Introduction to Professional Supervision

Awards offering Introduction to Professional Supervision

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

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