Psychology

American University in Dubai

Tuition/Year

$25,200
Duration

4 Year
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Program Description

The program teaches students to understand human mental health and its complex behavior by exposing students to several areas including social and personality, clinical, consumer, organizational psychology. This program at the American University in Dubai helps students who want to specialize in such a demanded field and paves their way to a host of career opportunities.

Goals of the program:

The student will be able to:
1. 1. Conduct ethical research appropriate to the fields of study;
  2. Communicate effectively in written and spoken forms regarding psychological issues and projects;
  3. Analyze and evaluate discussions regarding important psychological issues;
  4. Define concepts that position psychology as a field of scientific inquiry;
  5. Situate within a historical framework the theories that are the foundation of contemporary discussion of psychological issues;
  6. Assess the strengths of applying various theoretical frameworks to contemporary psychological issues.

Program Details

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the Psychology program at AUD delivers a broad understanding of psychology and its related fields while exposing students to more specialist areas like family psychology, social and personality psychology, and the psychology of addictive behavior.

Facilities

Located on the main campus of AUD, the School of Arts & Sciences is conveniently positioned in the center of campus, within the cafeteria and food court buildings, and housing a gym, library, and many other facilities.

Career

Psychology graduates go on to pursue further study in specialized areas of psychology (such as Clinical Psychology). They also pursue careers in:

- Healthcare
- Business
- Human Resources
- Organizational & Personnel Development
- Marketing & Market Research
- Education
- Media
- Governmental Institutions
- Sports
- Forensic Departments / Law.

Admission Requirements

High school diploma.
English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL) OR equivalent.
The University administers the ACCUPLACERTM Exam (Math) to place students at the appropriate mathematics level OR SAT.