Study Options
The School of Counselling provides a flexible timetable, allowing students to coordinate study with family, work, church and other commitments.
Classes are offered in a number of formats:
- Weekly classes (evening classes at the Drummoyne campus)
- Weekend intensives (both at the Drummoyne campus and the Central Coast Campus)
- Block intensives (of a one week duration) – for some Masters elective units
Students are able to configure a course progression (in consultation with the School) that supports them in meeting family, work and other commitments while achieving their academic goals and counselling career aspirations.
Students commencing in 2013 can select one of the two following progression pathways – full-time OR part-time study.
Progression Option A
A student commencing Full Time study in 2013 needs to complete 4 x 400 level units in Semester 1:
- Unit 1 - Wednesday evening 6pm – 9pm (weekly format)
- Unit 2 - Thursday evening 6pm -9pm (weekly format)
- Unit 3 - Weekend Intensive (2 weekends across the semester)
- Unit 4 - Weekend Intensive (2 weekends across the semester)
This student would then complete a further 4 units in Semester 2, 2013 and would be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Counselling at the end of 2013. This student completes a total of 8 units
Students enrolled full-time in the Master of Counselling would remain for a 2nd year of study consisting of 4 x 500 level course work units and 2 x 500 level Practicum units– which, upon completion, would make them eligible to exit with the Master of Counselling at the end of 2014. These students complete a total of 14 units.
Progression Option B
A student commencing Part-Time study in 2013 needs to complete 2 units in Semester 1, choosing a progression option as suits their lifestyle:
- Option 1 - Unit 1 - Wednesday evening 6pm-9pm (weekly format) & Unit 2 – Thursday evening 6pm -9pm (weekly format)
- Option 2 - Unit 1- Wednesday evening 6pm-9pm (weekly format) & Unit 2 – Weekend Intensive (2 weekends across the semester)
- Option 3 - Unit 1 Thursday evening 6pm -9pm (weekly format) & Unit 2 – Weekend Intensive (2 weekends across the semester)
- Option 4 - Unit 1 - Weekend Intensive (2 weekends across the semester) & Unit 2 – Weekend Intensive (2 weekends across the semester)
This student would then complete a further 2 units in Semester 2, 2013, 2 units in Semester 1, 2014 and 2 units in Semester 2, 2014 and would be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Counselling at the end of 2014
Students enrolled in the part-time Master of Counselling would remain for two further years of study consisting of 4 x 500 level course work units (completed in 2015) and 2 x Practicum units (completed in 2016) – which, upon completion, would make them eligible to exit with the Master of Counselling at the end of 2016.
Central Coast Satellite Campus
To view the Central Coast Satellite Graduate Diploma of Counselling Program click here.
Living Outside Sydney
WELSEY INSTITUTE COUNSELLING PROGRAM GOES NATIONAL – New opportunity to study to become a counsellor or to upgrade current counselling qualifications.
From 2013, The School of Counselling is pleased to announce that both the Graduate Diploma and Master of Counselling Programs can be completed by people living outside Sydney, via a part-time program consisting of a combination of weekend and block intensives.
The program is designed to minimise the number of times students are required to be on-site, with options for counselling placements in students’ local areas with supervision via Skype. Every effort has been made to find the right balance between experiential learning with experienced practitioners and academics, alongside the convenience of being able to study at home.
Preparing your study plan for 2013
Prospective and current students are encouraged to review the 2013 Semester 1 timetable in planning their course of part-time or full-time study. Any questions, concerns or enquires can be directed to the Head of Counselling; Dr Marie-Therese Proctor. She can be contacted at marie-therese.proctor@wi.edu.au or at 9819-8834.
This plan is only a guide and may be subject to change at any time. It is accurate at the time of publishing; however Wesley Institute retains the right to make any changes. Please consult Dr Marie-Therese Proctor, Head of Counselling, for further information.
