Be inspired, be ambitious and be prepared for a successful and high-level career and the journey starts here. Overview Purpose of the course Duration of the course Requirement for Admission Learning Highlights Key Benefits of the course Course Structure Module Description Course Syllabus Assessment & Examination Grades and Credits Faculty Personal Tutor Student Support Start date and fee payment Bank Details Learn more at our webinars Workshops, Seminars, & Conferences Employability and Career After the PG Diploma Course How to apply Application materials Other Courses Contact Overview Start working with schools and colleges as a school psychologist A program that empowers you with the first hand knowledge to work in schools and colleges as a school psychologist or student counselor Purpose of the course Prepare yourself to address the social, emotional, academic, behavioral, and cognitive well-being of children and adolescents within a school setting. This rigorous specialization stresses respect for individual differences, collaborative problem solving, and empirically-based interventions. It includes online course work, part I of a year-inresidence, and field training experiences. Engage in school-wide mental health activities; Http://www.ihmh.in Page 1
Assist educators in implementing safe, healthy classroom and school environments; Teach parenting skills, problem-solving strategies, substance abuse, and other topics pertinent to healthy schools; Conduct research about effective instruction, behavior management, alternative school programs, and mental health interventions; Assess and evaluate the wide variety of school-related problems and assets of children and youth in assigned schools; Intervene directly with students and families through individual counseling, support groups, and skills training; Serve as a member of interdisciplinary teams to address needs of at-risk students and to serve the needs of students with disabilities through the special education assessment, eligibility, and placement process. Duration of the course One year external, distance learning or online education (12months) Requirement for Admission Post graduation in Psychology (10+2+ 3+2 years of study) Post graduation in subjects other than psychology can do an integrated PG Diploma course which will have two papers of psychology additional to regular PG Diploma curriculum. Contact your student advisor to know more details about Integrated PG Diploma. If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. Learning Highlights The curriculum for the School Psychology program is designed to prepare students to be effective entry level professionals in a variety of educational settings. This program prepares professionals to work in the elementary, middle, and high school levels and consists of a focus on human growth and development, social and cultural foundations, helping relationships, group work, career and lifestyle development, appraisal, research, program evaluation and professional orientation, including ethics and professional standards. Key Benefits of the course The School Psychology Program is designed to provide a strong applied and theoretical background in psychological foundations (human development, educational psychology, Http://www.ihmh.in Page 2
child/adolescent psychopathology, and social/cultural foundations of behavior), assessment (intelligence, achievement, early childhood, and personality), intervention (counseling, consultation, interventions), and professional studies (professional school psychology, ethics and standards, foundations of education). Students are expected to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to foster learning and social development. There are opportunities within the program to develop special competencies in areas that include behavior problems of children and adolescents, neuropsychological assessment, and special needs populations. Course Structure Your course will contain eight modules Four compulsory modules Three optional papers One pragmatic paper & dissertation at the end of the course All the modules will have 45 days time to complete The dissertation will have 45 days time to complete and will be done at the end of the course Books and other required resources materials will be sent to you well before the start of the concerned paper Resource materials and books will be sent either as hard copies or soft copies depending up on the guide s instruction and availability A guide will be allotted and he/ she will be supporting the student in completing each paper/ module and the dissertation successfully Dissertation can be done as an empirical data study or a theoretical study. Module Description Compulsory Modules (four + one) PSY0851 Child & Adolescent Developmental Psychology PSY0852 School Psychology PSY0853 Student Counseling PSY0848 - Classifications of Mental Disorders (DSM & ICD) PSY0860 Pragmatism & Dissertation Optional (select any three) Abnormal Child Psychology Educational Psychology School Psychology Cognitive Psychology Http://www.ihmh.in Page 3
Developmental Psychology Psychology of teaching and learning Nutritional Child Psychology Child Cognitive Psychology Brain and Behavior Emotional Development Child & Adolescent Mental Health Childhood Psychological Disorders General Child Pathology Student Counseling Planners Child Abuse Listening to Children Pediatric Interviewing Learning Disability ADHD Eating Disorders Body Image Emotional Intelligence Intelligence Testing Family Therapy Play Therapy Drama Therapy Counseling Process and Skills Effective Counseling Techniques Behavior Therapy Disability Assessment Behavior Problems Talking about Sexuality Treating Stress in Children Classroom Management Group Therapy Planner Designing Activities Character Development and Story Telling Diagnosing Learning Disorders Special Education Care Therapy Child Art Therapy Cognitive Therapy for Children Psychotherapy Mental Illness in Children Treatment Guide Choice of papers will be updated and available depending up on guides, for more options, email the student advisor for the current list of options available. Course Syllabus Refer attached document on School Psychology Course Syllabus which outlines the contents that will be covered under each module Assessment & Examination Refer attached document on Assessments and Examination Grades and Credits Refer attached document on Assessments and Examination Faculty Our faculty members challenge their students, share insights gained through professional experience and communicate the knowledge they ve spent a lifetime Http://www.ihmh.in Page 4
acquiring. They don t rely on teaching assistants (IHMH doesn t have any), and they re supportive, active and committed to making students learn. Faculty members of the IHMH are active scholars, and the Institute is equipped with library and research facilities aimed for use in student-guided projects. Personal Tutor Our tutors are industry professionals. They have years of experience and are experts in their fields. Your tutor's role is to provide you with feedback on your assignment projects and guidance in your direction. They will encourage you, highlight your strengths and weaknesses, and will support your learning. A tutor will travel with you throughout the course and you can be in touch with him /her through direct visits or phone calls or through emails whichever is feasible. Student Support You will be assigned to a student advisor to whom you can rely up on for all the administration needs. He/she will be just an email or call away, making your learning easier than ever before. You will find our Student Advisors friendly and supportive. They will help you with your requests and provide you with valuable assistance in things such as schedule, guide interaction, course ware, computer issues, career advice, employment and freelancing matters. Start date and fee Normally the course starts thrice in a year and you can contact any of our student advisors to know the exact date Apply well before the last date to ensure best guide, as guides are allotted on first come first serve basis Includes cost of text books (hardcopies or softcopies), guide fee, tuition fee, assessment fee, certificate fee, etc. For students residing in India - Rs. 12, 800/- (payable once) For International students - US $ 650 (payable once) No Other Fee will be collected from the students Fee needs to be paid through Online Transfer or Direct Deposit in any of the IDBI Bank Branches Http://www.ihmh.in Page 5
On payment, enclose the Payment Challan Copy or Screen Shot of the Web payment or Online Payment Transaction number or Bank Transfer or TT Copy with the application pack Bank Details for Fee Payment IDBI Bank Account (Pay Through Online Transfer or Direct Deposit) Current Account Name - Institute of Holistic Mental Health Account Number - 011310 20000 59404 IFSC Code -IBKL0000113 Swift Code for Foreign Transaction: IBKL INBB 113 Bank Branch - Avinashi Road, Tiruppur, Tamilnadu 641602 Inform your concerned student advisor as soon as you pay the fee Email a copy of the payment Challan / reference copy / screenshot of online transaction to your concerned student advisor International Students can even pay through Western Union branches. Learn more at our webinars IHMH organizes a lot of webinars through the site Http://www.psykology.in and you will be invited to join in any of the webinars conducted from time to time. The webinars are conducted by expert trainers from around the world providing you the opportunity to learn the updated courseware. Workshops, Seminars, & Conferences IHMH in collaboration with IAHP (International Association of Holistic Psychologywww.iahp.in ) will organize a lot of workshops, seminars and conferences in different parts of the country from time to time. You are free to attend any of these workshops, seminars and conferences. Attendance is not compulsory but preferred. IHMH also updates the details about various conferences, workshops and seminars conducted around the world through its FB community and you can join the same to keep updated on the latest happenings. Group Link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/promoteurpsychology Employability and Career Psychology is a fascinating field, and knowing what factors influence and guide human behavior and attitudes has practical benefits. Http://www.ihmh.in Page 6
Career opportunities include: School Psychologist, Counsellor, Life Coach, Social Worker, School Advisor, Educational Psychologist, Intervention Specialist, Health Consultant and many more. Industries include: Schools, Educational Institutions of all kinds, Health Science, Natural Health, Community/Social services, Human Resources, and Complementary Medicine and many more. IHMH will assist its students during the course and after the course towards empowering their careers and professional growth. After the PG Diploma Course You can start working on further research You can apply for further studies You can enrich your career by learning further You can use the knowledge for the development of your career How to apply Refer attached PDF document on Applying to IHMH Courses Application materials Application form attached herewith Other Courses you may be interested in Masters in Child Psychology Masters in Psychology Masters in Counselling Psychology Masters in Psychology PG Diploma in ten specialized disciplines, refer web for more details. Contact For more enquires, contact the concerned student advisor who emailed you this document Or Email to info@ihmh.in Or Call 00 91 979 00 88 00 2 Or visit our Website http://www.ihmh.in or www.imh.in Http://www.ihmh.in Page 7