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PGDPCS

Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling Skills (PGDPCS)

Accelerated Professional Development Program Designed for Dynamic Career Growth

Course Highlights

  • Accelerated Professional Development Program designed to build practical counselling skills and psychological understanding for real-world application.
  • Specialized Diploma in Psychological Counselling Skills focusing on emotional wellbeing, interpersonal effectiveness, and applied mental health practice.
  • Experienced Faculty comprising Clinical Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists, academicians, and mental health professionals with extensive field experience.
  • Inclusive Learning Environment โ€“ Open to all genders and diverse academic backgrounds.
  • 180-Hour Internship to enhance practical exposure in schools, hospitals, NGOs, and mental health settings under supervision.
  • Structured Class Timings designed to balance academic rigor and applied learning:
  • Innovative Pedagogy integrating experiential, reflective, and skill-based learning.

Innovative Pedagogy

Case Studies, Role Plays, Simulations

Applied Learning

Field Visits, Workshops, Supervised Practice

Skill Development

Presentations, Discussions, Self-awareness Exercises

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must hold a Bachelorโ€™s degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
  • Candidates from all academic backgrounds are eligible.
  • Only regular mode graduates are eligible. Degrees obtained through distance education are not accepted.
  • Basic computer skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, Email usage) are required.

Selection Process

Written Entrance Test (Basics of Psychology)
Group Discussion
Personal Interview

Program Structure

Duration One Year
Classroom Training 450 Hours
Internship 180 Hours
Seats 30 Only

Assessment Criteria

Evaluation Structure
  • Continuous Assessment (40%)
  • Semester-End Examination (60%)
  • Minimum 80% attendance required for eligibility
Evaluation Methods
  • Internal Assessments
  • Case Studies
  • Role-Plays
  • Assignments
  • Presentations
  • Seminars
  • Internship Performance
  • Viva Voce
Minimum Passing Criteria
  • 30 marks in Semester-End Exam
  • 20 marks in Continuous Assessment
  • 50% aggregate overall

Contact Information

Dr Akanksha Agarwal

Dr. Akanksha Agarwal

Program Coordinator

๐Ÿ“ž +91 99852 22775

๐Ÿ“ง akankshaagarwal@sfc.ac.in

Testimonials

This course is well structured and builds strong counselling foundations through theory and practical exposure.

Yashvi Pitti
Batch XXI (2024-25)

Perfect blend of academic depth and internship exposure. Excellent faculty support.

C Ramakrishna
Founder & Lead Practitioner