Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Campus
Main Campus
Level
Graduate
Method
Lecture
School
SEAS

This is a two-year postgraduate programme that is aimed at preparing students for a career in Clinical Psychologists whose research advances scientific knowledge of psychopathology and its treatment, and who are capable of applying evidence-based methods of assessment and clinical intervention, with relevant knowledge, skills, attitudes and values in the general and specific areas of psychology, addiction studies, family and marital issues, children and adolescent issues, as well as management of trauma that will enable them to effectively meet the needs of society.

  • Program Specialization
  • Addiction and counselling
  • Family and Marital Counselling
  • Trauma Counselling
TimePlaceSemester Range
3 Hour ClassLecture RoomsJan, May & Sept

Entry requirements


Holders of a Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Honours [Upper Division] or higher) from Africa International University or other universities recognized by the Africa International University Senate.


Holders of a Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Honours [Lower Division]) from Africa International University who have at least two years of relevant experience.


Holders of a postgraduate diploma (credit level or higher) from Africa International University or other institutions recognized by the Africa International University Senate.


In exceptional cases, Senate, on the recommendation of any of the schools, may admit to the Masters program, applicants who do not hold a first degree, provided that such candidates, based on the research and academic work they have done, can demonstrate that they are well qualified to undertake postgraduate work. This is so long as it is in line with the relevant regulatory bodies

Mode of study


Remote Teaching & Learning via Microsoft Team-Semester

Evening classes- Monday-Thursday (Intake: Jan, May, Sept)

Weekend classes – Friday-Saturday (Intake : Jan, May, Sept)

Modular classes for 2 weeks( April, August, Nov/Dec)

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