Counselling across the Lifespan

Unit code: APT6018 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit of study will investigate individual development and functioning across the lifespan, and apply this theoretical knowledge in counselling assessment, formulation and intervention. In particular, the role of social and cultural contexts across the lifespan will be explored.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Analyse contemporary understandings of development across the lifespan and impacts on individual wellbeing;
  2. Critically review and discuss issues related to the social and cultural influences on development across the lifespan; and
  3. Exemplify theoretical knowledge of lifespan development in counselling assessment, formulation and intervention.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Multiple choice and short answer test on developmental theories and issues including implications for counselling practice (60 mins).
Assessment type: Essay
|
Grade: 45%
Essay on topical life-span developmental issue (1800 words)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 35%
Small group presentation on a topical lifespan developmental issue and the implications for counselling (20 minutes).

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Graduate Certificate in Counselling Theory and Practice
HTCP | Graduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Graduate Diploma in Counselling
AGPD | Graduate diploma | Duration: 2 years
Graduate Diploma in Counselling Theory and Practice
HGCP | Graduate diploma | Duration: 1 year
Master of Counselling
AMPE | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

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