North West University
Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Psychology
The Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Psychology in Psychology is offered by North West University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Subjects: 9.
Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Psychology offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Outcomes of the qualification
After completing this qualification, the student should demonstrate:
- a comprehensive and systematic knowledge of psychometrics, psychological evaluation, psychopathology, basic intervention and counselling techniques, including programme development and programme presentation;
- critical evaluation of existing knowledge concerning theories, research methods, techniques and technology in psychology, and apply that knowledge to various contexts;
- diagnosis of psychological pathology in individuals, groups and communities, design basic intervention programmes and apply them in various socio-cultural circumstances;
- obtain, analyse and interpret relevant information concerning individuals, groups and communities, and communicate the information, either individually or as a member of a group, by writing reports, doing assignments, or reporting orally;
- reflection on the impact of the study material on the self as a person and as a future care giver;
- observation and application of an ethical, professional and value-based code of conduct in all modes of communication and association with individuals and groups;
- utilization of appropriate technology (computer, e-mail, fax, psychometric tests) effectively in the Psychology environment (technological and environmental literacy);
- exploration of different effective learning strategies to acquire the different capabilities of a practitioner in the field of Psychology; and
- promotion of responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of Psychology related skills.
PROGRAMME: PSYCHOLOGY
The curriculum composed for this programme are of an academic nature. In composing it, consideration was given to career possibilities and the manpower needs of the country and prepare the student for further postgraduate study in Psychology.
Curriculum
Psychological evaluation (16 credits)
Community psychology: Theory (8 credits)
Applied positive psychology (16 credits)
Intervention techniques (16 credits)
Theoretical perspectives on rendering help (16 credits)
Child and adolescent psychology (16 credits)
Research report: Theory and practice (40 credits)
Psychopathology (16 credits)
Descriptive statistics (12 credits)
Practical statistics (12 credits)
