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Graduate Certificate of Counselling (GCCO) - Alcohol and Drug Studies

University of Southern Queensland
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Degree Postgraduate Certificate
Duration 12 months
Delivery Online
Location Darling Heights, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Counselling (GCCO) - Alcohol and Drug Studies at University of Southern Queensland is a Postgraduate Certificate 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 Certificate of Counselling (GCCO) - Alcohol and Drug Studies 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

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Counselling (GCCO) - Alcohol and Drug Studies 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. Assessment for Substance Misuse
  6. Introduction to Psychoactive Drugs
  7. Relapse Prevention
  8. Motivational Interviewing
  9. Introduction to Clinical Supervision

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Completion of an Australian university three year Bachelor degree in any area or equivalent.

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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University of Southern Queensland

Darling Heights, Australia

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Application Information
  • Start Date 2018-02-26
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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