The programme is designed for graduates to become professionally trained in theories, knowledge, skill and methods in psychology.
Graduates will be prepared for work in welfare agencies, rehabilitation centre, community centre, government organization, NGO’s organizations and private sector companies. The graduates are trained to be progressive, innovative, creative and efficient in problem solving or decision making of patient or client management. Graduates are also expected to understand and demonstrate sensitivities and responsibilities towards religion, community, culture and environment by ethical principles and professional code of conduct of the psychologist profession.
The programme objective is to produce graduates who have a comprehensive understanding of the principles of human minds and behaviours and who are able to apply these principles in dealing with the human taught, behaviour & emotions and enhancing human potentials in community or workplace.
FEE 4,000 MYR/SEMESTER
To be eligible for entry into the program, an applicant must have met any of the following requirements:
- Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or its equivalent with 3 credits in any subjects and a Pass in English, Bahasa Melayu,
Mathematics and Science OR
- Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or its equivalent with atleast 1 full pass with CGPA 2.00 and a Pass in
Mathematics and Science at SPM level OR
- Other relevant or equivalent qualification, experience and requirement accepted by the University Senate or competent
authority in Malaysia
2.5 years (8 semesters)
Year 1 Courses
Introduction to Psychology
Social Psychology
Fundamental English
I and II
Introduction to IT and Application
Lifespan development
Communication and Persuasion |
Pengajian Malaysia 2
Motivations and Emotions
Personality
Elementary Statistics
Young Mercy 1
Entrepreneuship |
Year 2 Courses
Childhood and Adolescence Development
Cross Cultural Psychology
Behaviour and the Brain
Research Methods in Social Science
Abnormal Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Cognitive Psychology |
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Health Psychology
Introduction to Behavioural Analysis
Educational Psychology
Elective I
Perlembagaan dan Masyarakat
Young Mercy 2 |
Year 3 Courses
Issue and Ethics in the Helping Profession
Principles of Counselling
Behaviour Modification and Intervention |
Internship
Elective II |
Elective Courses (Only choose 2 course)
•Introduction to Criminology
• Introduction to Occupational and Safety Health
• Consumer Behaviour
Students will be well equipped to seek a career as:-
Psychology Assistant
Social Work Assistant
Motivator
Research Assistant |
Welfare and Rehabilitation Officer
Public Relations Officer
Human Resource Development Personnel
Administrative Officer |
*With further studies & advance training graduates will qualify to be a Certified Psychologist, Therapist, Professional Counselor, Consultant and Corporate Trainer.
