Contemporary Issues in Psychology (in MC In Applied Psychology in Part-Time Diploma in Psychology (Social Services & Special Needs Education))
About This Course
This subject involves seminars and workshops conducted for deeper study and inquiry into special topics exploring the application of psychology in specific settings such as personal, social and organisational settings.
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
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)