Specialist Diploma in Educational Psychology

Program Introduction

The field of Educational Psychology is the study of learning processes, what motivates individual to learn, methods in classroom management, understands the differences in intelligence, cognitive development and helping children and young people who are going through terrible time within an educational setting. The concern of emotional problems and learning difficulties are part of the challenges that faced daily. MindFORCE Academy will provide students with the knowledge and understanding in how to tackle crisis like this in the real world setting.

Career involves working in Schools, Childcare Centres, Higher Education Consultant and Training Organizations.

Eligibility

Academic Requirements

• Minimum 16 years old
• 2 GCE ’O’ Level passes (minimum Grade C6) in any subjects, (OR)
• Nitec, Higher Nitec or equivalent, (OR)
• WSQ Certificate (any framework), (OR)
• Mature Students (minimum 30 years old with 8 years of working experience)

Language Requirements

• Language proficiency:
  • GCE O Level English C6 and above
  • or minimum IELTS 5.5
  • or PTEA 45
  • or WPLN level 5 in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing

Course Fees

If you apply for our programs, you can receive grants of up to S$200 for Specialist Diplomas.

SkillsFuture Credits: Singaporeans aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture credits of up to S$500.

Additional Government Subsidies: Singaporeans and PRs may receive additional Government subsidies of up to 70%.

Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA): Singaporeans aged 21 to 30 may use their PSEA to offset up to S$3,420, if available, of their course fees.

For miscellaneous fees, kindly refer to the Payment of Fees page.

Leave us a message or give us a call at 6338 0727 to find out more about your eligibility for the above!

Course Commencement Dates

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Structure and Duration

• 8 Modules
• Minimum 12 months, Part-time (Full-time study is not available)
• 2 lessons per week
• Weekday: 7.00pm – 9.30pm / Weekend: 9.00am – 6.00pm, or 9.00am – 1.00pm

Assessment Methods

The following types of direct assessment methods are used as evaluation tools for each module:

• Assignments (60%)
• Exam (40%)

Assignments may consist of Multiple choice, True/False, Short answer questions and written assignment such as essays, Case Studies, Critical Reviews and Research Papers.

The exam is held within 1 to 4 weeks after the last lesson.

Delivery Method

Blended.

Graduation Requirements

• Achieve a minimum 24 credits and earn at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.
• Students will be conferred Specialist Diploma in Educational Psychology upon completion, awarded by MindFORCE Academy.

Teaching Staff & Student-Teacher ratio

For complete list and profile of our lecturers, please click here

Average Teacher-Student ratio

• MindFORCE Academy module 1:49
• WSQ module 1:25

Program Subjects

Students must complete 6 core electives and 2 free electives.

MindFORCE Academy does not offer all the subjects listed below each semester or each year. Certain subjects may be offered on an alternate-year basis or as determined by demand. Check with our consultants on the availability of the subjects: https://asasedu.com/contact-us/

Student Contract

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Modules

Core Electives (Choose 6 modules from below)

Free Electives