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Study masters degree online with University of Southern Queensland through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

UniSQ&#39;s Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling) is ideal for teachers wishing to extend their career as a guidance officer, guidance counsellor or school counsellor. You will have the opportunity to study in the areas of advanced counselling in educational contexts, emotional and behavioural problems of children and young people, child wellbeing and protection, and assessment and testing. Expand your understanding of the transformative role of education in society, and develop the skills to work through the contemporary challenges faced by educators in rapidly changing, diverse communities.

Expand your skillset and get ready for counsellor and guidance officer roles within the education system. Help children and young people work through their problems. Build skills to communicate and collaborate. Deliver guidance that makes a difference.

Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling)

<p>Gain the knowledge and expertise to upskill to an advanced level in several specialist counselling areas, as well as research principles and methods. The Master of Counselling (Advanced Practice) is for registered professionals in counselling, psychology, mental health nursing, human services, or social work who wish to extend their professional development. Students studying this degree aren’t required to undertake a placement or courses with mandated attendance requirements. Study online while gaining hands-on experience at residential schools, and undertake research into issues relevant to the counselling field. The Master of Counselling (Advanced Practice) is recognised by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) as meeting their bridging requirements to meet Level 3 membership under certain conditions. Further study pathways include the Master of Research and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).</p>

Dive straight into researching counselling topics that matter to you and your career. Develop your expertise in areas including mental health, drug, family, and youth counselling. Diversify your practice. Open pathways to doctoral studies.

Master of Counselling (Advanced Practice)

<p>Study the Master of Counselling (Alcohol and Drug Studies) and gain the practical skills to support people struggling with substance misuse and gain an insight into psychoactive drugs. Learn a range of treatment approaches including motivational interviewing and relapse prevention. This is a qualifying degree into the counselling profession and entry into this specialisation requires partial completion of the Graduate Diploma of Counselling at UniSQ, or equivalent. This specialisation is professionally accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).</p>

Become the trusted counsellor communities need to combat addiction. You’ll review counselling frameworks and prepare for professional practice. This accredited postgrad counselling degree includes on-campus learning and clinical experience.

Master of Counselling (Alcohol & Drug Studies)

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