Diploma In Guidance And Counselling

Diploma In Guidance And Counselling (DIGC) is offered as a DIPLOMA course examined by FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE. A certificate of completion is issues upon completion of this course. For more information about this course, use the tabs below to navigate.

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Entry Requirements

C-

Duration: 12 Months

Delivery Method: Online

Fee Structure

Full Course Fees
Registration Fee KES 1,000.00 ($ 10.00)
Certification Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Administration Fee KES 5,000.00 ($ 50.00)
Internal Exam Fee KES 15,000.00 ($ 150.00)
External Exam Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Examining Body Membership Fee * KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Tuition Fee KES 90,000.00 ($ 900.00)
Fees Totals KES 111,000.00 ($ 1,110.00)
* Examining Body Membership Fee may be payable through us or directly to the Examining Body

All Fees are payable in lumpusm or in installments, for details see below.
Breakdown per semester,

Trimester Total Per Trimester
Trimester 1KES 37,000.00 ($ 370.00)
Trimester 2KES 37,000.00 ($ 370.00)
Trimester 3KES 37,000.00 ($ 370.00)
TotalKES 111,000.00 ($ 1,110.00)

NB: Fees are payable in 3 installments as detailed below:

The trimester fees of KES 37,000.00 ($ 370.00) is payable in 3 installments of KES 12,333.33 ($ 123.33)

Course Requirements

All Fees are payable in installments, for details check FAQs

Practical Requirements (where applicable)

For courses that require practicals, a separate fee is chargable (not included in fee structure above) as follows:

  • Short courses - KES 5,000
  • Certificate courses - KES 7,500
  • Diploma courses - KES 10,000

Course Units/Overview

SEMESTER 1

Module I

  • Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy
  • Theories of Counseling
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Foundation of Social Counseling
  • Contemporary Social Issues
  • Adolescence Psychology and Development

SEMESTER 2

Module II 

  • Vocational and Career Counseling
  • Personal and Social Counseling
  • Child and Adolescent Counseling
  • Family Counseling and Effective Parenting
  • Group Counseling
  • Management of Counseling Programme

SEMESTER 3

Module III

  • Drugs and Substance Abuse
  • Ethics in Counseling
  • Research Methods in Counseling
  • Assessment and Evaluation in Counseling
  • Field Practicum
  • Project

Unit IDUnit Name
DIGC101Introduction To Counseling And Psychotherapy
DIGC102Theories Of Counseling
DIGC103Introduction To Psychology
DIGC104Foundation Of Social Counseling
DIGC105Contemporary Social Issues
DIGC106Adolescence Psychology And Development
DIGC201Vocational And Career Counseling
DIGC202Personal And Social Counseling
DIGC203Child And Adolescent Counseling
DIGC204Family Counseling And Effective Parenting
DIGC205Group Counseling
DIGC206Management Of Counseling Programme
DIGC301Drugs And Substance Abuse
DIGC302Ethics In Counseling
DIGC303Research Methods In Counseling
DIGC304Assessment And Evaluation In Counseling
DIGC305Field Practictum
DIGC306Project

Course Description

Diploma in guidance and counselling

Corse overview

Diploma in guidance and counselling is an accredited online course offered at Finstock Evarsity College. This course takes a period of 12 months and is examined by Finstock Evarsity College. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of the course.

Why do we think and act the way we do? How does our social environment shape our actions? Can people be empowered to act differently? Learn the theories of human behaviour and apply them to mental, emotional, and behavioural problems.​You will be equipped with counseling skills in bereavement and loss, alcohol and drug abuse, mental health, family and relationships, and general counseling. By the end of this program you will easily work in multicultural environments and be able to apply global perspectives in your practice.

The program equips students with counselling skills and procedures with a view of preparing them for the world of work and further training in this field.

Who should attend this course?

This programme is suitable for civil service professionals and those working with international organizations, Non- Governmental Organizations and corporations of all sizes who would like to increase their knowledge in this sector. This is programme is also recommended for high school graduates who would like to venture into the civil service, leadership, and governance.

Minimum Entry Requirement.

Grade C-

Mode of Delivery

Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials

Program Objectives

  • Empower students to assist clients lead better, more rewarding and productive lives and enhance their appreciation of the ethical and legal standards of guidance and counseling.
  • Empower the learners in how to conduct counseling research and to use research to inform counseling practice.
  • Expose to learners the group work approaches that include a theoretical framework, group counseling methods and dynamics and intervention skills.
  • Equip learners with knowledge of individual and group approaches to testing, assessment and evaluation that adhere to ethical codes and standards.

Skills gained

  • Active listening
  • Questioning
  • Note-taking
  • Interpretation
  • Nonverbal communication competency
  • Self-awareness
  • Emotional compartmentalization
  • Record keeping
  • Self-awareness

Career opportunities

  • policy analysis and advice,
  • public administration at the constituency, county, and national level;
  • research,
  • corporate communications;
  • foreign affairs, intelligence;
  • journalism,
  • fund- raising and grant administration;
  • parliament and social analysis

Reasons why you should pursue this course

  • You seek meaningful work
  • You seek flexibility in your career.
  • There are strong job prospects for the industry.
  • It is a good way of exposure

 

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Course Instructor(s)

TBA

Examining Body

FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE

FAQs

Q1. How many intakes are there?

There are three intakes in a year as follows:

Cohort

Name

Term Period

Months

Registration Window

January Intake

Trimester 1

Jan 1 — Apr 30

4

Anytime

May Intake

Trimester 2

May 1 — Aug 31

4

Anytime

September Intake

Trimester 3

Sep 1 — Dec 31

4

Anytime

Q2. In how many installments can I pay the fees?

Payments can be done in 3 installments as specified in the fee structure.

Q3. When can I sit for the exams?

  1. Internal exams are activated for students individually.
  2. External exams (where applicable) are booked one month after you complete the course.

Refer to the external examining body for more details and requirements before seating for their exams.

Q4: Is this college accredited/approved?

Yes. The college is approved under the ministry of education, through TVETA, and also through National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).


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