Psychology

Overview

Key facts

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A.P.) program at American University in Dubai delivers a broad understanding of psychology and its related fields, while exposing students to more specialist areas like social and personality psychology, clinical psychology, consumer and organizational psychology as well as the psychology of advertising.  

Thus, students will gain a well-rounded education in the foundations of psychology as well as more in depth expertise in the areas of biological, industrial and applied psychology. 

Suited to graduates interested in working with people and understanding the biological and social factors that shape human behavior and the workings of the human mind, the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A.P.) program will qualify graduates for postgraduate specialization, such as Masters programs in e.g. clinical, organizational or counselling psychology. 

The B.A.P. will also provide an advantage in a broad range of careers including business and law, company development and human resources, marketing, media, healthcare and education.

Upon completion of the degree program, students will be able to:

• Conduct ethical research appropriate to the fields of psychology;

• Communicate effectively in written and spoken forms regarding psychological issues and projects;

• Analyze and evaluate discussions regarding important psychological issues;

• Define concepts that position psychology as a field of scientific inquiry;

• Situate within a historical framework the theories that are the foundation of contemporary discussion of psychological issues;

• Assess the strengths of applying various theoretical frameworks to contemporary psychological issues.

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.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCO C) and licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education - Higher Education Affairs (MOE-HEAL