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    Master of Science of Clinical Psychology

    About The Academic Program

    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.

    Major

    Clinical Psychology

    Language of instruction

    English

    Duration

    2 Years

    Academic degree

    Master of Science of Clinical Psychology

    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.

    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.

    1-Provide qualified female Clinical Psychologist at postgraduate level who are capable of professional practice according to the latest standards of Clinical Psychology.
    2- Promote continuous learning, and innovation according to modern techniques in Clinical Psychology.
    3-Conducting research in the field of Clinical Psychology that contributes to the application of evidence-based practice.
    4-Contribute effectively to improving community's mental health and quality of life in collaboration with relevant sectors of mental health.

    Knowledge and Understanding:
    K1: Explain concepts and theories, related to learning methodologies, ethics and professional knowledge of Clinical Psychology.
    Skills:
    S1: Differentiate psychological disorders, therapies/approaches by using Diagnostic and Statistical manual for mental disorders (DSM) and International Classification of diseases (ICD).
    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
    S3: Design therapeutic plans according to clients’ needs with re-evaluation, when necessary, with continuous follow-up.
    S4: Analyze the data related to observation, interview, psychological assessment and research (qualitative and quantitative) with interpretation and application of statistical analysis.
    Values:
    V1: Comply with the standard practice regulation and commitment to professional Ethics.
    V2: Continuous self-learning of psychological assessment, psychotherapy, psychodiagnosis and research to prepare the students for independent practice and professional growth.

    Cognitive awareness:
    1- The graduate has breadth and depth of knowledge of theories, professional foundations, and developments in the Clinical Psychology field.
    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).
    Informational Competency:
    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
    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.
    Business pioneering:
    Able to plan and conduct research for psychological issues to link the theoretical perspective with etiological factors of mental health.
    Self-development:
    Continuous learning for personal and professional development and excellence in professional practice.
    Leadership:
    Take responsibility for case management and decision making for therapeutic plans and follow-up re-evaluations
    Effective communication:
    Effective communication in Arabic and English languages in professional and social context.
    Personal values and skills:
    Pride to comply in psychological values and national identity as being Clinical Psychologist.
    Volunteering and community service:
    Follow professional ethics and behave in ways that reflect a sense of responsibility and commitment to improve mental health in society.

    Study Plan •

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Psychodiagnosis 4
    Psychological Assessment I: Adult Psychological assessment 5
    Psychological interventions in Clinical Psychology I 5
    Ethics and Professional issue in Clinical Psychology 3
    Research Methodology Qualitative and Quantitative 4
    Advanced Statistics 4

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    EBT based Assessment and Psychotherapy 3
    Psychological Assessment II: Assessment of children and adolescents 5 MCPY812
    Health Psychology 3
    Psychologial interventions in Clinical Psychology II 5 MCPY813
    Neuropsychopathology and Psychopharmacology 3
    Research Project 6 MCPY815

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    MCPY 0