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    Bachelor in Psychology

    About The Academic Program

    The Psychology Program’s vision lies in achieving scientific excellence in the field of psychology to build a cultured and educated society that can effectively compete in various domains. It strives to contribute to the development of the community and promote sustainable growth through the preparation of cognitive and professional psychologists. The program’s mission involves preparing cognitive and professional psychologists contributing to the field of psychology, and scientific research to serve the community and achieve sustainable development. It also aims to prepare psychological specialists characterized by global professionalism, enrich knowledge through the presentation of psychological research outcomes that contribute to sustainable development, and actively engage in partnerships with institutions in various psychological fields

    Major

    Psychology

    Language of instruction

    Arabic

    Duration

    4 Years

    Academic degree

    Bachelor in Psychology

    Career opportunities

    According to the classification by the Ministry of Civil Service for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a graduate of the Psychology program can qualify for various job categories, including: - Specialized roles (Psychologists, researchers, and measurement and evaluation specialists). - Educational roles (Student counselors, student monitors, and researchers and specialists in student affairs). - Administrative and financial roles (Investigators, researchers and specialists in municipal councils and elections, cases researchers). - Cultural, media, and social relations jobs (Print media monitors, social security specialists, social workers, social supervisors, social monitors, working in pre-schools, housing supervisors, housing monitors). - Jobs in the private sector job market. Specialized roles in private centers and clinics (Psychologists -measurement and evaluation specialists).

    Nature and Goals of the Program

    The study in the Psychology program follows the system of credit units (approved units).

    1- Preparing highly professional psychologists.
    2- Enriching knowledge through providing psychological research output that achieves sustainable development.
    3- Creating effective partnership with institutions in the psychological field in its various domains.

    1- Knowledge and Understanding: The student should be able to:
    - Review a set of concepts, theories, and developments in the field of psychology.
    - Identify the guidance and therapeutic processes and practices (diagnosis, guidance and therapy techniques and programs, and their design).
    - Describe research methodology and investigation methods (measurement and testing methods, statistics, research and experimentation).
    2- Skills: The student should be able to:
    - Apply psychological concepts and theories to human behavior.
    - Practice investigation, verification and research methods (statistics, measurement skills, scientific research) on psychology topics and issues.
    - Use appropriate methods, tools and techniques in communication, guidance and psychological therapy (diagnosis, design and implementation of treatment plans and programs).
    - Utilize technical tools and programs in the field of psychology and promote community awareness.
    3- Values, Autonomy and Responsibility: The student should be able to:
    - Adhere to the professional and ethical standards of the psychology profession.
    - Teamwork, achieving goals and planning tasks in a cooperative environment.

    1. Knowledge in psychological concepts, principles, theories, and recent developments in the field, and their application in various contexts.
    2. Proficiency in practicing a set of specialized tasks and processes (assessment, diagnosis, counseling and treatment techniques, program design and implementation).
    3. Use of digital technology in various academic and professional domains.
    4. Employing higher-order thinking skills (problem-solving, critical thinking, creative thinking) in different contexts.
    5. Utilizing scientific research methodologies and appropriate statistical methods in academic and professional tasks.
    6. Demonstrating a set of personal and social skills: the ability for self-directed and continuous learning, working independently, professionalism, responsibility, effective communication, collaboration, leadership, and decision-making.
    7. Embodying Islamic identity, values, and good citizenship, exhibiting social responsibility, respecting diverse cultures, and adhering to academic standards and professional ethics.

    Study Plan

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Ethics and Islamic Values 2
    Islamic Banking and Economics 2
    Community Building in Islam 2
    English Language (1) 3
    English Language (2) 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Communication Skills 2
    Creative Writing 2
    Writing Academic Reports 2
    Emotional Intelligence Course 2
    Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
    Principles of Projects Management 2
    Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
    Principles of E-Commerce 2
    Financial Literacy 2
    Leadership and Change Management 2
    Health Awareness 2
    Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
    Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
    Fitness and Sport Science 2
    Sustainable Development 2
    Global Citizenship 2
    Lifelong Learning Skills 2
    Sustainable Ecosystems 2
    History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
    Good Citizenship Values 2
    Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
    Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
    Basics of Programming 2
    Data Analysis and Management 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Administration of Kindergarten 3
    Education Techniques 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Psychology of Conflict Resolution 3
    Environmental Psychology 3
    Woman Psychology 3
    Sport Psychology 3
    Psychology of Conflict Resolution 3
    Environmental Psychology 3
    Psychology of Women 3
    Sport Psychology 3
    Psychology of Conflict Resolution 3
    Environmental Psychology 3
    Woman Psychology 3
    Sport Psychology 3
    Psychology of Conflict Resolution 3
    Environmental Psychology 3
    Psychology of Women 3
    Sport Psychology 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    E- Learning 3
    English Language (1) 3
    English Language (2) 3 ENG101OR ENG101-1
    Principles of Mathematics 3
    Developmental Psychology 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Learning Theories 3
    Introduction to Psychology 3
    Thinking and Learning Skills 3
    Statistical Psychology 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Social Psychology 3 PSY105
    Leadership Skills 2
    Health and Fitness 2
    Cognitive Psychology 3 PSY105OR PSY101TOR PSY101MOR PSY103OR PSY103TOR PSY201OR PSY201TOR PSY204OR CSTS101
    Counseling Theories 3
    Health Psychology 3 PSY105OR PSY201T

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Counseling Techniques 3 PSY223
    Psychopathology 3
    Biological and Neurologica Foundations of Psychology 3
    Research Methods 3 PSY161

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Personal Psychology and Measurement 3
    School psychology 3
    Intervention and Psychotherapy 3 PSY232
    Cross-Cultures Psychology 2
    Experimental Psychology 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Specialized Readings in English 2
    Cyber psychology 2
    Occupational Psychology 2
    Intelligence and Mental Abilities Tests 3
    Adulthood Psychology 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Positive Psychology 3
    Family Psychology 2
    Designing and Evaluating Therapeutic Programs 3 PSY334
    Criminal Psychology 3
    Psychology Practicum 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Co-op Training 6 PSY436AND PSY453AND PSY424AND PSY493AND PSY329
    Graduation project in psychology 3 PSY436AND PSY453AND PSY424AND PSY493AND PSY329