Psychology — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 40
- Degree
- bachelor
The Psychology study plan at Zayed University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 40 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FYE100 | Academic Foundations and Development | 3 |
| FYE110 | Reasoning with Data | 3 |
| FYE120 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| FYE140 | Critical Analysis and Composition | 3 |
| FYE150 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| FYE105 | Workplace Readiness and Professional Skills | 3 |
| FYE125 | Emirates Studies | 3 |
| FYE145 | Arabic Concepts for Native Speakers | 3 |
| FYE155 | Digital Humanities | 3 |
| FYE195 | Artificial Intelligence Essentials and Applications | 3 |
Year 2 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY212 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY207 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY310 | Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
| ENG222 | English in the Professions I | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
| PSY363 | Social Psychology I | 3 |
| PSY325 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| ARA345 | Advanced Arabic Skills | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 3 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY330 | Personality and Individual Differences | 3 |
| PSY340 | Mental Health and Psychological Disorders | 3 |
| PSY321 | Biological Basis for Behavior | 3 |
| PSY366 | Research Methods I | 3 |
| PSY371 | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY375 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSY410 | Individual and Family Assessment | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 4 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY413 | Psychological Interventions | 3 |
| PSY425 | Cognitive Psychology II: Reasoning, Problem Solving and Decision Making | 3 |
| PSY430 | Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSY466 | Research Methods II | 3 |
| PSY451 | Seminar in Applied Psychology and Human Services | 3 |
| PSY463 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| PSY490 | Internship in Psychology and Human Services | 3 |
| PSY491 | Senior Project in Psychology and Human Services | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU 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
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Frequently asked questions about Psychology
How many credit hours is Psychology at Zayed University?
Psychology at Zayed University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 40 courses.
How many years is Psychology at Zayed University?
The study plan for Psychology spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Psychology award?
Psychology at Zayed 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.