COURSE REGULATIONS: BACHELOR OF COUNSELLING AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE (HONS) COURSE CODE: 3380 & 3381 (BCOUNS & BEHSC) (BCOUNS & BEHSC(HONS))

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1 COURSE REGULATIONS: BACHELOR OF COUNSELLING AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE (BCOUNS & BEHSC) BACHELOR OF COUNSELLING AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE (HONS) (BCOUNS & BEHSC(HONS)) COURSE CODE: 3380 & 3381 Applicability: These Course Regulations apply to all students who are enrolled in this degree. Responsible Executive: Dean Responsible Office: School of Arts and Sciences, Sydney Contact Officer: Senior Administrative Officer Effective Date: I January 2012 Modification History: Created July 2010; modified December 2010; July 2011

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction and Interpretation 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Interpretation 1.3 Alterations made to Course Regulations 1.4 Applicability to Campuses of the University CHAPTER 2 Entry Criteria CHAPTER 3 Degree Requirements 3.1 Course Structure Compulsory s Elective s Majors/Double Majors Minors Specialisations 3.2 Practicum or Internship requirements 3.3 Approved unit substitutions 3.4 Course duration 3.5 Graduation APPENDICES Appendix A: Course Structure for Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science Appendix B: Course Structure for Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science (Hons) 2

3 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION AND INTERPRETATION 1.1 Introduction These Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science Course Regulations apply to all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science Degree at the University of Notre Dame Australia. These Regulations should be read in conjunction with the General University Regulations and the School of Arts and Sciences Regulations. 1.2 Interpretation The terms included in these Regulations have the meanings as defined in the University s General Regulations and the School of Arts & Sciences Regulations. 1.3 Alterations made to Course Regulations Unless otherwise specified, when amendments are made to the structure, content or academic requirements of the Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science degree, the amendments will automatically apply to all students enrolling for the first time in the degree in the year immediately following the adoption of the amendments. 1.4 Applicability to Campuses of the University The Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science degree is available on the Sydney campus only. 3

4 CHAPTER 2: ENTRY CRITERIA 2. Requirements for Entry Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science The standard entry criteria as detailed in the General Regulations apply to the Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science course, except where they differ to, or in addition to, the following conditions Applicants will be required to demonstrate a suitable degree of mature life experience including: i. self awareness; ii. a capacity to relate to others; and iii. an understanding of ethical behaviour School leavers must demonstrate they meet these requirements and may be admitted only on the approval of the Dean Successful applicants are required to provide evidence of a National Police Clearance The National Police Clearance documentation must be submitted to the School of Arts and Sciences by the end of the first semester of enrolment. 4

5 CHAPTER 3: DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Course Structure Compulsory units The structure of this degree, including all compulsory and elective units, is attached in the Appendices (A & B) Elective units There are no elective units for this course Majors/Double Majors There are no majors/double majors permitted with the Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science Degree Minors There are no minors available within the Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science Degree Specialisations There are no specialisations available within the Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science Degree. 3.2 Practicum or Internship requirements Students are required to undertake practical placements for academic credit within this degree, as indicated in the course structure Students must have passed all pre-clinical Counselling units prior to the commencement of a clinical practicum A student must disclose to the Dean of the School any physical or mental health issue that has the potential to impact upon the student s capacity to undertake a clinical placement or to complete it at the assigned agency. Failure to disclose may result in cancellation of enrolment or disciplinary action being taken against the student Upon receipt of such information, the Dean of the School will determine what (if any) steps need to be taken to appropriately balance the rights, interests and obligations of all affected parties, including (but not limited to) the student concerned, the University and the agency. 3.3 Approved unit substitutions substitution may only be approved by the Dean (or their delegate). 3.4 Course duration Standard Duration (i) The standard duration of the Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science is 3 years of full time study. (ii) Students are able to enrol in the degree on a part-time basis. (iii) The maximum period of time within which a student is permitted to complete the Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science degree is 8 years from the date on which they were first accepted into the course by the University Accelerated Duration An accelerated mode is not available for the Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science degree. 3.5 Graduation A minimum of 700 credit points drawn from the approved course structure is required in order for a student to graduate with the degree Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science. A minimum of 900 credit points drawn from the approved course structure is required in order for a student to graduate with the degree Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science (Honours). 5

6 3.6 Honours The Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science is available as a Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science (Honours). Honours is available within the Behavioural Science program only. For the admission requirements, structure and regulations of an Honours degree in the Schools of Arts and Sciences, see the Schools of Arts and Sciences Regulations. End of Regulations 6

7 Appendix A: Course Structure, Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science YEAR ONE CN101 Counselling Skills Training 25 CN100 Theories & Approaches to 25 Counselling CN104 Bereavement & Loss 25 CN107 Reflective Practice in Counselling 25 AL100 Communications 25 RM100 Research Methods 25 PS103 Introduction to Behavioural Science 25 PT 101 Logos I 25 PS100 Developmental Psychology 25 Total Points 100 Total Points 125 Total Points Year One 225 YEAR TWO CN201 Counselling Couples & Families 25 CN208 Working with Alcohol & Drugs 25 CN215 Counselling Children & Adolescents 25 CN216 The Counselling Process 25 PS221 Social Psychology 25 PS225 Psychology & Culture 25 PS235 Health Psychology 25 PS264 Psychology of Work 25 PT 102 Logos II 25 Total Points 125 Total Points 100 Total Points Year Two 225 YEAR THREE CN303 Case Studies/Placement/Supervision 25 CN303 Case Studies/Placement/Supervision 25 CN315 Counselling the Older Adult 25 CN317 Professional, Legal & Ethical issues 25 in Counselling CN211 Trauma Counselling Workshop 25 CN318 Groupwork: Theory and Practice 25 PT 103 Logos III 25 PS309 Social Psychology of Justice 25 PS393 Community: Policy and Development 25 PS333 Abnormal Psychology 25 Total Points 125 Total Points 125 Total Points Year Three 250 Total Points Degree 700 7

8 Appendix B: Course structure for Bachelor of Counselling and Behavioural Science (Hons) YEAR ONE CN101 Counselling Skills Training 25 CN100 Theories & Approaches to 25 Counselling CN104 Bereavement & Loss 25 CN107 Reflective Practice in Counselling 25 AL100 Communications 25 RM100 Research Methods 25 PS103 Introduction to Behavioural Science 25 PT 101 Logos I 25 PS100 Developmental Psychology 25 Total Points 100 Total Points 125 Total Points Year One 225 YEAR TWO CN201 Counselling Couples & Families 25 CN208 Working with Alcohol & Drugs 25 CN215 Counselling Children & Adolescents 25 CN216 The Counselling Process 25 PS221 Social Psychology 25 PS225 Psychology & Culture 25 PS235 Health Psychology 25 PS264 Psychology of Work 25 PT 102 Logos II 25 Total Points 125 Total Points 100 Total Points Year Two 225 YEAR THREE CN303 Case 25 CN303 Case 25 Studies/Placement/Supervision Studies/Placement/Supervision CN315 Counselling the Older Adult 25 CN317 Professional, Legal & Ethical issues 25 in Counselling CN211 Trauma Counselling Workshop 25 CN318 Groupwork: Theory and Practice 25 PT 103 Logos III 25 PS309 Social Psychology of Justice 25 PS393 Community: Policy and 25 PS333 Abnormal Psychology 25 Development Total Points 125 Total Points 125 Total Points Year Three 250 YEAR FOUR SH9712 Supervised Honours Research Behavioural Science 100 SH9712 Supervised Honours Research Behavioural Science 100 Total Points 100 Total Points 100 Total Points Year Four 200 Total Points Degree 900 8