Postgraduate Diplomas

Advanced Diploma in Clinical Psychology (ADCP)

The Advance Diploma in Clinical Psychology (ADCP) is empowering clinical psychologists to work in parallel with health professionals to become instrumental in the healing of human suffering and to improve the quality of life of the public, which is in line with NIU’s mission to provide quality education to their students in the different health and allied health disciplines.

The mission of the ADCP Program is to develop psychologists in clinical psychology practices, diagnosis, assessment, treatment and research. The basic purpose is to produce individuals to practice clinical psychological skills and to produce community-engaged research that improves the lives of children, adolescents, adults and families. This program strives to develop expertise in their scholars to deal effectively with different challenging situations such as crisis management, drug rehabilitation and associated psychological complexities in humans.

Scope Regarding Marketability and Employability of Program

Among the prominent employers of Master in Clinical Psychology included:

• Government and private mental health clinics and hospitals.
• Government and private general hospitals and medical clinics.
• Rehabilitation and training centres for the mentally retarded.
• Educational Institutions.
• Business and industrial organizations (public and private sectors).
• Armed Forces.
• Non-Governmental Organizations.
• Private Clinical Practice.
• Patient rights advocates
• Career Advisors