Range of Masters programs in psychology from CIIHE School of psychology to suit your career ambitions
MSc Clinical & Counseling Psychology is a postgraduate qualification aimed at training individuals who aspire to develop a career as professionals as Clinical Psychologists or Clinical Child Psychologists and other professional in Clinical and therapeutic psychology. This programme will provide knowledge through class room based teaching and improve therapeutic skills through supervised training in a clinical setting.
This is an ideal qualification that combines academic and professional skills required to function as a psychotherapist and/ or a clinical /Clinical Child psychologist with the possibility of specializing your expertise in Mental health related to Health & Life Style modification, Mental Health promotion and prevention, Clinical Child Psychology, Family and group therapy, counseling & rehabilitating offenders & criminals and psychological support for victims of trauma through the range of electives provided to the students.
Programme structure
Core modules cover essential knowledge and skills in research methods and train students on professional and ethical standards in practicing counseling in various different therapeutic settings. These modules would prepare you to become a mental health professional with the up to date international standards in research rigor in terms of conducting research as well as understanding and using research data and findings in your practice as a psychologist. A thorough knowledge in research is a must if you plan to work as a professional practitioner which allows you to update your knowledge and skills regularly to provide the best care for your clients. Furthermore if you plan to offer your services as a university lecturer or a supervisor on a part time basis while working as a psychologist, having completed these core modules will be an added advantage.
Apart from the modules covering research and professional skills, program includes nine more core modules directly aimed at providing you the necessary knowledge and skills required to become a practicing psychologist.” Fundamentals in Clinical Psychology’ “Psychological disorders of adults” and “Psychological disorders of Children & Adolescents” are module where students gain a thorough knowledge about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes of main psychological disorders in both children and adults.
Modules” Psychological Assessment of Adults & Children”, “Therapeutic Models in Clinical Psychology” and Core competencies in Counseling Psychology” provides the necessary theoretical basis and clinical skills in assessing and clinical therapeutic techniques. Upon completion of these modules students will undergo 500 hours of supervised training in clinical practice where students are expected to acquire, develop and establish skills in counseling and psychotherapy, clinical techniques, assessing clients, record keeping and report writing and other essential professional skills.
MSc in Clinical and Counseling Psychology offers a range of electives that allows the students to specialize their skills in selected areas such as Mental health promotion, life style counseling, faith-based counseling, family and group therapy, counseling offenders and individuals who are traumatized by natural or man-made disasters.
Another interesting part of the programme is the dissertation where you will be working with your supervisor to conduct and report the findings of a research project with related to your preferred area of expertise. We encourage students to publish their work that meets expected standards to gain academic credibility and recognition in the field as they start their professional work following graduation.
This programme is aimed at producing professionals who are eligible to practice as clinical psychologists and therefore it is a must that the students complete the required number of hours of supervised clinical practice and pass the face to face interview by the Faculty Board for Certification for Practice (FCBC) at the end of the supervision. Except for acquiring the knowledge and skills required to practice, ethical and moral standards and good character is essential to be certified by the FCBC.
Other programs
For individuals interested in other careers in psychology such as becoming a child and adolescent psychologist, a counseling psychologist, a psychotherapist, a forensic psychologist or the ones who are interested in becoming professionals in mental health promotion, psycho-social work or research and academic careers in psychology a range of other masters level qualifications are offered by CIIHE school of psychology. Best is to call one of our student advisors on
0112 50 70 71 or 72 and request for an appointment with an academic to discuss the best option for you.