Overview of Masters in Counselling in HELP University Malaysia
About this course
The Masters in Counseling programme covers all the main areas of study required of a professional counsellor. It addresses issues in social psychology, developmental psychology, the helping relationship, testing and assessment, group work, research methodology, ethics in the helping profession, career guidance and development, and practical work.
The curriculum is also structured according to the requirements of the Standards and Requirements of Training for Counsellors 2003-2010 as set by the Malaysian Board of Counsellors
Subjects
Subjects of Masters in Counselling in HELP University Malaysia
MC-503 – Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy
MC-504 – Career Information and Career Development
MC-505 – Techniques and the Process of Counselling
MC-506 – Research Methods and Statistics
MC-507 – Group Process
MC-608 – Testing and Assessment
MC-609 – Theory and Practice of Career Counselling
MC-610 – Marital and Family Counselling
MC-611 – Analysis of Individuals and Groups in Counselling
MC-612 – Issues and Ethics in the Helping Profession
MC-613 – Counselling Practicum
MC-714 – Thesis Writing
MC-715 – Counselling Internship
NOTE THAT CLASSES ARE HELD
This programme is designed to suit the needs of working adults
Part time
All lectures are scheduled on 2-3 weekday nights, Monday and/or Wednesday and/or Friday
Full time
Subject to availability
Assessment
Examination (40-60%)
Course Work (40-60%)
Grades
High Distinction (HD
85 – 100 marks
Distinction (D)
75 – 85 marks
Credit (CR)
65 – 74 marks
Pass (PS)
50 – 64 marks
Fail (FL)
0 – 49 marks
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements of Masters in Counselling in HELP University Malaysia
Applicants must have one of the following entry requirements:
Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years’ study in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or equivalent preferably but not necessarily with industry experience. Those with a lower CGPA but with a minimum of 5 years’ working experience are also admissible.
For international candidates, English Proficiency in terms of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is requirement for course commencement.
Application Process
There is no online application for this program. For interested applicants, please contact the Counselling Unit directly at 03-2711 1112 to find out more about the application process as there are specific document requirements.
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