Graduate Diploma in Psychology (College of Allied Educators)
Course Information
Description
Through this 16-month Graduate Diploma in Psychology (GDIP) part-time graduate programme, candidate will be equipped with a range of theoretical, analytical, conceptual and functional skills in psychology. The study of psychology will enrich candidates with an understanding of the behaviour, relationships and the workings of the human mind, which are relevant to many careers and professions. Candidates will learn social and cognitive development, human development and abnormal psychology. Counselling modules are included to enrich the candidates’ learning.
Objectives
- Acquire basic knowledge of psychology as a discipline;
- Understand different research methods used by psychologists;
- Learn major fields of psychology (abnormal, behavioural, biological, cognitive, developmental, educational, health, and sociocultural);
- Recognise and respect human diversity and understand that psychological explanations may vary across populations, age groups and contexts;
- Use the concepts, language and major theories of the discipline to account for psychological phenomena.
Entry Requirements
For admission to the Graduate Diploma in Psychology programme:
- Minimum Age Requirement: 21 Years Old
- Language Proficiency: At least C6 at GCE O Level English
- Degree in any discipline.
- For applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements, on a case-by-case basis, they are required to take on bridging modules FIRST, before enrolling into this course.
- For applicants who possess a related Degree (i.e. Counselling, Psychology), module exemptions will be made at the discretion of the College.
Career Opportunities
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Modules
The GDIP programme prepares the qualified candidates who have an interest in the study of Psychology at the postgraduate level. The programme aims to provide a comprehensive theoretical understanding of psychology, whilst enriching the candidates’ practical skills in a broader perspective.
13 Modules
- Module 1 Introduction to Psychology
- Module 2 Research Methods
- Module 3 Biological Psychology
- Module 4 Cognitive Psychology
- Module 5 Developmental Psychology
- Module 6 Social Psychology
- Module 7 Abnormal Psychology
- Module 8 Educational Psychology
- Module 9 Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- Module 10 Health Psychology
- Module 11 Counselling Methods
- Module 12 Counselling Ethics
- Module 13 Group Counselling
Modules Synopses
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Lectures
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ASSESSMENT METHODS & GRADUATION
The programme expects candidates to complete individual and/or group written assignments, and/or written examination, depending on the modular criteria. Students must attend 75% of the classes to qualify for the examination.
CAE requires a minimum 90% attendance each month from its international students on ICA’s Student Pass.
To achieve a pass in a module, students must achieve at least 50% combining both written assignment and final examination.
Students must successfully complete and pass all the stipulated course modules to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Psychology.
