CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

SYNOPSIS
This course is designed to provide a general introduction to the field of counseling psychology.

In general, the primary goal is to gain greater insight into the value of counseling, how and when it works, and how you can be an active participant in this process. There are three more specific goals. First, participants will develop basic knowledge about the field of counseling psychology - its history, scope, functions and future. Second, participants will also learn basic counseling and communication skills through lecture, small group discussion and role-plays in class. Third, students will understand human life from many different theoretical lenses and learn how to apply these same theories to their own lives and the lives of others.  

NEXT COMMENCEMENT DATE
7  -  9 March 2012 (Wed - Fri)

DURATION & TIME
This is a 3-day (24 lecture hours) intensive program from 9am to 6pm.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM
DAY 1:     Introduction to Counseling
-       The Core of Counseling
-       The Counselor & Counselee
-       Ethics & Boundaries
-       Techniques in Counseling

DAY 2:     Introduction to Applied Psychology
-       The Framework of Applied Psychology
-       Understanding Perception
-       Understand the Personalities
-       Problem Solving Skills

DAY 3:     Introduction to Developmental Psychology
-       Childhood Development
-       Adolescence
-       Young Adulthood
-       Middle Age
-       The Later Years

ADMISSION CRITERIA
Applicants should possess at least 3 ‘O’ level credits, including English or an equivalent qualification. In lieu of the academic qualification, mature applicants with working experiences will be considered favorably.

COURSE FEE
S$785 nett (inclusive of textbook)

WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Written notice is required in writing to LCC via letter or email to info@lee.edu.sg. If a notice of intention to cancel is received and acknowledged by LCC more than 14 days before course commencement date, 100% of the course fee minus S$45.00 administrative fee will be granted. No refund will be made for withdrawal notice given less than 14 days before  course commencement date.

DEFERMENT
No deferment is allowed but is transferable.

ATTENDANCE
The entire curriculum of this course has been carefully planned. The course is not a collection of miscellaneous subjects. It is an experience which will only be fully appreciated by you if you attend all 3 days. The modules build upon each other.

AWARD
A Certificate of Achievement will be issued to those who have completed at least 90% of the program.

Click here to apply:  APPLICATION FORM 

© 2011 Lee Community College 
All Rights Reserved