Intro to Counselling Theory & Principles (5549.9)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Intro to Counselling Theory & Principles
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 UC - Canberra, Bruce
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Counselling Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit 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 explores different theoretical approaches, models and definitions of counselling and provides students with the opportunity to reflect on their understandings of counselling interventions and processes for facilitating change in clients. This unit allows students to develop an informed theoretical framework about counselling and to explore their own world view and values.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will demonstrate:
1. An understanding of major theoretical frameworks and models of counselling and the social contexts in which these models were developed;
2. An understanding of counselling change processes and interventions within each major theory;
3. An understanding of counsellor and client roles from the perspective of each major theory;
4. A critical understanding of the ethical issues involved in selecting interventions and facilitating change in counselling; and
5. An understanding of anti-oppressive counselling practice including sensitivity to issues of diversity.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas


Prerequisites

5258 Counselling Communication

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

Basic attending skills (i.e. showing respect, interest and encouraging clients to talk).
Availability for enrolment in 2024 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
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 31 July 2023 On-Campus Mr Tom Eckart
2024 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 29 July 2024 On-Campus Mr Tom Eckart
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Prescribed Text:

 

Corey, G. (2017). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (10th ed.).  Brooks/Cole.       

                       

 

Recommended Reading:

 

Corey, G. (2017). Student manual for theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (10th ed.). Brooks/Cole.

 

McLeod, J. (2019). An introduction to counselling and psychotherapy (6th ed.). McGraw Hill.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

All parts of all assessments must be submitted and passed in order to pass the unit.

All Assignments in this unit are graded. In order to pass this unit, all assignments must be submitted and an overall mark of 50% or more must be reached. 

Special assessment requirements

Late submission of assignments

Late submission of assignments without an approved extension will receive a reduction of 5 percent per day from the total mark available, for each day that the assignment is late (up to 7 days, after which the student will receive zero marks for the assessment item).  (Detail is provided at 9.12.39 of the Assessment Policy).

In extenuating circumstances a late submission may be considered upon the production of supporting documentation and at the discretion of the unit convener.

Moderation

Assessments will be moderated according to the moderation procedures followed by the School of Counselling.

Extensions: Extensions must be applied for before the due date. 

 Students can apply for an extension to the due date for submission of an assessment item on the grounds of illness or other unavoidable and verifiable personal circumstances. Documentary evidence will be expected in order that an extension be granted.

It should be noted that such documentation will be considered but will not guarantee that the application will be successful. The Unit Convenor will decide whether to grant an extension and the length of the extension. See the Student Forms page.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Participation requirements

It is intended that learning in this unit will be interactive and practical.  It is presumed therefore that students have made adequate arrangements for attending all teaching-learning sessions (including lecture attendance/listening). In order to be considered participating a student needs to attend the whole two hour tutorial, arriving no more than 10 mins after tutorial commencment.

You must speak directly to your tutor and  co-presenter, giving at least 48 hrs notice to postpone your co-presentation for Assignment 2 and only on the grounds of medical or other exceptional personal circumstances with the support of appropriate medical or counsellor documentation.

 If participation requirements cannot be satisfied (e.g. timetable clash), it is recommended that you meet with your course convenor to schedule this unit for a future semester.

Required IT skills

You must be able to word process assessments so that they are well presented, search the library data bases for relevant journal articles and access the UCLearn Web site for this unit. It is the individual student's responsibility to access appropriate help from the university IT services or the library if he or she does not have adequate skills.

Work placement, internships or practicums

N/A

Additional information

APA 7 referencing format is required in this unit. You will find some important information about referencing on the following website:

            http://canberra.libguides.com/content.php?pid=238252&sid=1966106

           

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