Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon
BA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 380 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Mission
In line with the mission of Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU), the program of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology provides the basic Training in the scientific understanding of the human mind and behavior in its intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and social dimensions. Students acquire in-depth knowledge of the main theories, research, methods, and applications of psychology while developing scientific and critical thinking. The program can lead to several opportunities in public service, education, and the workplace that aim to enhance the functioning of individuals in their environment and prepare undergraduate students for graduate studies.
Program Educational Objectives
The program will prepare students to:
- Lead a productive career in their chosen concentration area.
- Apply their learned skills to analyze current issues in psychology and propose means of addressing them.
- Work with professionals in organizations and various institutions that deal with various issues related to psychology.
Liberal Arts Curriculum (30cr.)
- English and Arabic Communication (9cr.)
- Religion (3cr.)
- Ethics (3cr.)
- Citizenship (3cr.)
- Cultural Studies and Social Science (6cr.)
- Applied and Life Sciences (6cr.)
Note:
- Psychology students must take 30 credits of LAC courses.
- Psychology students must take STA 202 to fulfill the 3-credit requirement in Science and Technology.
Major Requirements (36cr.)
- MAT 202 Mathematics for Arts
- PSL 201 Introduction to Psychology
- PSL 211 Psychology of the Young Child
- PSL 217 Psychology of Personality
- PSL 317 Cognitive Psychology
- PSL 319 Abnormal Psychology
- PSL 321 Experimental Psychology
- PSL 411 Stress Causes, Consequences, and Management
- PSL 413 History and Systems of Psychology
- PSL 415 Intelligence Testing
- PSL 417 Personality Assessment
- PSL 481 Undergraduate Seminar in Psychology
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Upon graduation, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Apply basic research methods, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Use psychological and physiological principles to address personal, social, and organizational issues.
- Analyze the complexity of socio-cultural diversity and interpret the resulting data.
The psychology program at NDU is specifically developed to promote the ability to deliver service skills within the community. At the BA level, students will not be qualified to function independently as practicing psychologists; however, they will be able to work in a community setting.
The program will train students to be aware of problems that exist and of the possible approaches to resolve them. Using psychological assessment, strategies, and methods of intervention, the student will work within the community, continuously evaluating the ways to generate better adjustment in relation to psychological, physical, social, political, and religious domains.