The diploma course in psychosocial counselling aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide effective support to individuals, families, or groups facing environmental, emotional, or social challenges. Psychosocial counselling involves guiding individuals through one or more counselling sessions to overcome these obstacles and improve their overall health and well-being. As part of counselling psychology, students will learn to address various personal and relational issues across different aspects of life, including social, vocational, emotional, educational, health-related, organizational, and developmental needs.
The focus is on reducing psychological distress and promoting overall well-being. Through this course, students will gain insights into treatment approaches aimed at helping individuals in distress, fostering a holistic approach to counselling. The program emphasizes the transformative power of counselling, allowing individuals to shift their mindsets and address problems comprehensively rather than viewing individuals as isolated issues. Graduates of this course will be equipped to make meaningful contributions to the mental health and well-being of individuals in need of psychosocial support.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme requires the completion of 90 credit hours. The type of study for this programme is Coursework which means students has to complete all the core courses before registering for Graduation
PROGRAM: DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOSOCIAL COUNSELING
FACULTY: SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DURATION: 3 YEARS
| YEAR 1 | SEMESTER 1 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME |
CREDIT |
| Mu1101 | Communication Skills |
4 |
| Mu1102 | Introduction to Sociology |
4 |
| Mu1103 | Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
| Mu1104 | Introduction To Computers |
3 |
| YEAR 1 | SEMESTER 2 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU1201 | Mental Health | 4 |
| MU1202 | Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| MU1203 | Introduction To Community Development | 3 |
| MU1204 | Introduction To Guidance And Counseling | 4 |
| YEAR 2 | SEMESTER 1 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU2101 | Case Management | 4 |
| MU2102 | Field Attachment I | 3 |
| MU2103 | Introduction To Entrepreneurship | 4 |
| MU2104 | Principles Of Guidance And Counseling | 4 |
| YEAR 2 | SEMESTER 2 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU2201 | Organisation Behavior | 4 |
| MU2202 | Psychosocial Interventions | 4 |
| MU2203 | Counseling Theory And Practice | 4 |
| MU2204 | Health And Hiv/Aids Management | 3 |
| YEAR 3 | SEMESTER 1 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU3101 | Field Attachment II | 4 |
| MU3102 | Counseling Psychology | 4 |
| MU3103 | Introduction To Disaster Risk Reduction | 3 |
| MU3104 | Introduction To Human Resource Management | 4 |
| YEAR 3 | SEMESTER 2 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU3201 | Gender Studies | 4 |
| MU3202 | Introduction To Research | 4 |
| MU3203 | Psychosocial Factors At Work | 3 |
| MU3204 | Perspectives In Afrocentric Counseling | 4 |
Note:
Industrial attachment is a mandatory unit for students taking Undergraduate Programs in school of Business and Management, school of Agriculture, school of humanities and social sciences and school of Education. The unit draws an extra fee of ZMK 2,500
BANK DETAILS:
| BANK NAME: ZANACO ACCOUNT NAME: MWIMBI UNIVERSITY LIMITED | ||
| BANK | BRANCH | ACCOUNT NUMBER |
| ZANACO | Cairo Road Business Centre | 5844760500185 |
| Branch Sort Code: | 010040 | |
| Swift Code | ZNCOZMLU |
