Psychology and Counseling

Basic Technician Certificate in Psychology and Counseling, Technician Certificate in Psychology and Counseling and Ordinary Psychology and Counseling.

Each level of this programme is a TWO semester program.

Entry requirement

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Programme Duration

NTA level 4 has a total of 34 weeks of study in one academic year divided into Semester 1 and II. Its modules are categorized into Fundamental Module and Core Module. Each semester has 15 weeks for teaching and learning, and 2 weeks for examinations.

NTA Level 5 has a total of 34 weeks of study in one academic year divided in Semester 1 and II. Its modules are divided into Fundamental and Core Modules. Each semester has 15 weeks for teaching and learning, and 2 weeks for examinations.

NTA level 6 has a total of 34 weeks of study in one academic year, which is divided in two semesters. Thirty (30) weeks are for core and fundamental modules, four (4) weeks examinations, i.e. two weeks in each semester.

Modules for intake 2024/2025

Basic Technician Certificate in Psychology and Counseling (NTA level 4)

Semester I

Code	Fundamental Modules	Core Modules	Credits
GST05101	Basic English I		09
GST05103	Communication Skills I		09
GST05105	Introduction to ICT		10
PCT05102		Introduction to Psychology I	09
PCT05103		Counseling & Guidance I	09
PCT05104		Human Growth and Development I	09
		Social Psychology I	09
		Counseling Young People I	09
	TOTAL CREDITS		73

Semester II

Code	Fundamental Modules	Core Modules	Credits
GST05209	Basic English II		06
GST05210	Communication Skills II		06
PCT05202		Introduction to Psychology II	09
PCT05203		Counseling and Guidance II	09
PCT05204		Human Growth & Development II	09
PCT05205		Social Psychology II	09
PCT05201		Counseling Young People II	09
	TOTAL CREDITS		57

Technician Certificate in Psychology and Counseling (NTA level 5)

Semester I

Code	Fundamental Modules	Core Modules	Credits
GST05101	Basic English I		06
GST05103	Communication Skills I		09
GST05105	Introduction to ICT		10
PCT05104		Foundations of Counseling	09
PCT05106		Counseling Process and Skills	09
PCT05107		Counseling Ethics	08
PCT05102		Introduction to Psychology	10
	TOTAL CREDITS		61

Semester II

Code	Fundamental Modules	Core Modules	Credits
GST05209	Basic English II		06
GST05210	Communication Skills II		06
GST05211	Basics of Research Methodology		10
GST05216	Field Practical Training		10
GST05212		Human Growth and Development	08
PCT05213		Counseling Approaches	06
PCT05214		Family Counseling	08
PCT05215		Counseling in Schools	08
	TOTAL CREDITS		62

Ordinary Diploma in Psychology and Counseling (NTA level 6)

Semester I

Code	Fundamental Modules	Core Modules	Credits
GST06101	Applied ICT and Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology		08
PCT06102		Discussion of Vocational Growth I	09
PCT06103		Gender Related Counselling	09
PCT06104		Counselling Practicum I	04
PCT05105		Personality Development	09
GST05106		Human Integration I	09
PCT06107		Psychology of Moral Development*	09
GST06216	Field Practical Training		10
	TOTAL CREDITS		67

Semester II

Code	Fundamental Modules	Core Modules	Credits
GST06108	Social Ethics		08
GST06216	Field Practical Training		10
PCT06209		Abnormal Psychology	10
PCT06210		Counseling for Grief and Loss	11
PCT06211		HIV and AIDS Related Counseling	11
PCT06212		Counseling Practicum II	04
PCT06213		Trauma Counseling*	09
PCT06214		Human Integration II*	09
PCT06215		Discussion of Vocational Growth II*	09
	TOTAL CREDITS		81