Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

This program is offered in Arabic. 

Overview:

In light of the successive global changes at the cognitive and technological levels, as well as the health and economic crises that global societies are going through, and the World Health Organization’s emphasis on the importance of mental health as a priority for all individuals in society, Ajman University introduced the Psychology Program under the Department of Psychology in 2018 as one of the important specializations that play a major role in providing psychological support to individuals in societies in a way that qualifies them to deal with various life pressures. Therefore, the existence of this program is a great necessity as it is a response to societal needs and a contribution to the process of sustainable development, with the aim of working to create a citizen who enjoys effective ability and psychological efficiency by supporting him with extensive experience and developing various skills that contribute greatly to developing his performance, and acquiring the ability to deal with psychological and societal problems in a positive way that does not affect his social role.

The Psychology program was designed according to the latest international standards and specifications, and is taught by a number of competent faculty members of different nationalities, who hold degrees from various international universities. The program’s teaching is based on the latest global strategies and methods. The program also includes a large group of specialized and modern courses in the field of psychology and mental health. The program’s practical training includes 300 training hours in various institutions (hospitals, schools, psychological counseling centers, etc.), in addition to various psychological laboratories, including: 1) The Educational Psychology Laboratory, in which experiments are conducted on learning, memory, and cognition skills, etc. 2) The Psychological Testing Laboratory, which includes a large group of: mental ability tests, personality tests, analytical tests, and tests to detect psychological disorders. 3) The Psychological Statistics Laboratory: In it, the student is trained to use advanced statistical programs. This diversity in theoretical and practical courses and practical training contributes to refining the student’s skills in a way that keeps pace with the requirements of the modern era so that he is able to compete In the labor market, which qualifies him to obtain a future job. In addition, the department has established a Quality of Life Center that cares for the mental health of university students in general and the department in particular, which constitutes a practical difference in the services provided by the department at the university.

Program message: 

Qualifying and developing specialized cadres in the field of psychological services and working to provide them with professional, scientific and research skills in line with the requirements of the labor market fields.

Program objectives:

• Providing learners with knowledge and theoretical trends in the field of psychology and its applications.
• Training students to apply scientific thinking in interpreting various psychological phenomena.
• Training students to provide basic psychological services under supervision.
• Preparing specialists in the field of psychology who are able to apply ethical standards and social responsibilities in their work. 
• Providing students with the skills necessary to efficiently analyze psychological information and statistical data and the ability to write reports.
• Training students to apply creative and critical thinking, as well as scientific research skills.
• Providing students with the skills necessary to communicate effectively with individuals, groups and different situations.

 Career opportunities

Graduates of the psychology program have excellent opportunities to work in various mental health and psychological counseling institutions. Potential fields of employment include, but are not limited to:

• Counseling and psychotherapy centers.
• Community service and rehabilitation facilities.
• Psychological research centers.
• Family support and empowerment organizations.
• Centers for the care and rehabilitation of individuals with special needs.
• Educational institutions, including kindergartens, schools, and universities.
• Public and private organizations offering therapeutic and counseling services.
• Care homes, shelters for the elderly, and orphanages.
• Correctional facilities, such as prisons and juvenile homes.
• Public relations roles within institutions and corporations.

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