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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COURSES AND PROGRAMS
Admission Requirements for all individual Courses plus Level 1 Program:
Basic Training in Counselling at The Haven Institute are:
- Students must have a desire to learn.
- The student must have the ability to learn.
- The student must demonstrate a capacity for responsible self care, responsible self organisation and sound mental health.
- If one or more of the above criteria are questionable during the registration process, an interview is arranged between the course leader (instructor) or the Programs Director and the student to determine the student's readiness for the course. If after the interview there is still concern about the student's abilities, confirmation in writing from the student's physician or therapist is required stating the student can meet the admission requirements.
- The student should have a basic understanding of English unless attending a course offering translation.
- The student's true age is 16 years or older. Students who are under 19 years are required to have their parent or guardian countersign their course registration form at the start of the course. All students attending the Phase 2 course and/or the Sex and Identity course must be the full age of 19 years.
Proof of age via photo identification may be required at registration (not on application) to verify that the student is 16 years old (or 19 in the case of Phase 2 or Sex and Identity). Proof of age via photo identification is requested in order to comply with various regulations.
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Programs:
Admission Criteria - Level 1 Basic Training in Counselling - see above.
Students register for the above Program by completing the Student Registration Agreement (Level 1: Basic Training in Counselling) and forwarding it to the Registrar along with the $100.00 + GST registration fee.
Admission Criteria - Level 2 Intern Training in Counselling
The student must have completed all the required courses in the Level l: Basic Training in Counselling in order to apply for Level 2: Intern Training in Counselling. To be accepted into the Level 2 Program a student is required to:
- Complete a Student application form for Level 2 for entrance to internship.
- Schedule an interview with the Director of Education at the regular consultation fee ($100 + GST) to discuss and determine suitability/readiness for Level 2 studies.
This is an important meeting because students accepted for Level 2 become an Intern at the Institute and will, in certain courses, participate with course leaders and assistants in conducting groups. They are also generally more visible during their ongoing studies in Level 2. Interns are carefully monitored throughout their training in view of their direct interaction with other students/participants.
Prior to meeting with the applicant, the Director of Education will solicit direct input from relevant faculty regarding the progress the student has made in Level 1, in order to determine their readiness, or suitability, to proceed to Level 2.
The interview with the student takes the form of a frank and supportive dialogue that includes reviewing the student's career and future expectations for their ongoing studies, as well as matching their demonstrated aptitudes and skills to the challenges of Level 2 work. The Director of Education will consider any new information gleaned in this manner, make her final decision, and communicate this to the student.
- With approval from the Director of Education, complete a Student Registration Agreement (Level 2: Intern Training in Counselling) along with the $50.00 + GST registration fee.
- Complete our "Code of Ethical Conduct" contract.
- Read the "Initial Interning Information" document.
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Admission Criteria -Certificate in Counselling (C.C.)
Prior to the completion of the Level 2 requirements, the Director of Education will guide the experienced intern toward candidacy for the Certificate in Counselling Program or the Diploma in Counselling Program. The student must have completed all the required courses for Level 2 and achieved a minimum grade of "Leader Assessment 2" (LA2) in either the Come Alive or Phase I or Phase II Internships to qualify them to apply for entry into the Certificate in Counselling Program.
To be accepted into the Certificate in Counselling Program, a student is required to:
- Schedule an interview with the Director of Education at the regular consultation fee ($100 + GST) to discuss and determine suitability/readiness for Certificate in Counselling studies.
Prior to the meeting, the Director of Education will review the student's file and performance records and, as necessary, solicit direct input from relevant faculty regarding the progress the student has made in Level 2, in order to determine their readiness/suitability to proceed to the Certificate in Counselling Program.
The interview with the student takes the form of a frank and supportive dialogue that includes reviewing the student's progress to date at The Institute, their career plans and future expectations, and their demonstrated aptitudes and skills. The Director of Education will make her final decision, and communicate this to the student.
- With approval from the Director of Education, complete a Student Registration Agreement (Certificate in Counselling) along with the $50.00 + GST registration fee.
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Admission Criteria - Diploma in Counselling (Dip.C.)
Upon the completion of all courses in the Level 2 Intern Training in Counselling program and achievement of the required minimum "Leader Assessment 4" (LA4) for a Phase Internship or "Leader Assessment 3" (LA3) for a Come Alive Internship, students may apply for entry into the Diploma in Counselling Program.
To be accepted in to the Diploma in Counselling Program, a student is required to:
- Schedule an interview with the Director of Education at the regular consultation fee ($100 + GST) to discuss and determine suitability/readiness for Diploma in Counselling studies.
Prior to the meeting, the Director of Education will review the student's file and performance records and, as necessary, solicit direct input from relevant faculty regarding the progress the student has made in Level 2, in order to determine their readiness/suitability to proceed to the Diploma in Counselling Program.
The interview with the student takes the form of a frank and supportive dialogue that includes reviewing the student's progress to date at The Institute, their career plans and future expectations, and their demonstrated aptitudes and skills. The Director of Education will make her final decision, and communicate this to the student.
- With approval from the Director of Education, complete a Student Registration Agreement (Diploma in Counselling) along with the $50.00 + GST registration fee.
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Admission Criteria - Graduate Studies
People who graduated from the Certificate or Diploma Program prior to the formation of our Registered Student Body in January 2002 may continue their studies by registering in our ongoing "Graduate Studies" Program. There is a one-time Student Registration Fee of $100.00 + GST for graduates of The Haven Institute who have not previously registered. (This is a grand-fathering process to accommodate students who graduated prior to Student Body membership and registration opportunities.)
Registered Students who graduate from the Certificate in Counselling or Diploma in Counselling Programs will automatically be registered into the Graduate Studies Program at no additional charge.
Withdrawal from Program
A student has withdrawn from student status if they:
- provide notice in writing that they have decided to no longer be a student
- do not attend a course for a period of three (3) years. Note that for the purposes of this paragraph, "Reflections" held each New Year is not considered a course. This paragraph does NOT apply to Level 1 students.
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Any person who has withdrawn from the program may be again become a student by re-applying.
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