CERTIFICATE IN
PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING
WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY?
Therefore, it is relevant to every aspect of human life in areas such as health, parenthood, education, business, and mental health. The key areas of psychology are developmental, social, cognitive, biological and individual differences.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
In psychotherapy, students will learn the fundamental theories and skills of counselling. They will be introduced to the various components of counselling such as questioning and responding skills. Students will understand the professionalism and ethical principles of being a therapist. Students will further learn the fundamentals of mental illness.
COURSE MODULES
Foundation Psychology
Foundation Psychology introduces the field of psychology as a scientific discipline concerned with the study of thought and human behaviour. How do people differ from one another? Does childhood development affect our adulthood? How does motivation play a part in reaching goals? Do we all think the same? This module tries to answer these questions and many others. It explores topics on the history of psychology, human development, mind and brain, perception, learning and motivation, personality, emotional behaviours, personality and intelligence.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:40
Introduction to Psychotherapy and Counselling
Introduction to Psychotherapy and Counselling introduces the students to the fundamental theories of psychotherapy. The module looks at a number of theories such as the psychoanalytic theories of Freud, the humanistic approach and REBT to name a few. Students will be taught the fundamental skills of a therapist such as listening, attending and responding skills. Students will further learn questioning techniques to be able to interact with clients. This module will provide students with the understanding and applicability of psychotherapy and counselling to successfully implement this professionally and in other areas of development such as personal, life, relationships, workplace and family.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:40
Upon completion of the Certificate in Psychology and Counselling, students can advance to the Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology or Psychotherapy with 2 exemptions.
COURSE DURATION
6 months, part time
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
- Minimum 1 GCE ‘O’ Level credit, or
- NITEC, or
- Mature candidates (≥ 30 years old with 8 years work experience)
English language requirement:
- Pass in GCE ‘O’ Level English Language, or
- Pass in any GCE ‘A’ Level subject conducted in English, or
- IELTS 5.5, or
- TOEFL (Internet Based) 59, or
- Pearson PTE Academic 52
COURSE FEES
SGD 2,808 w/GST
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