Course

Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling and Mental Health

Approved Abbreviation: UGCCounMH

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7170.1

AQF Level: 5

The Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling and Mental Health combines a range of units in the social sciences and psychology that serves as a foundation for basic counselling skills, with a particular focus on counselling those experiencing mental health challenges. Students are prepared for careers in a wide range of human services organisations across diverse practice areas, including case work, group or individual counselling, in person or remote, and supporting community development and crisis intervention projects.

Study Mode
Six months full-time

Admission

This short course is available to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over.

For more information on applying please see the link to The College admission pages below.

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points including the units listed below.

101551

Understanding Society

101900

Working with Communities

101594

Mental Health in the Community

400193

Human Services Intervention Strategies