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Specialist Diploma in Counseling Psychology

Provided by: Arium School of Arts & Sciences

Course Introduction

Program Introduction

Counseling Psychology is to understand how to assist people to recover their sense of well being, improve their distress, resolve their emergency and enhance their ability to work out problems and make judgment for themselves. Students will get to learn the techniques and theories behind how to advice and guide in the real world.

Careers involved working in Schools, Nursery & Childcare Centres, HR Personnel, Rehabilitation & Correction Centres, Mental Health services, Community Services and Social Services.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements
•Minimum 16 years old
•2 ’O’ Level credits, (OR)
•Nitec, Higher Nitec or equivalent, (OR)
•WSQ Certificate (any framework), (OR)
•Mature Students (minimum 30 years old with 8 years of working experience)

Language Requirements

GCE O Level English C6 and above
or minimum IELTS 5.5
or PTEA 45

For mature students, the language proficiency will be assessed by the school on a case-by-case basis.

Fees & Funding

Fees Breakdown	Total Payable (S$)
Registration fee	$150
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS)	$200
Course material fee	$80 – $150 each
Graduation fee	$250
Admin fee	$300 (Applicable for monthly payment only) $200 (Applicable for Bi-Monthly payment mode) Waived Admin Fee for Half-yearly payment mode
Module Repeat fee (*Subject to changes based on prevailing rate)	$725
Course fee	$5,800 Student & Government grants might be available, please call our consultants to enquire TODAY!

Funding / Grants

Skillsfuture Credit
Skills Development Fund
Other grants: ASAS student grant, Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA), Workforce Training Support (WTS)

Study Mode & Duration

Structure and Duration

8 Modules
Minimum 12 months, Part-time
2 evenings per week, 6.45pm – 9.15pm
Full-time study is not available

Assessment Methods
The following types of direct assessment methods are used as evaluation tools for each module:

Assignments (60%)
Final Exam (40%)

Assignments may consist of Multiple choice, True/False, Short answer questions and written assignment such as essays, Case Studies, Critical Reviews and Research Papers.

Delivery Method
Classroom based.

Graduation Requirements
Achieve a minimum 24 credits and earn at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.
Students will be conferred Specialist Diploma in Counseling Psychology upon completion, awarded by Arium School of Arts & Sciences.

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