Master of Counselling

Summary

The Master of Counselling is globally recognised for its approach to teaching narrative therapy. Come to cultivate professional knowledge and skills informed by social constructionist theory.

The degree has specifically been designed for professional counsellors or supervisors interested in leadership roles within the New Zealand counselling profession.

The programme has a key teaching focus on providing experiences in which you can further develop your professional ethics, knowledge and competencies in the areas of counselling, group leadership, mediation and practitioner research. You'll graduate with a high level of knowledge and understanding through narrative practices this programme is known for.

For the past 30 years, our teaching staff have been active in promoting narrative therapy, beginning with a book staff produced called Narrative Therapy in Practice. Today Waikato is considered a leader in this field with regular contributions to local and international publishing.

Graduates of the MCouns have the possibility of continuing into a doctoral programme.

Professional papers offer students the opportunity to have supported professional experience in community and or education settings. Efforts are made to cater for and respond to the individual student's particular background and professional education goals.