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Study load:

Part-time

Duration:

12 Months

Location:

Seeduwa/Thalawa/Ampara/Killinochchi/Kandy/Rathnapura

Credits:

30

Intakes:

January

Sri Lankan Qualifications Framework (SLQF):

3

Overview

The newly revised Diploma program in Counselling is offered by the Training Division at the NISD as a weekend academic programme. The Diploma program in Counselling was prepared to fit into the standards of University Grant Commission (SLQF).

objectives

  • To produce quality professionals in the field of counselling
  • To enhance the advanced professional skills of the counselling practitioner
  • To develop the interventional capability of the practitioner

Program

Semester 1

Subject Code Subject Status Credits DTCH SLH FH TNL
DipC 111 Introduction to Psychology HCU 3 45 105 150
DipC 112 Introduction to Counselling HCU 3 45 105 150
DipC 113 Introduction to Basic Research Methods HCU 3 45 105 150
DipC 114 Introduction to Counselling Skills HCU 3 45 105 150
DipC 115 Psychological Disorders HCU 3 45 105 150
DipC 121 Professional Ethics in Counselling HCU 3 45 105 150
DipC 122 Counselling Interventions HCU 3 45 105 150
DipC 123 Counselling in the Sri Lankan Context HCU 3 45 105 150
DipC 124 Counselling with different client groups HCU 3 45 105 150
DipC 125 Field Practicum HCU 3 150 150
DTCH – Direct teaching contact hours SLH – No of hours self-learning FH – Field Hours TNL – Total Notional hours

Fees

Payments can be made each semester, on a course-by-course basis.

Course FeeRegistration FeeTotal Charge
Rs. 66,000Rs. 2,000Rs. 68,000

entry requirements

Passing the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination

 

For more information contact the course coordinator/s:

Mrs. K.S. Wedisinghe
Senior Training Officer
Training Division

+94 71 830 3689
kumudini@nisd.ac.lk

Mr. Ironne Jayasekera
Training Officer
Training Division

+94 76 217 2489
ironne@nisd.ac.lk