Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Supervision

The Graduate Certificate in Supervision is a postgraduate course that enables students to develop basic knowledge, understanding, and skills suited to the ethical, self-aware, and safe practice of supervision in various fields, including health, education, and social service settings.

Course Overview

Supervision is the discipline of enabling professional practitioners to reflect on their practice, become mindful of their blind spots, gain ever-deepening insight, and become open to opportunities for personal and professional growth. The course focuses on developing a framework within which to understand the practice of supervision, emerging from authentic, ongoing, and critical self-reflection, engaging contemporary psychological paradigms responsibly, and taking into account the meaning-making dimension of human beingsspirituality.

Professional Recognition

Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Association of Supervision.

Careers

Graduates of this course are suitable to work in various organizations and contexts, including the Church, education, health, aged care, social services, and aid and development.

Course Details

• Course Structure: To complete the Graduate Diploma in Supervision, a student must complete 80 credit points (cp).
• Course Map: The course map outlines the units to be completed each semester.
  • Year 1, Professional Term 2: THSP521 Psychological Foundations for Supervision and Spiritual Direction
  • Year 1, Professional Term 4: THSP524 Critically Reflective Supervision
  • Year 1, Professional Term 6: THSP522 Ethics and Professional Practice in Supervision and Spiritual Direction
  • Year 1, Professional Term 8: THSP523 Individual Supervision

Graduate Statement

As an ACU graduate, you will have personal insight founded on an understanding of who you are as a professional, a citizen, and a scholar. You will embrace change and growth through critical self-awareness and learning autonomy.

Entry Requirements

• An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
• To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed a Bachelor degree in any discipline.

Fees

• Course Costs: The average first-year fee is $8,696 CSP.
• Payment Options: The University offers various payment options, including government assistance, scholarships, and income support.
• Scholarships: ACU offers a range of scholarships to help students with the cost of studying, accommodation, or overseas study opportunities.

Inherent Requirement

There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.

AQF Framework

The Graduate Certificate in Supervision is an AQF Level 8 qualification.

Additional Course Information

Applicants require a police check. The course is available online with a one-year part-time duration. The ATAR is not applicable for this course.