Bachelor Of Applied Social Science (Counselling)

Availability: Sydney Campus, Brisbane Campus, Melbourne Campus, Distance, Online
Modules: 24
Duration: 8 terms full-time or part-time equivalent
Fieldwork: Practicums 1 & 2 (400 hours of practise)
Accreditation: Higher Education
Scholarships Available:
ATSI Scholarship - Selection Criteria (PDF - Open or right click and save as),
Alan Rowe Scholarship - Selection Criteria (PDF - Open or right click and save as)
Scholarship Application Form (PDF - Open or right click and save as)

CRICOS course code: [057962A NSW] [053947K QLD] [060114D VIC]

The Bachelor of Applied Social Science responds to industry demands for graduates who can work effectively with people, possess a well-rounded education, who understand and can use practical and theoretical social science, and who can think critically and analytically.

Students choose a specialisation to address their interests and professional development needs. Practicums complement the specialisation and provide real workplace experience.

Graduates will be reflective practitioners, well suited for employment in an extensive range of private and public sector industries. Most importanly, they will understand the social and environmental contexts of the people with whom they work and the organisations they work within. Graduates will be capable of functioning effectively as counsellors and will be highly regarded for their integrated theory and practice and their ethics and professionalism.

Year 1

1. Interpersonal Skills
2. Introduction to Psychology
3. Conflict Management
4. Counselling Skills 1
5. Developmental Psychology
6. Social Analysis
7. Counselling Skills 2
8. Counselling Methods 1
9. Groupwork Theory and Practice

Year 2

10. Counselling Methods 2
11. Social, Legal and Ethical Issues
12. Counselling in Loss
13. Cross Cultural Counselling
14. Applied Social Research
15. Practicum 1
16. Social Policy
17. Mental Health Issues
18. Organisational Behaviour

Year 3

19. Elective 1
20. Practicum 2
21. Self-Esteem & Motivation
22. Elective 2
23. Managing In Ambiguity and Change
24. Professional Development and Reflective Practice

Please note: This course is available to international students.

Counselling Specialisation Modules

• Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling
• Crisis Intervention
• Cross Cultural Counselling
• Family and Relationship Counselling
• Gender and Sexuality
• Working with Children
• Working with Adolescents
• Existential Counselling
• Trauma Counselling

*Students who choose a Specialisation Course complete these compulsory specialisation modules and select two other modules within this specialisation.

On completion

This degree meets the Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) minimum training standards. Graduates may apply for membership of State and/or National Counselling and Psychotherapy Associations and/or the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers Inc (AIWCW).

Graduates who have 500 hours supervised practice in professional counselling, and a current caseload of at least 3 clients, can apply to enter the Master of Counselling (UWS).

Articulation

Graduates can articulate into the Australian Catholic University National (ACU National) Bachelor of Social Work two-year course. This course is designed for students who already have a three-year degree.

The Graduates can also articulate into ACU National's Graduate Diploma of Psychology. To meet the entry requirements ACAP graduates need to have completed two ACU subjects as the last two electives within the ACAP bachelor degree. This course will prepare graduates for an APS (Australian Psychological Society) approved fourth year in Psychology.

How to Apply

It is strongly recommended that you apply well in advance of the term in which you plan to commence studying. Enrolment must be completed two weeks prior to the start of each term. Late applications are only accepted if places are available.

3 steps to enrol:

• Choose your course
  ACAP provides information and individual support to help you determine the best program of study to meet your professional goals and personal needs.
  
  For you to make a more informed decision:
  • you are welcome to Attend one of our Information Evenings, or,
  • have a chat to a Course Advisor, simply ring 1800 061 199 to book a telephone or face-to-face appointment.
• Complete and send your application form
  Apply Online or download and print (PDF).
• Confirmation of your enrolment
  Upon acceptance, you will receive a letter of offer within two weeks. International students applying to study in Australia will also receive an 'Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment' or 'Letter of Offer for PVA'.

For assistance or information on the enrolment process contact the Course Information Centre on 1800 061 199 or info@acap.edu.au.