Diploma in Psychology
Parkway College aspires to be the premier global private educational institution in the niche areas of Nursing Allied Health and Healthcare Management. The College provides opportunities for life-long learning, and equips its students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the workplace.
Parkway College is the education arm of Parkway Group, Asia's leading and largest private healthcare services provider which owns Mount Elizabeth, Gleneagles and Parkway East hospitals in Singapore.
Our College prides itself in being an innovative and creative agent for change and development. Our students are prepared for critical thinking, clinical judgment, and communication skills to achieve high standards of healthcare delivery, in a variety of healthcare settings.
Course Description
This diploma course is designed to train people who wish to advance their career with a formal qualification in psychology and those who want to pursue a degree in Psychology. Individuals with a psychology background are better able to manage relationships and interactions in the work environment.
Course Objective
To equip students with a broad understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of psychology to be applied in the work environment, particularly in a healthcare setting.
Course Outline
- Psychology 100
- Psychology 101
- Sociological Foundation (Introduction to Sociology)
- Social Institutions and Social Change
- Developing Helping Skills
- Professional communications Practice
- Statistics and Research Methods A
- Introductory Physiology
Please note that some modules are still in the process of finalization and may be substituted
Who should attend?
This course is designed for both students as well as working adults who wish to gain a broad understanding of psychology and how it applies to daily living and the working world.
Entry Requirements
- Diploma: GCE 'O' level certificate (minimum of 5 credits, including English) or equivalent.
- Those who do not have the required GCE 'O' qualifications or equivalent may be considered if they are working adults with 3-5 years work experience with some evidence of prior learning. The College will consider such applications on case by case basis.
- Applicants whose entry qualification was not attained in English medium are to meet the IELTS requirement with an overall score of at least 6.0, with band less than 6.0.
Career Prospects
Psychology Graduates are highly sought after by many organizations to work in human services and other areas, such as:
- Community Health and Community Mental Health
- Scientific Research
- Organizational Behavior
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing and Advertising
- Research
Course Structure
- Duration: 1st year - Diploma, 2 semesters over 12 months
- Intake: May 2010 / October 2010
Visit www.parkwaycollege.edu.sg for more information about our courses.