Programme in Counselling Chlidren and Adolescents
(Qualification code: 7034-3)
Aim of the programme: To train adults counselling and communication skills, as well as evaluation techniques, and to enable them to assist young people with problems.
Target group: Teachers, counsellors, psychologists, parents and anyone with a love for children and young people.
Admission requirements:
Senior certificate
Language medium:
English
Duration:
1 (One) year
Number of modules:
4 (Four)
Registration dates:
3 December to 28 February
Full course fee:
R4 400-00 (An additional fee per module to be paid by students living outside the borders of South Africa)
Fees for groups, depending on extra services required may be different
Module content:
Module 1: The Theory of Counselling:
- (PCCA01F) Different personality theories and approaches with practical applications. An integrated model for counselling young people.
Module 2: Parent Guidance:
(PCCA02G) Skills to help parents in their relationships with children and adolescents.
Module 3: Counselling in Problem Behaviour
- (PCCA03H) Counselling in aggressive behaviour, depression, drug abuse and other family problems such as divorce and HIV AIDS.
Module 4: Skills for counselling children and adolescents:
- (PCCA04J) Skills for assessment, using projection techniques, the interview, planning and report writing. The attendance of a workshop is compulsory.
Nature of Assessment:
A theoretical examination:
During October/November on the course content.
Workshop/Video conference:
During the workshop students will receive training in interviewing, counselling and assessment skills and the attendance of the workshop or video conference is compulsory.
Workshops:
The workshop usually takes place during June/July. The main workshop will be in Pretoria. The number of students from other areas will be considered for a workshop there .
Contact person:
Project Leader: Dr Dalena Vogel
E-mail: vogelhm@unisa.ac.za
Tel: (012) 429 4340 (w)
(012) 997 1950 (h)
Cell: 082 854 6503
Registration Enquiries:
Tel: (012) 429 4817 / 4627 / 4789
Fax: (012) 429 4800
E-mail: ctdregistration@unisa.ac.za
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