You are an overseas student if you are:
- a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia,
- a permanent resident (visa status) of New Zealand, or
- a resident or citizen of any other country.
Conditions of study for this course
This course is only available to overseas students not residing in Australia.
- You will not require a visa to study this course.
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision equips its graduates to practice as professional supervisors. It offers the knowledge and skills for the provision of structured, theologically reflective professional supervision of individuals and groups who work in caring professions such as ministry, health, education and leadership. Through experiential learning students develop their skills in professional supervision to create a relationship of trust and transparency in which those being supervised can review their work practices. Using a range of knowledge and techniques, professional supervision can enable the supervisee to develop self-awareness, resilience, ethical understanding, accountability, and effectiveness.
Students may choose from streams in Professional Supervision or Professional Supervision for Spiritual Directors (Emmaus Stream).
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision will be able to
- have knowledge, drawing on current literature and research, of practices and processes of professional supervision;
- have knowledge and experience of key concepts, skills, and techniques of professional supervision of individuals and groups, including online;
- have knowledge and experience of psychodynamics in the supervisory relationship and of psychological factors that may be part of the supervisees experience;
- apply theological and critical reflection, ethical alertness, and structured communication to assist others in processes of self-evaluation of their work;
- apply knowledge and experience of cultural, denominational, inclusion, professional standards and safeguarding needs and requirements in order to implement effective processes of professional supervision.
Course structure
Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision
Indicative teaching sequence To be eligible to graduate from the Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision a student needs to complete 72 points of core units. |
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Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit Type | Points |
PS8011Z | Foundations of Professional Supervision | Core | 18 |
PS8012Z | People, Ethics, and Practice in Supervision | Core | 18 |
PS8013Z | Where Two or More are Gathered: Group Supervision | Core | 18 |
PS8014Z
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Inclusion, Power, Authority and Culture in Supervision | Core | 18 |
Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (Emmaus Stream)
Indicative teaching sequence To be eligible to graduate from the Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (Emmaus Stream) a student needs to complete 72 points of core units. |
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Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit Type | Points |
PS8011 | Foundations of Professional Supervision | Core | 18 |
PS8012 | People, Ethics, and Practice in Supervision | Core | 18 |
PS8113 | Where Two or More are Gathered: Supervision of Spiritual Directors. | Core | 18 |
PS8114 | Inclusion, Power, Authority and Culture in Supervision of Spiritual Directors
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Core | 18 |
Study Mode
Coursework will be delivered in a blended approach including a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning including compulsory engagement with pre-recorded lectures, hybrid intensives, alongside self-directed peer group engagement.
Locations and modes
Duration
Thhe Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision is only available part-time.
Minimum duration | 6 months |
Maximum part-time | 2 years |
Standard full-time | 6 months |
Maximum part-time | 2 years |
Graduate pathways
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision can progress to the Graduate Diploma in Professional Supervision.
Admission criteria
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent, or five years’ work experience; and
- practical experience in ministry or a caring profession; and
- evidence of current clearances for working with children and vulnerable adults, such as a Working With Children card.
Credit
Award | Maximum credit | Specific rules |
Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision | 36 points |
Fee summary
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision requires completion of 72 points.
Fees in 2024
Total course cost: $9,516
- Cost per 18 point postgraduate unit: $2,379
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.
Fee assistance
- An Australian born/citizen is entitled to Fee-Help. If residing overseas must study at least part of their course in Australia to be eligible for Fee-Help.
- A New Zealand citizen who is currently residing in Australia (On-Shore) may be entitled to Fee-Help. Eligibility is dependent on SCV Visa and all long-term residency requirements being met.
- A New Zealand citizen currently residing in NZ or in other overseas location (Off-Shore) (not including Australia) is not entitled to Fee-Help.
- A Permanent Resident Visa holder is only entitled to Fee-Help for approved bridging studies.
- A Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder is entitled to Fee-Help if residency requirements are met.
Overseas students are not entitled to Fee-Help.
Course coordinators
Dr Cath McKinney
School of Professional Practice
Prof Albert Haddad
University of Divinity