Diploma in Counselling and Guidance

PA8709 (R2/762/4/0024) (10/24) (MQA/A8709)

Course Information

Mode: Onsite
Duration: 2 ½ years
Type: Full-time Study
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Diploma Level
Field of Study: Social Services
Faculty: School of Education and Social Sciences (SESS)
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Exam Body: Management and Science University
Fees: RM20,000 - RM25,000

Course Overview

Counselling revolves around the personal growth, career and wellness of an individual. The Diploma in Counselling and Guidance programme at Management and Science University provides a basic entry qualification to professional counselling. It is also appropriate for those individuals who wish to strengthen their counselling skills in their own area of work. Having a background in counselling enables you to assist people by providing them with a structured method in addressing their problems, and guide people in overcoming obstacles as well as personal challenges.

Curriculum

Year One

  • Principles of Counselling and Guidance
  • Child Psychology
  • Ethics and Issues in Counselling
  • Counselling Lab I

Year Two

  • Counselling Lab II
  • Theories and Psychotherapy in Counselling
  • Human Resource Management
  • Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

Year Three

  • Educational Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Pre-Practicum Counselling

Entry Requirements

You need at least THREE (3) credits including in Bahasa Malaysia and English Language at SPM level OR an equivalent qualification recognized by MSU Senate.

Diploma in Counseling and Guidance (DCG) is a two-and-a-half-year career-focused industry-developed programme of MSU’s School of Education & Social Sciences (SESS). 

Career Prospects

  • Assistant Counsellor
  • Junior Welfare or Social Services Officer
  • Assistant Family Therapist
  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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