Counseling Psychology

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

An undergraduate degree in psychology can either be used to transition into a Master’s/Doctoral program or to meet the degree requirements often found in private business and government employment sectors. In other words, if the job requires a bachelor’s degree, this will suffice.

For the most part, society views a person with a Bachelor’s in Psychology as having certain insights and business acumen with regards to human thought and behavior. The positions available in most every public or private institution will be entry-level, and one may or may not be able to rise to higher pay scales and levels of responsibility.

PROGRAMME AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The programme is designed to introduce participants to nature and working of Zambia government and public administration while also providing them with the opportunity to study, learn and become knowledgeable with the current theories and practices in public sector management.  It aims to empower participants with knowledge and skills in understanding the nature and the role of Public Administration and Management in modern organizations.

Upon completion of the Diploma in Public Administration and Management programme, participants will be able to acquire the following skills and competences:

SKILLS;

  • Understanding of the nature of the administrative process and bureaucratic behavior, leadership, and decision making.
  • Knowledge of the laws and traditions that shape the internal structure and efficiency of public sector.
  • Knowledge of how public sector organizations shape and are shaped by economic, social, and political environments.
  • Learn and practice the skills required to apply management theory in typical work situations in order to deliver effective and efficient government services
  • Gain the skills and tools to analyze and communicate complex public sector management issues

COMPETENCES;

  • Practical application of public administration theories and notions.
  • Attitude to act as change agents within public sector organizations.
  • Recommend and implement solutions to management problems.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted to Diploma in Public Administration, a candidate must satisfy the minimum admission requirements of Pyramid University Zambia as follows:

i. Credit or better in 5 subjects inclusive English and Mathematics; or

ii. Certificate in a related programme from a recognized institution with 3 credits or better including English and Mathematics.

DURATION

4 years (8 semesters)

TEACHING METHOD

Lecture                                                Group discussion,                                        Oral presentation

TEACHING MEDIA

     Lecture handouts,

     Transparency notes,

     Multimedia

     Ebooks and

     Video tutorials

MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

     Course work Assignments

     Written examination

     Group activities

Student’s achievement will be evaluated according to the University standard, using the symbols: A, B, B+, C, C+, C, D+, D and F. The pass mark for any course unit is 50%.

DISTANCE LEARNING AT CYBER INSTITUTE

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Distance Learning Department is in charge of running distance learning programmes. Within the department, the Course Manager coordinates these programmes including addressing participants’ queries, complaints, handling coursework flow, remedial teaching, and communication on examination-related issues.
Each module has a module leader whose responsibilities include responding to your queries and feedback through email, phone calls and office visits.   


Registration 
At the beginning of each Semester, you will  need to register by the Registrar’s Office. You will  be required to visit the University for  only three weeks per semester  specially two (2) weeks for the orientation and intensive lectures and the other week for seating for examinations 

Face to Face (Orientation) Session
You will be required to attend a face-to-face orientation and take home a coursework to be submitted online on a stipulated date .   
After the face-to-face session you will attend lectures from the University and also using the provided online interactive instructional materials that include ; a module  handbook, recommended reading list and any other relevant literature that may guide you in the learning process.

Examination  Period 
At the end of the semester, you will convene for a period of one week to sit for the end of semester examinations. You will also be provided a copy of the University’s Assessment and Examination Regulations and Guidelines.