About this Course

Objectives

• To equip participants with more in-depth understanding of psychology and the principles involved
  
• To enhance the effectiveness of participants' practical skills and techniques through action-based training
  

Statistics I

This module emphasises graphic and numerical descriptive statistics for summarizing characteristics of data distributions and the use of EXCEL spreadsheets for the recording of data and for data analysis. Students also learn correlational techniques, the inferential statistics of three varieties of t tests and the two forms of chi square inferential tests. Throughout, a practical and functional understanding of the use of statistics is emphasised.

Psychological Research

The primary focus of this module is psychological research, tests, and measurement as applied to psychology, particularly the understanding of interpretation of epidemiological techniques and data analysis

Motivation and Human Conduct

This module is a study of fundamental psychological principles, with special emphasis on understanding of self and others and the development of values, thoughts, emotions and behavior. An Eastern perspective is emphasised throughout. This course surveys a variety of psychological perspectives, largely as an experimental scientist, investigating physiological, cognitive, developmental, social, and personality aspects of human behavior.

Organisational Psychology and Group Dynamics

In this module, students learn about the human dynamics that create successful organisations and those dynamics that impede efficient functioning and attainment of goals. The relationship of group dynamics to organisation dynamics is explored and the similarities and differences studied from a psychological perspective.

Comparative Politics

The discipline of political science attempts to understand the advantages and disadvantages of various forms of government by comparing the varying forms of government of major countries or regions of the world. Representative countries are: Singapore and other Southeast Asian states, United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria. Comparisons include an historical analysis, examination of government institutions, political parties, interest groups, the media and public policy.

Personality and Abnormal Psychology

In this module, students examine the primary theories of human personality and theories and descriptions of abnormal behavior, particularly as related to clinical/ health psychology. The focus is on various treatments for and the prevention of common clinical/health related problems in the context of personality theory. Severe mental disorders are NOT considered. Special consideration is given to World Health Organisation writings on these topics.

Graduation Project

A culminating project consists of a substantial literature review with the focus on clinical / health or organisational psychology issues that prevent full achievement of the potential of persons or institutions. Possible solutions based on the integrated material of the Advanced Diploma programme complete the project. The topic should be chosen in consultation with a project supervisor and guidance during the writing process should be available. The topic cannot be one that is substantially similar to the graduation project topic chosen for completion of the Diploma sequence.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 16 and above and meet at least one of the following requirements:

Full GCE 'A' Levels

    OR

Diploma in Psychology awarded by MDIS

    OR

Diploma from other recognised local / overseas polytechnics, or professional institutes on a case-by-case basis

    OR

Other equivalent qualification may be considered on a case by case basis.

Additional Criteria:

Applicants must possess a C6 credit in English (EL1) at GCE 'O' Level, or

• Achieve a minimum of band 5.5 (with no sub-band less than 5.0) in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
  
• Score a minimum of 196 points (computer-based), 69-70 points (internet-based) or 525 points (paper-based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
  
• Applicants may be exempted from IETLS if they have completed at least two years and graduated from a government accredited high school where English is the primary language of instruction. A letter of verification from the school is required for admission consideration.
  

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