PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Bachelor of Psychology KPT/JPA(FA 4735)07/27

The Bachelor of Psychology program provides a basic knowledge and skills required to understand the behavior of both individual and groups, which is necessary to influence the way educators, policy makers and the community surveyor work about mental health and the workings of the human mind. Students incorporate and integrate comprehensive education in basic areas, including development of understanding of social, cognitive, biological and abnormal psychology among individuals. The program teaches the associations between the brain and behavior, the processes that determine speech, create and keep memories or respond to stress. The Bachelor of Psychology programme curriculum focuses on developing an understanding of key theoretical concepts and on practicing skills associated with the areas of assessment and counseling. Practical application of the knowledge and skills will be demonstrated in projects reflected at both the personal and professional level.

Program Aim

The primary aim of The Bachelor of Psychology program is to equip student with contemporary integrative approach towards psychology and its application regarding the psychology as appropriate at undergraduate level. The programme furnishes the students the experience necessary to learn about current practices in the fields of counseling, psychology and its relevance in the current context and the basic principles of scientific research and clinical psychology.

Aims of Bachelor of Psychology are:

• To offer students a solid foundation of core psychological principles and expose them to a broad cross-section of topics within basic and applied psychology

• To help students develop research and communication skills, and attain strong background in psychology as a science.

• To foster critical thinking amongst the students to address evolving issues related to education, work, health-care, and everyday life.

• To provide a solid foundation in modern psychology and diversity of skills to prepare the student for a wide range of careers concerning human behavior and experiences

To provide an understanding and capability to work independently for the management of human resource and personal development for other services

Career Opportunities

Psychology is concerned with the scientific understanding of human behaviour. It is both an academic discipline and a professional one. After successful completion of this course graduate can take further steps to practice as a professional psychologist or can continue postgraduate studies by working as a researcher by participating in the revolutionary work. They can also work on psychology related to molecular genetics, developmental cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology and brain imaging.
After completion of this course professionals are expected to emerge as,
· Social policy researchers
· Human resources professionals
· Teachers
· Immigration and correctional officers
· Social workers
· Market researchers
· Counsellors
· Career development practitioners
· Health promotion officers

Subjects

Full Time : 40 Months.
Part Time : 72 Months.

Sl.No.	MQA Subject Code	Subject Name	Credits
1	BEL 1003	English I	3
2	BPSY 1123	Introduction to Psychology	3
3	BPSY 1133	Community & Mental Health	3
4	BPSY 1143	Biological Basis of Behavior	3
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
5	MPU 3113	Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization	3
6	MPU 3163	Malay Communication 3	3
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
7	MPU 3123	Ethnic Relations	3
8	MPU 3173	Malaysian Studies 3	3
9	BEL 2003	English 2	3
10	BPSY 1223	Educational Psychology	3
11	BPSY 1233	Environmental Psychology	3
12	BPSY 1243	Personality and Psychopathology	3
13	BPSY 1253	Psychological Statistics	3
14	BPSY 1263	History of Psychology	3
15	BTC 243	Introduction to Computer	3
16	BPSY 1323	Study Skills	3
17	BPSY 1333	Motivation & Emotion	3
18	BPSY 2113	Developmental Psychology	3
19	MPU 3232	Leadership Skills and Human Relation	2
20	BPSY 2133	Child and Adolescent Psychology	3
21	BPSY 2143	Research Methods in Psychology	3
22	BPSY 2153	Abnormal Psychology	3
23	BPSY 2213	Social Psychology	3
24	BPSY 2223	Theories of Psychology	3
25	BPSY 2233	Health & Psychology	3
26	MPU 3342	Malaysian Government and Public Policy	2
27	BPSY 2253	Psychological Sensation & Perception	3
28	BPSY 2313	Psychological Assessment	3
29	BPSY 2323	Behavioral Psychology	3
30	BPSY 2333	Communication Skill	3
31	BPSY 3113	Guidance & Counseling I	3
32	BPSY 3123	Basic Psychological Processes I	3
33	BPSY 3133	Industrial-Organizational Psychology	3
34	MPU 3452	Community Service	2
35	BPSY 3153	Learning Disabilities	3
36	BPSY 3213	Behavioral Organization	3
37	BPSY 3223	Group Therapy and Family Counseling	3
38	BPSY 3233	Guidance and Counseling II	3
39	BPSY 3243	Public Speaking	3
40	BPSY 3253	Basic Psychological Process II	6
41	BPSY 3326	Research Project	6
42	BPSY 3336	Industrial Training	6

Intake and Entry Requirements

Intake :

January
May
September

Entry Requirements :

Pass in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination with at least in 2 subjects (NGMP 2.0) and obtain at least credit in Mathematics and Science and pass in English at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia SPM level); or
Pass in Matriculation/ Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and obtain at least credit in Mathematics and Science and pass in English at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia SPM level); or
Pass in Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in psychology with at least CGPA 2.00; or
Pass in Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in any field or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and obtain at least credit in Mathematics and Science as well as pass in English at SPM level; or
Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia.

Duration : 40 Months.

University : Lincoln University College

Level : Bachelor