There are many psychology courses in Sri Lanka that you can follow up and become a successful person in the field of psychology and also in the society.
Learning the scientific study of the human mind and its functions is called Psychology. After completing a Psychology degree you can become a psychologist, a counselor, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist or a Psychiatric Technician.
Psychologists
Psychologists study the processes, motives, reactions and nature of the human mind. They apply understanding of people and their behavior to help solve human problems. While psychiatrists are medically qualified specialists who give treatment to the mentally sick, psychologist is not qualified to prescribe medication. As far as psychotherapy (without drug prescription involvement) is concerned, a clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist when properly trained are equally competent.
Clinical psychologists use their knowledge when working with people who have health problems or severe learning difficulties
Counseling psychologists deal with milder problems unlike clinical psychologists who deal with people with serious emotional and personal problems. Counseling is the skill of helping normal people, While Social psychologists seek to understand the nature and causes of individual behaviour in social situations.
Counselor
Counselor or a career development professional, advises, coaches, provides information to, and supports people who are planning, seeking and managing their life/work direction. They help clients of all ages to select education and training programs, balance work and other life roles, navigate career transitions and stag and to solve people’s personal matters.
Psychology Courses offered by Private Institutes
There are several basic or introduction to Psychology courses. Those courses contain the basic concepts and methods of the subject. For beginners, it is always better to start with a follow a this type of basic Psychology course.
American college of higher education
Advanced Diploma in Counseling Psychology
Eligibility
A very good working knowledge of English and an interest and knowledge in Psychology and Sociology
23, Hospital Road,
Dehiwela,
Sri Lanka,
Hot line: (+94) (11)-5558666
Tel: (+94) (11)-2712216, 2715195
Fax: (+94) (11)-2737126
E-Mail: [email protected]
Contact Person : Patrick – 0773952949
http://www.americancollege.lk/academic-programs/academic-programs-details.php?cid=16
ICBT Campus
HND in Psychology (ED Exel – UK)
HND in Psychology you will learn child development, cognitive psychology, personality, memory and the social psychology of individuals and groups. You will also learn to develop good research skills and will be capable of interpreting lots of data and communicating the results.
Duration : 18 Months – Full Time / 24 Months – Part Time
http://www.icbtcampus.edu.lk/hnd_psy.html
Institute of mental health
As a private educational institute they conduct regular short-duration small group and individual courses and training programs in counseling and psychotherapy, child psychology, and mental health.
- CERTIFICATE IN CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
- CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
- CERTIFICATE COURSE IN PSYCHOLOGY
- IMH DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELING
Dr. Romesh Jayasinghe
No. 36A, Shrubbery Gardens
Colombo – 04, Sri Lanka.
Phone : +94 11 2506004 Fax : +94 11 7270928 Mobile : +94 714 749625
Email : [email protected]
http://www.imhlk.com/
Metropolitan college Sri Lanka
School of Psychology & Social Science
Diplomas
CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM
Diplomas / Higher Diplomas
PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELLING
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
HEALTH & SAFETY
Degrees
BSc IN PSYCHOLOGY
Address Metropolitan College, 27, Dudley Senanayaka Mawatha, Dehiwala. Sri Lanka
Telephone +94 (0)11 2733801 +94 (0)11 4741263
Fax +94 (0)11 4520976
Email [email protected] [email protected]
http://www.mbssl.net/school_psy.html
Colombo Institute of Research & Psychology (CIRP)
Qualifications offered by The Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology:
• Diploma in General Psychology
• Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychology
• Diploma in Clinical and Abnormal Psychology
• Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Psychology
• Diploma in Counseling and Psychotherapy
• Certificate in Hypnotherapy
Qualifications awarded by Coventry University UK
• Msc. Psychology
• Msc. Applied Psychology- Clinical & Counseling
• Msc. Applied Psychology – Child & Educational
• Msc. Applied Psychology- Organizational
Qualification awarded by University of Hertfordshire
• Bsc. (Hons) Psychology
Qualifications offered by Edexcel BTEC
• Higher National Diploma in Psychology( Level 5 BTEC)
Telephone 112 584 889 or 0094 112 559 848
# 31 , Melbourne Avenue, Colombo 04 [email protected]
www.researchandpsychology.com
Psychology Post-graduate Courses in National Universities
You can easily find a degree in Colombo University for psychology. If not you can do a post graduate course in psychology at Colombo University after your doctorate in any campus.
Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
This is offered by Faculty of Graduate Studies of the University of Colombo (FGS Colombo)
You need a Honours Degree in Psychology from a university recognized by the University of Colombo, to enter this course..
How to apply
Application forms and other information can be obtained from the Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Colombo 3.
Information
Tel. No (+94)011 2502127 (+94)011 2581835
Ext. 174, 177
Fax (+94)011 2591395
E-mail – [email protected]
Website – www.cmb.ac.lk/academic/gradustd
Courses offered by Department of Educational Psychology – Colombo University.
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
Course Coordinator – Prof. Roland Abeypala
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational and Psychological Assessment
Course Coordinator – (Presently not offered)
Master of Education(Educational and Development Psychology)
Course Coordinator -Dr. W.Chandradasa
Tel: +94 11 2504734
http://www.cmb.ac.lk/academic/edu/courses.htm
KAYA says
what are needed qualifications to study the degree of associate? i am a science stream student…. i love to study psychology in English medium… I would like to study in university…..Advise me about studying psychology.
Shihara Caffoor says
What is the best place to study Psychology in Sri Lanka after A Levels?
Hiran says
cannot recommend. Please look around and discuss with those who have studied.
shafna nawal says
I did my a level this year and i like to study psychology .its my aim also.so can anyone tell where can i study psychology in tamil language?
Im from kandy so easier to study in kandy
Nithini says
What are the suitable subjects that I have to do advance level exam in Sri Lanka?
Rashmi unawatuna says
I along hv the same question in advance if I am doing Psychology as my future career
Malik says
Which is the best place to learn psychology in colombo?