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Micro-credential certification in Issues & Ethics in the Helping Professions (BEd)

Overview: 

This course will introduce students to principle-based ethical reasoning in handling ethical and other problems faced by the helping professionals. Students will be helped to develop a higher order intellectual skill in analytical and reflective approach to ethical dilemmas. Case studies of contemporary ethical issues in Guidance and Counselling practice will be used to develop students reasoning.

Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the SEGiUniDigital Platform. 

Discipline: 
Education
Entry Requirements: 
Entry Requirements - No 
Age Experience - 19 Years Above 
Language Proficiency - Yes 
Numeracy Proficiency - No 
Pre-requisites - No
Contents: 
  1. An introduction to Professional Ethics
  2. The Counsellor as a Person / Professional
  3. Values and the Helping Relationship
  4. Multicultural Perspectives and Diversity Issues
  5. Client’s rights and Responsibilities  
  6. Confidentiality: Ethical & Legal Issues
  7. Managing boundaries and multiple Relationships
  8. Professional competence and Training
  9. Issues in Supervision and consultation
  10. Issues in Theory, Practice and Research
Assessments: 

Coursework 1 - 40%
Coursework 2 - 20%
Quiz - 10%
Report - 30%

Credit Transfer: 
Upon successful completion of this Micro-credential certification in Issues & Ethics in Helping Professions (BEd), students will be able to transfer grades and credits into the following programme(s):
  1. Bachelor of Education (Honours)
Continuing Education: 
Upon successful completion of this Bachelor of Education (Honours) programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):
  1. Master of Education by Research
  2. Master of Education by Coursework
Career Opportunities: 

School leavers who want to get a head start before joining an academic programme or a working adults who want to upskill or learn a specific skill; work with rapidly changing technology; and/or acquire specialised skills sought after by employers.