EDF5006 Diversity in counselling
Faculty of Education
EDF5006 Diversity in counselling is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, Hong Kong and Singapore. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Hong Kong, Singapore
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EDF5006
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5006
No unit lists EDF5006 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite
Must be enrolled in course owned by Faculty of Education
Overview
The interconnected nature of social categorisations that apply to a given individual or group create overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination, disadvantage, and sometime privilege. In this unit, you will explore the ways in which a client’s diverse characteristics multiply to create novel experiences of mental health and wellbeing that are distinctive from their component experiences. You will develop an understanding of intersecting characteristics, including race, age, nationality, language, gender, sex, sexuality, abilities, religion, and faith. Using the theoretical framework of intersectionality, you will analyse the experiences of diversity across various counselling populations, such as LGBTIQA+ people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, and First Nations people.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Hong Kong | Online |
| Second semester | Singapore | Online |
Assessment
- Case study report (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Reflective essay (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
apply principles of intersectionality in counselling assessment and intervention
- 2
explore the impact of diverse characteristics on the experience of mental health and wellbeing
- 3
identify cultural differences in the understanding and treatment of mental health issues
- 4
reflect on the role of the client’s and counsellor’s diversity in counselling
- 5
demonstrate an understanding of working with interpreters in counselling
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
Clayton Campus
- 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities, 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities, and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
OR - 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities, and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study^
^ International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this scheduled learning delivery mode.
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Kaplan off-shore
- 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via synchronous activities and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through, collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lefteris Patlamazoglou
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lefteris Patlamazoglou
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5006?
EDF5006 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5006 offered?
In 2027, EDF5006 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, Hong Kong and Singapore, with an online option.
How much work is EDF5006?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5006 have an exam?
No. EDF5006 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.