Courses Offered at South African College of Applied Psychology 2023 | South African College of Applied Psychology Prospectus, Online Application Form and Entry Requirements 2023.
Below is the official and current List of South African College of Applied Psychology Courses 2023 For Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Certificate, Diploma, Short Courses, and Distance Learning Programmes.
List of Courses Offered at South African College of Applied Psychology
All candidates seeking admission to study at the South African College of Applied Psychology For 2023 are hereby direct to check the list of available programs (courses) that has gained accreditation before submitting an application.
List of Courses Offered at South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP)
The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) offers a wide variety of full-time courses related to sports and fitness:
Certificates & Diplomas
- Higher Certificate in Counselling & Communication Skills
- Advanced Certificate in Counselling & Communication Skills
Degrees & Postgraduate
- Bachelor of Applied Social Science
- Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Majoring in Human Resource Management and Psychology)
- BAppSocSci Degree (Majoring in Psychology and Business Management)
- Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology) [BPsych Equivalent Programme]
- Masters of Social Science (Community Mental Health Promotion)
Professional Degrees
- Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours (Psychology) [Bpsych Equivalent Programme]
COACHING COURSES
Short Courses
- Coaching in the Workplace
Certificates
- Coach Practitioner Programme
- Advanced Coach Practitioner Programme
Postgraduate
- Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching
SACAP Courses At A Glance
Higher Certificate in Counselling & Communication Skills
SACAP’s Higher Certificate is an excellent point of entry into the field of psychology, human behaviour and mental health. It’s a short, 15 month, vocational qualification that has been specifically designed to equip you with introductory knowledge and basic counselling and communication skills. Not only does the Higher Certificate offer “work-ready” practical training, it’s also a springboard into higher education in this exciting field.
At a Glance
| AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg, Pretoria & Cape Town) and Online |
|---|---|
| DURATION | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time |
| INTAKES | 3 Intakes per year |
| MODULES AND CREDITS | 10 modules (At least 120 credits) NQF 5, CHE accredited |
Advanced Certificate in Counselling & Communication Skills
SACAP’s Advanced Certificate builds on an existing foundation of learning. It’s a short, 1-year, vocational qualification that has been specifically designed to further your knowledge and insight in psychology, human behaviour and mental health. Not only does the Advanced Certificate provide a strong focus on applied counseling and communication skills for application in a variety of counseling environments – it also develops deeper knowledge in specific counseling areas of your choice.
At a Glance
| AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg & Cape Town) |
|---|---|
| DURATION | 15 months full-time 2 years part-time |
| INTAKES | 3 Intakes per year |
| MODULES AND CREDITS | 9 modules (at least 120 credits) NQF 6, CHE accredited IRCEP recognised |
| FIELDWORK | 200 hours including supervision |
Bachelor of Applied Social Science
SACAP’s BAppSocSci degree is a comprehensive, 3-year, undergraduate qualification that develops a robust theoretical and methodological understanding of the discipline of psychology embedded within the social sciences. It has been specifically designed to build critical thinking and a depth of understanding of the individual within a social context and positions you well for admission into an Honours degree or postgraduate studies in psychology, the social sciences or related fields. What’s more, the BAppSocSci incorporates essential “work-ready” counselling and communication skills.
At a Glance
| AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg, Pretoria & Cape Town) and Online |
|---|---|
| DURATION | 3 years full-time 5 years part-time |
| INTAKES | 3 Intakes per year |
| MODULES AND CREDITS | 28 modules (At Least 360 credits) NQF 7, CHE accredited |
| FIELDWORK | 200 hours including supervision |
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Majoring in HRM and Psychology)
SACAP’s three year BAppSocSci undergraduate degree offers an option to specialize in human resource management. The degree builds critical thinking skills and a depth of understanding of the individual within a social and organisational context. The graduate is well-positioned for admission into an honours degree or postgraduate studies in psychology, the social sciences, or human resource management. The specialization also incorporates essential “work ready” human resource management skills.
At a Glance
| AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg, Pretoria & Cape Town) and Online |
|---|---|
| DURATION | 3 years, full-time, on campus5 years, part-time, online |
| MODULES AND CREDITS | 28 modules (At Least 360 credits) NQF 7, CHE accredited |
| WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING | 3 months, full time including mentoring |
Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology) Degree
SACAP’s Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology) Degree is a dynamic programme that offers advanced levels of academic challenge and builds intellectual independence and research capacity in the principles and methodologies of psychology at a postgraduate level of study.
At a Glance
| AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg, Pretoria & Cape Town) |
|---|---|
| DURATION | 1 year full-time |
| INTAKES | 1 Intake per year |
| MODULES AND CREDITS | 7 modules (128 credits) NQF 8, CHE accredited |
| FIELDWORK | None |
Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology) [BPsych Equivalent Programme]
SACAP’s BPsych Equivalent Programme is an 18-month professional Honours degree that incorporates an Honours degree in psychology and leads to registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Counsellor.
At a Glance
| AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg & Cape Town) |
|---|---|
| DURATION | 18 months, full-time only |
| MODULES AND CREDITS | 8 modules (146 credits) |
| INTEGRATED PRACTICUM | 720 hours, including supervision |
| NQF8, CHE and HPCSA Accredited |
Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych)
SACAP’s BPsych degree is a professional qualification that leads to registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Counsellor. The BPsych degree empowers you with knowledge and essential “work-ready” counseling and communication skills to provide short-term supportive counseling, psycho-education, and psychological assessment for the purpose of protecting and promoting psychological wellbeing with individuals and families in diverse community settings. The BPsych develops a thorough grounding in the knowledge, theory, and principles of the profession of psychology and builds high intellectual independence and research capacity in the methodology and techniques of psychology.
At a Glance
| AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg & Cape Town) |
|---|---|
| DURATION | 4 years, full-time only |
| INTAKES | 1 Intake per year |
| MODULES AND CREDITS | 33 modules (at least 480 credits) |
| PRACTICUM | 960 hours including supervision NQF 8, CHE and HPCSA accredited |
Masters of Social Science (Community Mental Health Promotion)
SACAP’s Masters of Social Science is specifically designed to enhance a student’s strategic leadership capabilities and proactively contribute to the mental health and wellbeing of the South African community.
At a Glance
| AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg & Cape Town) |
|---|---|
| DURATION | 2 years, part-time |
| INTAKES | 1 Intake per year |
| MODULES | 10 modules including core modules, intensive modules, and a mini dissertation. |
| NQF 9, CHE Accredited |
Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching
SACAP’s Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching is a comprehensive NQF 8 (Honours-equivalent) level qualification designed to equip professional coach practitioners. We bring our unique psychological lens to coaching as applied psychology as we believe that in order to work effectively with others, one needs to understand and apply psychological principles.
At a Glance
| AVAILABILITY | On campus (Johannesburg and Cape Town). |
|---|---|
| DURATION | Two years part-time. |
| INTAKES | 1 Intake per year |
| NEXT INTAKE | 2018 |
| MODULES AND CREDITS | 8 modules.3 modules are completed via weekly evening classes held on a termly basis.
5 modules are completed as intensives of 4 days each. 6 month supervised Client Coaching Internship. Research Paper |
| ACCREDITATIONS | NQF 8, 129 credits. Accredited by the Council on Higher Education. Qualification registered by SAQA.
SACAP is a registered Private Higher Education Institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training. Accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as an Accredited Coach Training (ACTP) Programme of 235 hours. Aligned with COMENSA requirements. |
Coach Practitioner Programme
SACAP’s Coach Practitioner Programme is a part-time, five-month, short learning programme designed for working professionals. It will provide you with a foundation in professional coaching and equip you with both theory and practical skills to become a coach practitioner. We bring our unique psychological lens to coaching as applied psychology and believe that in order to work effectively with others, one needs to understand and apply psychological principles within the scope of practice as a coach.
At a Glance
| AVAILABILITY | On campus (Johannesburg and Cape Town). |
|---|---|
| DURATION | 5 months, plus Mentor Coaching. |
| INTAKES | 1 Intake per year |
| NEXT INTAKE | 2019 |
| MODULES AND CREDITS | 1 Evening Module (10 weekly sessions).2 Intensive Modules (4 consecutive days each). |
| PRACTICAL SUPPORT IN DEVELOPING YOUR COACHING COMPETENCIES THROUGH: | 2 Observed Sessions with customized feedback from an ICF credentialed coach.3 hours of Individual Mentor Coaching with ICF credentialed coaches.
7 hours of Group Mentor Coaching with ICF credentialed coaches. |
Advanced Coach Practitioner Programme
SACAP’s Advanced Coach Practitioner Programme builds on SACAP’s Coach Practitioner Programme, taking you to the next level by deepening your coaching development. This short learning programme equips you with an integrated understanding of adult learning and change, offers an in-depth exploration of ethical practice in coaching, and exposes you to a range of coaching models including Group and Team Coaching.
At a Glance
| AVAILABILITY | On campus (Johannesburg and Cape Town). |
|---|---|
| DURATION | 6 months. |
| INTAKES | 1 Intake per year |
| NEXT INTAKE | 2018 |
| MODULES AND CREDITS | 1 Evening Module (11 weeks).2 Intensive Modules (4 consecutive days each).
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| PRACTICAL SUPPORT IN DEVELOPING YOUR COACHING COMPETENCIES THROUGH: | 4 Observed Sessions with customized feedback from an ICF credentialed coach. |
See Also: South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) Online Application 2023
Course costs will vary. Check out the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) website for more details.
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