Part-Time Diploma in Psychology (Social Services & Special Needs Education)
About This Course
The curriculum aims to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour and mental processes, emphasising skills in critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal interaction.
Graduates of the course will meet the knowledge and skills requirements to provide support for Tier 1 of the Tiered Care Model practitioners and related activities.
Graduates can pursue job roles that are in constant demand. These roles include Social Work Associate, Youth Work Associate, Programme Coordinator/ Programme Executive, Volunteer Executive, Care Staff, Beginning Early Intervention Teacher, and Teacher Aide that are integral components of the Psychology landscape/Special Needs Education/ Social Services sector.
Graduates of the course can also take on adjacent roles in the SPED and social service sector such as Social Work Associate, Youth Work Associate, Programme Coordinator/ Programme Executive, Volunteer Executive, Care Staff, Beginning Early Intervention Teacher, and Teacher Aide. The course will also facilitate further upgrading to undergraduate courses/specialist certifications in SPED and social work.
What You'll Learn
a. Support the conduct of casework and groupwork in the community through the application of relevant theories and techniques
b. Support programme development and implementation by identifying and addressing needs in the community (including people with special needs)
c. Apply ethical principles and guidelines in the social services, special needs education and research domains
d. Apply sound methodology and techniques in carrying out applied research, including programme evaluation
e. Apply psychological theories and methodologies in relevant industry sectors
Entry Requirements
‘O’ Levels
3 relevant ‘O’ Level passes
and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
Higher Nitec
GPA ≥ 2.0 OR
GPA ≥ 1.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
Nitec
GPA ≥ 3.5 OR
GPA ≥ 3.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
Higher Nitec in Technology/Services GPA ≥ 2.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
Nitec in Technology/Services GPA ≥ 3.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
WSQ Qualification Relevant WSQ Qualification with 1 year of relevant working experience and WSQ Workplace Literacy Statement of Attainment (SOA)(Level 6) AND Workplace Numeracy Statement of Attainment (SOA)(Level 6)