Detailed Course Syllabus of PGD Counseling Psychology Course, TU
Post Graduate Diploma in Counseling Psychology is One Academic Year (Two semesters) course work based study.There are total of 10 papers each with 3 credit points for each paper, totaling 30 credit hours for whole PG Diploma course. The course structure for each semester is broken down as follows:
First Semester
Paper Course Code Subject Credit Hours Teaching Hours Nature I CPSY 475 Basic Psychology 3 48 Th/Pra II CPSY 476 Intro to Counseling 3 48 Th/Pra III CPSY 477 Abnormal Psychology 3 48 Th/Pra IV CPSY 478 Behavioral Neuroscience 3 48 Th/Pra V CPSY 479 Assessment in Counseling 3 48 Th/Pra
Second Semester
Paper Course Code Subject Credit Hours Teaching Hours Nature VI CPSY 480 Community Psychology 3 48 Th/Pra VII CPSY 481 Theories & Practice in Counseling 3 48 Th/Pra VIII CPSY 482 Basic Counseling Techniques 3 48 Th/Pra IX CPSY 483 School Counseling 3 48 Th/Pra X CPSY 484 Thesis 3
Th = Theory
Pra=Practical
The course consists of theory and practical in each discipline.
As per semester system, attendance is compulsory in the course and usual grading mechanism is as follows:
| Headings | Marks |
| Attendance/Class Role Play | 5 |
| Home Assignments | 5 |
| Interaction in Class | 5 |
| Project Work/Practical | 5 |
| Term Paper | 10 |
| Preboard/Term End Exam | 10 |
| Total | 40 |
Please note, each course syllabus is slightly different for internal assessment.
Final Exam from Tribhuvan University carries 60 marks. Total 100 marks for each subject.