Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology

  • Type : Undergraduate
  • Credit Hours : 126hrs
  • Language : Arabic
  • Campuses: Al Ain & Abu Dhabi

Overview

About the Program

The program of Applied Psychology deals with the practical study of human character and behavior through the application of the theories and principles of Psychology in various arenas, such as the social, administrative, industrial, informational, and the empirical, in addition to the educational side where the program is distinguished based on a practical basis, depending in its origin on the practical skills and on-going field training for workers and the field of human development for non-workers.

 

Vision

The department of Applied Psychology aims at becoming a pioneer at both local and international levels in preparing specialists in psychology, teachers of psychology, and psychology researchers. It also aims at providing psychological and research consultations in the various fields of applied psychology.

 

Mission

The program aims at preparing scientifically qualified staff in applied psychology such as specialists, teachers, researchers and councilors through providing the services and psychological consultations to members of society and to the state and private sectors.

 

Program Goals

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology Program aims to:

 

  1. Design psychological research and standards for the interpretation of various behavioral phenomena.
  2. Employ psychology theories in suggesting solutions related to behavior and psychological advising.
  3. Apply the principles of Applied Psychology in the training field with the purpose of suggesting solutions and offering psychological consultations that contribute in developing work environment.
  4. Interpret the results of psychological tests and standards on various psychological states and behavioral situations.
  5. Develop clear directions for projects interested in applied psychology after graduation.
  6. Utilizing knowledge,research skills education practices,and ethical and professional principal in teaching individuals with special needs to enhance the professional and promote lifelong learning.
  7. collaborating and communicating with families,other educators,providers related to individuals with special needs.

 

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

#Program Learning OutcomesAligned with L7 QFE Descriptors
1 Determine the basic principles and conceptions in Applied Psychology, and apply them in the various fields he/she works at. QFE 1,3
2 Determine the basic psychological, social, and biological factors that help in the interpretation of psychological behavioral phenomena. QFE 2,7,8
3 Participate in situations that depend on critical thinking, and solve problems creatively, using methods of problem solving in their various psychological methods. QFE 2,4,8
4 applying ethical and professional principles related to teaching behavior modification and designing individualized educational programs for individualized with special needs. QFE 5,11
5 Develop distinguished interactive relationships with others, and enhance their abilities in collective work. QFE 9,10
6 Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skills in writing, and present demonstrations in various psychological subjects depending on modern technology. QFE 5,9,10
7 Apply the concepts and principles of applied psychology and its theories in the work environment as related to    the specifications and description of tasks, analysis of work, choice of workers, and specifying the problems that encounter both employers and employees and solving them. QFE 4,6,9
8 Participate in projects and tasks that specialists in applied psychology deal with, and demonstrate their effect on self- development. QFE 3,9,10
9 Acquire skills necessary for the application of psychological tests and standards and interpret their results. QFE 4,7
10 Carry out practical skills required for the specialization in employing laboratories and make use of practical training. QFE 4,6,7

 

Job Opportunities 

  • Works in solving psychological & behavioral problems of people in various settings such as legal, business, sports, forensics, education and others.

Admission Requirements

  • UAE Secondary School Certificate (Science/Advance, Or General, Or Elite) or its equivalent approved by the UAE Ministry of Education, with a minimum average of 60%.
  • Students who have obtained a Secondary School Certificate with (less than 60%) may be accepted, provided they enroll in (3) remedial courses for one semester from outside the program curriculum, which will not be counted in the cumulative GPA. The selection of these courses is based on the specialization and relevant grades in high school and includes subjects such as; (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Arabic Language, and English Language).

Graduation Requirements

The student must have completed the minimum required duration of study.

The student must not exceed the maximum allowable duration of study.

Study Plan

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Guidance Plan

Course Description

Textbooks

#Course CodeCourse NameAssigned BookAuthorPublisherPublication Year
1 0408327 Mental and Behavioral Disorders Abnormal Psychology Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, translated by Mohammad Al-Shaqirat and Ahmad Al-Matarneh Dar Al-Fikr 2016
2 0408231 Action Research Skills Action Research Feryal Abu Awad and Mohammad Bakr Noufal Dar Al-Maseera 2012
3 0408417 Family Problems Psychology Family Psychology Alaa Eldin Kafafi Dar Al-Fikr 2015
4 0408417 Developmental Psychology and Applications Developmental and Learning Psychology Nadim Mohammad Al-Shara'i Dar Al-Biruni 2014
5 0408235 Applied Psychological Statistics Principles of Statistics Mohammad Abu Saleh Dar Al-Yazouri 2010
6 0408325 Social Psychology Social Psychology Mohammad Rabi'e Dar Al-Maseera 2022
7 0408329 Criminal Psychology Criminal Psychology Mohammad Shehata Rabi'e, Gomaa Said Youssef, Moataz Said Abdullah Dar Ghareeb 2008
8 0408232 Psychological Tests and Measurements Constructing Psychological and Educational Tests and Measurements Antanios Naif Mikhail Dar Al-Issar Al-Ilmi 2016
9 0408101 Fitness and Health Fitness and Health for All Majid Al-Saleh Al Ain University 2024
10 0408102 Educational Psychology Educational Psychology: Principles and Theories Munthir Al-Ba'awi, Samer Abdel Hadi, Hussein Al-Majali, Majid Al-Saleh Al Ain University 2024
11 0408233 Principles of Descriptive Statistics Principles of Statistics Mohammad Abu Saleh Dar Al-Yazouri 2010
12 0408232 Human Behavior Modification Applied Behavior Analysis Jamal Al-Khatib Dar Al-Shorouk 2017
13 0408322 Cognitive Psychology Cognitive Psychology: Theory and Application Adnan Al-Attoum Dar Al-Maseera 2014
14 0408335 Physiological Psychology Physiological Psychology Mukhtar Othman Al-Falah Library 2013
15 0408214 Introduction to Mental Health Introduction to Mental Health Mohammad Qasim Abdullah Dar Al-Fikr 2023
16 0408324 Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Culture Andrew M. Pomerantz, translated by Taysir Shwash and Ahmad Hashem Dar Al-Fikr 2018

Contact us

Director of Applied Psychology Program

College of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
Al Ain University 

P.O.Box: 64141
Al Ain - UAE

Phone No: +971 3 7024888
                  +971 3 7024900
Fax No:     +971 3 7024777

Email(Al Ain): AppliedPsychology@aau.ac.ae
Email(Abu Dhabi): AppliedPsychology_ad@aau.ac.ae

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