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Master of Science of Clinical Psychology

The program aims to prepare specialized women cadres in the field of clinical psychology. The program promotes continuous learning based on modern techniques in the field, which contributes to improving mental health and quality of life in collaboration with mental health sectors. The program structure is courses and a research project in addition to field training.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

The specialization of clinical psychology aims to provide the student with basic knowledge and skills about psychological disorders, their types, causes, modern psychological treatment methods, and designing psychological programs to prevent psychological disorders. It also enables him to have the skills of conducting a clinical interview, applying psychological tests, evaluating the case, and writing a psychological report. Providing psychological treatment, with its various demands and multiple forms, to all segments of society.

Career opportunities

The graduate will be qualified to work as a clinical psychologist in: All government and private hospitals,Mental health outpatient clinics, Drug abuse treatment centers,Rehabilitation centres , Schools and special education systems,Research and measurement services centers,Social service agencies.

Program Information

College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Health Sciences
Major Clinical Psychology
Academic degree Master of Science of Clinical Psychology
Language of instruction English
Duration 2 Years

Program Details

  1. 1-Provide qualified female Clinical Psychologist at postgraduate level who are capable of professional practice according to the latest standards of Clinical Psychology.
  2. 2- Promote continuous learning, and innovation according to modern techniques in Clinical Psychology.
  3. 3-Conducting research in the field of Clinical Psychology that contributes to the application of evidence-based practice.
  4. 4-Contribute effectively to improving community's mental health and quality of life in collaboration with relevant sectors of mental health.
  1. Knowledge and Understanding:
  2. K1: Explain concepts and theories, related to learning methodologies, ethics and professional knowledge of Clinical Psychology.
  3. Skills:
  4. S1: Differentiate psychological disorders, therapies/approaches by using Diagnostic and Statistical manual for mental disorders (DSM) and International Classification of diseases (ICD).
  5. S2: Select the best Evidence Based Therapies (EBT), effective strategies and psychological assessment scales to address various psychological problems and ethical and cultural considerations in the field of Clinical Psychology according to international s
  6. S3: Design therapeutic plans according to clients’ needs with re-evaluation, when necessary, with continuous follow-up.
  7. S4: Analyze the data related to observation, interview, psychological assessment and research (qualitative and quantitative) with interpretation and application of statistical analysis.
  8. Values:
  9. V1: Comply with the standard practice regulation and commitment to professional Ethics.
  10. V2: Continuous self-learning of psychological assessment, psychotherapy, psychodiagnosis and research to prepare the students for independent practice and professional growth.
  1. Cognitive awareness:
  2. 1- The graduate has breadth and depth of knowledge of theories, professional foundations, and developments in the Clinical Psychology field.
  3. 2-Apply knowledge precisely in the Clinical Psychology field by using Diagnostic and Statistical manual for mental disorders (DSM) and International Classification of diseases (ICD).
  4. Informational Competency:
  5. 1-The graduate of Clinical Psychology will be well prepared to effectively use of modern technology and to select the best Evidence Based Therapies (EBT), effective strategies and psychological assessment scales to adapt to the contemporary digital world
  6. 2-The ability to apply diagnostic and therapeutic skills to extract, analyze and interpret the psychological and statistical data gathered by observation, interview and psychological assessment.
  7. Business pioneering:
  8. Able to plan and conduct research for psychological issues to link the theoretical perspective with etiological factors of mental health.
  9. Self-development:
  10. Continuous learning for personal and professional development and excellence in professional practice.
  11. Leadership:
  12. Take responsibility for case management and decision making for therapeutic plans and follow-up re-evaluations
  13. Effective communication:
  14. Effective communication in Arabic and English languages in professional and social context.
  15. Personal values and skills:
  16. Pride to comply in psychological values and national identity as being Clinical Psychologist.
  17. Volunteering and community service:
  18. Follow professional ethics and behave in ways that reflect a sense of responsibility and commitment to improve mental health in society.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One MCPY 811 Psychodiagnosis 4 —
Level One MCPY 812 Psychological Assessment I: Adult Psychological assessment 5 —
Level One MCPY 813 Psychological interventions in Clinical Psychology I 5 —
Level One MCPY 814 Ethics and Professional issue in Clinical Psychology 3 —
Level One MCPY 815 Research Methodology Qualitative and Quantitative 4 —
Level One MCPY 816 Advanced Statistics 4 —
Level Two MCPY 821 EBT based Assessment and Psychotherapy 3 —
Level Two MCPY 822 Psychological Assessment II: Assessment of children and adolescents 5 MCPY812
Level Two MCPY 823 Health Psychology 3 —
Level Two MCPY 824 Psychologial interventions in Clinical Psychology II 5 MCPY813
Level Two MCPY 825 Neuropsychopathology and Psychopharmacology 3 —
Level Two MCPY 826 Research Project 6 MCPY815
Level Three Internship 890 MCPY 0 —

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

Academic Credits