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

Postgraduate Course: Ethics, Boundaries and Supervision (CNST11012)

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) Credits20
Home subject areaCounselling Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis module is designed to introduce course members to key debates about ethics in the field of counselling and related practices. Relevant Codes of Ethics will be examined and discussed in relation to ethical issues, dilemmas and difficulties. Understandings and theories of boundaries within the person-centred approach and psychodynamic perspectives will be discussed. Theories and approaches used in counselling supervision will also be examined.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Self and Other (CNST11011)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 14:00 - 18:00
CentralLecture1-11 18:30 - 19:20
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information Students have the option to attend just one of two deliveries a week. As well as the Monday delivery, this course is also delivered on a Friday from 10.00 to 16.15.
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to
- develop the capacity to formulate and clarify specific ethical issues and dilemmas in their own practice settings, with reference to Codes of Ethics and other relevant literature
- develop a critical understanding of the role and management of boundaries
- demonstrate critical understanding, and ability to apply, the main theories and perspectives drawn from counselling supervision
Assessment Information
One 5,000 word essay/portfolio plus continuous assessment of listening practice
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserMr Craig Hutchison
Tel: (0131 6)50 3885
Email: Craig.Hutchison@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Kirsty Gardner
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
Email: Kirsty.Gardner@ed.ac.uk
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