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: 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

毕业要求

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.

第一学期	数学分
OT Survey	3
Theory & Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy	3
Counselling Process and Skills	3
发展心理学	3
Professional Ethics & Ethical Issues	2
Academic Research and Writing	1
	15

第二学期	数学分
NT Survey	3
Integration of Psychology and Theology	3
Psychopathology	2
哀伤辅导与心理治疗	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.

新神的混成式学习模式

在新神，我们会采取混成式学习（blended learning）的模式，即兼用实体和在线的各种平台，来设计各式各样的同步与非同步学习活动，以此建立我们的群体。因此，学生将会从各类面对面与在线学习活动中，在新神体验到更丰富的学习。