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Master of Education in Counseling
Description:
The Master of Education program in "Psychological Counseling" was established after the approval of the Qassim University Council at its fourth session on 1/6/1438 A.H. The program is offered by the Department of Psychology at the College of Languages and Humanities at Qassim University (after the department moved from the College of Education to the College of Languages and Humanities after the restructuring of the university) The program includes two tracks: The first track is School Counseling and the second track is Family Counseling. The program grants a Master of Education degree in Psychological Counseling (Family Counseling or School Counseling).
Eligible Applicants
Students
Method of study
Courses and Thesis
Degree
Master
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters
Place of study (female students)
College Headquarters in Buraydah - Al-Iskan Neighborhood
Required specialization
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Admission from outside the major
Admission from outside the specialization is possible on condition of obtaining a diploma in psychological, student or educational guidance and counseling from one of the Saudi universities or another recognized university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Years of study
2
Study period
None
Number of Credit Hours
34
Credits required for graduation
34
STEP test
None
Other conditions
Hold a diploma in psychological, student or educational guidance and counseling from a Saudi university or another recognized university
Tuition fees
40,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
3.75
of at least 4
2.75
of at least 100
80
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
50%
Differentiation test
None
Educational goals :
1- Preparing national scientific and practical competencies in the field of psychological counseling that are competitive in the labor market and enjoy high quality and efficiency.
2- Improving the quality of psychological research (theoretical and applied) that deals with the fields of psychological counseling.
3- Encouraging and supporting self-learning, creative thinking, and critical analysis in solving issues facing the field of psychological counseling.
4- Achieving the academic quality of the Master of Psychological Counseling program at the national level.
5- Providing scientific, advisory and applied services in the fields of psychological counseling.
6- Improving the program's academic environment.
7. Provide effective counseling services.
8- Enhancing communication and partnership with the community and alumni and improving attitudes towards psychological counseling.
Learning outcomes :
I: School Counseling Track Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
P (1.1) Know and understand advanced terminology, concepts and practices related to the field of school counseling that serves the educational and pedagogical environment.
P (1-2) Learn about modern approaches, trends, and theories in the study of topics related to the field of school counseling.
P (1-3) Knowledge and understanding of scientific research methods and steps, survey methods, statistical methods and their applications, and information retrieval related to the field of school counseling.
Skills
M (1-1) The ability to communicate effectively and prepare specialized reports in the field of school counseling. Present to and interact with their colleagues.
M (1-2) Ability to apply and critically evaluate knowledge, skills, and concepts in the field of school counseling that serves the educational and pedagogical environment.
M (1-3) Ability to design and write scientific research plans and reports on school counseling topics.
M (1-4) The ability to formulate the research issue and objectives, and to formulate the hypotheses or questions that the research seeks to answer in the field of school counseling.
M (1-5) Ability to use statistical methods and programs to process and analyze data and support research in the field of school counseling.
M (1.6) Efficient and effective use of technical communication means in the field of school counseling.
Values, autonomy and responsibility
S (1.1) Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team to solve professional issues in the work environment in order to contribute to the specialty and society.
S (1-2) Demonstrate the integrity, ethics, controls, and standards expected in the specialty professions.
S (1-3) Take responsibility for making decisions related to the work environment.
S (1.4) Evaluation and self-development of performance in the work environment.
II: Learning Outcomes of the Family Counseling Track
Knowledge and understanding
(2.1) Knowledge and understanding of advanced terminology, concepts, and practices related to the field of family counseling that serves the educational and educational environment.
(2-2) Identify modern approaches, trends, and theories in the study of topics related to the field of family counseling.
(2-3) Knowledge and understanding of scientific research methods and steps, survey methods, statistical methods and their applications, and information retrieval related to the field of family counseling.
Skills
(2.1) The ability to communicate effectively and prepare specialized reports in the field of family counseling. Presenting to and interacting with their colleagues.
M (2-2) The ability to apply and critically evaluate knowledge, skills and concepts in the field of family counseling that serves the educational and pedagogical environment.
M (2-3) Ability to design and write scientific research plans and reports on family counseling topics.
(2-4) The ability to formulate the research issue and its objectives, and to formulate the hypotheses or questions that the research seeks to answer in the field of family counseling.
M (2-5) Ability to use statistical methods and programs in data processing and analysis and support research in the field of family counseling.
M (2.6) Efficient and effective use of technical communication means in the field of family counseling.
Values, autonomy and responsibility
S (2.1) Work efficiently and effectively in a team to solve professional issues in the work environment in a way that contributes to the service of the discipline and society.
(2.2) Demonstrate the integrity, ethics, controls, and standards expected in the specialty professions.
S(2-3) Take responsibility for making decisions related to the work environment.
S (2.4) Evaluation and self-development of performance in the work environment.
Tracks :
The program consists of a set of courses (34 units), distributed as follows:
Compulsory specialty: 28 thesis hours: 6 hours
The units of the Master of Education in Counseling program are divided into four levels in each track, as follows:
a) School Counseling Track
First level
M Course number and code Course name Number of units
1 PSYCH601 Introduction to Counseling 3
2 PSYCH602 Group Counseling 3
3 PSYCH603 Developmental Theories 3
4 PSYCH604 Educational Statistics 3
5 PSYCH605 Research Methods in Education and Psychology 3
Total 15
Second level
M Course number and code Course name Number of units
1 PSYCH611 Introduction to School Counseling 3
2 PSYCH612 School Counseling Theories 3
3 PSYCH613 Trauma and Crisis Counseling in the School Community 3
Total 9
Third level
M Course number and code Course name Number of units
1 PSYCH614 Field Training in School Counseling 4
Total 4
Fourth level
M Course number and code Course name Number of units
1 PSYCH699 Thesis 6
Total 6
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b) Family counseling track
First level
M Course number and code Course name Number of units
1 PSYCH601 Introduction to Counseling 3
2 PSYCH602 Group Counseling 3
3 PSYCH603 Developmental Theories 3
4 PSYCH604 Educational Statistics 3
5 PSYCH605 Research Methods in Education and Psychology 3
Total 15
Second level
M Course number and code Course name Number of units
1 PSYCH621 Introduction to Family Counseling 3
2 PSYCH622 Theories of Family Counseling 3
3 PSYCH623 Family Crisis Counseling 3
Total 9
Third level
M Course number and code Course name Number of units
1 PSYCH624 Field Training in Family Counseling 4
Total 4
Fourth level
M Course number and code Course name Number of units
1 PSYCH699 Thesis 6
Total 6
Career opportunities:
- Working as a school psychologist in public, private, and private schools.
- Working as a family counselor in health and psychological centers and NGOs.
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