About the Programme

This programme is designed to train ethical, professional counsellors. Our students graduate with a high level of self-awareness, competence in academic, research and writing, and practical counselling skills based on a sound understanding of philosophies and models. Tutors are committed to working from both a professional and Christian world view. Best outcomes of the programme are obtained by undertaking full-time study.

The first year consists of lectures with practical training. The second year involves 100 hours of supervised practicum along with distance study. Graduates are able to provide counselling services to assist individuals and families, and will make referrals to specialist services when needed.

Subjects Covered

• Counselling Principles and Practice
• Counselling Skills & Dynamics
• Theology
• Marriage Relationship and Family Systems
• Abnormal Psychology
• Lifespan Human Development
• Assessment and Measurement
• Working with Groups
• Personal and Spiritual Formation
• Personal and Professional Boundaries
• Seminars
• Case Study work
• Supervised Counselling Practice
• Essay on Applied Counselling
• Community Agency project
• Guided Reading

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Written Assignment

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Health and Ethical

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Ministry of Justice Form

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Work History

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Referees List

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Reference Form
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Enrolment Form 2009

	www.nzcca.org.nz                      New Zealand Association of Christian Counsellors
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Entry Requirements
You must

• Be a minimum age of 24 years on February 1 of the year in which study commences
• Complete a Police check
• Provide two short written assignments
• Provide two written references
• Have an interview to determine personal interest
• Marriage, Relationship and Family Systems
• Be suitable for the professional field, and ability to study at tertiary level
• Have ten hours of personal counselling
• Have an academic IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent (International students only)
  
  

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.

Job Opportunities

• Counselling agencies
• People helping in a variety of community agencies
• Church work
• Schools
  

Further Study

• Degree in Counselling
• Bible College of New Zealand
• Some credits may be accepted towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies from Wellington Institute of Technology.

Availability of subjects listed may vary.