ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

Module Structure

Module 1: Foundations of Psychology (60 Hours)

• Introduction to Psychology
• Branches of Psychology
• History of Psychology
• Biological Basis of Behavior
• Sensation & Perception
• Learning Theories
• Memory & Cognition
• Motivation & Emotion

Module 2: Human Growth & Development (50 Hours)

• Childhood Development
• Adolescence
• Adulthood
• Aging Psychology
• Developmental Milestones
• Developmental Challenges

Module 3: Personality Psychology (40 Hours)

• Freud Theory
• Jung Theory
• Adler Theory
• Trait Theory
• Humanistic Theory
• Social Learning Theory

Module 4: Counseling Skills (80 Hours)

• Counseling Process
• Intake Interview
• Rapport Building
• Active Listening
• Empathy Training
• Reflection
• Paraphrasing
• Summarization
• Probing Skills
• Non-Verbal Communication
• Goal Setting
• Session Closure

Module 5: Counseling Theories (70 Hours)

• CBT
• REBT
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Gestalt Therapy
• Behavioral Therapy
• Solution Focused Counseling
• Crisis Counseling Basics

Module 6: Psychological Assessment (50 Hours)

• Interview Techniques
• Observation Methods
• Case History Taking
• Mental Status Examination
• Basic Psychometric Concepts
• Report Writing

Module 7: Mental Health Disorders (80 Hours)

• Anxiety Disorders
• Depression
• OCD
• Trauma
• Personality Disorders
• Stress Disorders
• Substance Use Basics
• Suicide Risk Awareness

Module 8: Ethics & Professional Practice (40 Hours)

• Confidentiality
• Professional Boundaries
• Counselor Ethics
• Record Keeping
• Referral Protocols
• Legal Awareness
• Cultural Sensitivity

Module 9: Practical Training (100 Hours)

• Role Plays
• Mock Counseling Sessions
• Case Discussions
• Supervised Practice
• Documentation Practice

Module 10: Internship / Project (30 Hours)

• Case Study Submission
• Practical Viva
• Field Exposure

Assessment Pattern

• Theory Exam – 30%
• Practical Exam – 30%
• Assignments – 15%
• Case Study – 15%
• Viva – 10%