Master Of Guidance And Counselling

What to expect Learn from world-class lecturers to understand how to design solutions for complex issues of professional guidance. You will study core subjects and select from a range of electives, plus undertake a research project to deepen your knowledge in a speciality area. This flexible course is offered in mixed delivery modes – online and block. It can be studied full time or part time. Career Opportunities Diversify your teaching and human resource management skills with a JCU Master of Guidance and Counselling. You could provide specialist human resource management skills across the public or private sector for business or government, as well working in schools as a guidance counsellor. This course is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association and the Singapore Association for Counselling, giving you the ability to pursue a career internationally. Course learning outcomes On successful completion of the Master of Guidance and Counselling, graduates will be able to: Demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of theoretical and professional knowledge, research methods, ethical reasoning principles and recent developments in guidance and counselling, with depth in the Professional Standards of the Australian Counselling Association and their Code of Ethics and Practice, and / or the Singapore Association for Counselling and their Code of Ethics Reflect on deep and critical approaches to learning in issues relating to the tropics, sustainability, and Indigenous, regional and rural wellbeing, and their application in the guidance and counselling field, including career development Critically review, analyse and synthesise theoretical propositions, professional practice and research principles and methodologies in guidance and counselling, including intercultural and career development applications Interpret, evaluate, generate and justify complex ideas, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist stakeholders, using advanced speaking, reading, writing, listening, numeracy and advocacy skills Identify, theorise and design solutions for complex issues in a range of professional guidance and counselling practice contexts including career development, exercising expert judgement, adaptability and collaboration Design, plan and ethically execute a substantial research-based project with creativity and initiative and a high level of autonomy and accountability.