Overview
Become a registered and licensed counsellor. Assist individuals in facing adversities and working through their thought processes i.e. relationship issues, career transitions, and stress management.
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Duration
1 year, 8 months (full-time)
3 years, 2 months (part-time)
Total Course Fee
- RM50,140
for Malaysian students
- USD11,640
for international students
International students must pay their fees in RM equivalent. The USD here is just an indicative/estimation and subject to the prevalent exchange rate
Programme Structure
Core Subjects
Development Across Lifespan
Theories and Process of Counselling
Foundation of Counselling Skills
Theories of Career Development
Career Counselling in Practice
Theories and Techniques of Group Counselling
Multicultural Counselling
Counselling Research Design & Statistics
Psychological Testing
Assessment in Counselling
Legal and Ethics in Counselling
Research Project
Electives
Pick 1 elective
Marital and Family Counselling
Tele-Mental Health Counselling
Entrepreneurship in Counselling
Practicum (In House)
252 hours, inclusive of 96 client contact hours
Internship (External Placement)
504 hours, inclusive of 192 client contact hours
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Entry Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate
- Candidates without a qualification in the field/related fields/relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 550 (paper-based), 200 (computer-based), 75 (internet-based)
- PTE Academic 50 overall
- MUET Band 4
- Cambridge English: First/CEFR 170 (Grade B)/B2
Cambridge English: Advanced/CEFR 170 (Grade B)/B2
Note: Candidates who have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English would have met the language requirement.
Specific Requirements
Candidates who fulfil the previous requirements must also:
- Provide a personal statement (500 words) of why they would like to join this programme
- Pass an interview
Scholarships and Financial Aid
For more information about the scholarships and financial aid, please visit the SEG Scholarships website.
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