Non-Award
Students complete core and optional topics aimed at providing students with the understanding, and skills in person-centred behavioural health counselling to improve physical and mental health outcomes for individuals and populations.
The courses aim to provide opportunities for individuals working in health and related areas to increase and develop their knowledge within a competency-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) framework. The Master's program further deepens and expands clinical practice in CBT through an engaging and innovative environment that places the individual at the centre of the learning process. Topics cover areas such as Fundamental Counselling Skills, Low intensity CBT for psychological disorders, Fundamentals of Clinical Practice, CBT for psychological disorders, Motivational Interviewing, and Strength-Based approaches for Young People.
All students are required to undertake clinical practicums to demonstrate competency in the delivery of specific counselling approaches. Industry placements may be available in South Australia or interstate which comply with the program and the clinical placement requirements of the College of Medicine and Public Health.