Counselling Psychology (Doctor)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Doctor of Counselling Psychology
Length
3.5 years full-time
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This degree aims to provide leadership-level professional training for counselling psychologists. The first two years include coursework, casework and placement components of the Master of Counselling Psychology, assessed at a doctoral level. In third year, students undertake an extended internship of 75 days, and in fourth year they complete a thesis of up to 75 000 words.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Please see candidature and scholarships forms at: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships
Fee type
Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesScholarship applications close 31 October
Additional costs (AUD)
Students have to pay for class notes for the Research Seminar A subject and for accommodation and food for a single residential weekend group workshop.
Prerequisites
Completion of APS-accredited three-year psychology program, with at least B average or equivalent across all years, and APS-accredited fourth year with grade of at least H2A or equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities
Graduates are expected to work in a range of settings from community mental health to schools and universities to private practice and make particular contribution to research in the field of counselling psychology. Potential jobs include: counsellor, psychologist, human resources consultant, human resources development officer, private practitioner in psychology, human services officer, educational p[sychologist, school counsellor, family therapist, relationships counsellor, personnel officer, community health care worker, tertiary lecturer.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by the Australian Psychological Society for full membership of the Society and, following one year of graduate experience in the field, membership of its College of Counselling Psychologists.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/departments/counselling_and_psych_health.htm
Contact information
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