Psychology — study plan
American University of Ras Al Khaimah School of Arts and Sciences
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 44
- Degree
- bachelor
The Psychology study plan at American University of Ras Al Khaimah is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 44 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 31 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ITEC 103 | Fundamentals of Information Technology | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition | 3 |
| UNIV 100 | University First-Year Transition | 1 |
| GEN-NSCI | Natural Science Course (Gen Ed) Elective | 3 |
| GEN-SBS | Social and Behavioral Sciences Course (Gen Ed) Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 250 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| STAT 100 | Statistics | 3 |
| GEN-HUM | Humanities/Fine Arts Course (Gen Ed) Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 202 | English for Workplace Communication | 3 |
| PSYC 260 | Child Development | 3 |
Year 2 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 200 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| BIOL 112 | University Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 113 | University Biology I Lab | 1 |
| PSYC 290 | Analysis of Psychological Data | 3 |
| PSYC 291 | Analysis of Psychological Data Lab | 1 |
| PSYC-ELEC-1 | Psychology Elective Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 220 | Brain and Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 292 | Research Methods I | 3 |
| PSYC 293 | Research Methods I Lab | 1 |
| COMM 101 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Interaction | 3 |
| UNIV 200 | Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability | 3 |
| PSYC-ELEC-2 | Psychology Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 3 32 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 394 | Research Methods II | 3 |
| PSYC 395 | Research Methods II Lab | 1 |
| PSYC 371 | Personality Theories | 3 |
| UAES 200 | Survey of United Arab Emirates Studies | 3 |
| PSYC-ELEC-3 | Psychology Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-ELEC-1 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 332 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 333 | Cognitive Psychology Lab | 1 |
| PSYC-ELEC-4 | Psychology Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-ELEC-2 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-ELEC-3 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 390 | Psychology Internship | 3 |
Year 4 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 498 | Senior Project I | 3 |
| PSYC 481 | Adult Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSYC-ELEC-5 | Psychology Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-ELEC-4 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-ELEC-5 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 499 | Senior Project II | 3 |
| PSYC-ELEC-6 | Psychology Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-ELEC-6 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-ELEC-7 | Free Elective 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
💼 Careers & salaries after graduation
Explore the career paths and expected salaries for Psychology graduates.
Starting salary from 7,000 SAR/month
Calculate your GPA for this major
Frequently asked questions about Psychology
How many credit hours is Psychology at American University of Ras Al Khaimah?
Psychology at American University of Ras Al Khaimah requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 44 courses.
How many years is Psychology at American University of Ras Al Khaimah?
The study plan for Psychology spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Psychology award?
Psychology at American University of Ras Al Khaimah 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.