EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING Overview The Executive Diploma in Counselling (EDIC) is a 12 (twelve) months part-time programme.

The aim of the programme is to provide participants with current theoretical, research and practical knowledge as a basis for developing skills designed to improve counselling effectiveness. The course is conducted in English as well as in Bahasa Malaysia. ___________________________________________________________________________ Benefits Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to: Understand the basic principles and philosophy of counselling. Attain a sound knowledge of counselling theories and practices. Acquire all the basic counselling skills. Understand fully the basic process in counselling. Apply counselling skills in helping relationships effectively. Enhance their self-confidence and personal effectiveness. ___________________________________________________________________________ Programme Structure
The entire course comprises of twelve (12) modules, namely: Module 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Guidence and Counselling Introduction to Social Psychology Counselling Theories Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Counselling Technique I Career Counselling Counselling Technique II Group Counselling Test and Evaluation in Counselling Family Counselling Counselling Practicum Total Contact Hours 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 288

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Programme Schedule
Class - Sunday Time - 9.00 am - 6.00 pm Venue - UM,Kuala Lumpur / Kulim, Kedah Duration - 13 months Part time course The above schedule is only for programmes conducted in Kuala Lumpur. Please contact the course coordinator or our programme manager for programme schedule at other locations.

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Methods Examination Assignments 100% 60 40

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SPM 3 credits with 3 years of working experience, OR STPM 2 principles with 2 years of working experience, OR Diploma recognized by UM with 1 year of working experience, OR Degree in any discipline, recognized by UM (Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements above will be considered through interview session.)

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___________________________________________________________________________ Course Fees

The Course Fee is RM 9000.00 (Inclusive of registration, notes and examination fees) Applicants are eligible to withdraw their EPF (account 2) to finance the course fee. Methods of Payment Full Payment (lump sum) By Instalment
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Total RM 8700.00* RM 9000.00

Fees paid in lump-sum will be given a discount of RM 300.00

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Payment Schedule
Fee (RM) Registration** Monthly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Total 620.00 620.00 620.00 620.00 620.00 620.00 620.00 620.00 620.00 620.00 600.00 9000.00 2200.00

*The above schedule is only for programmes conducted in Kuala Lumpur. Please contact the course coordinator or our programme manager for programme schedule at other locations *.
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Registration fee payment based on EPF account withdrawal is as below:Account 2 EPF (RM) 8500.00 7500.00 - 8499.00 6500.00 - 7499.00 5500.00 - 6499.00 4500.00 - 5499.00 4500.00 Without EPF Registration Fees (RM) 500.00 800.00 1100.00 1400.00 1700.00 2000.00 2200.00

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For application and inquiries, please contact: MOHD IFTITAH TAHRIL Executive Business Development and Corporate Relations Department University of Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCed) Level 2, Block A, University of Malaya City Campus Jalan Tun Ismail 50480 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel: 03-26173188 Fax: 03-26173185 HP: 019-3868967 Email: iftitah@um.edu.my
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Mr. Jason Chan Say Eng. Kulim, Kedah (012 - 570 2890)

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