During the 1.5-year-course, youll focus on reflective practice and personal growth through counselling and placement experience to nurture personal and professional development.
Gain skills to grow your career
Students will be selected based on their academic achievement and professional experience, as well as their willingness to commit to the demands of the programme and their understanding of the role of a guidance counsellor at interview. The DE also requires employees to hold a primary degree with subjects recognised for teaching in secondary schools and a teaching qualification.
The course is designed for anyone who wants to become a guidance counsellor or to help existing practitioners enhance their careers. On completion, you can pursue roles in secondary schools, third level career services, adult guidance, youth and community work, employee welfare, rehabilitation services and private practices.
| Course Location | Glasnevin, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 9 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Diploma |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| Course Duration | 1.5 years part-time |
| Entry Requirements | This programme is offered in collaboration with the Department of Education and Youth for experienced and qualified second-level teachers who are registered through Route 2 with the Teaching Council of Ireland Applicants are required to hold a Primary Honours (Level 8) degree, plus three years relevant work experience. OR Equivalent professional qualification with three years relevant experience. All applicants who are deemed to meet the minimum academic qualifications will be required to attend for interview. Applicants will not be considered for interview unless all aspects of the application process are fully completed. Due to the specialist nature of this programme, additional criteria may be used to assess suitability to undertake this programme. For further information, please contact the Programme Chair using the contact details above. International Applicants International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language, they must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications click here |
| Career Path | The programme is designed to support participants wishing to engage in initial education and training as guidance counsellors and to enhance the in-career development of existing practitioners. Graduates are currently employed in various settings such as second level schools, adult guidance (including employment by ETBs), youth and community work, third level career services, employee welfare, industry, health sector, rehabilitation services, and private practice. |
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