
UCSI University
Based on the principles of boldness, perseverance, integrity, and excellence, UCSI University is a leading higher education institution with branches in Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, and Sarawak, Malaysia. Our college is equipped with the most advanced facilities to meet the needs of students, offering a wide range of academic courses, from medicine, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, and architecture to music, multimedia, education, liberal arts, and hospitality.
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Course Overview
The Master of Child Psychology at UCSI University's Kuala Lumpur Campus provides in-depth training in child development, assessment, and therapeutic techniques, preparing graduates for roles in child development centers, schools, hospitals, and private practice.
Program Structure
- Semester 1: Children's Social, Emotional and Cognitive Development; Child Psychopathology; Behavioural and Emotional Assessment of Children; Research Design and Methods
- Semester 2: Family, Children and Education; Cognitive Assessment of Children; Statistical Methods; Research Project 1
- Semester 3: Ethics and Professional Issues in Child Psychology; Guidance and Therapy with Children; Research Project 2
- Semester 4: Internship
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.75
- A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 in any field, AND a minimum of 45 credits of prerequisite modules in Psychology or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 in the prerequisite modules
- A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 in any field, AND a minimum of 30 credits of prerequisite modules in Psychology or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 in the prerequisite modules AND a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject Test (Psychology) with a minimum score of 550
- Other relevant or equivalent qualifications, experience, and requirements accepted by the HEP Senate or competent authority in Malaysia
- For international students: IELTS Band 6.0, TOEFL IBT 60, MUET Band 3.5, or equivalent
Career Opportunities
- Child Development Centers
- Human Services
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Treatment Facilities
- Justice System
- Private Practice
- Academia
- Education
- Government Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Highlights
- Duration: Full-time: 1.5 years; Part-time: 3 years
- Intakes: January, May, and September
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