Undergraduate Courses

The Bachelor of Arts/Science programme is designed to equip students with the relevant knowledge in the field of psychological practice and research. The programme content has constantly been modified in response to changes in the field of psychology around the world, and to address societal and national needs. The programme opens up numerous career opportunities in business, human resources, law, community relations, social services, public services, security services, prison services, child care, health care, and education. It is also a fine foundation for further training as a professional psychologist at the post-graduate level.

 

Course Code Title
PSYC 102 Psychology for Everyday Living

Credit Hours - 3

This course deals primarily with issues of everyday life. It employs psychological principles, theories and research findings in an attempt to explain matters of everyday life. Its main objective is to demonstrate the relevance and applicability of psychology in the daily life of the individual and thus draw links between what students learn in the lecture halls and what they experience in real life. Specific topics to be covered include motivation and goal setting, community and diversity, assertiveness and leadership, problem solving and creativity. 

PSYC 101 Elements of Psychology

Credit Hours - 3

This course is designed to introduce students to the history, fundamental theories, research methods and principles of Psychology. It is aimed at laying the foundation for higher-level courses in Psychology. At the end of the course, it is expected that students will have basic knowledge of what psychology is, its goals, some psychological theories and principles underlying behaviour, and also be in a position to relate what they have learnt to issues of everyday life.