Graduate Certificate of Education (Counselling in Educational Contexts)

The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)

OverviewUniSQ’s Graduate Certificate of Education (Counselling in Educational Contexts) is ideal for teachers wishing to extend their career as a guidance officer, guidance counsellor or school counsellor.Develop basic counselling skills and an understanding of the key issues faced by students and how today’s professionals in education are tackling them.You will have the opportunity to study in the areas of advanced counselling in educational contexts, emotional and behavioural problems of children and young people, child wellbeing and protection, and assessment and testing.This specialisation does not qualify you for teacher registration in Queensland. You can qualify for teacher registration in Queensland with the Master of Learning and Teaching (Early Years), Master of Learning and Teaching (Primary) or Master of Learning and Teaching (Secondary).Further studySuccessful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Education (Counselling in Educational Contexts) will qualify you to apply for:Graduate Diploma of Education (Guidance & Counselling)Master of Education (Guidance & Counselling).Professional accreditationThe specialisation meets the requirement for associate membership to the Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association (QGCA) and allows for articulation into the Masters of Education (Guidance and Counselling) which is required for full membership to the QGCA.Career outcomesCareer opportunities exist in an array of work environments from schools, TAFEs and universities to government agencies and industry. Roles include guidance officer, guidance counsellor or school counsellor.Students planning to work as a Guidance Officer in Education Queensland's state schools usually require registration as a teacher in addition to the Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling). Counselling roles in schools in the Independent or Catholic sectors in Queensland may have different requirements. You should check the requirements with your prospective employer.Other specialisationsCareer DevelopmentSpecial & Inclusive Education

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