St John of God College of Health Sciences Diploma in Counselling Course Detail
St John of God College of Health Diploma in Counselling; 1st year: Certificate in Counselling .
2nd year: Diploma in Counselling
First Year
Language and Communication for Counsellors
Introduction to Psychology
Theories and Practice of Counselling
Personal and Professional Development
Professional Counselling Practice I
Human Development
Introduction to Mental Health
Ethics in Counselling and Psychotherapy
HIV Counselling and Testing
Professional Counselling Practice II
Second Year
Counselling in Social Context
Introduction to Research and Statistics
Child and Adolescent Counselling
Personal and Professional Integration
Professional Counselling Professional Practice III
Substance Abuse Counselling
Introduction to Trauma Counselling
Theories and Practice of Marital/Family Counselling
HIV and AIDs Psychosocial Counselling
Professional Counselling Practice iv
Course Duration
One year for certificate
Two years for Diploma
Entry Requirements Certificate in Counselling
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)/ O-Level with a credit in English and two other subjects
At least two years of recognised post secondary training in a relevant field
A minimum of two years working experience in a related field
Diploma in Counselling
A full Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)/ O-Level Certificate, (those with six credits have an added advantage).
At least two years of recognized post secondary training in a relevant field.
A minimum of two years working experience in a related field
Satisfactory performance at the University certificate in counselling.
