Psychology (BA in Psychology)
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Bachelor Degree
Psychology (BA in Psychology)
Why Choose this Program?
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA in Psychology) program was designed to:
- Build a thorough foundation in psychological theory, research methods, and applied practice spanning cognitive, developmental, social, abnormal, and applied psychology.
- Understand why people think, feel, and act the way they do across individual, organizational, and social contexts through an interdisciplinary curriculum.
- Develop critical thinking, research literacy, and evidence-based reasoning skills essential for understanding human behavior in all its complexity.
- Apply psychological principles to leadership, motivation, counseling, education, and public policy in real-world professional settings.
- Connect global psychological knowledge to local social realities in Cambodia and Southeast Asia, including mental health, community well-being, and education.
- Prepare for graduate study or professional practice in psychology, social work, public health, counseling, or related disciplines.
Future Career Prospects
Graduates from this program will be able to pursue careers such as:
- Counselor or mental health support worker in hospitals, clinics, community health centers, NGOs, and social service organizations.
- Human resources officer, staff development specialist, or organizational consultant applying psychological principles in private and public sector workplaces.
- Early childhood development facilitator, educational support officer, or program coordinator in schools and educational NGOs.
- Behavioral analyst or policy research associate in government agencies, international organizations, or research institutions.
- Advocacy or psychosocial support specialist in civil society organizations addressing gender-based violence, refugee assistance, or community resilience.
- Graduate student in psychology, social work, public health, or related fields at universities in Cambodia and abroad.
Course Structure
The four-year program consists of 120 credits and is structured to provide students with a comprehensive academic foundation through a well-balanced curriculum of foundation, functional, pre-major, and major courses.
To fulfill the graduation requirements, students must successfully complete the following coursework:
YEAR 1 | ||
Course Title | Credits | Priority |
English I: Reading and Composition + Lab | 4 | Required |
Gender Studies | 3 | Required |
Khmer Studies | 3 | Required |
Digital Literacy + Lab | 4 | Required |
English II: Reading and Composition + Lab | 4 | Required |
History of Cambodia | 4 | Required |
Environmental Science | 3 | Required |
Introduction to Political Science | 3 | Required |
YEAR 2 | ||
Course Title | Credits | Priority |
Personal Growth and Development | 4 | Required |
ASEAN Government, Politics and Economics | 4 | Required |
Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 | Required |
Theories of International Relations | 3 | Required |
Introduction to Law | 3 | Required |
Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 | Required |
State Capacity and Institutional Development | 3 | Required |
Psychology of Motivation and Leadership | 3 | Required |
Organizational Communication and Dispute Resolution | 3 | Required |
YEAR 3 | ||
Course Title | Credits | Priority |
Management and Organizational Behavior Theory | 3 | Required |
Human Resource Management | 3 | Required |
Psychology of Motivation and Leadership | 3 | Required |
Personality Theory | 3 | Required |
Political Philosophy | 3 | Required |
Cognitive Psychology | 3 | Required |
Developmental Psychology | 3 | Required |
Counselling with Disempowered, Depressed, and Victimized Clients | 4 | Required |
Research Methods in Psychology | 4 | Required |
YEAR 4 | ||
Course Title | Credits | Priority |
Political Sociology and Ideology | 3 | Required |
Abnormal Psychology | 3 | Required |
Behavioral Foundations of Public Policy | 3 | Required |
Human Security: Power, Politics, and Perils | 3 | Required |
Political Psychology | 3 | Required |
Methods of Psychotherapy | 3 | Required |
Community Psychology | 3 | Required |
Peace and Conflict Resolution | 3 | Required |
Political Sociology and Ideology | 3 | Required |
GRADUATION PATH | ||
Option I: Senior Project | 6 | Required |
Option II: Internship + Exit Exam | 6 | Required |
*Note: Graduation Path: Students choose only ONE option.
| Type: | Higher Education |
| Faculty: | Social Sciences and International Relations |
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts |
| Major: | Psychology (BA in Psychology) |
| Duration: | 4 years |
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