Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Course Code U66
The Master of Social Science by Thesis is a one year course or
part-time equivalent for graduates with a first or upper second
class Honours pass in a relevant Bachelor degree. It is entirely
research and is devoted to the preparation of a thesis. The course
is intended for professionals involved in the delivery of services to
the community, and is designed to enable professionals to develop
their research in the diverse range of social sciences contexts.
Candidates are accepted in the fields of Children and Family
Studies, Community Studies, Disability Studies, Gerontology,
Human Services, Women's Studies and Youth Work.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant area, or
a postgraduate diploma or graduate certificate in a relevant area
with a course average of 65% or more. Special consideration will
be given to equivalent research experience.
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant area, or
a postgraduate diploma or graduate certificate in a relevant area
with a course average of 65% or more. Special consideration will
be given to equivalent research experience.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students enrol (re-enrol) in CSV6200 each semester at 50 or
100% until the thesis is submitted for examination.
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
CSV6200 Masters Thesis 0
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
CSV6200 Masters Thesis 0
MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (COUNSELLING
AND PSYCHOTHERAPY)
Course Code Q92
Course Code H69
The Master of Social Science (Counselling and Psychotherapy)
involves part-time study over a period of three years and includes
theoretical study, experiential-based skill development, and a
fieldwork placement. Suitably qualified and experienced students
may opt to replace the fieldwork placement with a research
project. The overall theoretical orientation of the course is
psychoanalytic. (Students who hold an undergraduate degree in
Psychology and wish to undertake studies in cognitive
psychotherapy should refer to the Master of Psychology course.)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to this course requires a three-year degree from a
recognised university, normally in one of the helping professions,
such as social work, psychology, medicine, occupational therapy,
nursing, theology, human services. In addition, applicants must
have had a minimum of two years’ work experience in a human
service profession. Admission to the course is competitive, and
requires a written application and an interview for those who are
short-listed. Preference will be given to applicants with
experience in a formal counselling role.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
It is also offered in Singapore in collaboration with the Academy
of Human Development.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is divided into two stages, Stage 1 is compulsory
with Stage 2 being available in coursework or coursework plus
research project mode. The Master of Social Science
(Counselling and Psychotherapy) consists of 180 credit points.
Students have an option to exit after completion of Stage 1 with a
Post Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Counselling). Suitably
qualified and experienced students may replace one of the
coursework units and the two fieldwork placement units with a
research project related to an aspect of clinical practice.
The Master of Social Science (Counselling and Psychotherapy) is
also offered in Singapore in collaboration with the Academy of
Human Development.
Enrolment in individual units is restricted to students formally
admitted to the counselling programme.
Stage 1
COU5102 Developmental and Social Issues in Counselling 15
COU5110 Advanced Counselling Skills 15
COU5120 Theories of Counselling 15
COU5210 Personal Issues in Counselling 15
COU5321 Clinical Practice 1 15
COU5303 Couples and Family Therapy 15
Choose either Coursework mode or Coursework and Research
Project mode for Stage 2
Stage 2 (Coursework mode)
COU6322 Group Dynamics: Theory and Skills 15
COU6402 Couples and Family Therapy: Theories and
Interventions
15
COU6410 Research and Evaluation Methods in
Counselling
15
COU6423 Clinical Practice 2 15
COU6424 Field Placement 1 15
COU6425 Field Placement 2 15
Stage 2 (Coursework and Research Project mode)
COU6228 Counselling Research Project 20
COU6229 Counselling Research Project Report 15
COU6402 Couples and Family Therapy: Theories and
Interventions
15
COU6410 Research and Evaluation Methods in
Counselling
15
COU6423 Clinical Practice 2 15
COU6427 Counselling Research: Project Preparation 15
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