Bachelor of Counselling (Honors)
Overview
Is a Bachelor of Counselling for You?
A Counselling undergraduate degree provides a comprehensive education in the theory and practice of counselling, preparing graduates for diverse and rewarding careers in the mental health field. Through a combination of coursework, practical experience, and specialized training, students gain the skills necessary to make a positive impact on individuals and communities.
Career Impact
Licensed and registered Counsellors. Graduates can pursue their masters in any field under counselling or psychology to further enhance their knowledge in counselling and psychology.
Career Organisation
Public hospitals
Private medical centres
NGOs
Counselling centres
Mental health centres
Government offices
Schools/Universities
Corporate offices
Course Structure
Course Description- The Bachelor of Counselling (Honor’s) degree is designed to prepare students to become professional counsellors, equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to support individuals, families, and groups through various life challenges. This programme combines theoretical coursework with practical training, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for professional practice.
Course Training and Practical- Students will undergo a practicum and internship. The practicum will be in-house at our UoC Health & Psychology Clinic. Students will need to complete 252 hours to proceed to do their Internship. The hours are related to counselling practices, individual and group. As for Internship, students will need to apply to NGOs, hospitals, schools, companies, government offices, higher education institutions and health centers for their training practice in counselling. Students will need to be supervised by a practicing licensed and registered counsellor at the internship placement. Students will need to complete 510 hours of internship, which comprises individual, group, couple, and family counselling.
Year 1
Introduction to Psychology
Human Growth and Development
Motivation and Emotion
Theories of Psychotherapy
Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences
Social Psychology
Educational Psychology
Human Personality
Cognitive Psychology
Counselling Skills and Techniques
Abnormal Psychology
Disability Management
Year 2
Theories of Career and Lifestyle
Child and Adolescent Development
Behavior Modification and Intervention
Counselling Assessment and Testing
Ethical Issues and Entrepreneurship in Counselling
Group Dynamics
Affective Domain
Research Methods in Counselling
Multicultural Counselling
Career Counselling
Cyber Counselling
Elective I
Year 3
Testing and Interventions in Counselling
Family Theory and Interventions
Child and Adolescent Interventions
Research Project 1
Crisis Management and Mediation
Application of Group Therapy
Practicum
Advanced Counselling Interventions
Elective II
Year 4
Counselling Internship
Research Project II
Entry Requirement
UoC Foundation in Arts or Science
Minimum of CGPA 2.00 in UoC’s Foundation in Arts or Foundation in Science.
Matriculation/Other Foundation
Matriculation or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
STPM
A pass in STPM or its equivalent, with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects
A-Level
A pass in A-Levels or its equivalent, with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects
UEC
A pass in UEC with minimum Grade B in five (5) subjects
Diploma
A Diploma or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/DLKM
Pass DKM/ DLKM / DVM with at least a CGPA 2.00 AND have at least two (2) years of work experience in the relevant field. The candidate must also attend bridging courses.
APEL
Entry requirements for admission into the Bachelor’s programme through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE).
For International Students Only Minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS or 500 in TOEFL or its equivalent.
