School Of Social SciencesFurther Clinical StudiesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101509.1
Discipline: COUNSELLING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 20
Equivalent Units
400490 - Clinical Studies in Art Therapy 3, 400399 - Field Placement Learning (Applied Counselling), 400085 - Workbased Learning (Applied Counselling).
Prerequisite
101508 Clinical Studies
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
This is a specifically designated unit within the Clinical Masters training program. It is only available to students who have been accepted for this course of study. Criminal records and prohibited persons checks are done on enrolment to Master of Art Therapy and Graduate Diploma in Counselling.
About this Unit
This unit aims to develop clinical practice skills to the level required for professional registration. The unit involves 375 hours of clinical placement [Art Therapy students] and 150 hours [Counselling students] working under the guidance of a clinical supervisor. It will involve group supervision of casework and in-depth discussion of issues arising from placements.