Guiding Others to Emotional Well-Being through a Master of Guidance and Counselling

Guiding Others to Emotional Well-Being through a Master of Guidance and Counselling

🕒 Time: 2pm – 3pm

Considering a career switch into something more fulfilling?

Passionate about helping others navigate their challenges?

As the 21st century continues to bring rapid changes, human, educational, and employment needs are becoming increasingly complex. Thus, a profession in guidance and counselling is also evolving into a multifaceted career to be able to support the social and emotional well-being of individuals and communities and help them thrive in such environments.

The Master of Guidance and Counselling (MGC) program at JCU offers advanced academic and practical training in the professional discipline of counselling, which is designed to meet the developmental needs of individuals pursuing a career in counselling, as well as those seeking to develop important interpersonal skills in other professions.

Join us for an informative session with Dr Kristina Burgetova, as we explore all you need to know about the MGC program.

In this session, you will:

• Understand the concept of counselling and the vital roles counsellors play in society.
• Discover the diverse range of industries requiring counselling professionals.
• Gain insights into the class profile of the MGC program at JCU.
• Explore the comprehensive course structure of the MGC program, including details on subjects, assessment, and practicum.
• Learn about the dual accreditation of the MGC program by the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
• Understand the entry requirements for the program.
• Have your questions answered during the Q&A session.

Speaker Profile

Dr Kristina Burgetova Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Counselling Originally from Slovakia, Dr Burgetova has called Singapore home since 2012. Her work experiences are primarily in university settings (National Institute of Education, Singapore, Minnesota State University, USA and University of Manitoba, Canada,) as a Director, Clinician, Clinical Supervisor and Adjunct Professor. She specialises in working with young adults, families, and couples and considers herself a general practitioner. Dr Burgetova holds a Doctorate degree in Counselling Psychology and a Master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota, USA. She is a licensed psychologist in the state of Minnesota and a registered psychologist in Singapore. She is also a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists, as well as a certified Gottman Therapist.