Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Canadian University Dubai provides a comprehensive education in human behavior and thought processes. The program prepares students for careers in psychology, counseling, and related fields, with a focus on research, critical thinking, and practical application.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objectives: Provide in-depth knowledge of human behavior and thought processes for career specializations or graduate studies.
• Program Description: Advance interpersonal skills and develop comprehensive skills in psychological assessment, diagnosis, clinical interventions, behavior modification, critical thinking, one-on-one and group intervention, and counselling.
• Benefits: Graduates can pursue fulfilling careers in hospitals, schools, businesses, police, army, social service agencies, and mental health centers.
• High demand for Psychologists in UAE: 0.51 psychologists per 100,000 residents in 2016, with over 33,000 patients lacking specialist care.

Outline:

• Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
• Credit Hours: 123
• Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Faculty: Communication, Arts and Sciences, Department of Social Sciences
• Requirements:
• University Requirements (UR): 30 credit hours
• Faculty Requirements (Core): 48 credit hours
• Concentration (Major): 39 credit hours
• Free Electives: 6 credit hours
• Core Courses: 15 courses covering various psychology areas like research methods, cognitive psychology, perception, personality, learning, biopsychology, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, community psychology, organizational psychology, educational psychology.
• Major Courses: 9 courses focusing on specific psychology areas like psychological measurement and testing, clinical psychology, environmental psychology, internship, psychology of exceptional individuals, drugs and behavior, applied social psychology, health psychology, research papers in education and learning, research papers in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, graduation project.

Careers:

• Graduate Studies: Prepare students for postgraduate studies in psychology, social work, business, social sciences, medical school, and law school.
• Professional Careers: Equip graduates with qualifications and skills for careers in:
• Counseling
• Management and Administration
• Customer Relations and Sales
• Police and Army
• Labor Relations, Personnel, and Training
• Real Estate
• Business Services
• Insurance
• Marketing

Other:

• Study in Canada option: Allows students to spend a semester studying at a Canadian partner university.

Summary:

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program at CUD offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for diverse careers in psychology and related fields. With its focus on research, critical thinking, and practical application, the program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to contribute meaningfully to various professional settings.