Master of Counselling
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- 6 Semesters / 2 Years 0 Months
- EPF Withdrawal Available
Programme Director
Overview
The Master of Counselling (MC) degree is designed to meet the needs of those who interested in pursuing their studies at higher level in the area of counselling. MC programme is also aimed to produce graduates with professional skills and knowledge in counselling and to train more qualified counsellors according to the standard and requirement of Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (LKM).
Additional info:
- Master of Counselling is accredited under the National Accreditation Board of Malaysia issued by Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA) (MQA/FA0155).
- Master of Counselling meets the Malaysia Board of Counsellor (LKM) Accreditation Criteria:-
- 13 subjects are conducted on 42 hours face-to-face seminars
- 2 subjects involved Practicum and Internship
- Fulfill the requirement hours for Practicum (240 hours) and Internship (504 hours).
- Graduates are eligible to apply for the license as a registered counsellor from Malaysia Board of Counselling
Graduates from Master of Counselling OUM are eligible to apply the licensed as a registered counsellor from Malaysia Board of Counsellor (LKM). - Weekend Classes
All face-to-face seminars are conducted on weekends (Saturday & Sunday).
*This programme is not available for International intake
Core Courses
| Subject Name | Credit Hour |
| Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy | 3 |
| Human Development Across The Lifespan | 3 |
| Multi-Cultural Counselling | 3 |
| Theory of Career Development | 3 |
| Career Counselling and Personnel Development | 3 |
| Ethical Issues in Counselling and Psychology | 3 |
| Assessment in Counselling | 3 |
| Techniques and Process in Counselling | 3 |
| Psychological Testing | 3 |
| Group Counselling | 3 |
| Basic Statistics and Research Method | 3 |
| Practicum | 3 |
| Internship | 6 |
| Total | 42 |
Elective Courses
Choose any ONE of the following courses:
| Subject Name | Credit Hour |
| Family and Marriage Counselling | 3 |
| Industrial and Organisational Counselling | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Core Elective
| Subject Name | Credit Hour |
| Counselling Research Project | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Malaysian Learner Fees
| Year 1 | RM5,490 (Sem 1) | RM5,490 (Sem 2) | RM5,490 (Sem 3) |
| Year 2 | RM5,490 (Sem 4) | RM3,660 (Sem 5) | RM3,660 (Sem 6) |
| TOTAL | RM29,280 | ||
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Discount for the Physically Challenged Learners (OKU) and Senior Citizens
* Fees applicable to Malaysians and Permanent Residents only.
* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.
The University offers 50%Â discount for:
1. Senior citizens aged 60 and above on registration date; and
2. Physically challenged learners – a valid Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU) is required.
The discounts are not valid for second time registration and repeating of subjects.
Learners who receive this discount are not entitled to other discounts and promotions.
Note
Processing fee:Â RM50
Re-registration fee of RM220 per semester is chargeable for extension of the Research Thesis/DissertationÂ
| Financial options: | Payment Mode: |
| EPF (Account 2); or | JomPAY |
| Education or Personal Loan from commercial banks; or | Internet Banking |
| HRDF (subject to employer’s eligibility); or | Debit/Credit Card. |
* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.
**LATEST UPDATE: 13 November 2024
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
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Highly knowledgeable and technically competent in the English language and advanced literacy skills, and driven to provide equitable solutions to the relevant stakeholders. |
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Equipped with advanced interpersonal and communicative skills, able to collaborate well with others, and lead where required, in the multiple domains of life. |
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Ethically upright and compassionate members of society. |
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Creatively driven to continually acquire new knowledge and skills as a commitment to lifelong learning, as well as to create entrepreneurial opportunities for the advancement of self and society. |
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
Upon completion of all courses in this programme, the graduates should be able to:
PLO 1: Evaluate theories and concepts in areas of counselling (Knowledge and Understanding)
PLO 2: Apply critical thinking skills for decision making (Cognitive skill)
PLO 3: Demonstrate the skills and principles of lifelong learning in counselling programme development (Practical skill)
PLO 4: Demonstrate an appropriate techniques and theories in counselling interventions and activities (Interpersonal skill)
PLO 5: Demonstrate effective communication and innovative ideas effectively (Communication)
PLO 6: Appreciate digital technology to support learning and improve counselling interventions (Digital skill)
PLO 7: Utilize statistical concepts, research methods, needs assessment and program evaluation skills commonly used in the counselling profession. (Numeracy skill)
PLO 8: Perform leadership in managing counselling programme. (Leadership)
PLO 9: Develop capability to plan for counselling programme. (Personal skill)
PLO 10: Engage in life-long learning and to develop innovative entrepreneurial skills in counselling. (Entrepreneurial)
PLO 11: Practice and conduct research methods and program evaluations to effectively implement prevention and intervention strategies, in compliance with professional values, attitude and ethics (Ethical and Professionalism)
FAQs
- What is MC?
It is Master of Counselling is accredited under the National Accreditation Board of Malaysia issued by Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA) (MQA/FA0155).
Master of Counselling meets the Malaysia Board of Counsellor (LKM) Accreditation Criteria. - Who are those eligible to register for MC?
It is designed to meet the needs of those who interested in pursuing their studies at higher level in the area of counselling. Meet the needs of those who possess a Bachelor degree in any field. - What is MC entry requirement?
Any recognized Bachelor’s degree in any field with CGPA > 2.5. If < 2.5 can be accepted with minimum of 5 years relevant working experience. Your certificate must be recognized by Malaysian government. - How long is the MC study duration?
It is a 2 years programme which consists of 6 semesters. - When is MC intake?
January or May or September intake. - MC structure
Refer to OUM portal. - How many MC credit hour?
48 credit hours - What about MC course assessment?
Students need to do coursework (40%) and final examination (40%) and continuous assessment (20%) with the exemption of 3 courses which is 100% by course work. - How does the courses in MC conducted?
It is a blended learning (face to face tutorials, online or e-tutorial learning support and self-managed learning) - What is the difference between Practicum and Internship?
Practicum involved practicing counselling among course mate in the same class and is conducted in the lab at the Graduate Centre. Learners have to complete the Practicum course first before taking Internship. - Who arrange students placement for practicum?
Learners are encouraged and practice their counselling session among their course mate, most of their practice will be conducted in lab at the Graduate Centre and will be monitored by their lecturer. - What is the duration of my practicum?
Learners are encouraged to do their practicum in one semester. - Do I have to quit my job to do my practicum/Internship?
No. You need to choose an organization, NGOs or any institution near your house or working place. Choose the day or two that you can take time off. Negotiate with respective institutions the day that you are able to conduct a counselling session there. - How many hours of counselling that I am required to do during practicum duration?
Involve in 252 practicum hours;{ direct contact hours for counselling (individual or group counselling)= 96 hours and Counselling related activities= 156 hrs} - Do I have to appoint my site supervisor?
No for Practicum but you have to appoint site supervisor for Internship. - Who arrange students placement for Internship?
Learners are encouraged to find their own training place that has a counselling center and suits them. They can choose more than one centers to practice. - What is the duration of my internship?
Learners are encouraged to complete their internship within Two semesters. - How many hours of counselling that I am required to do during Internship duration?
Involve in 504 hours internship hours; {direct contact hours for counselling (individual or group counselling) = 192 hours and Counselling related activities= 312hrs} - What about job opportunities after completing The programme?
- Registered counselor/ Pegawai Psikologi
- Community or welfare worker (in areas such as prison, child care, women, old aged care, disabilities, alcohol and other drugs counselling setting)
- Health care counselor
- Counselling lecturers
- Private practitioner and/or consultant/NGOS
- Hospitals
- Who can I contact to join MC?
Prof. Dr. Fatimah Yusooff
Programme Director
Masters in Counselling (MC).
Faculty of Education and Social Science
0193296902 or 0355205527
Do you have more questions?
Interesting and diverse career paths await for graduates with a Master of Counseling degree.
Here’s a table listing some common career fields for graduates with a Master of Counseling degree along with examples of specific career opportunities within each field:
| Career Field | Career Opportunities |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling | 1. Licensed Mental Health Counselor 2. Therapist (e.g., Family Therapist, Couples Therapist) 3. Substance Abuse Counselor |
| School Counseling | 1. School Counselor 2. Guidance Counselor 3. College Counselor |
| Marriage and Family Therapy | 1. Marriage and Family Therapist 2. Couples Therapist 3. Family Therapist |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 1. Rehabilitation Counselor 2. Vocational Counselor 3. Substance Abuse Counselor (in rehabilitation settings) |
| Career Counseling | 1. Career Counselor 2. Job Placement Specialist 3. Workforce Development Specialist |
| Addiction Counseling | 1. Addiction Counselor 2. Substance Abuse Counselor 3. Recovery Coach |
| Geriatric Counseling | 1. Geriatric Counselor 1. Aging Services Coordinator 2. Hospice Counselor |
| Child and Adolescent Counseling | 1. Child and Adolescent Counselor 2. Youth Counselor 3. School-Based Counselor |
| Grief and Bereavement Counseling | 1. Grief Counselor 2. Bereavement Support Specialist 3. Hospice Counselor |
| Private Practice | 1. Private Practice Counselor 2. Psychotherapist 3. Counseling Consultant |
The struggle to balance study and work gave me better insight into productivity and efficiency. I was able to apply the lessons learned to my occupation. My study at OUM was my progress in development. The encouragement and guidance from OUM gave me the platform and confidence to succeed in my studies. Today, my degree has given me generous employment recognition, added edge in promotion, and salary advances.
The struggle to balance study and work gave me better insight into productivity and efficiency. I was able to apply the lessons learned to my occupation. My study at OUM was my progress in development. The encouragement and guidance from OUM gave me the platform and confidence to succeed in my studies. Today, my degree has given me generous employment recognition, added edge in promotion, and salary advances.
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