Modular Certificate in Fundamentals of Psychology & Social Services (Part-Time Diploma in Psychology (Social Services & Special Needs Education))

Training Provider: Temasek Polytechnic
Course Reference: TGS-2024046378
S$5,598

About This Course

This modular certificate equips learners with foundational knowledge in psychology and social services, enabling them to comprehend the multidimensional aspects of human behaviour and societal needs.

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

This modular certificate equips learners with foundational knowledge in psychology and social services, enabling them to comprehend the multidimensional aspects of human behaviour and societal needs. Upon completion, learners will develop essential skills in research which can empower them to contribute effectively to evidence-based practices in psychology and social services contexts.

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)

Course Details

Duration 180 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Part Time
Total Enrolled 201 students
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