Welcome to the Master of Counselling programme, tailored for individuals dedicated to delivering top-quality mental health care to individuals with milder challenges. Our aim is to nurture skilled and compassionate counsellors who can pursue registration and licensing in Malaysia under the esteemed Board of Counsellors (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia).
This programme serves as a vital stepping stone for those passionate about engaging in the field of mental health. With a focus on upholding ethical standards and fostering competence, our programme equips you with the expertise to become a globally competitive practitioner and researcher. Given the rising demand for professional counsellors, admission to the programme is increasingly selective to maintain our high standards.
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Note: Fees will be reviewed annually. For the avoidance of doubt, Taylor’s reserves the right to revise the fee payable for any given semester.
Our programme structure is carefully designed to align with the standards and guidelines set by Malaysia's Board of Counsellors (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia, LKM). We are committed to providing a curriculum that meets the requirements of professional counselling practice. Our goal is to prepare graduates who are not only qualified and competent but also well-equipped with the necessary skills and expertise to make a positive impact as counsellors.
Throughout the programme, we focus on developing your abilities in client assessment and management. You will learn effective strategies and techniques to understand and assess clients' needs, providing them with appropriate support and guidance.
The comprehensive syllabus of the programme aims to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge, attitude, and mindset necessary to become passionate, professional counselors dedicated to providing mental healthcare to individuals with milder mental health issues.
Year 2
COUNSELLING INTERVENTIONS: SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
This module looks at developing basic skills in managing a therapeutic relationship. The counselling process will be addressed generically, on a humanistic theoretical base. An emphasis will be placed on learning, practising, and developing basic counselling and influencing skills to facilitate constructive counselling.
THEORIES AND APPLICATIONS OF PSYCHOTHERAPY
This module is about understanding the main theories that guide therapy. It addresses models of psychotherapy that are recognised as effective practices. The emphasis is on understanding and applying the theories, and assisting students to explore the process of selecting a personal counselling theory.
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
This module is designed to offer an in-depth focus on the relevant knowledge, awareness and skills necessary to practice safely and responsibly in counselling. It then looks at the practical and entrepreneurial issues related to the setting and running of a clinical practice.
TESTING AND MEASUREMENT IN COUNSELLING
This module offers a practical introduction to the field of psychological testing and assessment. The general purpose of this module is to familiarise students with a variety of assessment procedures, giving emphasis on standardised psychological tests commonly used in counselling settings. This is essential because data from testing and assessment are used frequently in the process of therapy to assist in decision-making, to help formulate intervention plans, and to document client change.
GROUP AND FAMILY DYNAMICS
This is a theoretical and practical-based module, focused around the application and management of multicultural groups and interactions. The module will have an added component of family theory and dynamics. It also covers psychoeducational group management and practice.
THEMATIC MULTICULTURAL COUNSELLING
This is a case-based practical module that will apply group counselling protocols to address themes that arise in counselling as related to multi-cultural issues in counselling. Focus is on learning interactions and addressing controversial issues that may be impacting clients.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGICAL ISSUES
This module is designed to examine and analyse the milestones of human development as related to counselling and the psychopathological issues based on the developmental stage of an individual.
CAREER THEORIES AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
The module introduces students to career development theories, career counselling procedures and techniques, career assessment tools, career development programme planning, and sources of occupational information. The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the theoretical framework of career counselling and introduce the basic counselling tools used in the career counselling process. Personal development techniques will be applied to ensure that the theories are absorbed and applied by the student on themselves.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS
Throughout this module, students will develop skills to critically evaluate counselling research. In addition, they will accumulate an understanding of empirical methods employed in scientific research, including both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
CAREER COUNSELLING: ASSESSMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
This is a practical-based module, focused around the application and management of career issues. Emphasis is on assisting individuals in exploring their career paths and career decision-making. Assessments used to plan and implement career development programmes at all levels of a person’s career development will be examined. In addition, the impact of life roles and multicultural issues on career decision-making, including those applicable to diverse populations is considered.
CASE MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT
This is a practical-based module, focused around the application and management of client cases. Emphasis is on students developing the skills of client assessment and case management, as well as conceptualisation and application of complex cases, synthesising human development, research and human personality to understand complex cases, and the assessment and management of such cases
COUNSELLING PRACTICUM
This module is designed to provide opportunities for students to synthesise theoretical information from their coursework and apply it directly with clients. It takes place under close training and monitoring of the Practicum Supervisor as well as individual supervision of counselling lecturers in the department.
COUNSELLING INTERNSHIP
This module is designed to provide the students with a culminating field experience to engage in counselling activities in various settings under supervision.
RESEARCH PROJECT
This module is designed to support research and scientific inquiry. Throughout this module, students will develop a research proposal with appropriate methodologies, conduct the research, and communicate the findings in oral and written forms.
Fulfilling one of the requirements listed below:
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When you've successfully completed this Master of Counselling programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:
Note: Graduates can work in the government sector (hospitals, universities, and clinics), private sector (hospitals, universities, corporate companies, clinics, and centres), and Non-Governmental Organisations.
Embarking on your journey towards a Master of Counselling degree represents an exhilarating advancement in your educational and professional career. We are here to guide you through the application process, ensuring it is as seamless and straightforward as possible. To discover more about the procedure and the documents required, please visit our Admissions website for further information.
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