Counselling Psychology (Doctor Of Psychology)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Doctor of Psychology in Counselling Psychology
Length
3 years full-time.
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course aims to give students theoretical knowledge and a range of professional skills that fit a variety of professional roles. It encourages both positivist and post-positivist methods as representations of a scientist practitioner model. Content involves experiential learning; candidates are expected to bring personal material into teaching through practical exercises, such as the use of family origin material, group processes and individual counselling sessions.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $18,750 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesAdditional 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
APS-accredited three-year psychology qualification with minimum B grade average or equivalent across all years, and APS-accredited fourth year with minimum H2A result, or equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find roles 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.
Typical roles include counsellor, psychologist, human resources consultant, human resources development officer, private practitioner in psychology, human services officer, educational psychologist, school counsellor, family therapist, relationships counsellor, personnel officer, community healthcare worker, tertiary lecturer.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by the Australian Psychological Society for full membership, and following one year of graduate experience in the field, membership of its College of Counselling Psychologists.