BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
School of Education and Social Sciences
SPU Programmes
Introduction
The Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology (BACP) programme introduces students to the core areas of Psychology, by exposing them to broad-based academic and experiential exposure to the science of behavior that guides the work of Counseling Psychologists.
Programme Objectives
- To impart knowledge, skills and values, through training Counseling Psychologists who will be able to develop the necessary competencies to meet the growing needs of the society.
- To prepare future generations for social, economic, religious and political responsibilities in a fluid society by inculcating values, emotional dispositions and behavior patterns that enhance their daily living.
- To assist students in developing a base and working knowledge of application of psychological, developmental and mental health principles in a psychology related practicum experience in the final year.
- To enable students leverage the principles and tenets of behavioral science and go on to work in a wide range of careers involving the rendering of therapeutic services to a variety of people at different levels after completing the dynamic core and elective courses.
Duration
4 years or 2 1/2 years for students undertaking a trimester system.
