Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Counselling
This major is designed for individuals who are involved in Christian ministry including Pastors and Lay workers as well as for those who will be working in situations of rehabilitation and recovery. It is intended to equip participants with basic knowledge and skills to successfully undertake graduate study in the area of counselling and/or related specializations. It aims to assist students in their development of expertise in the traditional domains of Psychology and Counselling that can be applied, or practiced, within the church and in the wider community.
- Display knowledge and understanding of the essential principles and practices related to the field of Psychology and Counselling.
- Exhibit an appreciation for the Biblical foundations for Psychology and Counselling.
- Exhibit an appreciation and understanding of the overall nature, scope and impact of Psychology and Counselling within a Christian perspective.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the theories, methodologies and disciplines in selected areas of the arts and humanities.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges and requirements of professional work in the field of Psychology and Counselling.
- Obtain a background in psychology, needed for those preparing for such vocations as the ministry, missions, school counselling and guidance, and teaching.
- Obtain the prerequisites necessary for entry to more advanced study in the fields of Psychology and Counselling.
- Reflect an understanding of how God can effect change through applying psychological principles and techniques.
- Exhibit an understanding of the use of major strategies required to successfully engage in Psychology and Counselling work in the context of contemporary society
The Emphasis in Psychology & Counselling: This major is designed for individuals who are involved in Christian ministry including Pastors and Lay workers as well as for those who will be working in situations of rehabilitation and recovery. It is intended to equip participants with basic knowledge and skills to successfully undertake graduate study in the area of counselling and/or related specializations. It aims to assist students in their development of expertise in the traditional domains of Psychology and Counselling that can be applied, or practiced, within the church and in the wider community. Participants will gain skills that will enable them to create a new knowledge base, and to evaluate their own or others’ psychological work, within Christian values and ethical and professional attitudes that promote excellence, and leadership in the field of Psychology and Counselling.
Students will also develop an appreciation of the diversity of perspectives from which to understand human behaviour in preparation for specialized graduate study, for a more sensitive and open-minded relationship with their community, and a more enlightened sense of their own being.
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Programme Construction ( 129 Credits- 43 courses)
The entire programme consists of 129 credits or 43 courses which each carry a 3-credit weight. The institutional core carries 36 credits, the major carries 45 credits and elective courses carry 48 credits.
Institutional Core - 36 credits
Old Testament Survey I
Old Testament Survey II
Old Testament Survey III
New Testament Survey I
New Testament Survey II
New Testament Survey III
Theology I
Theology II
Theology III
Spiritual Formation
Pentecostal History & Distinctives
Growing a Great Commission Church
Emphasis Core - 45 credits
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Counselling
Developmental Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Research Methods I
Counselling Ethics
Pastoral Counselling
Social Psychology
Personality Theory
Basic Counselling Skills
Introduction to Communications
Ministry to Children
Ministry to Youth
Ministry to Families
Psychology & Counselling Year 1 Internship (40 hrs)
Electives - 48 credits
Advanced Counselling Skills
Research Methods II
Trauma Intervention Strategies
Introduction to Assessment and Diagnosis
Educational Psychology
Addictive Disorders
Group Dynamics and Counselling
Career Counselling
Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to Sociology
Conflict Management
Ministry to Adults
Marriage & Family Counselling
Counselling Children & Adolescents
Organizational Psychology
Psychology & Counselling, Year II Internship (60 hrs)
Admission Requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: One of the following:
A minimum of five (5) CXC/GCE Ordinary Level passes [General I, II, or III (after June 1998) or grades A, B, or C], which must include English Language. OR
Satisfactory completion of WIST’s Certificate Programme. OR
MATURE ENTRY ROUTE Persons without a formal entry qualification may gain entry through the mature route known as the Bridge Programme. See details
Required Documents: Before you begin the application process, ensure you have the following document at hand!
A certified copy of your academic qualifications
A certified copy of 1 Form of National ID
A certified copy of your birth certificate
One passport size picture
Two (2) recommendations.
See Official form HERE
Price Info
Administrative Fee – TT $2,000 (Annually)
Course Registration Fee – TT $275 x (Number of Courses)
Tuition – TT $1,275 x (Number of Courses)
This programme is GATE approved but students are subject to the Ministry of Education’s stipulated criteria in order to qualify for funding.
Payment plans are available.
General Studies/Electives
To complete the degree, an additional 45 credits are obtained from a list of electives, and a second internship.
Intake
Student intake occurs for both January and September semesters annually.