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Certificate Course in Student Counseling (Duration 4 Months)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Indian council of basic education is a trust, run on the philosophy of the father of our nation ,Mahatma Gandhi. It believes in all round development of an individual. Sound mind and sound body is one of its objectives. Keeping this in view the institute is organizing a four months part- time Certificate Course in Student Counseling to all who are involved with children especially, student –teachers of B.Ed, D.Ed, ECCEd, mothers, hostel wardens, teachers etc. The course aims at competence building among all who are involved with children from a holistic and an interdisciplinary perspective.

MISSION
Indian Council of Basic education is committed to the professional training and development of competent Counselors who can serve the community in diverse settings as well as aim towards self-growth.

PHILOSOPHY OF TRAINING
The program in Counseling provides training to those who wish to promote mental health in individuals, families, organizations, and communities through careers in direct service, leadership, research, and education. The course follows the practitioner model of training students. Students are given a firm and balanced grounding in theory and counseling skills training in applied settings.

Areas that will be covered :-

  • Foundations of Counseling
  • Approaches to Counseling
  • Psychopathology
  • Individual Counseling Skills
  • Educational Counseling
  • Family and marital Counseling
  • Art therapy & Play therapy
  • Group work in Counseling
  • Ethics in Counseling
  • Assessment in Counseling
  • Practical work

GOALS

The fundamental goal of the department is to help the students develop awareness, knowledge and skills in the discipline of Counseling.
To train the students to acquire the requisite competencies in the following areas :
a) Assessment skills
b) Personal development
c) Counseling/therapy skills
d) Development of ethical behavior in counseling settings

ADMISSION CRITERIA

  • Eligibility: 50% marks in an undergraduate degree from any recognized university with at least one paper in psychology or related field.
    (B.Ed, BSW, Home Science, PG Diploma, Child Development etc.)
  • Intake: 15
  • Admission: Admission is made based on the marks scored in the qualifying examinations and personal interview conducted by the admission committee.
    The classes will be twice a week for two hours.
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