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Bachelor in Psychology

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

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

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

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).

Program Information

College of Education and Human Development
Department of Psychology
Major Psychology
Academic degree Bachelor in Psychology
Language of instruction
Duration 4 Years

Program Details

  1. 1- Preparing highly professional psychologists.
  2. 2- Enriching knowledge through providing psychological research output that achieves sustainable development.
  3. 3- Creating effective partnership with institutions in the psychological field in its various domains.
  1. 1- Knowledge and Understanding: The student should be able to:
  2. - Review a set of concepts, theories, and developments in the field of psychology.
  3. - Identify the guidance and therapeutic processes and practices (diagnosis, guidance and therapy techniques and programs, and their design).
  4. - Describe research methodology and investigation methods (measurement and testing methods, statistics, research and experimentation).
  5. 2- Skills: The student should be able to:
  6. - Apply psychological concepts and theories to human behavior.
  7. - Practice investigation, verification and research methods (statistics, measurement skills, scientific research) on psychology topics and issues.
  8. - Use appropriate methods, tools and techniques in communication, guidance and psychological therapy (diagnosis, design and implementation of treatment plans and programs).
  9. - Utilize technical tools and programs in the field of psychology and promote community awareness.
  10. 3- Values, Autonomy and Responsibility: The student should be able to:
  11. - Adhere to the professional and ethical standards of the psychology profession.
  12. - Teamwork, achieving goals and planning tasks in a cooperative environment.
  1. 1. Knowledge in psychological concepts, principles, theories, and recent developments in the field, and their application in various contexts.
  2. 2. Proficiency in practicing a set of specialized tasks and processes (assessment, diagnosis, counseling and treatment techniques, program design and implementation).
  3. 3. Use of digital technology in various academic and professional domains.
  4. 4. Employing higher-order thinking skills (problem-solving, critical thinking, creative thinking) in different contexts.
  5. 5. Utilizing scientific research methodologies and appropriate statistical methods in academic and professional tasks.
  6. 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. 7. Embodying Islamic identity, values, and good citizenship, exhibiting social responsibility, respecting diverse cultures, and adhering to academic standards and professional ethics.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One EDTEC 130 E- Learning 3 —
Level One ENG 101 English Language (1) 3 —
Level One ENG 102 English Language (2) 3 ENG101OR ENG101-1
Level One MATH 100 Principles of Mathematics 3 —
Level One PSY 141 Developmental Psychology 3 —
Level Two PSY 102 Learning Theories 3 —
Level Two PSY 105 Introduction to Psychology 3 —
Level Two PSY 110 Thinking and Learning Skills 3 —
Level Two PSY 161 Statistical Psychology 3 —
Level Three PSY 214 Cognitive Psychology 3 PSY105OR PSY101TOR PSY101MOR PSY103OR PSY103TOR PSY201OR PSY201TOR PSY204OR CSTS101OR PSY101
Level Three PSY 223 Counseling Theories 3 —
Level Three PSY 231 Health Psychology 3 PSY105OR PSY201TOR PSY101
Level Three PSY 252 Social Psychology 3 ( PSY105OR PSY101 )
Level Three EDAT 320 Leadership Skills 2 —
Level Three PHS 110 Health and Fitness 2 —
Level Four PSY 222 Counseling Techniques 3 PSY223
Level Four PSY 232 Psychopathology 3 —
Level Four PSY 233 Biological and Neurologica Foundations of Psychology 3 —
Level Four PSY 262 Research Methods 3 PSY161
Level Five PSY 323 Personal Psychology and Measurement 3 —
Level Five PSY 327 School psychology 3 —
Level Five PSY 334 Intervention and Psychotherapy 3 PSY232
Level Five PSY 352 Cross-Cultures Psychology 2 —
Level Five PSY 363 Experimental Psychology 3 —
Level Six PSY 325 Cyber psychology 2 —
Level Six PSY 326 Occupational Psychology 2 —
Level Six PSY 333 Intelligence and Mental Abilities Tests 3 —
Level Six PSY 342 Adulthood Psychology 2 —
Level Six PSY 303 Specialized Readings in English 2 —
Level Seven PSY 329 Positive Psychology 3 —
Level Seven PSY 424 Family Psychology 2 —
Level Seven PSY 436 Designing and Evaluating Therapeutic Programs 3 PSY334
Level Seven PSY 453 Criminal Psychology 3 —
Level Seven PSY 493 Psychology Practicum 3 —
Level Eight PSY 466 Graduation project in psychology 3 PSY436AND PSY453AND PSY424AND PSY493AND PSY329
Level Eight PSY 490 Co-op Training 6 PSY436AND PSY453AND PSY424AND PSY493AND PSY329

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
PSY 354 Psychology of Conflict Resolution 3
PSY 355 Environmental Psychology 3
PSY 356 Woman Psychology 3
PSY 357 Sport Psychology 3
PSY 454 Psychology of Conflict Resolution 3
PSY 455 Environmental Psychology 3
PSY 456 Psychology of Women 3
PSY 457 Sport Psychology 3