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Masters in Counselling

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Masters in Counselling

Programme Information

Qualification

Master's Degree

Duration

2 Years 6 months

Intake

January

Tuition Fee

RM 32500

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Kuala Lumpur

Overview

The Masters in Counseling programme covers all the main areas of study required of a professional counsellor. It addresses issues in social psychology, developmental psychology, the helping relationship, testing and assessment, group work, research methodology, ethics in the helping profession, career guidance and development, and practical work.

The curriculum is also structured according to the requirements of the Standards and Requirements of Training for Counsellors 2003-2010 as set by the Malaysian Board of Counsellors.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following entry requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years’ study in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or equivalent preferably but not necessarily with industry experience. Those with a lower CGPA but with a minimum of 5 years’ working experience are also admissible.
  • For international candidates, English Proficiency in terms of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is requirement for course commencement.

Course Outline

15 SUBJECTS (51 CREDIT HOURS)

  • MC-501 – Human Development Across The Lifespan
  • MC-502 – Social Diversity and Multicultural Counselling
  • MC-503 – Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • MC-504 – Theory and Practice of Career Counselling
  • MC-505 – Techniques and the Process of Counselling
  • MC-506 – Research Methods and Statistics
  • MC-507 – Group Process
  • MC-608 – Testing and Assessment
  • MC-609 – Career Information and Career Development
  • MC-610 – Marital and Family Counselling
  • MC-611 – Assessment of Individuals and Groups
  • MC-612 – Issues and Ethics in the Helping Profession
  • MC-613 – Counselling Practicum
  • MC-714 – Research Project
  • MC-715 – Counselling Internship

NOTE THAT CLASSES ARE HELD

  • This programme is designed to suit the needs of working adults
  • Part time
    All lectures are scheduled on 2-3 weekday nights, Monday and/or Wednesday and/or Friday
  • Full time
    Subject to availability

Programme Information

Qualification

Master's Degree

Duration

2 Years 6 months

Intake

January

Tuition Fee

RM 32500

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Kuala Lumpur