications
- Professional Counselling Practice, Identity, and Ethics
- Counselling Frameworks
- Counselling Issues and Contexts
- Introduction to Clinical Supervision
- Assessment for Substance Misuse
- Motivational Interviewing
- Introduction to Psychoactive Drugs
- Relapse Prevention
- Couple and Family Counselling
- Child and Youth Counselling
- Group Counselling Processes and Practice
- Counselling Supervision/Teaching Practicum
- Contexts of Mental Health Counselling
- Mental Health Practice
- Mental Health Practice 2
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Be registered as a Division 1 Registered Nurse of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and must be able to demonstrate at least one years\' full-time clinical experience. Applicants must provide a detailed CV including education, clinical experience, professional development, and full time equivalent for each employer.\xc2\xa0
USQ requires written confirmation that the applicant is currently practicing as an Registered Nurse and can complete required hours of clinical mentorship in their workplace.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Southern Queensland
University of Southern Queensland
Darling Heights, Australia
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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