Counselling Theory and Approaches G (11739.1)

Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
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Counselling Theory and Approaches G
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods Online self-paced
 UC - Canberra, Online
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Counselling Graduate Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Social Work- After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
This unit develops a critical understanding of major models of counselling and psychotherapy and evaluates these frameworks using research and through an analysis of their specific social and cultural contexts. The contemporary application of these models in counselling agencies and professional contexts is presented. Students are encouraged to develop an integrative model of practice, to reflect on the interrelationships between values, worldviews and theory frameworks, and to analyse and critique the claims of counselling theorists.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Examine counselling frameworks through a socio-cultural lens (Diversity communities societies);

2. Articulate how theoretical concepts apply to therapeutic models; and
3. Justify the choice of therapeutic approaches using evidence from seminal and current research.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

Must be enrolled in SCC401 Graduate Certificate in Counselling, SCG401 Graduate Diploma in Counselling or SCM401 Master of Counselling.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

7744 Counselling Theories and Concepts PG

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2027 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 1 19 January 2026 Online self-paced Ms Kate Stuart
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 3 11 May 2026 Online self-paced Mr Jon Nielsen
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 5 31 August 2026 Online self-paced Miss Angela Yazbeck
2027 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 1 18 January 2027 Online self-paced Ms Kate Stuart
2027 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 3 10 May 2027 Online self-paced Mr Jon Nielsen
2027 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 5 30 August 2027 Online self-paced Miss Angela Yazbeck
Not available

Required texts

Corey, G. (2023) Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, International Global Edition (11th Ed.) Brooks/Cole

Please note that if you search on the library catalogue or databases for counselling references and articles, that there are two spellings to counselling. In Australia and in the UK, it is spelled as ‘counselling" with two ‘l's, whereas in the US it is spelt ‘counseling'. Take this into account in your literature searches. 

Some of the counselling journals sources available on the library database are:
Psychotherapy in Australia 
Counseling Today
Counseling and Values
Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal
European Journal of psychotherapy, counselling and health 
Australian Journal of guidance and counselling
Counselling and Psychotherapy Research
Counseling and Human Development
Counseling Psychologist
International Journal for the advancement of Counselling
Journal of Mental Health Counselling
In Session: Psychotherapy in Practice
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Networker
Journal of multicultural counseling and development
Journal of Professional Counselling, practice, theory and research 
Journal of Family Studies 
Australian Social Work
Australian Psychologist 

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial intelligence

Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit, as well as Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

  1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
  2. the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
  3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.

The GenAI for Students Links to an external site. Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI Links to an external site..

Special assessment requirements

Assignments are graded. To pass this unit, all assignments must be submitted and an overall mark of 50% or more must be achieved. 

It is the student's responsibility to upload the correct assessment item to the corresponding submission section. Assignments must be submitted in a format accessible to the assessor(s), as stated on the Canvas site. If the assesor(s) are unable to access a submission, the standard late penalty may be applied per day until the assignment is made accessible.

It is not usual to grant an extension of more than 5 days (RAP students included). The marking of assessment items submitted after an approved extension will be delayed by at least the length of that extension. This can delay the release of grades, which may also delay progress through the course.

There is no option for resubmission in this unit.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

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Inclusion and engagement

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Participation requirements

Attendance at tutorials is essential in this course. Students will be able to attain and demonstrate the required learning outcomes in their assessments if they attend and fully participate in the tutorials. Recordings will be made available for those who are unable to attend the tutorial sessions, however, sections of the video may be removed from the recording if sensitive information has been disclosed. Experience from past years indicates that students who do not participate in tutorials have a risk of failing the unit.
 

Required IT skills

To engage in this unit, you are expected to have a reliable computer with the latest operating system. You will also need a reliable internet connection and the latest version of Google Chrome (preferred browser) to access UCLearn. You are expected to have access to Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent). In some units, you will be required to download specific software applications to complete the unit content and assessment successfully.

To complete research activities, you will need to be able to search library databases for relevant journal articles. It is the individual student's responsibility to access appropriate help from the University IT services or the library if they do not have adequate skills.

In-unit costs

For more information regarding fees, please speak to your Student Advisor.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None