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PY3104 - Counselling Principles and Practice for Diverse Environments
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
The objective of this subject is to provide students with a systematic introduction
to the theory and practice of counselling in a multicultural society. Informed by
a multicultural counselling perspective students will explore mechanisms for engaging
with issues related to culture and diversity when working with clients from different
cultural backgrounds.
Learning Outcomes
- evaluate ethical and legal issues as they relate to professional counselling practice;
- discuss a range of philosophical and theoretical approaches to counselling culturally
diverse populations;
- demonstrate knowledge and practice of the basic microskills necessary for counsellors.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Case study analysis - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Self-reflection task - (10%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative
score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.
Prerequisites: |
PY1101 OR PY1102 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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PY3083 |
Availabilities
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 52,
Internal
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Census Date 03-Aug-2023 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 10 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials
- 16 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Divjyot Kaur |
Lecturers:
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Ms Carolyn Heward, Dr Divjyot Kaur, Mrs Kelly Horne. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.