Commencing semesters, 2009
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Program code
5171
Faculty
School
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
School of Education
Email: education@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6550
International students
International Recruitment Manager
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study Guidance and Counselling?
This field provides the knowledge, understanding and skills that are essential for today's professional guidance counsellors. This specially designed program of study allows students to develop competencies as professional guidance counsellors for employment in schools, TAFE colleges, agencies, or as private practitioners. The program focuses on:
- developing counselling competencies
- understanding career development and education across the life-span
- linking assessment practices to instructional interventions
- understanding ethical behaviour and practices
- developing comprehensive guidance programs
- participating in a guidance and counselling practicum placement.
Courses and requirements
View the Master of Educational Studies course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Guidance and Counselling field of study.
Employment opportunities
Guidance Counsellor within Schools, TAFE Colleges, Community Agencies, Private Practice.
What it costs
Please view the Master of Educational Studies for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Master of Educational Studies for information on key dates and how to apply.
