Psychology (Psychological Specialist Track) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 138
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 48
- Degree
- bachelor
The Psychology (Psychological Specialist Track) study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 138 credit hours across 48 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| انجل 100 | English Language | 6 |
| فجب 101 | Fitness and Health Culture | 1 |
| نهج 101 | University Skills | 3 |
| احص 102 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| تقن 102 | Computer Skills | 3 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective (University Requirement) | 2 | |
| عرب 100 | Writing Skills | 2 |
| ترب 102 | Foundations of Islamic Education | 2 |
| نفس 104 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| نفس 110 | Developmental Psychology (1) | 2 |
| نفس 123 | Foundations of Guidance and Counseling | 2 |
| نفس 124 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| نهج 160 | Introduction to Learning and Teaching | 2 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective (University Requirement) | 2 | |
| نفس 222 | Educational Psychology | 2 |
| نفس 234 | Developmental Psychology (2) | 2 |
| نفس 235 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| نفس 236 | Personality Theories | 3 |
| نفس 238 | Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| نفس 239 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
Level 4 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective (University Requirement) | 2 | |
| نفس 240 | Educational Assessment | 2 |
| نفس 241 | Statistics in Psychology | 3 |
| نفس 242 | Learning Theories | 3 |
| نفس 243 | Biological Psychology (1) | 3 |
| نفس 244 | Career Counseling | 3 |
| نفس 245 | Behavioral Disorders | 3 |
Level 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective (University Requirement) | 2 | |
| Elective (College Requirement) | 2 | |
| خاص 310 | Introduction to Special Education | 2 |
| نفس 333 | Psychology of Special Groups | 3 |
| نفس 342 | Personality Assessment | 3 |
| نفس 361 | Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| نفس 374 | Interviewing in Counseling Psychology | 2 |
Level 6 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective (College Requirement) | 2 | |
| نفس 322 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| نفس 340 | Psychotherapy | 3 |
| نفس 341 | Intelligence and Abilities Assessment | 3 |
| نفس 368 | Biological Psychology (2) | 3 |
| نفس 370 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| نفس 382 | Neuropsychology | 3 |
Level 7 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| نفس 467 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| نفس 468 | Psychological Heritage of Muslims | 3 |
| نفس 471 | Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| نفس 480 | Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| نفس 486 | Behavioral Therapy and Its Applications | 3 |
| نفس 498 | Criminal Psychology | 3 |
Level 8 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| نفس 440 | Field Training | 12 |
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 (Psychological Specialist Track)
How many credit hours is Psychology (Psychological Specialist Track) at King Saud University?
Psychology (Psychological Specialist Track) at King Saud University requires completing 138 credit hours to graduate, spread across 48 courses.
How many years is Psychology (Psychological Specialist Track) at King Saud University?
The study plan for Psychology (Psychological Specialist Track) spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Psychology (Psychological Specialist Track) award?
Psychology (Psychological Specialist Track) at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 138 credit hours.