Master of Science in Psychology

Program Overview

Amity University Dubai's Master of Science in Psychology equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in various psychology fields. The program offers concentrations in Clinical Psychology and Applied Psychology, preparing graduates for careers in healthcare, education, business, and social work. Students gain practical experience through internships and access to a well-equipped psychology lab, fostering their understanding of human behavior and its impact on society.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Psychology program at Amity University Dubai is a two-year program designed to help students specialize in various aspects of psychology, including educational, clinical, industrial, counselling, and training. The program offers advanced analytical and reporting skills applicable in various industries such as business, healthcare, education, non-profit organizations, government, social services, and law. Students have access to a well-equipped psychology lab and the opportunity to intern in all applied fields of psychology at hospitals, NGOs, corporate firms, or schools. The program aims to help students understand themselves and those around them, making a significantly positive impact on society.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the Master of Science in Psychology program, students should be able to:

• Knowledge:
• Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts, theories, and findings in applied psychology.
• Demonstrate an understanding of advanced research principles and methods for knowledge production and recent developments.
• Skills:
• Analyze cognitive and creative skills and intellectual independence in the field of psychology.
• Develop skills to engage in diversity and inclusion, specialized communication, and information technology to present, explain, and critique highly complex concerns.
• Competence:
• Autonomy and Responsibility:
Examine and understand how socio-cultural norms exercise influence on yourself and others in multicultural settings.
• Self-Development: Self-evaluate and take responsibility for contributing to professional and ethical practice in various domains of psychology.
• Role in Context: Demonstrate leadership and responsibility by using innovative and forward-thinking strategies, along with sustainable practices, in various professional situations.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Fall:
• PSGP 601 Theoretical perspectives in Psychology (3 credits)
• PSCL 603 Assessment of Psychological practices (3 credits)
• PSGP 605 Organisational Behavior & Human Resource practices (3 credits)
• PSGP 607 Cognition, Brain, and Behavior (3 credits)
• Spring:
• PSGP 613 Research design and Methods (3 credits)
• PSGP 615 Theories of Lifespan Development (3 credits)
• PSGP 703 Personality and Social Psychology (3 credits)
• PSCO 705 Positive Psychotherapeutic Techniques (3 credits)

Year 2:

• Fall:
• PSGP 711 Statistics and Data Analysis (3 credits)
• PSCO 715 Ethical and Legal issues in Professional Psychology (3 credits)
• Concentration Elective I (3 credits)
• Concentration Elective II (3 credits)
• Spring:
• Concentration Elective III (3 credits)
• HAAS 750 Dissertation (6 credits)

Concentrations:

• Clinical Psychology Concentration:
• Demonstrate knowledge of diagnoses and treatments specific to clinical and mental health domains.
• Develop psychotherapeutic and interviewing skills for assisting individuals and groups in need.
• Applied Psychology Concentration:
• Demonstrate scientific knowledge to understand and interpret psychological phenomena.
• Develop creativity, inquisitiveness, critical thinking, and reasoning skills to the technical and applied fields of psychology.

Careers:

A Master of Science in Psychology degree can lead to a wide range of career paths that involve influencing human behavior. Popular career choices among students include marketing, human resources, teaching, sales, counselling, and social work. Graduates can find employment in industries such as education, healthcare, and business. The master's degree can open doors to different roles in hospitals, such as clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, child psychologists, and marriage and family therapists. There are also opportunities to work in NGOs, schools, and research organizations as counsellors or researchers who help with data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting of research findings. Pursuing a Master of Science in Psychology degree can pave the way for exciting career opportunities, such as:

• Clinical Psychologist
• Counselling Psychologists
• Organisational psychologist
• Educational Psychologist
• Health Psychologist
• Career Counsellor

Other:

• Students can opt for a Master of Science in Psychology with the following concentrations:
• Clinical Psychology
• Applied Psychology