EDF5554 Counselling internship
Faculty of Education
EDF5554 Counselling internship is a level 5, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Full year at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2021
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2, Full year
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5554
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5554
No unit lists EDF5554 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
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Overview
This unit is a field placement that develops a range of professional skills and acquaints you with issues of professional ethics and practice in counselling. You will be required to complete 504 placement hours in total, of which 192 hours are 'contact' hours (e.g. face-to-face counselling) and 312 hours are 'non-contact' (e.g. observation).
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A to First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Full year | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Case conceptualization and presentation (1000 words or equivalent)10%
- Reflective report assessment/counselling log book (5000 words or equivalent)Competency hurdle40%
- Field supervisor assessment of placement performance (2000 words or equivalent)Competency hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Develop competency and advanced knowledge and skills in professional practice
- 2
Gain experience in the implementation of ethical principles in field practice
- 3
Complete a professional log book and case notes
- 4
Make appropriate specialist and agency referrals
- 5
Gain knowledge of local community and human services
- 6
Understand legal and ethical principles relevant to counselling.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachProfessional placement
504 hours of scheduled placement activities during two semesters.
You will be provided with the opportunity to apply your theoretical learnings into practice while in a supported environment.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Yap Yee Aun
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Yap Yee Aun
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5554?
EDF5554 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5554 offered?
In 2021, EDF5554 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Full year at Malaysia.
Does EDF5554 have an exam?
No. EDF5554 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.