Department of Psychology
About
The Department of Psychology at Afro-Asian University is dedicated to advancing knowledge in the field of psychology through innovative research, rigorous academic programs, and impactful community engagement. Our mission is to educate students to become critical thinkers, ethical professionals, and compassionate leaders in the field of psychology. We strive to cultivate a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, promotes personal growth, and prepares students for successful careers in various domains of psychology.
The Department of Psychology at Afro-Asian University is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education that prepares them for success in both academic and professional pursuits. Our program is designed to cultivate a diverse set of competencies and skills that enable students to excel in various domains of psychology. Upon completion of our program, students can expect to achieve the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge Acquisition: Develop a solid understanding of core concepts, theories, and research findings in psychology across multiple subfields, including but not limited to, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and cognitive psychology.
Critical Thinking: Enhance critical thinking skills by analyzing and evaluating psychological literature, research studies, and theoretical perspectives, and applying evidence-based reasoning to complex psychological phenomena and real-world problems.
Research Skills: Acquire proficiency in research methods, including experimental design, data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation, enabling students to conduct empirical research and contribute to the advancement of psychological knowledge.
Ethical and Professional Conduct: Demonstrate ethical awareness and adherence to professional standards and guidelines in the practice of psychology, including principles of confidentiality, informed consent, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diversity.
Effective Communication: Develop effective written and oral communication skills to articulate complex psychological concepts, present research findings, and interact professionally with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders in diverse settings.
Interpersonal Competence: Cultivate interpersonal skills, including empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution, to build therapeutic rapport, establish positive relationships, and collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Cultural Competence: Recognize and appreciate the diversity of human experiences and cultural perspectives, and demonstrate sensitivity and competence in working with individuals and communities from different cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development activities, including continuing education, supervision, and participation in professional organizations, to enhance knowledge, skills, and ethical competence throughout their careers in psychology.
The Department of Psychology at Afro-Asian University prepares students for a wide range of rewarding career opportunities in various sectors. Graduates with degrees in psychology possess valuable skills and knowledge that are highly sought after in today’s job market. Some of the career paths available to our graduates include:
Clinical Psychologist: Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders in clinical settings such as hospitals, clinics, and private practices.
Counseling Psychologist: Offer counseling and therapy services to individuals, couples, and families to address personal, social, and emotional challenges.
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist: Apply psychological principles to improve workplace productivity, employee satisfaction, and organizational effectiveness in corporate and business settings.
School Psychologist: Support students’ academic achievement, social-emotional development, and behavioral interventions in educational settings such as schools and universities.
Mental Health Counselor: Assist individuals dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and trauma in community mental health centers, rehabilitation facilities, and nonprofit organizations.
Human Resources Specialist: Utilize psychological insights to recruit, select, and train employees, as well as to develop policies and programs that promote a positive work environment and employee well-being.
Research Scientist: Conduct research studies to advance knowledge in psychology and contribute to the development of evidence-based practices in areas such as cognitive psychology, social psychology, and neuroscience.
Forensic Psychologist: Apply psychological expertise to the legal system, providing evaluations, expert testimony, and treatment services to individuals involved in criminal or civil legal proceedings.
Health Psychologist: Focus on promoting health and wellness, as well as preventing and treating illness through behavioral interventions, patient education, and health promotion programs.
Community Outreach Coordinator: Work in community organizations, government agencies, or nonprofit sectors to develop and implement outreach programs, advocacy campaigns, and social services to address mental health needs and social justice issues.
Bs Programme
SEMESTER 1
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSAH 1302 | Arabic – 1 / 1 اللغة العربية | 3 |
BSAH 1303 | English اللغة الإنجليزية | 3 |
BSAH 1304 | مدخل إلى فقه العبادات | 2 |
BSAH 1305 | Sociology / مدخل علم الاجتماع | 3 |
BSAH 1306 | AHPSchology / مدخل علم النفس | 2 |
BSAH 1307 | History / تمهيد لدراسة التاريخ | 3 |
BSAH 1308 | Geography مدخل إلى علم الجغرافيا / | 2 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
SEMESTER 2
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSAH 1309 | تيارات فكرية معاصر / Contemporary Intellectual Trends | 3 |
BSAH 1310 | أثر الحضارة العربية في الحضارة الغربية / The Impact of Arab Civilization on Western Civilization | 3 |
BSAH 1311 | مدخل إلى مصطلح الحديث / An Introduction to the Terminology of Hadith | 3 |
BSAH 1312 | الحاسوب / The Computer | 3 |
BSAH 1313 | قرآن كريم / The Holy Quran | 3 |
BSAH 1314 | جوانب تربوية في السيرة النبوية / Educational Aspects in the Prophetic Biography (Seerah) | 3 |
BSAH 1315 | مدخل إلى علم الأخلاق / An Introduction to the Science of Ethics | 3 |
18 |
SEMESTER 3
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSAH 1316 | أسس علم الاجتماع / The Foundations of Sociology | 3 |
BSAH 1317 | الجغرافيا البشرية / Geography | 3 |
BSAH 1318 | اللغة العربية / Arabic | 3 |
BSAH 1319 | تمهيد لدراسة العقيدة | 3 |
BSAH 1320 | علم النفس / AHPSchology | 3 |
BSAH 1321 | اللغات الأجنبية / Languages | 3 |
BSAH 1322 | مدخل إلى علم التصوف / An Introduction to the Science of Sufism | 3 |
18 |
SEMSETER 4
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSAH 1323 | التاريخ الحديث / History | 3 |
BSAH 1324 | علم النفس 3 / AHPSchology | 3 |
BSAH 1325 | Social Sciences / علم الاجتماع3 | 3 |
BSAH 1326 | الجغرافيا الطبيعية / Geography | 3 |
BSAH 1327 | العربية 3 اللغة / Arabic | 3 |
BSAH 1328 | الفكر الإسلامي / Islamic studies | 3 |
BSAH 1329 | الفلسفة / Philosophy | 3 |
18 |
Semester 5
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSSC 1330 | علم نفس الشخصية / The Science of Personality Psychology | 3 |
BSSC 1331 | علم نفس تجريبي / Experimental Psychology | 3 |
BSSC 1332 | الاضطرابات السلوكية / Behavioral Disorders | 3 |
BSSC 1333 | المقابلة في علم النفس الارشادي / Counseling Psychology Interview | 3 |
BSSC 1334 | علم النفس المهني وتطبيقاته / Industrial Psychology and Its Applications | 3 |
BSSC 1335 | مهارات التعلم / Learning Skills | 3 |
18 |
SEMESTER 6
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSSC 1336 | علم التفس الاكلينيكي / Clinical Psychology | 3 |
BSSC 1337 | مقاييس الذكاء والقدرات / Intelligence and Aptitude Assessments | 3 |
BSSC 1338 | مقاييس الشخصية / Personality Assessments | 3 |
BSSC 1339 | برامج العلاج والإرشاد النفسي / Therapeutic and Psychological Counseling Programs | 3 |
BSSC 1340 | صعوبات التعلم الاكاديمية و الائتمانية / Academic and Credit-Based Learning Difficulties | 3 |
BSSC 1341 | خطة العلاج والإرشاد النفسي / Therapeutic and Psychological Counseling Plan | 3 |
18 |
SEMESTER 7
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSSC 1342 | العلاج السلوكي وتطبيقاته / Behavioral Therapy and Its Applications | 3 |
BSSC 1343 | مدخل إلى التربية الخاصة / An Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
BSSC 1344 | التدريب الميداني / Field Training | 3 |
BSSC 1345 | نصوص نفسية باللغة الإنجليزية / Psychological Texts in English | 3 |
BSSC 1346 | المقاييس والاختبارات النفسية / Psychological Measures and Tests | 3 |
BSSC 1347 | الاتجاهات الحديثة في التشخيص النفسي / Modern Trends in Psychological Diagnosis | 3 |
18 |
SEMESTER 8
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSSC 1348 | حلقة بحث / Research Seminar | 3 |
BSSC 1349 | الاحصاء النفسي التطبيقي / Applied Psychological Statistics | 3 |
BSSC 1350 | التعلم العلاجي / Therapeutic Learning | 3 |
BSSC 1351 | سيكولوجية التعلم / Psychology of Learning | 3 |
BSSC 1352 | علم النفس البيئي / Environmental Psychology | 3 |
BSSC 1353 | مناهج البحث في الصحة النفسية / Research Methodologies in Psychological Health | 3 |
18 |
MS Programme
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MSSC 1555 | علم النفس التربوي / Educational Psychology | 3 |
MSSC 1556 | علم نفس النمو / Developmental Psychology | 3 |
MSSC 1557 | قياس الشخصية والقدرات العقلية / Personality and Mental Abilities Assessment | 3 |
MSSC 1558 | إحصاء نفسي / Psychological Statistics | 3 |
12 |
SEMSETER 2
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MSSC 1559 | نظريات الارشاد والتوجيه النفسي / Theories of Psychological Counseling and Guidance | 3 |
MSSC 1560 | علم النفس المهني وتطبيقاته / Vocational Psychology and Its Applications | 3 |
MSSC 1561 | علم النفس الإكلينيكي / Clinical Psychology | 3 |
MSSC 1562 | دراسات وبحوث في علم النفس / Studies and Research in Psychology | 3 |
12 |