Graduate Diploma in Counselling
The course is a one-year full-time programme.
The Graduate Diploma in Counselling (GDC) is intended for individuals looking for the basic training of listening and having a handle of the issues in human functioning and development. It enables one to be in the general people helping ministry. The GDC is one year full time and 1.5 to 3 years part-time.
Prerequisites for Programme Admission
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Bible College
English Language Requirements
- ‘A’ Level: B4 in ‘AO’ level General Paper or
- TOEFL: 550 pts (or 80 for iBT) or
- IELTS: 6.0
General Requirements
- At least 24 years old
- Christian for at least 2 years
- Evidence of involvement in ministry
- Endorsement by church leadership
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of 33 credit hours of studies
- Completion of 50 client-contact couselling hours, 20 hours of group supervision, 9 hours of individual supervision and 8 hours of personal therapy sessions
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
Curriculum from Jul 2021 onwards
| First Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| OT Survey | 3 |
| Christian Spirituality for Counsellors | 2 |
| Human Development | 3 |
| Introduction to Counselling Theories | 2 |
| Counselling Foundations and Practice of Listening Skills | 3 |
| Counselling Issues I - Common Problems | 3 |
| APA Referencing and Research Writing | AU |
| 16 |
| Second Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NT Survey | 3 |
| Child & Adolescent Therapy | 3 |
| Social & Multi-cultural Issues in Counselling | 2 |
| Professional Ethics & Ethical Issues | 2 |
| Counselling Issues II-Trauma and Crisis Counselling | 3 |
| Psychopathology | 2 |
| Counselling Practicum G1 | 2 |
| 17 |
All applicants will undergo psychological assessment and a panel interview with the SOC faculty as part of the entry process.
Blended Learning at SBC
At SBC, we seek to build up our community through blended learning: designing synchronous and asynchronous learning activities using both physical and online platforms. Students may expect to be enriched with a variety of face-to-face and online learning experiences during their studies at SBC.
