Higher Diploma in Counselling Psychology
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Department
Psychology Department
Level
Higher Diploma
Duration
Fulltime – 06 months
Part-time- 12 months
Total Hours
450
Mode of Delivery
On-campus
Online
Counselling practitioners and HR professionals interested in developing counselling skills
Diploma in Counselling Psychology SLQF 3 from SIBA Campus or
Diploma in Counselling Psychology with SLQF 3 or NVQ 4 or
A recognized Diploma in Counselling Psychology with professional
experience
And a working knowledge of English
Semester 1 with 8 Modules
Semester 2 with 9 Modules
Semester 1
- Basic Technical Writing Skills
- Perspectives in Psychology and Counseling
- Biological Foundation of Behavior
- Advanced Studies in Developmental Psychology
- Advanced Studies in Abnormal Psychology
- Ethics in Counseling
- Practical Component I
Semester 2
- Recording and Record Keeping in Counseling
- Skills and Qualities of a Western Psychological Counselor
- Introduction to Therapeutic Methods
- Counseling and Diversity
- Local Interventions
- Career Preparation
- Buddhist Counseling Skills and Techniques
- Practical Component II
- Academic Article
Written Examinations
Continuous Assessment- Assignments & Presentations
Fulltime – 06 months
Part-time- 12 months
On campus
Online
UGC, MOHE, TVEC & SLQF accredited SIBA Campus, Kandy