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The Specialist Diploma in Counselling programme is developed by Nanyang Polytechnic in collaboration with the Social Service Training Institute of the National Council of Social Service. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the theories and practice of counselling in the Singapore setting and is intended for personnel working or planning to work in the Social Service sector. The course design is in line with the recommended pre-employment training pathways for social service counsellors drawn up by the Singapore Association for Counselling*. For more info on developing a career in counselling, visit
http://www.sac-counsel.org.sg/career.html.
* The Specialist Diploma in Counselling programme is fully recognised by SAC as a programme that prepares individuals to be registered counsellors in Singapore. 
"It has been a year of great personal growth and challenge for me and I would strongly recommend this course to anyone......The lecturers are well selected (both in house and adjunct) and rich in experience, and the lessons are inspirational."
- Nancy Lim, Class of 2007
"I am happy to have completed this course which was interesting and very meaningful for me. I survived this whole year balancing with work, studies, exams, family......it has made me proud of myself and am a stronger person now."
- Usha Rani, Class of 2007
"A really good programme. I'll recommend it to anyone in the social service sector!"
- Cherry Lin, Class of 2007
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 Frequently Asked Questions
Course Preview
Course Aims
Target Audience
Entry Requirements
Course Structure & Synopsis
Certification
Pre-requisites
Course Fee and Funding
Training Schedule
Application Procedures
Key Contacts
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Course Preview
Date: 1 Feb 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7pm to 8.30pm
Venue: School of Health Sciences
Blk K, Level 2, LT K1, NYP
(visit www.nyp.edu.sg for campus map)
Pls Tel: 6550 1300 or
Email: NYP_SHS_CET@nyp.gov.sg for reservation
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Course Aims
On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- discuss the theories, assessment and intervention methods associated with different approaches to counselling;
- understand how to create therapeutic conditions in counselling and how to counsel clients from different cultural backgrounds;
- know how to work with children, adolescents, families,
couples, the elderly; integrating theories and techniques
that would be useful in working with these client groups;
and
- know how to work with groups and special populations e.g.
persons with specific needs like addictions and disabilities.
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Target Audience
People who are currently working or are interested to work in the area of counselling in the future.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a recognized degree (preferably in the behavioural/human sciences or health-related disciplines).
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Course Structure & Synopsis of Modules (PDF)
(You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 to view the above file. To download a copy, click here)
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Certification
Participants will be required to attend all 6 academic modules with a minimum of 85% attendance each and will be assessed based on in-course assessments, group presentations, individual reports, group projects, individual written assignments, and examinations. Participants must also complete a minimum of 100 hours of face-to-face counselling with an additional 20 hours of supervised counselling.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be awarded the Specialist Diploma in Counselling by Nanyang Polytechnic.
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Pre-Requisites
Applicants should have a recognized degree (preferably in the behavioural/human sciences or health-related disciplines).
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Course Fee and Funding
Fee Payable after MOE subsidy:
For Singapore Citizens: S$1,040 (incl. GST)
For Singapore PR: S$1,140 (incl. GST)
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Training Schedule (Next Intake)
Course Schedule: 14 April 2008 to 31 May 2009
Application Closing Date: 23 Feb 2008
Duration: 420 hours over 59 weeks
Week 1 to 8 (Course):
Mon, Wed & Thu: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Week 9 (Mid-Semestral break)
Week 10 to 15 (Course):
Mon, Wed & Thu: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Week 16 & 17 (Term break)
Week 18 to 59 (Clinical Practice)
Upon successful completion of the first 2 modules, participants will commence clinical practice. Participants will be required to arrange for their practicum with a suitable centre at a mutually convenient time. Participants must complete 100 hours of face to face counselling before the end of the course. 10 hours of individual supervision will be scheduled by the participants with their respective clinical supervisors. An additional 10 hours of group supervision will be arranged by and conducted in NYP over 3 Tuesday evenings between Weeks 24 to 59.
Week 24 to 36 (Course):
Mon, Wed & Thu: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Week 37 & 38 (Mid-Semestral break)
Week 39 to 46 (Course):
Mon, Wed & Thu: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Week 47 (Examinations):
Mon & Thu: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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Application Procedures
Applicants are to submit their application online at www.nyp.edu.sg/pdc. After submission, please submit your supporting documents (photocopy of NRIC, educational transcripts, degree, etc.) to the following address by the closing date:
Student Recruitment & Admissions Office,
Nanyang Polytechnic,
Campus Centre (Blk A), Level 2,
180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8,
Singapore 569830
Organisations sponsoring their staff for the programme are required to submit the Company-Sponsorship Form to the above address by the closing date. This can be obtained from the Course Calendar at www.nyp.edu.sg/pdc.
Please note that application will not be processed without the receipt of the supporting document by the Application Closing Date. Candidates without the Company Sponsorship form will be regarded as self-sponsored.
Applicants may be called for an interview at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
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Enquiries
For course enquiries, please contact
Ms Wee Ee Dzu
E-mail: WEE_Ee_Dzu@NYP.GOV.SG.
Tel: 6550 1419
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Last updated on
30 April, 2008
by Grace Pheang and Azeni Ajum
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