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Graduate Diploma of Counselling (GDCN) - Foundations of Practice

University of Southern Queensland
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Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 12 months
Delivery Online
Location Toowoomba, Australia
Language English

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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  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:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Counselling Skills and Applications
  2. Professional Counselling Practice, Identity, and Ethics
  3. Counselling Frameworks
  4. Counselling Issues and Contexts
  5. Introduction to Clinical Supervision
  6. Assessment for Substance Misuse
  7. Motivational Interviewing
  8. Introduction to Psychoactive Drugs
  9. Relapse Prevention
  10. Couple and Family Counselling
  11. Child and Youth Counselling
  12. Group Counselling Processes and Practice
  13. Counselling Supervision/Teaching Practicum
  14. Contexts of Mental Health Counselling
  15. Mental Health Practice
  16. 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. 
    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

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About University of Southern Queensland

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University of Southern Queensland

Toowoomba, Australia

TheUniversity of Southern Queenslandis a publicresearch universitybased inToowoomba,Queensland,Australia, the sixth largest city in the Australian state ofQueensland. Founded in 1967 after a...

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  • Start Date Feb, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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