Master of Education (Career Development)

Overview

• Develop knowledge and skills in career development and career counselling.
• Provides an in-depth background to all aspects of career development and introduces students to basic counselling techniques.
• Graduates recognised by the Career Industry Council of Australia.
• You can become an accredited Guidance Counsellor and also meet the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) professional standard if you complete the Master of Education (School Guidance and Counselling) (Option B) which includes core Career Development units.
• Commonwealth Supported Places available for Australian citizens and permanent visa holders, and New Zealand citizens (subject to change).

QUT course code	ED79
Attendance	Part-time or Full-time
Course duration	1 year full-time 2 years part-time
Start month	2013 February, July Note: Career Development students may have a 'Block' unit scheduled before the beginning of semester. Please see the Career Development course structure.
Delivery	On campus Kelvin Grove External Online
Faculty	Faculty of Education
Course contact	Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions: Email: askqut@qut.edu.au Telephone: +61 7 3138 2000
Careers	Career coach Career counsellor Career teacher

Details

Master of Education (Career Development) is designed for graduates who are interested in learning about career development and career counselling. Recent developments in public policy nationally and internationally have added to the dynamic status of the field of career development. This study area consists of extensive theoretical, practice, policy and research literature. Discipline units provide an in-depth background to all aspects of career development, introduce students to basic counselling techniques, and give students experience in the application of traditional and emerging career counselling processes. You will develop advanced skills in communication and counselling.

Assessment Items

The assessment items in the Career Development study area are designed to provide you with opportunities to connect with the literature in the field, reflect on your strengths, and to provide practical and useful outcomes.  They include review of literature, development of a careers program, a log/workbook and sample counselling interviews.  All of the work in the Career Development units is offered online and only the Introductory Counselling unit is offered face to face.

Recommended course combinations

Many participants complete a double major in Career Development and School Guidance and Counselling so that they have a broad platform for employability. This combination can be advantageous as in many schools the same staff member covers both fields.  Combining the Career Development study area with some Leadership and Management units is popular choice for students who wish establish solid foundations for future promotion. Other areas such as Business Management are advantageous for participants who are looking to establish their own professional practice.

Career outcomes

The field of career development has undergone significant change with the attendant demand for accountability and accreditation. Successful completion of this study area will enable you to work as a career counsellor, career teacher or career coach. Some participants have chosen to combine the study areas of Career Development and School Guidance and Counselling to provide a broader platform of employability. This combination of study areas complements practitioners in the field and enables them to service a greater cross-section of students within schools and clients in the private sector (see School Guidance and Counselling - Option B).

Professional recognition

The Career Development study area is recognised by Career Industry Council of Australia. This endorsement has been granted for a five-year period until 2014.

Units

In the Career Development study area you are required to complete the two (2) MEd core units:

• EDN610 Professional Dialogues in Education and
• EDN611 Professional Applications of Research

plus the four (4) Career Development study area core units:

• SPN651 Introductory Educational Counselling OR SPN610 Advanced Educational Counselling
• SPN618 Career Development and Professional Practice
• SPN620 Career Counselling
• SPN654 Career Development: Policy and Process Context

as well as two (2) option units (a total of 96 credit points).

Please find important information about the study area and unit availabilities in the 'All course structures' link below.

Entry requirements

An appropriate four (4) year Bachelor degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the Executive Dean or a three (3) year Bachelor degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the Executive Dean PLUS at least one year of appropriate professional or industrial experience.  (Applicants who have completed a three (3) year Bachelor degree or equivalent are asked to supply an original copy of a letter from their employer outlining details of their employment history)

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

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Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments