The Department of Guidance and Counselling Psychology of New Era University College was officially established in 2006. Since then, the Diploma in Guidance and Counselling programme, which was managed by the former Centre for Continuing Education, was upgraded to a 2+2 Credit Transfer Degree Programme between (then) New Era College and the National Taiwan Normal University. The 2+2 Credit Transfer Degree Programme was then provisionally accredited in 2009. In 2017, New Era College was upgraded to New Era University College, and the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Counselling Programme (BCP) was launched in May 2017. Following graduation, BCP graduates will be able to apply for a professional license from Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (Board of Counsellors of Malaysia). NEUC is the first private university in Malaysia to offer a bachelor’s degree programme in counselling.
The Department of Guidance and Counselling Psychology is responsible for cultivating high-quality professional counsellors with multilingual skills for the nation. Hence, the course provides a professional curriculum taught by competent lecturers. The core of this course focuses on the humanistic quality of the counsellor.
Based on the close relationship with Chinese society, our department has provided many counsellors for schools and counselling organizations over the years. Under regulations set by the Ministry of Education, each school is required to have a counsellor for every 500 students. Hence, the demand for counsellors is increasing rapidly. Moreover, graduates are able to utilize their skills as a counsellor in various settings. For example, graduates may serve as a civil servant (Pegawai Psikologi), a counsellor in private hospitals, in community counselling centres, in funeral services, and in private practices.
The Department of Guidance and Counselling Psychology has been co-organizing the National Secondary School Peer Counselling Camp with the NEUC Counselling Centre for several years now. In addition, the department has cooperated with Sin Chew Daily, the Institute of Ageing and Professional Care, the Kendek Foundation, the Malaysia Chinese Community Counselling Association, and other institutions to promote the development of local counselling education. At the same time, with the aim of cultivating high-quality and competitive professional counsellors, the department will continue to develop and provide more progressive and comprehensive courses to become the leading counselling institute in Malaysia.
Our Vision
To develop as an institution of higher learning that cultivates professional counsellors in Malaysia. To become the premier counselling organization in Asia.
Our Mission
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Programme:
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Counselling
Serve: Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Appointment Duration: 1.11.2023-31.10.2025
Programme:
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Counselling
Serve: Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Appointment Duration: 1.11.2023-31.10.2025
Programme:
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Counselling
Serve: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Appointment Duration: 1.11.2023-31.10.2025
Programme:
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Counselling
Serve：Integrative Psychotherapy Alliance PLT
Appointment Duration: 1.11.2023-31.10.2025
Year Graduated: 2022
Year Graduated: 2022
Year Graduated: 2022
Year Graduated:
2022
First graduating batch from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Counselling Programme
(Kaunselor Berdaftar no. 10837, Perakuan Amalan no. 10438)
“Mommy, I want to study psychology!”
“Huh! Are you going to end up with a mental illness after studying that?”
Five years ago, right after receiving my SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) results, I told my mother that I wanted to study psychology. Even though I didn’t fully understand the difference between psychology and counselling back then, my mother was skeptical and was worried about my choice. Nevertheless, she accompanied me to explore this course with an open mind.
During my studies, I went through a lot of trials and tribulations, along with both sweet and bitter experiences, full of sweat and tears. But I finally made it and now I have graduated!
I am grateful to my parents who unconditionally supported me throughout my studies. I am also thankful to my teachers, who provided me with many opportunities, encouraged me to strive for excellence, and helped me to overcome my limitations. Moreover, I am grateful to a group of university friends who gave me the greatest understanding and tolerance, enabling me to complete my studies smoothly. I will always remember our slogan during tough times: “We can do it! We definitely can!”
After graduation, I immediately secured a job that I was satisfied with. Not long after, I applied for a license from the Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia. I passed the interview and finally successfully obtained the recognition as a registered counselor. Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree is never my final destination, but rather a new beginning for my professional journey. I am now pursuing a Master’s degree and will continue to grow professionally.
First graduating batch from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Counselling Programme
(Kaunselor Berdaftar no. 10838, Perakuan Amalan no. 10439)
Year Graduated: 2022
During the four years of studying for my bachelor’s degree, the concept of helping others and self-help has been firmly implanted in my studies and life. To learn to heal others, you need to heal yourself first. Four years of study is a process of self-awareness. The arrangement of the courses allows me to conduct in-depth self-exploration and self-reflection while learning professional counselling and psychological knowledge and theories, so as to lay a solid foundation for becoming a professional counsellor.
Only through practice can the theories learnt be applied. This programme provided opportunities for me to practice and apply the knowledge I gained. The counselling internship in a primary school further strengthened my goal of becoming a counsellor. I also discovered my enthusiasm for helping others and have finally successfully obtained a license as a registered counselor.
Looking back on the past few years, my journey of learning was filled with pain and joy. When I was overwhelmed with stress, I had the encouragement and support from the lecturers, as well as the support from my peers.
Please join us. While learning to heal others, you can also be a healer for yourself.
First graduating batch from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Counselling Programme
(Kaunselor Berdaftar no. 10841, Perakuan Amalan no. 10442)
Year Graduated: 2022
Do you know what it feels like to follow your heart and choose what you truly love?
In 2017, despite the objections and discouragement from my family members, I took a leap of faith and switched from the Bachelor of Accounting programme at University to enroll in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Counselling at New Era University College (NEUC). My mom, my sisters, and even my aunts, no one understood my decision, and they were all against it. I felt immense pressure at the time, and there were moments when I questioned myself and worried about the consequences of making the wrong choice.
But, as it turned out, following my heart was the best decision I ever made.
I am grateful that I had the courage to trust my instincts. The moment I stepped onto the NEUC campus and walked into my first class, I felt a sense of belonging that I had never felt before. The class atmosphere, the lecturers’ teaching style, the course content, and the assignment formats all spoke to me on a deep level. I knew at that moment that I had made the right choice.
If you ask me how was my university life? I would say it was a time of self-discovery and growth. I wrote “reflection reports” about the different stages of my life, sharing my stories with peers and shedding tears alongside them. We faced challenges together and supported each other through thick and thin, year after year. Now, we are scattered to different places, working hard on our internships.
Choosing to pursue my passion for counselling was not an easy path, but it was the one that filled me with joy and purpose. The story of my university life is fascinating and brief. This journey allowed me to overcome my shyness and let me express myself more fully. It gave me a deep sense of self-awareness that I carry with me to this day.
I would say New Era University College’s counselling programme was my second youth where I witnessed my own growth. Looking back on all the experiences and memories I’ve gained, I felt a mixture of emotions–gratitude for the opportunities I’ve had, pride in my achievements, and a sense of nostalgia for the chapter of my life that has ended.
At last, my life story now has a chapter called “Transformation”.
So, if you’re wondering what it feels like to follow your heart and pursue what you love? It’s a deep sense of fulfillment and appreciation for having the courage to take the road less travelled.
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