The Psychology major aims to develop students capable of understanding the complex issues that individuals, groups and communities face and the behavioral solutions to improve society. With a focus on the scientific understanding of the human mind and behavior, the Psychology major provides a broad-based education that complements other fields such as the arts, computing, economics, education, healthcare, and business management. The program equips graduates with an in-depth understanding of mental functions, emotions, behaviors and the complex interplay between biological, psychological and sociocultural factors. Students in Psychology are equipped for a variety of career paths, such as human and social services, marketing and consumer research, education, human resources and mental health services. Additionally, students will be prepared for graduate study in the discipline or in related fields, such as occupational psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, and social work.
Psychology
Psychology at Fulbright
Welcome to Psychology at Fulbright!
Greetings, future psychology enthusiasts!
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We can’t wait to welcome you into our vibrant community of learners and thinkers!
For more information about the Psychology major, please contact our Major coordinator at nathan.gehlert@fulbright.edu.vn
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Degree Requirements
A Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is awarded following the successful completion of:
General education:
- 5 Core courses (20 credits) and 8 Exploratory courses (32 credits), of which up to two Exploratory courses (8 credits) can be counted towards the major.
Regular Major Requirements:
- 2 Foundation compulsory courses (8 credits)* (100-level)
- Introduction to Psychology (4 credits)
- Research Methods and Statistics (4 credits)
- 6 intermediate courses in Psychology (24 credits) (200-level)
- 4 advanced courses in Psychology (16 credits) (300-level)
Sample Student Journey:
- Core Courses
- Exploratory Courses
- *Introduction to Psychology
- Core Courses
- Exploratory Courses
- Research Methods
- 200-level Courses
- *Personality Psychology
- *Social Psychology
- *Developmental Psychology
- Fulbright Seminars
- 200-level Course
- 300-level Courses
- Advanced Courses
- Elective
- 300-level Course
- Electives
- Capstone I
- Capstone II
Requirements for Declaring Psychology Minor
- 2 Foundation courses (Introductory Psychology; Research Methods and Statistics)
- 3 courses 200-level
- 1 course 300-level
Sample course list
- Introduction to Psychology: This introductory course offers students an overview of the history, current status, and promise of scientific and applied psychology. Students are expected to master a considerable body of information about the principles of psychology and its methodologies, contributors, and terminology. This course is designed to be the prerequisite for higher level psychology courses. It also serves all students (major and non-major) for whom this knowledge is a general contribution to a liberal arts education.
- Research Methods and Statistics: This course introduces students to basic research methods and data analysis in social and behavioral sciences. This course should be completed by the second year.
Intermediate courses are grouped into two main content areas: social/developmental psychology and counseling psychology. Students are required to take six (06) 200-level intermediate courses and three (3) 300-level advanced courses.
Sample Social /Developmental Psychology Courses:
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Personality Psychology
Sample Counseling Psychology Courses:
- Introduction to Psychological Disorders, Diagnosis, & Treatment
- Counseling Psychology
Other 200-level Psychology courses: Psychology students can choose any elective psychology courses (please check prerequisite requirements for the courses).
Sample Electives:
- The Art and Science of Living Well
- Organizational Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Language, Culture, and Thought (cross-listed with Social Studies)
- Human-Computer Interactions (cross-listed with Computer Science)
- Psychology of Gender
- Vocational Psychology
- Cross Cultural Leadership & Management
- Applied Social Psychology
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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Foundation Courses (2 required)
Foundation Courses (8 credits):
- Introduction to Psychology
- Research Methods and Statistics
These two courses are considered part of the Exploratory Courses that should be taken in the first two years.
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Intermediate Courses (6 required)
Intermediate Courses (200-level):
Sample Social /Developmental Psychology Courses (keystone psychology courses)*:- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Personality Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
*It is strongly recommended that students take these courses.
Sample Clinical/Counseling Psychology Courses:
- Abnormal Psychology
- Introduction to Clinical Psychology
- Psychology of Trauma
Other 200-level Psychology courses:
- The Art and Science of Living Well
- Organizational Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Cross-listed courses with other majors (maximum 02 courses)
Sample courses may not be offered every year. Until the university can offer a robust list of 200 and 300-level courses in psychology, current students can take courses at any level to satisfy the 48-credit major requirement.
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Advanced Courses (4 required)
Advanced Courses (300-level):
- Cross Cultural Leadership & Management
- Applied Social Psychology
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Counseling Psychology
- Health Psychology
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Capstone Project Optional (2 required)
Capstone Project Optional (2 required)
Capstone Project (8 credits):- Capstone I
- Capstone II
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