Masters of Counselling

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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.

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MASTERS IN COUNSELLING

15 SUBJECTS (51 CREDIT HOURS)
MC-501 – Human Development Across The Lifespan
MC-502 – Social Diversity and Culture
MC-503 – Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy
MC-504 – Career Information and Career Development
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 – Theory and Practice of Career Counselling
MC-610 – Marital and Family Counselling
MC-611 – Analysis of Individuals and Groups in Counselling
MC-612 – Issues and Ethics in the Helping Profession
MC-613 – Counselling Practicum
MC-714 – Thesis Writing
MC-715 – Counselling Internship
NOTE THAT CLASSES ARE HELD
This programme is designed to suit the needs of working adults
Part timeAll lectures are scheduled on 2-3 weekday nights, Monday and/or Wednesday and/or Friday
Full timeSubject to availability
ASSESSMENT
Examination40% - 60%
Course Work40% - 60%
GRADES
High Distinction (HD)85 - 100 marks
Distinction (D)75 - 85 marks
Credit (CR)65 - 74 marks
Pass (PS)50 - 64 marks
Fail (FL)0 - 49 marks
Note: Sequence of subjects may vary from intake to intake