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Professional Certificate in Psychology (Awarded by Management Development Institute of Singapore)

About the Course
Course Curriculum
Local Application

Objectives

  • To equip participants with the basic foundations to obtain a formal qualification in the field of psychology
  • To enhance the effectiveness of participants' practical skills and techniques through action-based training

Assessment Methods

Each module is assessed by assignment (20%), class participation (10%) and an examination (70%).

Graduation 

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded with the Professional Certificate in Psychology, by Management Development Institute of Singapore.

 

Testimonials

Ms Nuraslinda Mohamad Masroni
Nurse, Mount Elizabeth Hospital

"Learning psychology will help me access a vast store of information...It will definitely help a lot in my job."

 

Basic Counselling Skills (Rogerian)

In this module, students will experience the basics about counselling principles as introduced by Carl Rogers, from initiation to summation of sessions.

Communication in Psychology

In this module, students will learn the foundation level of communication designed for general education and introduced to fundamental concepts in psychology and behavioural science, as related to the practice of communication.

History of Psychology, its Evolution and its Theorists

This is a foundation module designed to give general education and introduce fundamental knowledge in psychology and behavioural science as related to the history of psychology. We will explore history of psychology, its evolution and the significant theorists who have made an impact on psychology.

Basic Social Science

This course will provide a broad overview of the self awareness, sociology, personalities, mediation, psychometrics and anthropology. Students will learn the basics about psychological principles as applied to the sciences. Major theoretical perspectives and concepts are presented to explore the social class and social structures within our society.

Ethical issues in Psychology and Counselling

This course will provide the fundamentals of ethical principles in psychology and counselling. It will also cover the code of conduct that is to be adhered to by all psychologists recognised by the American Psychological Association.

 

Structure and Duration

 

Full-Time Programme ( for Local students only )

  • 5 Modules
  • Minimum 4 months
  • 2 to 3 days a week

Part-Time Programme (for Local students only)

  • 5 modules
  • Minimum 7 months
  • 2 to 3 evenings a week

Commencement Date


Class Intake for 2013

 

Course Commencement Date Completion Date
: : 4 Months Full-Time Programme Feb 2013 June 2013
  April 2013 Aug 2013
  July 2013 Nov 2013
  October 2013 February 2014
: : 7 Months Part-Time Programme Feb 2013 Sep 2013
  May 2013 Dec 2013
  Aug 2013 March 2014
  November 2013 June 2014

 

Fees:

: : Application Fee        S$21.40

 

Part-Time Programme (7 Months )

  • Tuition Fees              S$2,033.00
  • Non-Tuition Fees        S$165.85
  • Total                           S$2,198.85

 

Note:

 

  • All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
  • Non-tuition fees for evening programmes include MDIS membership entrance fees, annual membership subscription fees and fee protection scheme.
  • Non-tuition fees for day programmes include MDIS membership entrance fees, annual membership subscription fees, MDIS experience seminars, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
  • The above does not include Miscellaneous Fees, which refer to any non-compulsory and non-standard fees which the student will pay only when necessary or applicable.  Such fees are normally collected on an ad-hoc basis by the PEI when the need arises.

Entry Requirements

Interested applicants must possess ONE of the following entry requirements:

  • 3 GCE 'O' Level credit

    OR

  • Full GCE 'N' Level with a C6 credit in English

    OR

  • ITE NITEC, COS or NTC qualification

Other equivalent qualification may be considered on a case by case basis

Additional Criteria

All applicants must possess a minimum C6 pass in English Language at GCE 'N' / GCE 'O' Level.
Applicants who do not meet the English requirements are required to:
• achieve a minimum of band 6.0 in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) conducted by the British Council
OR
• score a minimum of 213 points (Computer based) or 79 points (internet-based) in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) conducted by the United States Education & Information Centre
OR
• pass MDIS English Entrance Test

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services

 

  1. STUDY LOANS
     

    Organisation Contact Number Website
    TCC Limited Tel : 6319 3700 www.tcc.org.sg
    DBS Bank Tel : 1800 111 1111 www.dbs.com.sg
    Maybank Tel : 1800 629 2265 www.maybank2u.com.sg

  2. CREDIT CARD INTEREST FREE 0%  INSTALMENT PLANS

    a)        For All Progammes(6 to 12 months)

    Organisation Contact Number Website
    Standard Chartered
    Bank
    Tel : 1800 747 7000 www.standardchartered.com.sg
    POSB/DBS Bank Tel : 1800 111 1111 www.dbs.com.sg
    Maybank Tel : 1800-9682265 www.maybank.com.sg
    UOB Tel : 1800 22 66 121 www.uob.com.sg
    OCBC Tel : 1800 363 3333 www.ocbc.com.sg

    b)       For Degree & Masters Programmes (24 months)

    Organisation Contact Number Website
    POSB/DBS Bank  Tel : 1800 111 1111 www.dbs.com.sg
    UOB Tel : 1800 22 66 121 www.uob.com.sg

 

 

 
 
QUICK INFORMATION
Duration of Course | Minimum 7 months
Award | CERTIFICATE
  PROGRESS TO NEXT LEVEL  
COMMENCEMENT DATE  

Class Intake for 2013

For part-time programme
Feb, May, Aug, Nov

CONTACT DETAILS  

MDIS Dhoby Ghaut  :+65 6372 1000
MDIS Main Campus :+65 6247 9111

 

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