Details for SSC461 Introduction to Professional Supervision

Enhancing supervision skills across diverse professional contexts is helpful for supervising people-helpers effectively. This unit delves into the theories and models of professional supervision, emphasising the development of supervisory relationships and the integration of sociocultural and ethical considerations. Students will engage in reflexive practice as supervisors, gaining insights that foster their capabilities in clinical, community, pastoral, and various industry settings.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: SSC461
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Nil

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Examine and critique current theories and models of professional supervision;
2. Evaluate the integration of supervision practice with consideration given to sociocultural and ethical factors;
3. Develop an understanding of professional supervision and supervisory relationships across a range of contexts, including clinical, community, pastoral and other professional and industry contexts;
4. Critically reflect on one’s personal and professional development as a supervisor.

Subject Content

• Theories and models of professional supervision
• Development of the supervisory relationship and dynamics
• Clinical contexts
• Community contexts
• Pastoral contexts
• Professional and industry contexts
• Integration of supervision practice with sociocultural and ethical factors
• Development of self as supervisor, including self-awareness and self-development
• Reflective practice
• Evaluate effectiveness of supervision and the supervisory relationship

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Onsite (face-to-face)
• Online (e-Learning)
• Intensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Essay (40%)
• Case Study Analysis (40%)
• Reading Reflections (20%)

Prescribed Text

• Carroll, M. & Shaw, Elisabeth. Ethical maturity in the helping professions: Making difficult life and work decisions. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2013.

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts