Psychology Program
In today’s world, most professional sectors have an increasing need for psychology as a fundamental element for institutional success and development. This stems from its vital role in understanding human behavior, guiding actions, and enhancing performance. The applications of psychology are evident across several essential domains, including:
In the Field of Education:
- The urgent need for psychological and educational counselors who address students’ academic and emotional challenges, and help create a safe and motivating learning environment.
- Applying psychological principles to improve teaching and assessment methods, and to better understand diverse learning styles among students.
- Promoting school mental health through preventive guidance and counseling programs.
In the Healthcare Sector:
- Contributing to the diagnosis of psychological and mental disorders, and designing and implementing therapeutic and counseling programs for individuals and groups.
- Providing psychological consultations to help individuals cope with stress and chronic illnesses.
- Supporting medical teams in improving patient communication and promoting mental health within healthcare institutions.
In the Legal and Correctional Fields:
- Involvement of psychological specialists to offer counseling and therapy to inmates, helping them develop adaptation skills and reintegrate into society after release.
- Training prison staff in humane and effective communication with inmates, thereby supporting rehabilitation efforts.
- Contributing to the analysis of judicial behavior among judges and defendants during trials to achieve justice and understand the psychological motives behind criminal behavior.
In Business and Industry:
- Applying industrial and organizational psychology to boost morale, enhance productivity, and reduce workplace accidents.
- Utilizing psychology in employee selection, performance evaluation, and motivation to ensure optimal job-person fit.
- Assisting managers in crisis management, institutional change, and the development of positive organizational behavior.
In the Media Sector:
- Studying the impact of media messages on the public and designing awareness campaigns using effective psychological strategies.
In Military and Security Fields:
- Enhancing psychological resilience among military personnel, analyzing behavior under stress, and providing psychological support during crises.
In Social Development:
- Contributing to the design of preventive programs and the development of interpersonal skills within society.
Program Mission
To provide competitive university-level education in the field of psychology within a supportive academic and learning environment, aiming to prepare highly competent psychology professionals with market-relevant skills. The program also seeks to contribute to research and community service initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Program Objectives
- Enhance the quality of teaching and learning, as well as the quality of learning resources, facilities, and infrastructure.
- Provide students with the necessary support through improved academic, social, psychological, and career guidance services.
- Improve the professional and academic performance of the faculty.
- Graduate qualified professionals equipped with essential labor market skills by:
- Providing fundamental psychological knowledge, enabling the use of related technologies, and developing basic research skills.
- Enhancing critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, and teamwork skills.
- Increasing awareness of values, professional ethics, standards of conduct, and independence.
- Contribute to the field of psychology by producing high-quality research aligned with college and program research priorities, conducted by faculty and students.
- Serve the local community through psychological initiatives, activities, programs, and consultations.
Program Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
- Explain the basic concepts, principles, terminology, theoretical frameworks, and practical applications of psychology across its various subfields.
- Identify the major historical stages and schools that shaped the development of psychology.
- Define the physiological foundations relevant to human behavior and its interpretation.
- Identify research methodologies, inquiry techniques, and statistical methods and their applications in psychology.
- Summarize psychological assessment tools and the steps involved in constructing psychological scales.
Skills:
- Critically evaluate psychological theories.
- Formulate educational objectives based on developmental and learning concepts in educational processes.
- Write professional psychological reports based on real-life case studies, adhering to accepted professional standards.
- Interpret results from psychological assessments using quantitative, descriptive, and inferential statistical methods and software tools.
- Apply oral and written communication skills effectively in explaining psychological phenomena.
Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility:
- Work effectively within teams to solve professional challenges in ways that serve both the discipline and the community.
- Demonstrate integrity, professional ethics, and adherence to the standards and expectations of psychological practice.
- Take responsibility for decision-making within the workplace.
- Engage in self-assessment and continuous professional development within work environments.
Career Opportunities for Program Graduates
- Psychological Specialist.
- Psychology Teacher.
- Psychological Counselor.
- Student Guidance Counselor.
- Psychological and Educational Assessment Specialist.
- Behavioral Modification Specialist.
- Personal Development Consultant.
- Career Guidance Specialist.
