About the course
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The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy is a post-graduate, professional level training for the skills required to practice counselling psychology and psychotherapy.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy is a programme that is specially designed to fulfil the demand for knowledge and skills in counselling psychology for learners with an interest in counselling.
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The programme provides skills training for people intending to practice counselling psychology including in organisations, health including hospitals and hospices, social welfare, social workers and in education, community and rehabilitation, and human resource management.
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Counselling psychology seeks to alleviate and resolve human issues as well as improve psychological, social, mental and general life.
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These include: at the workplace, industries to assist people handle various situations such as addiction, stress, marriage and family issues, youth and work-related issues.
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The objectives of the programme are to ensure a level of knowledge about major approaches to counselling psychology; to provide training in counselling practice and develop skills for application in workplace, health, education; and to advance research, ethical and professional issues in counselling as a profession.
Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate an understanding of the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy as they relate to treatment and prevention modalities.
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Demonstrate an appreciation of the field of psychology as it relates to helping clients improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
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Demonstrate competencies in applying core counselling skills and counselling methodologies.
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Synthesize an understanding of group interactive processes and dynamics that will enhance good behavioral health and wellbeing for the group participants.
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Analyze the challenges and stressors many people experience in balancing the demands of work and family life and mental illness.
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Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of ethical and professional behavior within the psychology profession.
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Earn a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy.
About NPA's Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy
About the PGDACPP
The postgraduate diploma in Applied Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy is a 6 base modules coursework that can be completed over 6 months full time or 7 months part time.
Base Modules
Below 6 modules are general base modules required for the qualification: "Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy".
Admissions Requirements
Academic Requirements
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Above 21 years of age, and
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Degree in psychology or counselling related or other qualifications of equivalent level, or
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Mature candidates who are at least 30 years old with at least 8 years of working experience.
Language Requirements:
1. At least a pass (minimum ‘E’) at GCE A-Level English or IELTS
6.5.