Course details
This is a 5-month Diploma in Psychotherapy (DPSYT) part-time programme covering a range of theoretical, analytical, conceptual and functional skills in psychotherapy. This programme prepares and equips students with the ability to work effectively as a counsellor.
OBJECTIVES
- To develop the fundamentals and knowledge in two broad aspects: self-awareness and group dynamism;
- To assess, evaluate and implement effective intervention protocols with flexibility akin to life-changing issues ;
- To learn approaches towards understanding children's emotions and behaviours by engaging them effectively; and
- To provide the reality experience of practicing with a pseudo client and the challenges of working as counsellors;
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Diploma in Psychotherapy programme first introduces group counselling where students acquire the essential skills required for group counselling. The benefits and disadvantages are also presented to prepare the students for issues that may arise during a session. Intervention strategies on addiction and crisis are then followed respectively. Students will then understand the various emotional and behavioural issues faced by children to better their skills in counselling children in different situations. Practicum will then supply students with opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills learnt.
MODULES AND LECTURERS
- Module 1 Group Counselling
- Module 2 Crisis Intervention
- Module 3 Addiction Intervention
- Module 4 Counselling Children
- Module 5 Supervised Practicum
ASSESSMENT METHODS & GRADUATION
Each module will be formally assessed by written assignments and an examination. Students must attend 75% of the classes to qualify for the examination.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For admission to the Diploma in Psychotherapy programme:
- Minimum Age Requirement: 16 Years Old
- Language Proficiency: At least C6 at GCE O Level English
- Certificate in Child Psychology and Counselling awarded by College of Allied Educators; OR,
- At least 3 subject (including English) passes with grade C6 and above at GCE O Level subjects.
For applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements, on a case-by-case basis, they may be required to take on bridging modules FIRST, before enrolling into this course.
Updated on 22 November, 2018About College of Allied Educators
This formerly known as School of Linguistics, is a premier learning institution and the learning provider of choice for special needs, counselling, psychology, and allied health and science programmes.
Registered with the Council for Private Education, CPE, Singapore, the College was established in with the acquisition of the School of Linguistics, which was then the pioneer institution that provided training in special needs programmes as early as 2004. The acquisition was part of the plan to expand our services and offices in the Asia Pacific region and also to capitalise on the growing demand for special needs, counselling, psychology, and allied health and science courses and services in Asia.
Besides focusing on providing accredited training programmes to parents, teachers and caregivers in acquiring practical skills and tools required to support children with special needs, the College is also expanding its training courses and services to train and help inpiduals professionally in the areas of counselling, psychology and allied health and science.
our programmes and workshops have benefitted 2,500 inpiduals, and counting. Whilst expansion, the College is determined and committed to continue to focus on quality programmes, workshops and services in the areas of special needs, counselling, psychology, and allied health and science, to fulfil and envision our goal to train and benefit more people professionally.
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