Graduate Diploma in Counselling

The course is a one-year full-time programme.

The Graduate Diploma in Counselling (GDC) is intended for individuals looking for the basic training of listening and having a handle of the issues in human functioning and development. It enables one to be in the general people helping ministry. The GDC is one year full time and 1.5 to 3 years part-time.

Prerequisites for Programme Admission

Academic Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Bible College

English Language Requirements

‘A’ Level: B4 in ‘AO’ level General Paper or
TOEFL: 550 (PBT)/ 213 (CBT)/ 80 (IBT)
IELTS: 6.0?

General Requirements

At least 24 years old
Christian for at least 2 years
Evidence of involvement in ministry
Endorsement by church leadership

Graduation Requirements

Completion of 31 credit hours of studies?
Completion of? 50 client-contact couselling hours, 20 hours of group supervision, 9 hours of individual supervision and 8 hours of personal therapy sessions
Minimum GPA of 2.5

The curriculum from July 2025 onwards for the School of Counseling's English and Chinese sections is aligned.

First Semester	Credit Hours
OT Survey	3
Theory & Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy	3
Counselling Process and Skills	3
Developmental Psychology	3
Professional Ethics & Ethical Issues	2
Academic Research and Writing	1
	15

Second Semester	Credit Hours
NT Survey	3
Integration of Psychology and Theology	3
Psychopathology	2
Grief Counselling and Psychotherapy	2
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy	2
Introduction to Christian Spirituality	2
Counselling Practicum G1	2
	16

NOTE Course offerings are subject to change.

All applicants will undergo psychological assessment and a panel interview with the SOC faculty as part of the entry process.

Blended Learning at SBC

At SBC, we seek to build up our community through blended learning: designing synchronous and asynchronous learning activities using both physical and online platforms. Students may expect to be enriched with a variety of face-to-face and online learning experiences during their studies at SBC.