Course Description

Bachelor of Science in Counselling Psychology program at ZU

Skills You Will Gain

Counselling Theories and Techniques

Psychological Assessment

Mental Health Counseling

Family and Marriage Counseling

Child and Adolescent Counseling

Addiction Counseling (Drug Abuse in Zanzibar)

Grief and Trauma Counseling

Career Counseling

HIV/AIDS Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Group Counseling

Cross-Cultural Counseling (Swahili Culture Context)

Islamic Counseling

Ethical Practice in Counseling

Skill Mastery Level 92%

Taught by experienced instructors

Career Opportunities

School Counsellor (Secondary Schools in Zanzibar), Youth Counsellor (Zanzibar Youth Development Programs), HIV/AIDS Counsellor (Zanzibar Health Facilities, NGOs), Family Counsellor (Zanzibar Social Welfare Department), Addiction Counsellor (Zanzibar Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Centers - Kiwengwa, Mkunazini), Mental Health Counsellor (Zanzibar Mental Health Unit - Kidongo Chekundu), Career Guidance Officer (Zanzibar Vocational Training Authority), Child Protection Officer (Zanzibar Ministry of Labour, Empowerment, Elderly, Youth, Women and Children), University Counsellor (SUZA), NGO Program Officer (Psychosocial Support)

Entry Requirements

Two principal passes in History, Geography, English Language, Kiswahili, French, or Arabic. If no principal pass in English or History, must have minimum "C" grade in English or History at O-Level.