Masters in Counselling

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.

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