Bachelor of Arts in General Psychology

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

-Demonstrate knowledge of the theories of development across life span; the biological basis of human adaptive and non-adaptive functioning and the learning and personality mechanisms standing behind well-being, mental health and/or psychopathology.

-Demonstrate skills in interpreting professional reports that assess psychological functioning.

-Demonstrate critical abilities in reading academic references and research in different fields of psychology.

-Identify and generate research designs to various questions within the field of psychology.

-Demonstrate abilities to communicate, orally and in writing, understanding of a wide array of psychological phenomena.

Hold a secondary school certificate recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education, obtain “permission” from the Equivalence Committee for foreign programs, competitive admission based on 50% SAT and 50% grades 10 and 11 averages.

• Core Psychology: Introductory courses, the history of psychological thought, statistical methods for research, and introduction to psychological disorders.
• Major-Specific Courses: Advanced topics may include clinical psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and counseling psychology.
• Liberal Arts and Social Sciences: A BA in Psychology often includes general education requirements in humanities and social sciences to foster critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Electives: Students can choose electives to specialize in areas of interest or to fulfill broader degree requirements.
• Research and Application: Practical components like lab work, research methods, and internships are common to build practical and analytical skills.