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College of Languages and Humanities

Bachelor's in Psychology

Description:

The Bachelor of Psychology program is offered in the Department of Psychology at the College of Languages and Humanities. The program aims to prepare psychologists who are scientifically, psychologically and socially qualified to work in various professional fields of psychology in schools, educational institutions and psychosocial care institutions such as institutions for people with special needs, addiction treatment centers and mental health hospitals. The program includes a number of specialized courses offered through eight levels over four academic years, and the number of credit hours in the program is (127) hours distributed as follows: 12 hours of university requirements - 15 hours of college requirements (11 hours compulsory - 4 hours optional) - 100 hours of program requirements (78 hours compulsory - 12 hours optional - 10 hours cooperative training).

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Eligible Applicants
Male and female students
Method of study
Courses
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
Main Campus
Place of study (female students)
Housing headquarters
Required specialization
Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Passing the aptitude and achievement test.
Years of study
4
Study period
Morning
Number of Credit Hours
127
Credits required for graduation
127
Tuition fees
free
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
30
General Aptitude Test
30
Achievement test
40

Educational goals :

1. Preparing scientifically and professionally qualified psychologists to work in various national institutions working in the field, such as educational institutions, schools and educational, social and health institutions (such as hospitals, social welfare homes and centers for the treatment of addiction and psychological issues).
2- Preparing graduates to work in psychological clinics in accordance with ethical professional practice in psychology.
3- Providing consultations and psychological and counseling services in different psychological specialties.
4- Enabling graduates to carry out theoretical and applied studies and research in psychology.
5- Enhancing applied professional skills in different psychological disciplines.
6- Preparing graduates who are able to use scientific research skills to address the psychological issues and problems facing individuals and societies.

Learning outcomes :

Knowledge and understanding:
1- Familiarize yourself with the introduction of different concepts and principles in the field of psychology and its different specializations.
2- Recognize psychometric skills and topics related to psychology.
3- Identify the theories and models explaining the mechanisms of development and psychological disorders and their applications in psychological counseling.
4- Recognize the practices and roles of the psychologist.
Skills:
1- The ability to use different psychometric tools in various aspects of psychological assessment.
2- Ability to apply the theories and strategies of counseling and psychotherapy.
3- Ability to draft psychological reports in a scientific manner.
4- Mastering scientific research skills in the field of psychology.
5- The ability to apply the results of studies to a wide range of issues and problems related to the field of specialization.
Evaluation, autonomy and accountability:
1- Managing professional and group work within the framework of working as a psychologist.
2- Adhering to the rules and ethical standards of psychology.
3- Self-evaluation and self-development of performance after work.

Program mission:

Preparing a psychologist with a high level of scientific competence in contemporary theoretical and applied aspects.

Tracks :

there is no Tracks
Single track (Psychologist)
Components of the study plan Number of courses Credit hours
University Requirements (Mandatory) 6 12
College Requirements (Mandatory) 5 11
College Requirements (Elective) 2 4
Program Requirements (Mandatory) 32 78
Program Requirements (Elective) 6 12
Field Training 1 10
Total 52 127

Career opportunities:

1- Psychologist in mental health hospitals
2- Psychologist in specialized psychiatric clinics
3- Psychologist in psychosocial rehabilitation centers
4- Psychologist/student counselor in education schools
5. Psychologist in family courts
6- Psychologist in social welfare homes
7- Psychologist in social education centers
8. Psychologist in social observation homes
9- Psychologist in nursing homes
10. Psychologist in anti-begging homes
11- Psychologist in family and child welfare associations
12. Prison psychologist
13. Health psychologist
14. Industrial Psychologist
15- Psychologist in special education centers and institutions

Last updated on: September 22, 2025 at 08:38 pm
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