psychology specialist diploma in psychology
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ABOUT SMA / SOM
Welcome to
SINGAPORE MANUFACTURERS’ FEDERATION
Established in 1932, the Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation, (SMa) is the national body that represents the manufacturing community in
Singapore . SMa is one of Singapore ‘s Leading Business Association with a corporate membership base of over 2,800 SMEs and MNCs and
representation in 12 industry groups across Singapore. SMa is a Not For Profit Organization governed by an elected council comprising of 32
highly respected individuals in the manufacturing community, many of which are captains of the industry.
Charged with a mission to enhance the global competitiveness of our member enterprises, SMa activities spans a diverse range of
activities - from Trade Missions to Networking Events, Industry Talks, Cross-industrial and Government Dialogues, Exhibitions,
Conferences, Business Advisory Services and Corporate Training & Education. SMa aims to create opportunities through trade missions
and business matching sessions and till date boost an international network of 95 MOUs across the world. SMa also works closely with
various government agencies such as EDB, SPRING. IE Singapore and IDA to spearhead numerous projects, many of which have been
on national agendas.
About
SMa SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
SMa School of Management is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMa. The establishment of
SMa School of Management sees SMa offering academic and executive development
programmes that complement those currently offered. These programmes take on a more
global approach in order to sharpen members’ competitive edge for the 21st century, and
keep them in tune with the latest trends in management principles and practices.
THE SMA-SOM ADVANTAGE
Leveraging upon its numerous
linkages with the corporate community,
chambers of commerce and renowned
international institutions, SMa-SOM
offers tremendous benefits in linking
its students to industrial and commercial
corporations. SMa’s basic premise is:
While it is important what you know,
it is equally important who you know
and who knows you. With this
philosophy, SMa-SOM students are
encouraged to attend the numerous
forums, talks and network sessions that
are regularly organised at SMa so as to
maximise their exposure to the business
community.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES
OF JOINING SMA SCHOOL OF
MANAGEMENT AS A STUDENT?
Over 75 years of History in Singapore
Set up in 1932 as a National Body to
represent Manufacturing companies in
Singapore, SMa has over 75 years of
proven track record.
SPECIALIST DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY
STUDENT CONNECT PROGRAMME
As students of SMa, you get a chance to
attend some of our many high profile
networking sessions, forums, dialogues,
seminars, national conferences and
workshops to meet and know various
business people and leaders in the industry
and gain valuable experience from them.
with such connectivity to the industries
and job opportunities.
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
AND LINKAGE
With access to more than 12 industry
groups in Singapore, SMa offers
opportunities to visit member companies
ranging from MNCs to SMEs to gain
practical experience, industrial
attachments and up-to-date business
knowledge and management skills.
ENJOY THE BENEFITS OFFERED
TO OUR STUDENTS
JOB LINKAGE – OUR WEB PORTAL
CONNECTS YOU TO OVER 2,800
MEMBERS
Upon completion of your studies, you can
post your resumes online via our web
portal that connects you to over 2,800
SMa members. No other education
institution in Singapore can provide you
NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION
As a Not-for-Profit organisation, SMa
strongly believes in the need to deliver
quality education to all our students and
protect our academic quality.
FITNESS CLUB ACCESS 7 DAYS A WEEK
We encourage our students to have a
healthy lifestyle by giving them access to
our partnering Fitness Centre near to the
school.
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES
Our state-of-the-art education centre is
fully equipped with the latest technology
including wireless broadband access,
digital projectors, electronic boards,
plasma TV and DVD systems.
At SMa, we offer you more than just an
education experience. Join us now to
Learn, Connect and Succeed.
3
COURSE OUTLINE
SPECIALIST DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY
“Psychology is a discipline that involves the study of
people - how they think, act, feel, perceive and react.
Concerned with all aspects of behaviour, psychology
looks at thoughts, feelings and motivation, which
underlies such behaviour. “
INTRODUCTION
Specialist Diploma in Psychology aims to give you an understanding of why humans
behave as they do; why they differ from one another; and how they are affected by
living and working together. It also equips you with basic skills in analyzing,
understanding, researching, changing, and evaluating human behaviour as well as
exploring the interaction between people and their physical and social environments.
Students will cover both the business and counseling aspects of psychology. As the level
of stress for working executives’ increases along with the standard of living, there is an
increasing demand for professionals in these areas.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
• Equips you with basic skills in analyzing, understanding research
• Apply their concepts to daily use
• Gain relevant knowledge to apply counselling skills
• To offer an understanding of how psychology can be put into daily use
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This programme consists of 8 modules conducted on a semester basis and can be
completed in 10 months.
• Psychology around Us
• Human Development from a Psychologist’s Perspective
• Psychology: Statistics & Research Methods
• Critical Thinking in Psychological Context
• Applied Business Psychology
• Crisis Stress Management
• Counselling & Communication Skills
• Self-Awareness & Group Dynamics
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COURSE SYNOPSIS
PSYCHOLOGY AROUND US
Psychology around Us is concerned with the interaction
between the fields of Psychology, Biology and Cognition. It
involves the study of behaviour in terms of physiology, genetics,
evolution and cognitive processes. Cognition, or mental activity,
involves the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of
knowledge. The range of mental processes involved includes
perception, attention, memory, imagery, language and thinking.
Research examples will be drawn not only from traditional
experimental cognitive psychology but also from cognitive
science, cognitive neuropsychology, and cognitive neuroscience.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM A PSYCHOLOGIST’S
PERSPECTIVE
This module aims to create an understanding of key themes in
developmental psychology from biological beginnings through
to adulthood with reference to the development of cognition,
emotion and social interaction, the ability to critically evaluate
theories and evidence relating to human development and an
appreciation of the interrelatedness of the different facets of
human development.
CRITICAL THINKING IN PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Students will understand the basic principles of social
constructionism, and be able to relate these to the psychology
of social interaction, identity, personality and experience.
Theoretical ideas and practical applications emerging from
recent developments in discursive psychology, cultural
psychology and narrative psychology will be discussed further in
this module.
SELF AWARENESS AND GROUP DYNAMICS
Self Awareness and Group Dynamics introduces and appraises
some of the major perspectives in the study of personality. The
module will undertake a broad-based review of different
approaches and applications within the field of personality. A
particularly important feature of the module will be the bringing
together of traditional, alternative and contextually based
perspectives. The structure of the module is designed so as to
maximize students’ active engagement with the material
covered. Extension into group dynamics will be discussed within
the self concept.
COUNSELLING & COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
Counselling and Communication
Skills will be taught in a series of
lectures that emphasis the theoretical
basis of counselling psychology.
Coursework will involve writing up
some of these workshops. These
workshops offer a wide range of
practical exercises to enable
students to experience the
core conditions and skills
of counselling, examine
some cases of
counselling in action, and the
professional and practical issues raised by counselling practice.
BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY: STATISTICS & RESEARCH METHODS
Psychology: Statistics and Research Methods is concerned with
the assessment and evaluation of human from a psychologist’s
perspective. The issues to be covered will focus on both formal
and informal methods of assessment, with particular attention
being paid to standardized assessment, observational methods,
curriculum-based and performance-based assessment. The
application of principles of assessment to education will be
clearly addressed.
Applied Business Psychology aims to develop your
understanding of organisations and how psychology is
relevant to the performance of a business and its employees.
Students from the course will be able to apply the theoretical
and research approaches from psychology to organisational
settings in order to enhance business effectiveness and
competitiveness.
CRISIS STRESS MANAGEMENT
Crisis Stress Management involves understanding the stress
process, assessments of stress and the application of
psychological intervention strategies to effective performance in
physical activity and other various settings. The students will
experience diverse intervention strategies and discuss their
effectiveness on peak performance.
SPECIALIST DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY
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C O U R S E S T R U C T U R E & A D M I N I S T R AT I V E P R O C E D U R E S
COURSE STRUCTURE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Individuals engaging in career which involves much
interaction with other people
• General public who wishes to gain a better and indepth
understanding on human behavior
• Individuals who wishes to upgrade themselves and pursue
an undergraduate programme in Psychology
COURSE STRUCTURE
The entire programme may be completed over a 10-month
period. Up to 2 modules may be taught per semester where
the duration of each semester is 2.5 months. All taught
modules are examinable by coursework and a final examination.
Examinations are conducted at the end of each semester.
COURSE DELIVERY
Classes meet at least twice a week for 3 hours per session.
Lectures are scheduled on weekdays evenings, 7pm to 10pm.
The teaching method would be skill-oriented and competencybased training in the form of interactive classrooms lectures, case
study analyses, presentations, problem-solving exercises and
projects that emphasize on applications and team work.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
All modules will be assessed through a combination of course
work and examinations depending on the individual module’s
objectives. The proportion of marks attributed to coursework
and final examination is at the discrete of individual lecturers’
analyses and varies according to different modules.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
•
•
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•
GCE ‘O’ levels / GCE ‘A’ levels
NTC / ITC holders
Professional Certificates from recognized institutions
Mature Candidates with at least 2 years working experience
ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURES
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested applicants are required to submit the following:
• Duly completed application form that can be obtained
from SMa School of Management or SMa website
• Certified true copies of all education certificates and
transcripts
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY
(DEGREE YEAR 2 & 3)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Application processing fee of S$20 (non refundable)
COURSE FEES
The entire programme fee is payable in 2 equal installments
listed below:
Installment 1
(Payable upon confirmation of acceptance)
S
$2,500
Installment 2
(Payable 4 months after start of course)
S
$2,500
Total Course Fees
S
$5,000
*Programme fees are subjected to prevailing GST and one-time application fee of $20.
ADVANCEMENT PATHWAY
Upon completion of the Specialist Diploma in Psychology
(University Year 1), you will be eligible for admission into the
2nd year of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology programme
with Edith Cowan University (Australia).
SMA SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
(DEGREE YEAR 1)
Specialist Diploma in Psychology
WITHDRAWAL AND DEFERMENT
All notice of withdrawal must be in writing. A full refund of the
course fee paid will be made if notice of withdrawal is received
within 60 days prior to commencement of the course. If notice of
withdrawal is received within 2 weeks prior to the commencement
of the course, an administrative fee of 50% of the fees paid will be
levied. No refund will be made after the course has commenced.
Course fee paid will not be refunded in the event of deferment
regardless of whether the request made is prior to commencement
or after the commencement of the course.
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Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation (SMa)
is one of Singapore’s most established business
associations. With over 2,800 corporations
as members, we ensure that students at
SMa School of Management, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of SMa, enjoy more career advancement
opportunities through networking and other
industry linking programmes with our members.
At SMa, we connect you with
real opportunities...
SMa SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
(A wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation)
SMa City Campus, 410 North Bridge Rd #01-00 Singapore 188726
Tel: 66226622 Fax: 66226633
Website: www.sma.edu.sg / www.smafederation.org.sg
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ABOUT SMA / SOM
Welcome to
SINGAPORE MANUFACTURERS’ FEDERATION
Established in 1932, the Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation, (SMa) is the national body that represents the manufacturing community in
Singapore . SMa is one of Singapore ‘s Leading Business Association with a corporate membership base of over 2,800 SMEs and MNCs and
representation in 12 industry groups across Singapore. SMa is a Not For Profit Organization governed by an elected council comprising of 32
highly respected individuals in the manufacturing community, many of which are captains of the industry.
Charged with a mission to enhance the global competitiveness of our member enterprises, SMa activities spans a diverse range of
activities - from Trade Missions to Networking Events, Industry Talks, Cross-industrial and Government Dialogues, Exhibitions,
Conferences, Business Advisory Services and Corporate Training & Education. SMa aims to create opportunities through trade missions
and business matching sessions and till date boost an international network of 95 MOUs across the world. SMa also works closely with
various government agencies such as EDB, SPRING. IE Singapore and IDA to spearhead numerous projects, many of which have been
on national agendas.
About
SMa SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
SMa School of Management is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMa. The establishment of
SMa School of Management sees SMa offering academic and executive development
programmes that complement those currently offered. These programmes take on a more
global approach in order to sharpen members’ competitive edge for the 21st century, and
keep them in tune with the latest trends in management principles and practices.
THE SMA-SOM ADVANTAGE
Leveraging upon its numerous
linkages with the corporate community,
chambers of commerce and renowned
international institutions, SMa-SOM
offers tremendous benefits in linking
its students to industrial and commercial
corporations. SMa’s basic premise is:
While it is important what you know,
it is equally important who you know
and who knows you. With this
philosophy, SMa-SOM students are
encouraged to attend the numerous
forums, talks and network sessions that
are regularly organised at SMa so as to
maximise their exposure to the business
community.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES
OF JOINING SMA SCHOOL OF
MANAGEMENT AS A STUDENT?
Over 75 years of History in Singapore
Set up in 1932 as a National Body to
represent Manufacturing companies in
Singapore, SMa has over 75 years of
proven track record.
SPECIALIST DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY
STUDENT CONNECT PROGRAMME
As students of SMa, you get a chance to
attend some of our many high profile
networking sessions, forums, dialogues,
seminars, national conferences and
workshops to meet and know various
business people and leaders in the industry
and gain valuable experience from them.
with such connectivity to the industries
and job opportunities.
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
AND LINKAGE
With access to more than 12 industry
groups in Singapore, SMa offers
opportunities to visit member companies
ranging from MNCs to SMEs to gain
practical experience, industrial
attachments and up-to-date business
knowledge and management skills.
ENJOY THE BENEFITS OFFERED
TO OUR STUDENTS
JOB LINKAGE – OUR WEB PORTAL
CONNECTS YOU TO OVER 2,800
MEMBERS
Upon completion of your studies, you can
post your resumes online via our web
portal that connects you to over 2,800
SMa members. No other education
institution in Singapore can provide you
NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION
As a Not-for-Profit organisation, SMa
strongly believes in the need to deliver
quality education to all our students and
protect our academic quality.
FITNESS CLUB ACCESS 7 DAYS A WEEK
We encourage our students to have a
healthy lifestyle by giving them access to
our partnering Fitness Centre near to the
school.
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES
Our state-of-the-art education centre is
fully equipped with the latest technology
including wireless broadband access,
digital projectors, electronic boards,
plasma TV and DVD systems.
At SMa, we offer you more than just an
education experience. Join us now to
Learn, Connect and Succeed.
3
COURSE OUTLINE
SPECIALIST DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY
“Psychology is a discipline that involves the study of
people - how they think, act, feel, perceive and react.
Concerned with all aspects of behaviour, psychology
looks at thoughts, feelings and motivation, which
underlies such behaviour. “
INTRODUCTION
Specialist Diploma in Psychology aims to give you an understanding of why humans
behave as they do; why they differ from one another; and how they are affected by
living and working together. It also equips you with basic skills in analyzing,
understanding, researching, changing, and evaluating human behaviour as well as
exploring the interaction between people and their physical and social environments.
Students will cover both the business and counseling aspects of psychology. As the level
of stress for working executives’ increases along with the standard of living, there is an
increasing demand for professionals in these areas.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
• Equips you with basic skills in analyzing, understanding research
• Apply their concepts to daily use
• Gain relevant knowledge to apply counselling skills
• To offer an understanding of how psychology can be put into daily use
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This programme consists of 8 modules conducted on a semester basis and can be
completed in 10 months.
• Psychology around Us
• Human Development from a Psychologist’s Perspective
• Psychology: Statistics & Research Methods
• Critical Thinking in Psychological Context
• Applied Business Psychology
• Crisis Stress Management
• Counselling & Communication Skills
• Self-Awareness & Group Dynamics
4
COURSE SYNOPSIS
PSYCHOLOGY AROUND US
Psychology around Us is concerned with the interaction
between the fields of Psychology, Biology and Cognition. It
involves the study of behaviour in terms of physiology, genetics,
evolution and cognitive processes. Cognition, or mental activity,
involves the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of
knowledge. The range of mental processes involved includes
perception, attention, memory, imagery, language and thinking.
Research examples will be drawn not only from traditional
experimental cognitive psychology but also from cognitive
science, cognitive neuropsychology, and cognitive neuroscience.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM A PSYCHOLOGIST’S
PERSPECTIVE
This module aims to create an understanding of key themes in
developmental psychology from biological beginnings through
to adulthood with reference to the development of cognition,
emotion and social interaction, the ability to critically evaluate
theories and evidence relating to human development and an
appreciation of the interrelatedness of the different facets of
human development.
CRITICAL THINKING IN PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Students will understand the basic principles of social
constructionism, and be able to relate these to the psychology
of social interaction, identity, personality and experience.
Theoretical ideas and practical applications emerging from
recent developments in discursive psychology, cultural
psychology and narrative psychology will be discussed further in
this module.
SELF AWARENESS AND GROUP DYNAMICS
Self Awareness and Group Dynamics introduces and appraises
some of the major perspectives in the study of personality. The
module will undertake a broad-based review of different
approaches and applications within the field of personality. A
particularly important feature of the module will be the bringing
together of traditional, alternative and contextually based
perspectives. The structure of the module is designed so as to
maximize students’ active engagement with the material
covered. Extension into group dynamics will be discussed within
the self concept.
COUNSELLING & COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
Counselling and Communication
Skills will be taught in a series of
lectures that emphasis the theoretical
basis of counselling psychology.
Coursework will involve writing up
some of these workshops. These
workshops offer a wide range of
practical exercises to enable
students to experience the
core conditions and skills
of counselling, examine
some cases of
counselling in action, and the
professional and practical issues raised by counselling practice.
BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY: STATISTICS & RESEARCH METHODS
Psychology: Statistics and Research Methods is concerned with
the assessment and evaluation of human from a psychologist’s
perspective. The issues to be covered will focus on both formal
and informal methods of assessment, with particular attention
being paid to standardized assessment, observational methods,
curriculum-based and performance-based assessment. The
application of principles of assessment to education will be
clearly addressed.
Applied Business Psychology aims to develop your
understanding of organisations and how psychology is
relevant to the performance of a business and its employees.
Students from the course will be able to apply the theoretical
and research approaches from psychology to organisational
settings in order to enhance business effectiveness and
competitiveness.
CRISIS STRESS MANAGEMENT
Crisis Stress Management involves understanding the stress
process, assessments of stress and the application of
psychological intervention strategies to effective performance in
physical activity and other various settings. The students will
experience diverse intervention strategies and discuss their
effectiveness on peak performance.
SPECIALIST DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY
5
C O U R S E S T R U C T U R E & A D M I N I S T R AT I V E P R O C E D U R E S
COURSE STRUCTURE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Individuals engaging in career which involves much
interaction with other people
• General public who wishes to gain a better and indepth
understanding on human behavior
• Individuals who wishes to upgrade themselves and pursue
an undergraduate programme in Psychology
COURSE STRUCTURE
The entire programme may be completed over a 10-month
period. Up to 2 modules may be taught per semester where
the duration of each semester is 2.5 months. All taught
modules are examinable by coursework and a final examination.
Examinations are conducted at the end of each semester.
COURSE DELIVERY
Classes meet at least twice a week for 3 hours per session.
Lectures are scheduled on weekdays evenings, 7pm to 10pm.
The teaching method would be skill-oriented and competencybased training in the form of interactive classrooms lectures, case
study analyses, presentations, problem-solving exercises and
projects that emphasize on applications and team work.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
All modules will be assessed through a combination of course
work and examinations depending on the individual module’s
objectives. The proportion of marks attributed to coursework
and final examination is at the discrete of individual lecturers’
analyses and varies according to different modules.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
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GCE ‘O’ levels / GCE ‘A’ levels
NTC / ITC holders
Professional Certificates from recognized institutions
Mature Candidates with at least 2 years working experience
ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURES
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested applicants are required to submit the following:
• Duly completed application form that can be obtained
from SMa School of Management or SMa website
• Certified true copies of all education certificates and
transcripts
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY
(DEGREE YEAR 2 & 3)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Application processing fee of S$20 (non refundable)
COURSE FEES
The entire programme fee is payable in 2 equal installments
listed below:
Installment 1
(Payable upon confirmation of acceptance)
S
$2,500
Installment 2
(Payable 4 months after start of course)
S
$2,500
Total Course Fees
S
$5,000
*Programme fees are subjected to prevailing GST and one-time application fee of $20.
ADVANCEMENT PATHWAY
Upon completion of the Specialist Diploma in Psychology
(University Year 1), you will be eligible for admission into the
2nd year of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology programme
with Edith Cowan University (Australia).
SMA SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
(DEGREE YEAR 1)
Specialist Diploma in Psychology
WITHDRAWAL AND DEFERMENT
All notice of withdrawal must be in writing. A full refund of the
course fee paid will be made if notice of withdrawal is received
within 60 days prior to commencement of the course. If notice of
withdrawal is received within 2 weeks prior to the commencement
of the course, an administrative fee of 50% of the fees paid will be
levied. No refund will be made after the course has commenced.
Course fee paid will not be refunded in the event of deferment
regardless of whether the request made is prior to commencement
or after the commencement of the course.
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