This subject provides learners with an introduction to the range of special needs and types of disabilities encountered in the special needs education sector. It equips learners with foundational understanding necessary to build towards higher-order skillsets in the areas of classroom management and the development of interventions for people with special needs.

This subject presents an overview of the types of teaching and intervention approaches in managing people with different types of special needs. It also explores teaching strategies to support learners with various special education needs, covers the different types of assessments, and guidelines for their use in the context of special needs education. The subject also explores different programming strategies and interventions to support learners with various special needs.

This subject presents various evidence-based techniques for understanding and addressing behaviours commonly exhibited by individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It explores topics to assess behaviours, develop appropriate interventions, trainings, reinforcement strategies, communication approaches, and training or educational materials in special needs education. Emphasis is placed on individualised interventions tailored to the unique needs and strengths of each person with autism, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive development while promoting positive interactions and meaningful participation in daily activities.

This subject aims to provide an introduction to the field of counselling psychology. Learners will be exposed to the fundamentals of counselling and discuss the theoretical perspectives that guide the work of counselling psychologists. Learners will also explore contemporary issues that influence the counselling profession, including ethics, assessment and working with diversity, and to learn about special approaches and settings for counsellors.

This subject equips learners with the knowledge and skillsets necessary to develop and carry out group work sessions in the context of the social service sector.

This subject involves seminars and workshops conducted for deeper study and inquiry into special topics exploring the application of psychology in specific settings such as personal, social and organisational settings. Supervised by staff or guest lecturers who are experts in their fields, the subject is designed to encourage research as well as the intensive study of specific topics and areas that could vary depending on resources and expertise.

This subject provides learners with an overall perspective and understanding of psychology as a scientific study of mental processes and human behaviour. Fundamental concepts, theories and methodology in the study of psychology will be explored to enhance your understanding of the biological, cognitive and social bases of behaviour.

This subject provides a broad introduction to the social services sector in Singapore, including the special needs education sector. Learners will be introduced to the social services landscape including the key agencies in the sector, as well as the issues and challenges faced within this sector.

This subject aims to provide learners with an overview of research methodology and statistical tools in the social sciences. This will include an introduction to the enterprise of scientific research, research ethics, and also rudimentary research methods and statistical concepts, in order to prepare learners for more advanced research methods subjects.

This subject explores two main thematic areas of human information processing, namely, perception and cognition. Learners will explore topics such as sensory perception, attention, learning and memory, knowledge structure, language, judgment and decision-making in order to enhance their understanding of how human beings perceive and process information.

This subject examines theories and methodologies covered in developmental psychology. Learners will explore and gain a deeper understanding of how people change at each developmental phase as a result of interaction between innate factors and external experiences.

This subject is about the scientific study of the interactions between people and the social contexts they live in. Through exploring real-world social events and situations, learners will gain a deeper appreciation of how people’s thoughts, emotions and behaviours are influenced by other people.

This subject explores concepts and issues surrounding abnormal behaviour and illnesses. Learners will explore major theories on how physiology, cognition, developmental, social and other issues influence behaviour. Learners will also be provided with an overview of intervention methodologies and techniques commonly used in the treatment of maladaptive behaviours and psychological disorders.

This subject focuses on raising awareness of the theoretical, psychological and developmental perspectives on deviant behaviour. In addition, it examines the psychological factors that relate to crime on a general level, specific offences and also specific offender and victim groups. Learners will learn to evaluate the contribution of psychology to the explanation of deviant behaviour in a multi-disciplinary framework. Learners will also gain an understanding of the Singapore prisons and rehabilitation system.

This subject helps learners understand the ecological interaction between individual, group, organisational, community and societal factors and their effect on the health and affective well-being of all members of a community. It will also introduce learners to the theories and paradigms of research and action, promotion of psychological resilience and prevention of mental health problems, based on community psychology perspectives.