Counselling Studies
This programme is suitable for qualified teachers and other education professionals who wish to further their career and develop leadership in a particular field of education.
This subject is designed to give access to Counselling Studies within an education orientation. It is not a professional counselling qualification, but offers an introduction to practice skills within specific contexts. For example, qualified teachers who see their future in the pastoral network of a school can use these papers to develop their skills in and understanding of guidance and pastoral care.
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Contact
Programme Advisor
Paul Flanagan
Email: paul.flanagan@waikato.ac.nz
Phone: 07 838 4500 ext 7728
Room: TT.5.09
Papers
At least 60 points from:
- COUNS540 Working with Groups
- COUNS546 Conflict Resolution: Restorative Practices
- COUNS549 Counselling and Contexts
- HMDEV565 Restorative Practices in Education
You may choose further papers from any subject or specialisation offered for the Master of Education, or from the Master of Educational Leadership.