WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

Year 1 - CORE PAPERS

• Person-Centred Counselling
  Introducing the philosophy and approach to Person-Centred Counselling in which you will develop both personally and professionally in its practice and processes.
• Counselling Approaches
  Introducing major contemporary approaches to counselling from historical and theoretical perspectives.
• Introduction to Psychology, Assessment & Critical Thinking
  Introducing the concepts and principles of psychology and their application to human behaviour and counselling. You will also be familiarised with the application of assessment, including case formulation, goal setting and risk assessment.
• Introduction into Theology
  Introducing basic Christian theology and identifying strategies for integrating theology into person-Centred counselling.
• Personal and Professional Formation
  Developing awareness of personal and professional boundaries, personality, Christian spirituality and holistic wellbeing.
• Aotearoa New Zealand Society
  Introducing sociological and cultural perspectives for understanding Aotearoa New Zealand society, including the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi, issues of social and cultural diversity, and questions of power and justice.
• Lifespan Human Development
  Describing human development across the lifespan from a holistic perspective, introduce attachment theory, and explore their relevance to counselling practice in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Biological Psychology (subject to NZQA approval)

YEAR 2 - CORE PAPERS

• Person-Centred Counselling
  Developing personal awareness and apply Person-Centred theory and practice in placement work with clients
• Personal and Professional Integration
  Integrating self-awareness, personal growth, Christian spirituality, and person-centred philosophy into a holistic way of being personal and professional.
• Supervised Professional Practice
  Developing professional competency by integrating theoretical learning into supervised counselling practice within an approved agency context.
• Working with Contextual Issues
  Evaluating and applying therapeutic models and interventions, and developing professional competencies, around contextual issues.
• Cultural Competency for Counselling in Aotearoa NZ
  Developing competency and ethical cultural practices counselling Māori and other cultures in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Working with Family Members
  Exploring the concept of family and relationships from historical, cultural, and Christian perspectives
• Child and Adolescent Psychology (subject to NZQA approval)

YEAR 3 - CORE PAPERS

• Personal and Professional Integration
  Reviewing personal and professional integration as a practising counsellor.
• Supervised Professional Practice
  Further extending the integration of counselling theory and practice within an approved setting, and developing a professional practice and identity.
• Mental Health and Disorders
  Developing holistic knowledge of mental health and disorders, identifying appropriate approaches and interventions for these presentations, applying this knowledge to counselling practice, and exploring ethical, cultural, and spiritual perspectives on mental health care.
• Working with Contemporary Ethical Issues
  Developing professional competencies around contemporary issues in counselling, integrating ethical, legal and Biblical knowledge and understanding.

Year 3 - Electives

• Introduction to Research
• Creative Therapies
• Counselling Children and Young People
• Grief and Loss Counselling
• Alcohol, Drugs, and Addictions
• Abuse and Trauma Counselling
• Working with Couple Relationships

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL YOU GET

Bachelor of Counselling (Level 7)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• For students aged 24+.
• Complete a New Zealand Police Vetting Service Request and Consent Form.
• Provide evidence of good character and personal attributes via referee reports.
• Provide evidence of ability to succeed at undergraduate study level. The application process requires applicants to submit written work which will be evaluated for literacy and comprehension levels.
• Attend an interactive group selection day and an individual interview as part of the application process. Applicants need to show their ability, and readiness, to fully engage with the course requirements.
• Provide evidence of an appropriate level of computer literacy. This will be evaluated during the selection process.
• Applicants may be encouraged to complete a Tertiary level study preparation certificate or equivalent prior to commencement depending upon academic skills/ability.
• Domestic applicants whose first language is not English will be interviewed to assess their level of English competency and may be required to complete a placement indicator test.

Provisional Entry:

• Provisional Entry may be granted to domestic applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed and are able to show they are well prepared to study the programme.

International Students:

• International students for whom English is a second language must have an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no individual band lower than 6.0, or a recognised equivalent test.
• International students are required to obtain a police certificate from their country of origin.
• We would also like to have a 2-3 minute video with you talking about yourself, your family, your hobbies and why you want to come to New Zealand. Send as an attachment with your documents.