This M.Phil has been specifically designed for the developing world context. Successful candidates would be able to establish Career Psychology as a discipline and career counselling as a service in their countries. The details are as follows:

Course Objectives:

Successful candidates would gain knowledge and skills that would enable them to:

• conduct further research and contribute to building a deeper and wider knowledge base in the area of career development and livelihood planning with specific reference to the Indian / developing world context.
• deliver career counselling and livelihood planning services to students and young people from varied backgrounds.
• be effective advocates for the promotion of culturally relevant career counselling and livelihood planning in the Indian / developing world context.

Affiliation:

Martin Luther Christian University, Meghalaya. Recognised by the University Grants Commission, Government of India.

Duration:

18 months, full time.

Eligibility:

Admission requirements are as follows:

• a recognised post graduate degree, preferably in the social sciences.
• appear for entrance test and interview and satisfy the Board of Studies that the student has the necessary aptitude and academic calibre to pursue the Course.
• demonstrate a well developed fluency in the English language.
• demonstrate a clear commitment to the field of Career Psychology.

Course Delivery:

This a multidisciplinary Course delivered by a team of experts from India and the United Kingdom.

The Course blends theory with practice. To be successful, all candidates are required to demonstrate a thorough grasp of theoretical papers.Training includes systematic practise under the supervision of an experienced counsellor to gain skills to deliver career counselling to individuals and groups from differing backgrounds.

Location:

The Promise Foundation, Bangalore, India.

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