Program Profile

   Program Summary 

• Name of the Program: Psychology 
• Name of the Degree to be awarded: Bachelor of Art Degree in Psychology 
• Degree to be awarded by: Bahir Dar University, Subjected to the Approval of the University Senate 
• Standard Period of Study: 4 Academic Years with 8 Semesters 
• Commencement of the Program: 2013 E.C./2021 G.C.
• Fees/Charges: As per the regulation of the university 

       Program objectives 

The general objective of the program is to: 

• Train personnel who can become competent professionals in Psychology 
•  Produce qualified psychologists who work in various governmental, nongovernmental, and private agencies 
• Carry out quality research on various psychological, educational and social issues 
• Offer community services to individuals, institutions, and groups regarding problems and issues pertaining to the field of psychology
•  Provide professional assistance as well as consultation for external stakeholders and interested organizations 

         Graduate Profile 

Upon successful completion of this program, these Psychology graduates are, in accordance with the internationally recognized professional profiles and job description of Psychologists, therefore, trained professionals who would be able to: 

• Provide professional assistance to individuals with personal, social, family, and educational problems 
•  Offer guidance and counseling services to students and other special groups such as street children, people living with HIV/AIDS, displaced individuals, orphans etc.
•  Provide professional assistance on psychosocial and educational issues to school teachers, managers, administrators, health professionals and relevant others 
• Act as a resource person in test development and statistical techniques at the academic and non academic institutions. 
•  Identify, assess and develop early intervention programs for persons with special needs 
• Help individuals with disabilities to gain optimum vocational adjustment to rehabilitate themselves to fullest physical, mental, social, vocational, and economic usefulness
•  Offer courses in various educational settings (Universities, colleges, etc). 
• Optimize human potential in residential, community, and institutional settings
•  Conduct experimental laboratories and research for scientific and replicable issues in psychology such as: biological functions of the body, cognition and perception, principles of learning, and therapies at clinical and non-clinical level. 
• Provide counseling related services to reproductive health, correctional centers, marital issues, career and developmental aspects, and so on. 
• Conduct research on various psychological, social, and educational issues 
• Offer consultancy and advisory services to organizations working with children, youth, adults and elderly 
• Produce practical guides and manuals for practitioners working with children, youth, adults, and elderly
•  Design projects related to psychological, social and educational issues.
• Assist criminal investigation in various settings, including family courts, criminal courts, etc.  by applying psychological principles, methods, theory and practices
•  Apply psychotherapeutic techniques that can help people become healthier
•  Give support concerned with sports and exercise, focusing on performance, motivation, and the psychological benefits of sports and athletics
• Work on workplace motivation, job performance, occupational safety, human resources, and leadership training.
• Design, implement and evaluate projects on psychosocial and educational issues
• Design, organize and run workshops, seminars and short term training programs on psychosocial and developmental issues in academic & non-academic settings.
• Develop critical thinking in solving problems and effective communication skills
•  Adapt and use appropriate technologies

Contact Person 

Alemayehu Belay (Ph.D),

 almeayehu.belay@bdu.edu.et

 +25168596322