Unit Name

The unit name given in the title of each unit is the usual descriptive name for that unit. Some units have a generic name and/or an alternative descriptive name as well. Where this is the case, this is indicated at the end of the Unit summary.

Credit Points

The credit point system is explained [here]. The number of credit points in each course is given in the course description for that course. The total amount of time spent by a student on work related to each individual unit depends on the level of the unit and its credit-point weighting. Normal semester unit weightings and time commitments per 6 credit points at level 3 or 4 involves a total time commitment of 160 hours.

Contact Hours

Generally the listed number of contact hours refers to face-to-face time in on-campus sessions. This may include class, seminar, tutorial and workshop time. Field Education is not normally included, although actual client contact hours in counselling modules may be. In addition to taking the time required to meet the requirements of individual units, students are expected to participate in regular worship/chapel times.

Duration

The duration stated is the normal time-frame over which a module is presented. Most units can also be presented over a different time-frame, e.g. as intensives. Some modules that normally take two semesters may be available more intensively over one semester.

Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites

Pre-requisites indicate the knowledge, understanding and skills that a student enrolling in a unit will be assumed to have previously acquired. Co-requisites indicate work to be done concurrently with a unit. The listed pre-requisites or co-requisites normally apply. However, in special circumstances, such as recognition of prior learning for listed pre-requisites, or with special permission from the Course Coordinator, a student may be permitted to take a unit without fulfilling the stated pre-requisites/co-requisites. Occasionally, it is recommended that units that are not essential pre-requisites are taken before a particular module. Where this is the case, these modules are listed under pre-requisites, but qualified by the words “is/are recommended”.

Summary of unit content and other key information

A summary of the purpose and content of each unit is given here. Depth and breadth of coverage of content, learning outcomes and objectives, bibliographies and assessment procedures vary according to the level at which a student is studying. These details are provided in the unit guides that are provided for enrolled students.