DIPLOMA IN CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND INTERVENTIONS

CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

Diploma in Child Psychology and Interventions is a mental health education programme that allows students to gain knowledge through the understanding and applications of child and adolescent psychology. Childhood psychology and psychotherapy education are a unique branch of psychology and will be sought after by aspiring mental health practitioners and education leaders, given the pragmatism and societal demands.

Teacher-Student Ratio: 1:30

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
Students will gain an insight into the history of the field of psychology, explore major theories and research of prominent psychologists and researchers. Students will learn biological factors that influence the individual, explore the brain and cognitive abilities that aid in sensation and perception and the various ways in which we learn. You will learn what is intelligence and the various psychometric tests available to test intelligence. Students will learn various personality theories and personality tests. 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
Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Psychotherapy and Counselling
Introduction to Art Therapy
Childhood and Adolescents Disorders
Special Needs Education
Working with Children and Adolescents
Introduction to Play Therapy

Module offerings for the Diploma in Child Psychology and Interventions may vary each term. Please refer to the TSPP Student Portal for the latest updates.

COURSE DURATION
  • 12 months, part-time
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
  • Diploma holder from Polytechnic or recognised PEI, or
  • 2 GCE ‘A’ Level H2 passes, or
  • Certificate in Psychology and/or Counselling from TSPP or other recognised PEI with:
    • At least C6 in any GCE ‘O’ level subject conducted in English, or
    • ITE NITEC; or
    • 30 years old with at least 8 years working experience
  • Applicants with minimum 2 years working experience and holding either:
    • 5 GCE ‘O’ Level passes with minimum grade of C6, or
    • ITE Higher NITEC
English language requirements

 

      • 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 Delivery
  • Lectures, case studies, discussions
  • Class presentations, role-plays, essays, examination
COURSE FEES
  • SGD 10,476.00 w/GST

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