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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Health in Social Science : Counselling Studies

Postgraduate Course: Difference, diversity and power in counselling practice (CNST11064)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Health in Social Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaCounselling Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionWhile issues of difference, diversity and power are integrated into every element of the MCouns programme, this new course provides a separate opportunity to focus on this important practice theme in detail. The course examines these issues in contemporary social and political contexts, exploring theories of power and how it is exercised, societal and interpersonal processes of exclusion, inclusion and promoting equality, with a focus on the student's own personal experience in relation to these issues. Students have the opportunity to analyse these issues broadly as well as undertake detailed study on specific areas, such as race, gender, sexuality, disability, age, faith and others. The course focuses on how counselling practitioners work effectively with these issues in their practice with clients. Students will be required to undertake significant personal work on these issues and the safety of the learning environment required for such personal development work will be addressed from the outset.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should have:-
A critical understanding of theories of power and how it is exercised, including societal and interpersonal processes of exclusion, inclusion and promoting equality
The capacity to apply these concepts and theories to their personal narrative and professional practice as a counsellor in training
The ability to analyse the social and political contexts in which debates and practices around equality and diversity are conducted
A clear assessment of their strengths, learning and support needs in relation to difference, diversity and power in counselling practice
Assessment Information
One 2,000 to 2,500 word essay
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMr Seamus Prior
Tel: (0131 6)51 6599
Email: Seamus.Prior@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Sue Larsen
Tel: (0131 6)51 6671
Email: Sue.Larsen@ed.ac.uk
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