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Overview
- Help support the wellbeing of children, young adults and families. Develop skills in child abuse prevention and intervention, along with relationship, family, child and youth counselling.
- Study topics such as child and youth counselling, couple and family counselling and counselling and diversity across the lifespan.
- Develop vital soft skills in the areas of communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and adaptability that can be applied across a range of professional contexts.
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you will be equipped to specialise in counselling, case management, well-being and youth work skills within a child, youth and family therapy career.
You could find work opportunities in professional nursing, psychology, teaching, welfare, human services or allied health practices.
If you're already a health professional, a counselling specialisation can enhance your skills and assist you to advance in your current position.
What you'll study
Explore the courses you'll study as part of this specialisation.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
Relevant degrees for this specialisation
Graduate Certificate of Counselling
Upskill, specialise and diversify your career with expert counselling skills. Ideal for current professionals and graduates in health and allied fields, you’ll develop essential skills in counselling techniques, diagnosis, and online therapeutic interventions that can be applied to a variety of careers and industries. Choose to specialise in addiction counselling, mental health counselling, trauma focused practice, or child, youth and family therapy.
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