B.A. · Undergraduate
Psychology
- Degree
- B.A.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
Equips students with foundational knowledge in human behavior, cognition, and mental health, integrating psychology with African cultural contexts. Students gain skills in counseling, social psychology, and applied behavioral science, preparing them for roles in health, education, and organizational development.
Curriculum
Year 1
6 courses- 01Introduction to Psychology
- 02Academic Writing
- 03Biology & Behavior
- 04History
- 05of Psychology
- 06Statistics for Psychology
Year 2
6 courses- 01Developmental Psychology
- 02Cognitive Psychology
- 03Personality & Individual
- 04Differences
- 05Research Methods I
- 06Social Psychology
Year 3
6 courses- 01Abnormal Psychology
- 02Health Psychology
- 03Educational Psychology
- 04Research
- 05Methods II
- 06Cross-Cultural Psychology
Year 4
11 courses- 01Clinical Psychology
- 02Organizational Psychology
- 03Counseling & Therapy Skills
- 04Capstone Thesis
- 05Internship (schools, hospitals, NGOs)
- 06Sample Courses
- 07Cognitive Psychology
- 08Abnormal & Clinical Psychology
- 09Counseling & Therapy Skills
- 10Cross-Cultural Psychology
- 11Health & Educational Psychology
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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