Professional Counselling Project B
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit and APT7002 Professional Counselling Project A are the capstone units for the program. In APT7003 Professional Counselling Project B students will further develop and execute the project proposal that they have designed in APT7002. Following the implementation of the project, students will identify and discuss the project outcomes in relation to their placement context, and prepare a professional report suitable for relevant stakeholders.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Implement appropriate methods to conduct a project;
- Analyse and critique key project outcomes;
- Disseminate and communicate project results, outcomes and implications in written and oral formats to stakeholders and other audiences; and
- Critically reflect on learning acquired in academic course work and on placement and the implications for professional practice.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 20%
Self-reflection (on processes, outcomes and consolidation of learning) (1000 words)
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 50%
Final individual project report including introduction, methodology, outcomes and conclusions (2500 words)
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 30%
Individual in-class presentation on the project findings and implications for professional counselling practice (20 mins including Q&A)
Required reading
Students will also be directed to current texts and journal articles in the relevant areas by the Unit Convenor.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):