Certificate Course in Psychology & basic Counseling Skills
Introduction
The newly revised Certificate Course in Psychology & basic Counseling Skills is offered by the Department of Psychology, University of Peradeniya as a weekend academic programme.
Aim
To produce professionals with the required knowledge, skills and attitude for the best practice.
Objectives
- To provide knowledge & practice training in Basic counseling skills
- To provide basic knowledge in selected themes of Psychology relevant for counseling
- To provide basic knowledge in ethics pertaining to psychological service provision
- To cultivate greater sensitivity towards human pathology & respect for cultural diversity, difference & human values
Medium
Sinhala/ Tamil/ English
Duration
06 months
Admission Requirements
- Degree from a recognized university (First degree in the social sciences will be an added advantage) or
- Non-graduates with a minimum of 3 S passes at the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination or
- An equivalent educational qualification acceptable to the Department of Psychology, University of Peradeniya with a minimum 3 years working experience in a psychology or counseling related field.
Course Structure
The Certificate course in Psychology & Basic Counselling Skills program consists of the following components:
Three Course Units
- Total Credits - 90
- Direct contact/ Lectures - 78
- Practical – 12 Hours
The subjects, subject codes and credits/subject are as follows;
| Subject Code |
Subject |
Number of Credits |
Number of Hours |
| CCP 01 |
Abnormal Psychology |
02 |
30 |
| CCP 02 |
Counseling Psychology |
02 |
30 |
| CCP 03 |
Counseling Skills |
02 |
30 |
|
Total credits & Hours |
06 |
90 |
How to apply
For more details contact course coordinator/s:
Ms. W.M.S.N. Sujini
Mr. P. Nesan
+94 81 239 2817
