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March (S1) | August (S2)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
30 Cowper Street, NSW (Alphacrucis College Limited)
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Psychology of Emotion and Wellbeing
This core unit introduces the concepts of emotional development and the social and cultural factors that influence emotions. Students will learn to apply theoretical approaches to understand emotions and interact empathetically with clients.
Case Management
This unit offers a comprehensive overview of the sector and the theoretical approaches guiding practice. Covers case management, client empowerment, and the diverse functions of case managers and counsellors.
Principles of Psychology
This subject offers a thorough introduction to the diverse models and theories of modern psychology, encouraging students to consider their impact on their personal worldview.
Grief and Loss
This unit equips students with specialised skills to support individuals navigating grief and loss. Students will learn to distinguish between different types of grief and develop tailored intervention strategies.
Social Identity in Australia
This subject teaches how to critically analyse social and cultural dynamics and their implications, both locally and globally, and develops skills to engage effectively in public and policy domains.
Group and Community Work
This unit offers insights into influencing change and fostering individual growth within a community context, engaging with principles of community leadership and group processes.
Working with Trauma
This unit gives an introduction to understanding what constitutes trauma, along a continuum from acute to chronic presentations, and covers self-care to manage the effects of trauma on the people helper.
Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and impact of chaplains and pastoral carers in various settings and develop essential skills in interpersonal communication and the provision of care across diverse sociocultural and spiritual contexts.
Working with Addictions
This subject examines theories of addiction and their impacts on individuals, families, and communities, and covers a comprehensive range of intervention strategies.
Working with Relationships
Students delve into the theories underpinning relationship challenges and systems, developing skills in assessment, treatment planning, and interventions, including practical role-plays.
Working with Children and Young People
This subject equips students with a comprehensive understanding of theoretical approaches and practical skills necessary for effective evidence-based responses to issues unique to children and adolescents.
Engaging Families
This subject offers a deep dive into family dynamics, blending various theories and perspectives to understand the impact on individuals, addressing counselling from both systemic and individualistic viewpoints.
Common Questions
This course is ideal for pastors and ministers looking to increase their skills in wellbeing-focused and pastoral care, wellbeing officers, chaplains, school, hospital and community workers wanting to enhance their ability to support individuals, health service providers seeking a deeper understanding of the psychology of emotion and wellbeing, and those looking to change careers into a vocation that helps others.
The course can be completed in 1 semester full-time, or up to 2 years part-time, and is made up of 4 subjects totalling 40 credit points.
The course is available via Online Recorded, Online Live, and Face to Face modes. Study locations include Online and Sydney. Some subjects are available on campus — students should see the timetable to confirm location and mode.
The Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Studies comprises 4 subjects: 1 core subject — Psychology of Emotion and Wellbeing (SSC410, 10 credit points) — plus 3 elective subjects chosen from a range of options including Case Management, Grief and Loss, Working with Trauma, Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care, Working with Addictions, and others (30 credit points total).
Yes. The GWS allows flexibility for students who may wish to start with a short postgraduate course before committing to a Master's program. It is also suitable for students who need to exit a Master's program earlier than intended due to unforeseen personal or professional reasons.
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