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Psychology & Community Development
This diploma aims to develop enterprising, empathetic, and sustainability conscious professionals with knowledge of the different segments of the community, principles of psychology, social innovation, and corporate social sustainability, to empower communities to effect change. Students can look forward to choosing a specialization from 3 domains: youth, seniors, and disability.
Course details
| Field of study | Humanities |
| Track/Specialisation | This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
Year 2 specialisation in one of these tracks. |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Psychology & Community Development |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Humanities, Arts, Media and Business cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any 1 relevant subject:
| 1-3 |
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-6 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-7 |
Any one of the 1st group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-A Aggregate Type
| 1-6 |
Course modules
- Community Development & Human Services
- Principles of Psychology
- Essential Skills for the Digital Age
- Academic Communication & Thinking
- Career and Professional Preparation 1
- Innovation Made Possible
- Partnership Engagement & Volunteer Development
- Social Psychology
- Foundations of Corporate Social Sustainability
- Working with Families
- Workplace Communication Skills
- Health & Wellness
- Programme Development & Evaluation
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Psychology in Group Dynamics & Facilitation
- Career Kicksstart
- Lifespan Psychology
- Community Psychology & Advocacy
- Social Innovation & Sustainable Business Practices
- World Issues: Singapore's Perspective
Specialisation 1
- Youths & Society
- Perspectives on Ageing
- Introduction to Disabilities
Specialisation 2
- Wellness for Youths;
- Empowerment & Wellness for Seniors;
- Working with Persons with Disabilities
Specialisation 3
- Youth Engagement & Outreach
- Inclusive Ageing & Society
- Advancing Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
- 6-Month Internship
- Elective 1: Extended Internship
- Elective 2: Industry-based Project
- Project ID: Connecting the Dots
- Elective 3: Social Sustainability
- Elective 3: Frameworks for Solutioning
- Elective 3A: Understanding Social Challenges OR Understanding Place-Based Challenges
- Elective 3B: Digital Strategies for Social Chang OR Communicating to Create Social Change
Internship
| Internship duration | 22 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Mar to Aug, or Sep to Feb |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Community Development Executive
- Events Management Executive
- Care Staff
- Corporate Social Sustainabilty Executive
- Marketing/Communications Executive
- Social Entrepreneur
- Social Work Associate
- Social Work Assistant
- Programme Coordinator/Executive
- Volunteer Executive
- Youth Worker
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.