In line with the mission of Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU), the program of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology provides the
basic Training in the scientific understanding of the human mind and behavior in its
intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and social dimensions. Students acquire in-depth knowledge
of the main theories, research, methods, and applications of psychology while developing
scientific and critical thinking. The program can lead to several opportunities in public
service, education, and the workplace that aim to enhance the functioning of individuals in
their environment and prepares undergraduate students for graduate studies.
Program Educational Objectives
The program will prepare students to:
- 1.Lead a productive career in their chosen concentration area.
- 2.Apply their learned skills to analyze current issues in psychology and propose means of addressing them.
- 3.Work with professionals in organizations and various institutions that deal with various issues related to psychology.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, students should be able to:
- 1.Demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- 2.Apply basic research methods, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- 3.Use psychological and physiological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
- 4.Analyze the complexity of socio-cultural diversity and interpret resulting data.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate, students must meet the requirements of the Liberal Arts Core
Curriculum (LAC), and successfully complete a total of 97 credits with a minimum GPA of
2.0/4.0, and a minimum average of 2.3/4.0 in the major and concentration requirements.