Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
https://ku.ac.ug/programme/diploma-in-guidance-and-counsellingOverview
The Diploma in Guidance and Counseling is a two-year programme designed to equip students with skills in psychological counseling, mental health support, and community-based interventions. The programme prepares graduates to provide counseling services in schools, hospitals, NGOs, and other community settings.
Objectives
- To provide students with a strong foundation in psychological counseling and human development.
- To equip learners with counseling skills applicable in different professional settings.
- To train students in ethical and professional counseling standards.
- To develop competencies in career guidance, trauma counseling, and social psychology.
Philosophy
Kampala University is a fountain of knowledge, producing holistic graduates who become vanguards of change. This philosophy is based on the need for graduates who are competitive academically, morally, and socially in the job market.
Learning Outcome
- Understand psychological principles and apply them in counseling.
- Develop interpersonal and communication skills essential for counseling.
- Apply ethical and professional standards in counseling practice.
- Provide career guidance and support to students and professionals.
- Handle trauma, grief, and crisis counseling situations effectively.
Entry Requirements
- Direct Entry: One principal pass at A’ Level with one subsidiary pass and at least five passes at O’ Level.
- Certificate Entry: A recognized certificate in counseling or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Mature Age Entry: Candidates must be at least 22 years old and have passed a mature age examination from an NCHE-recognized center.
Overview
The Diploma in Guidance and Counseling is a two-year programme designed to equip students with skills in psychological counseling, mental health support, and community-based interventions. The programme prepares graduates to provide counseling services in schools, hospitals, NGOs, and other community settings.
Objectives
- To provide students with a strong foundation in psychological counseling and human development.
- To equip learners with counseling skills applicable in different professional settings.
- To train students in ethical and professional counseling standards.
- To develop competencies in career guidance, trauma counseling, and social psychology.
Philosophy
Kampala University is a fountain of knowledge, producing holistic graduates who become vanguards of change. This philosophy is based on the need for graduates who are competitive academically, morally, and socially in the job market.
Learning Outcome
- Understand psychological principles and apply them in counseling.
- Develop interpersonal and communication skills essential for counseling.
- Apply ethical and professional standards in counseling practice.
- Provide career guidance and support to students and professionals.
- Handle trauma, grief, and crisis counseling situations effectively.
Entry Requirements
- Direct Entry: One principal pass at A’ Level with one subsidiary pass and at least five passes at O’ Level.
- Certificate Entry: A recognized certificate in counseling or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Mature Age Entry: Candidates must be at least 22 years old and have passed a mature age examination from an NCHE-recognized center.