AUT - Master of Career Development
Master of Career Development
Programme Code: AK1278
Level: 9
Points: 120
Duration: 3 years part time
Venue: Papers are offered via on-line learning with weekend intensives at the Wellesley campus.
Starting date: 1 March 2010 / 19 July 2010
AUT encourages early application.Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Guidelines to entry
- Interview may be required
- A 120 point minimum professional qualification in career practice at degree level or higher. Evidence of career practice experience equivalent to a year of postgraduate study in the field.
The Master of Career Development provides experienced career practitioners with postgraduate level study designed to develop advanced practice skills, and the skills and knowledge to contribute to their profession in leadership roles.
WHAT THIS PROGRAMME COVERS
Students explore career theory in depth and apply theory to the career needs of various client groups. Students’ existing individual and group career counselling skills will be further developed. Leadership, mentoring and coaching models will be explored as effective tools for advancing professionalism. Students will apply basic research skills to investigate a chosen professional practice issue.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Career possibilities include senior level positions as career advisors at secondary/tertiary level, private practitioners in career development, career consultants, career counsellors, employment consultants and career service managers.
PAPERS
A student must complete:
298206 Towards an Integrated Model of Career Practice
299008 Career Counselling Ethics and Legal Issues
299021 Advanced Career Counselling Skills
299022 Leadership in the Career Industry
And 30 points from :
299011 Reflecting on Professional Practice: Career Development
299028 Reflecting on Professional Practice: Education