Course Details
| Course Code | SS12 |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| QTAC Code | Apply directly to CHC |
| Duration | 3F/6P |
| Assumed Knowledge | Completed Yr 12 or equivalent, English (SA) |
| Mode | On Campus, External Studies |
| Credit Points | 240 |
| Starting Semesters | 1 & 2 |
| Overseas Students | Available |
| CRICOS Code | 076206B |
Contact Details
For contact details, please refer to the Contact page.
General Information
The Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling) is a three year fulltime course of study (or part time equivalent). It is intended to equip students for employment in both secular and Church-related counselling contexts, as well as providing access to appropriate levels of recognition with relevant professional associations. As well as incorporating foundational understandings, this degree includes opportunities for critical reflection on counselling theory and practice, and in-depth engagement with key areas and issues of counselling.
Entry to the Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling) is dependent not only on previous academic studies but also on personal suitability as assessed through an interview, a personal statement and referee reports.
Successful engagement in the Counselling profession requires a level of personal maturity and self-awareness. PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) therefore recommends that both current and prospective students are periodically assessed for their personal growth and likely suitability for the Counselling profession.
Please note that certain units can be completed oncampus only, in either Internal or Intensive modes (as offered). Please contact the School of Social Sciences Administration Office for further details.
Career Outcomes
- Counsellor
- Chaplain
- Pastoral Counsellor
- Christian School Counsellor
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Community Worker
- Youth Worker
- Personal Support Worker
Professional Recognition
- CHC's Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling) and Master of Counselling are accredited by PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)
- CHC's Bachelor of Social Science with majors in Human Services or Youth Work are recognised by AIWCW (Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers)
- CHC courses are accredited by the Qld Minister for Education
- CHC is approved under the Higher Education Support Act 2003
- All courses are approved for FEE-HELP
- All undergraduate courses are approved for Youth Allowance/Abstudy and Austudy
- Courses available for overseas students are listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions & Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
Course Structure
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (COUNSELLING) (SS12)
CHC provides sample unit outlines for each unit offered in this course. Should you wish to view the latest version of a unit outline, please contact the Course Coordinator via the School Administration Office at socsciadmin@chc.edu.au.
Students in the Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling) complete a program of Core units, a Counselling Specialisation and Specialist Counselling Electives, as follows:
| Course Structure |
|---|
| Core units - 80 credit points |
| Counselling Specialisation - 140 credit points |
| Specialist Counselling Elective units - 20 credit points |
| Total - 240 credit points |
Core Units
The Core units consist of Professional Studies units and Christian Studies units. The Professional Studies units develop skills in academic and professional communication, and foundational perspectives and approaches in the Social Sciences. The Christian Studies units provide the foundational Christian worldview that underlies the course, in particular giving expression to CHC's fundamental commitment to constructive engagement and integration between Christian perspectives and social and cultural issues.
Professional Studies
Christian Studies
Where students complete CS100 OR CS140 OR CS211 PLUS CS125 and CS200.
Counselling Units
Counselling Specialisation
Counselling Elective Units
Related Documents
Units
- CO160 Attending to the Human Story
- CO161 Basic Counselling Skills
- CO253 Introduction to Schools of Counselling
- CO255 Psychological Disorders Assessment and Evidence Based Practice 1
- CO261 Processes and Strategies in Counselling
- CO282 Major Issues in Counselling
- CO300 Counselling Practicum I
- CO301 Counselling Practicum II
- CO310 Theology of Counselling
- CO353 Counselling Integration
- CO363 Reflective Integrative practice
- CS100 Christian Discipleship
- CS125 Contours of a Biblical Christian Worldview
- CS140 An Introduction to Christian Spirituality
- CS200 Christianity and Worldviews
- CS211 Servant Leadership (Incompatible with CD211)
- HB101 Introduction to Psychology
- HB111 Personal and Social Relationships
- HB121 Human Development
- HB171 Introduction to Pastoral Care
- HB262 Group Processes
- HB363 Advocacy Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- HB380 Addictive Behaviours: Counselling Interventions
- HB382 Child and Adolescent Issues
- HB383 Relationship and Family Issues
- HB385 Abuse Issues
- HB386 Grief and Trauma: Counselling Interventions
- HB389 Sexuality, Spirituality and Counselling
- HB390 Directed Study
- LA110 Academic Communication
- SO101 Australian Society: Introduction to Sociology
- SO251 Ethics, Policy and Professional ssues
- SO252 Culturally Sensitive and Inclusive Practice
- SO302 Understanding Humanness
- SO391 Directed Study in Social Science
