Institute of Theology and Christian Counselling

PASTORAL CARE & CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING

Diploma Higher Education
in Pastoral Care & Christian Counselling (level 5)

Rationale for the Programme
Overarching Aims of the Programme
Class Times & Venue

The Diploma, which builds on the critical understanding and skills gained at Level 4, delivered over 2 years and consists of 6x2 credit modules, is equivalent to the second year of a full time degree Programme.

All credits are transferable to another Higher Education Institution.

Modules & Assessment for the Diploma Programme (Level 5)

Module	Module Title	Assessment
1	Contemporary Theories & Issues	2 x 2300 words essays
2	Advanced Counselling Skills	2 x 3000 words essays
3	Models of Counselling	1 x 3000 words essay 1 x 1500 words personal reflection 1 x 1500 words presentation
4	Specialist areas of counselling	1 x 3000 words assignments A 2 hour examination answering 2 questions
5	Work Placement 2	1 x 4000 words Portfolio 1x 2000 words personal reflection
6	Additional Areas of Counselling	1 x 3000 words essay 1 x 1500 words presentation 1 x 1500 personal reflection