Psychology — study plan
Abu Dhabi University College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 5
- Courses
- 42
- Degree
- bachelor
The Psychology study plan at Abu Dhabi University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (5 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARL101 | Communication Skills in Arabic I | 3 |
| ENG200 | English II | 3 |
| ISL100 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| FWS211 | Fundamentals of Emotional Intelligence | 3 |
| FWS305 | Technical Communications for Workplace | 3 |
| FWS310 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| FWS100 | Academic Skills for Success | 3 |
| FWS205 | UAE and GCC Society | 3 |
College Requirements 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DTC212 | Fundamentals of Design Thinking | 3 |
| MAC317 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ASC301 | Research Report Writing | 3 |
| PSY415 | The Resilient Mind | 3 |
Major Core Courses 66 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY100 | Introduction to Psychology-1 | 3 |
| PSY110 | Introduction to Psychology-2 | 3 |
| PSY310 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY312 | Introduction to Psychology Lab | 3 |
| PSY200 | Brain and Behaviors | 3 |
| PSY320 | Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| PSY202 | Introduction to Statistics for Psychology-1 | 3 |
| PSY330 | Fundamentals of Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSY210 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSY340 | Health Psychology - Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health | 3 |
| PSY211 | Introduction to Statistics in Psychology 2 | 3 |
| PSY350 | Psychology of Creativity | 3 |
| PSY220 | Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY400 | Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| PSY221 | Psychology of Sustainability and Environmental Behavior | 3 |
| PSY410 | Media Psychology | 3 |
| PSY230 | Psychological Transitions Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| PSY420 | Psychometrics | 3 |
| PSY240 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| PSY430 | Applied Psychology Research Design Project | 3 |
| PSY300 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY499 | Internship | 3 |
Major Elective Courses 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY223 | Behavior Modification Elective | 3 |
| PSY311 | Artificial Psychology Elective | 3 |
| MGT255 | Organizational Behavior Elective | 3 |
| PSY325 | Psychology Careers and Applications Elective | 3 |
| INR301 | Cross-Cultural Psychology Elective | 3 |
| PSY305 | Orientation to School Counseling Elective | 3 |
Open Elective Courses 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Elective 1 Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective 2 Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Psychology
How many credit hours is Psychology at Abu Dhabi University?
Psychology at Abu Dhabi University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.
How many years is Psychology at Abu Dhabi University?
The study plan for Psychology spans about 3 years (5 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Psychology award?
Psychology at Abu Dhabi University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Psychology offered at other universities?
Yes, Psychology is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.