Course Offering
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (PGDCP)
This programme is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and competence to assist a mental health professional. The programme seeks to familiarise the trainees with the principles of Psychology that bind human development. The goal is achieved through a curriculum designed to integrate foundational counselling skills, counselling theories and practice. Thereby enabling personal and professional competence in various helping professions.
The course is structured over two semesters, it includes both theoretical and practical papers, described as core papers and allied papers. The course work provides classroom training in theoretical foundations, hands-on training in counselling techniques, and mandatory personal therapy. Additionally, students gain practical experience through supervised fieldwork, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Graduates of the PGDCP program have the opportunity to pursue further studies through lateral entry into the Master of Science in Counselling Psychology (M.Sc.) program.
Duration : 1 year (2 semesters)
Eligibility : Any Bachelor’s Degree
Course Work
The course is spread over two semesters, IT includes both theoretical and practical papers, described as core papers and allied papers. The course work provides classroom training in theoretical foundations, training in counseling skills and techniques, mandatory personal therapy, it futher includes supervised field/practical work.
Those who complete PGDCP can further avail lateral entry to the M.Sc – Counselling Psychology course.