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DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING
Name of the Programme: DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING Programme Code: DPC Programme Aims: Programme Structure : Semester 1 Semester 2 ONE MCS 101 Communicati on Skills MISEI 105 Introduction to Sociology Ethical Issues in Counselling MIGC 102 Introduction to Guidance and Counselling MCTT 106 Counselling Theories and Techniques MIP 103 Introduction to Psychology MGCP 107 Guidance and Counselling Practices MACA 104 African Cultural Anthropology on HIV/AIDS MRMGC 108 Research Methods in Guidance and Counselling TWO Course Code Course Name Course Code Course Name MCG 201 Career Guidance MCT 205 Counselling Training MCC 202 Counselling Children MHC 206 HIV/AIDS Counseling MECG 203 Emerging Concerns in Guidance MUDC 207 Understanding Disabled Clients MOP 204 Occupational Psychology MPPD 208 Personality and Personality Disorder THREE MBS 301 Basic Statistics MGHL 305 Gender HIV/AIDS and the Law MIGCP 302 Indigenous Guidance and Counseling Practices MMEC 306 Medical Ethics in Counseling MUAA 303 Understanding Adolescence and Adulthood MAPCT 307 Advanced Psychological Counseling Techniques MCBCS 304 Community Based Care Support MPA 308 Practical Attachment Career Prospect:
The primary aim of a Diploma in Psychology and Counseling (Counseling Psychology)programme is to enable graduates acquire and be able to demonstratecritical
understanding of counseling theory, research and practice in their community setups. Graduates will simply acquire demonstrate competency required for practiceascounselors in schools, communities and higher education settings.
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