About the programme
The Masters in Counseling programme covers all the main areas of study required of a professional counsellor. It addresses issues in social psychology, developmental psychology, the helping relationship, testing and assessment, group work, research methodology, ethics in the helping profession, career guidance and development, and practical work.
The curriculum is structured according to the requirements of the Standards and Requirements of Training for Counsellors as set by the Malaysian Board of Counsellors.
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years’ study in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or equivalent preferred but not necessarily with industry experience.
- For international candidates, English Proficiency in terms of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required for course commencement.
Application Process
There is no online application for this program. For interested applicants, please contact the Department of Psychology or Department of Marketing directly at 03-7849 3000 to find out more about the application process as there are specific document requirements.
What you’ll study
Subject Listing - Structure
15 SUBJECTS (51 CREDIT HOURS)
- MC-501 – Human Development Across The Lifespan
- MC-502 – Social Diversity and Multicultural Counselling
- MC-503 – Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- MC-504 – Theory and Practice of Career Counselling
- MC-505 – Techniques and the Process of Counselling
- MC-506 – Research Methods and Statistics
- MC-507 – Group Process
- MC-608 – Testing and Assessment
- MC-609 – Career Information and Career Development
- MC-610 – Marital and Family Counselling
- MC-611 – Assessment of Individuals and Groups
- MC-612 – Issues and Ethics in the Helping Profession
- MC-613 – Counselling Practicum
- MC-714 – Research Project
- MC-715 – Counselling Internship
Note: Sequence of subjects may vary from intake to intake.
Career pathways
- Mental Health Counsellor
- Counsellor
- Psychotherapist
- School Counsellor
- Substance Abuse Counsellor
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Family therapy
- Social Worker
- Career Counsellor
- Victim Advocate
- Health Educator
- Clinical Counsellor
- Crisis Counsellor
Programme information is supplied through StudyMalaysia. Confirm current fees, intake dates, requirements and availability directly with the institution.