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Master of Education Major Guidance & Counselling
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • Online
  • On-campus
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 15600
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • Online
  • On-campus
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 17120

What will I study?

Program structure

Courses to the studied Units
Coursework major pathways courses 7
Plus Postgraduate Education Electives 1
Total 8

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Core Courses: 
EDU8328Consultation and Communication: Theory and Practice
EDU5325Child Abuse and Neglect: Intervention, Protection and Prevention
EDU5335Emotional and Behavioural Problems of Children and Adolescents
EDU8317Individual Assessment and Testing
EDU8332Introduction to Counselling in Educational Contexts
EDU8333Advanced Counselling in Educational Contexts
 Plus select one unit from the following:
EDU5321Educating Students with Special Needs
EDU5322 Behaviour Management and Support 
EDU8331 Career Development in Educational Settings 
 Plus one elective course from: 
EDU5322Behaviour Management and Support 
EDU5321Educating Students with Special Needs 
EDU5713Assessment Principles and Practices 
EDU8324Learning Difficulties: Reading 
EDU8326 Learning Difficulties: Mathematics 
EDU8606 Lifelong Career Development 
EDU8338Autism