Graduate Diploma in Career Development - AUT University

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Incorporating the Graduate Certificate in Career Development

This programme is appropriate for those who are currently working in the career development field but who lack formal qualifications, as well as those who aspire to work in this field. Graduates meet the education requirements for Professional Membership in the Career Practitioners Association of New Zealand (CPANZ). Students have the option of exiting the programme with a Graduate Certificate in Career Development upon successful completion of the first half of the course.

Programme Code: AK3652
Level: 7
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time / Up to 5 years part time
Venue: City Campus / Distance learning
Starting date: 3 March 2008 / 21 July 2008
Application deadline: Applications accepted until programme is full.

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• In order to be admitted to a graduate diploma or a graduate certificate, applicants shall normally have completed the requirements of one of the following; a three year qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution or equivalent, or relevant professional experience
• An interview may be required.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

This qualification will equip graduates with the specialist knowledge and skills that are fundamental to successful practice in the career development field. Furthermore, graduates will be able to apply the knowledge and skills to facilitate effective career development for a variety of clients from diverse cultural contexts.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Career advisors at secondary/tertiary level
• Private practitioner in career development
• Career consultant
• Career counsellor
• Employment consultant

FURTHER STUDIES

Master of Education
Master of Career Development

PAPERS

297300 Work in Careers
297301 Facilitating Career Development for Individuals
297302 Organising for Career Development
297309 Developing Counselling Skills

Students can exit the programme at this stage with a Graduate Certificate in Career Development.

297303 Advanced Topics in Career Development
297306 Research Skills for Career Practitioners
297307 Context in Career Development
297308 Supervised Practice in Career