The programme commenced in 1997 with the aim to provide education and professional training for those who aspire to become certified, highly trained and competent counselors. A comprehensive curriculum was developed for this programme to ensure it fulfills and cater to demand of the industry and community.
The programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA/SWA11276) and fulfills the requirement standards established by the Malaysian Board of Counsellors (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia) which is the Malaysian professional counselling body.
Duration: 4 Years (8 Semester), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
*Philosophy and Current Issues
**Malay Language Communication
Introduction to Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Program Elective Courses Choose TWO (2) courses. (Refer Course List A)
Elective 1
Elective 2
University Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course Cluster 1/2/3/4
University Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course Cluster 1/2/3/4
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
English Communication Course 1
Educational Development in Malaysia
Introduction to Counselling Psychology
Social Psychology
Counseling Theories
Program Elective Courses: Choose ONE (1) course. (Refer Course List A)
Development in Adult Stage
Program Organization for Counselling Services
University Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course Cluster 1/2/3/4
Co-curriculum Courses
Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
Career Development Theory
Counseling Techniques
Program Elective Courses: Choose TWO (2) courses. (Refer Course List A)
Elective 3
Elective 4
University Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course Cluster 1/2/3/4
English Communication Course 2
Education and Research
Group Leadership
Basic Statistics for the Behavioral Science
Career and Vocational Counselling
Advanced Counseling Technique
Program Elective Courses: Choose ONE (1) course. (Refer Course List A)
Human Development from Islamic Perspective
Online Counseling
Research Project (P1)
Group Dynamic and Procedure
Psychological Testing and Measurement
Abnormal Psychology
Program Elective Courses: Choose ONE (1) course. (Refer Course List A)
Elective 5
Educational Psychology
Research Project (P2)
Cross-Cultural Counselling
Marriage and Family Counseling
Program Elective Courses: Choose ONE (1) course. (Refer Course List A)
Rehabilitation Counselling
Counselling in Higher Learning Institution
Co-curriculum Courses
Education and Society
Professional Issues and Ethics in Counselling and Psychology
Counseling Practicum (Laboratory)
Counseling Children and Adolescent
Program Elective Courses: Choose ONE (1) course. (Refer Course List A)
Elective 6
Internship
Note:
*Local Student
**International Student
Course List A
Technology Application in Counseling Services
Personality
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Behavior Modification
Addiction and Recovery Counselling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University Elective Courses
SHE Cluster I: Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
SHE Cluster II: Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body and Soul
SHE Cluster III: Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie
SHE Cluster IV: Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making The World A Better Place
Career Prospects
Addiction Counselor, Behavioral Therapist, Career Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, Educational Counselor, Family Therapist, Group Counselor, Human Resources Specialist, Industrial and Organizational Psychologist, Marriage Counselor, Mental Health Counselor, Online Counselor, Program Coordinator for Counseling Services, Psychological Tester, Social Worker, Substance Abuse Counselor.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM60,300
(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
Matriculation / Foundation (Science and Arts Stream)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
Stream: Social Science, Science, Accounting, and TESL
STAM
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum of Jayyid Jiddan
Obtain a minimum of Jayyid in TWO (2) subjects
Diploma / Equivalent
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
UM SATU Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
GCE A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subjects
AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects
Senior High School Certificate
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60%/ grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation/Foundation
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Diploma
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
GCE A-Level
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects.
AUSMAT
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
Additional Requirement
Certified healthy from serious physical disabilities and mental illness (exceptions may be given to candidates who have physical disabilities that can be corrected and / or do not prevent candidates from conducting clinical activities required by medical practitioners)
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)