BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN PSYCHO-SOCIAL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING (BSHGC)

Module Code	Module Name	Description
IDED101	Information and Digital Life Skills	Develops students’ competencies in accessing, evaluating, and using information effectively, while fostering digital literacy and practical skills for academic, professional and everyday life.
LAIC100	Language Acquisition and Inter-cultural Communication	Explores the processes of language learning and acquisition while developing students’ skills in effective communication across diverse cultural contexts.
SDLS101	Student Development and Life Skills	Focuses on fostering students’ personal, social and professional growth by developing essential life skills for academic success and overall well-being.
EFGC111	Basic Counselling Skills and Techniques	Develops foundational counselling skills and techniques, including active listening, empathy and effective communication to support individuals in personal and educational contexts.
CCLSED201	Critical Consciousness and Life Skills	Develops students’ awareness of social, cultural and personal issues while fostering essential life skills for decision-making, problem-solving and responsible citizenship.
EFGC121	Counselling Theories	Explores major counselling theories and approaches, enabling students to understand, apply and evaluate different methods in supporting individuals’ personal and emotional development.
EFGC122	Psychosocial Support, Guidance and Counselling and Learning	Focuses on providing psychosocial support and counselling to enhance learners’ emotional, social and academic development in educational settings.
EFGC123	Principles of Curriculum Planning, Design and Development Gender and Counselling	Explores principles of curriculum planning, design and development, alongside understanding gender issues and counselling strategies to promote inclusive and equitable education.
EDU201	Culture and Heritage Studies (Spirituality, Civic Education, History of Zimbabwe	Examines Zimbabwe’s cultural, historical and spiritual heritage, fostering students’ understanding of national identity, civic responsibilities and societal values.
EFGC211	Multicultural Counselling	Explores counselling approaches in diverse cultural contexts, equipping students with skills to provide effective, culturally sensitive support to individuals from varied backgrounds.
EFGC212	Spiritual/Religious Counselling	Focuses on providing guidance and support through spiritual and religious frameworks, helping individuals cope with personal, emotional and ethical challenges.
EFGC221	Workplace Counselling	Equips students with skills to provide counselling and support in workplace settings, addressing employee well-being, conflict resolution and professional development.
EFGC222	Counselling the Elderly	Focuses on strategies and skills for providing counselling and support to elderly individuals, addressing their emotional, social and psychological needs.
EFGC223	Rehabilitation Counselling	Equips students with skills to support individuals with physical, mental, or emotional challenges, promoting independence, adjustment and participation in education and society.
EFCM224	Crisis Guidance and Counselling	Focuses on equipping students with skills to provide immediate support and intervention to individuals experiencing personal, social, or emotional crises.
RIS301	Research Innovation and Development Skills	Develops students’ abilities to conduct innovative research, apply critical thinking, and create practical solutions that contribute to knowledge and development in their field.
EPECPED301	Entrepreneurship Professional Ethics Communication and Philosophy	Explores the principles of entrepreneurship, ethical practice, effective communication and philosophical reasoning to prepare students for responsible and reflective professional engagement.
EFGC311	Family Guidance and Counselling	Develops students’ skills in providing guidance and counselling to families, addressing emotional, social, and educational challenges to support the well-being of children and family units.
EFGC312	Bereavement Guidance and Counselling	Equips students with skills to provide support and counselling to individuals and families experiencing loss, fostering coping, resilience and emotional well-being.
EFGC321	Academic/Career Guidance and Counselling	Focuses on equipping students with skills to guide individuals in making informed academic and career decisions, supporting their personal and professional development.
EFCM322	Research Project EFGC360	Enables students to conduct independent, in-depth research, applying theoretical knowledge and methodological skills to address a specific problem or question in their field of study.