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Supervised practice in the skills of casework, consultation, and group work.
Specific aims:1.To understand the nature of the counselling interaction in terms of the participants involved, their needs, expectations and desires.2.To understand the theoretical tenets of social constructionism and solution-focused counselling.3.To be able to use the solution-focused model of helping effectively.4.To understand the implications of socio-cultural contexts in counselling.5.To develop a personal theory of counselling. 6.To be aware of and understand the requirements of professional practice as a counsellor
Selection based on academic record, personal suitability, and an interview organised by the Coordinator of Counsellor Education. The closing date for applications is normally October 1 in the year prior to enrolment.
EDUC662
(1) Must be completed concurrently with EDEM671. (2) Must be completed concurrently with EDEM664 or after having completed EDEM664 or EDEM661.
Judi Miller
Aegrotat considerations (students should refer to Regulation H of the General Course and Examination Regulations.)http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/aegrotats.shtml, please see Course links.Aegrotats not granted.
De Jong, Peter , Berg, Insoo Kim; Interviewing for solutions ; 3rd ed; Thomson Higher Education, 2008 (Approx $120).
There is one text for this course:Dejong, Peter, and Berg, Insoo Kim (2008) Interviewing for solutions (3rd ed.), Brooks/ Cole.(There is a companion DVD that goes with the text. You will view excerpts from this in class and may borrow it later for use at home)In addition there is a book of readings which you will purchase from the Course Mart, Main Library in March.Recommended ReadingN/A
Library portalStudent web counselling On-line course content Aegrotat considerations
All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.
All assignments are marked pass/fail. In order to pass this course, ALL must be assessed as a ‘pass’ by the end of the last week of classes. There are no exceptions to this requirement.Assignments are graded against the university 10 point scale A+ to E Grade Range• A-, A, A+ All learning outcomes are met and most areas exceed Pass criteria• B-, B, B+ All learning outcomes are met and some areas exceed Pass criteria• C, C+ All learning outcomes are met• D Fail grade (some assignments completed satisfactorily)• E Fail grade (no assignments met the required standard)
Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Students who fail to attend 90% of their classes for whatever reason will be required to repeat the course.
Programme to be evaluated in 2011.
N/A
Due dates for assignments are fixed.
Nil
If you cannot meet a deadline, you must discuss it with Judi Miller beforehand; even then there is no guarantee that an extension will be granted.
Studnets may apply to resubmit any assignment.
Assignments should be submitted in person at the Tuesday class.
Domestic fee $1,444.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
Maximum enrolment is 12
For further information see School of Health Sciences .