Bachelor

Psychology

Turn your passion for human behavior into a career in mental health, counseling, and evidence-based psychological practice.

Overview

UNI - Universum International College, powered by Arizona State University standards, offers a Psychology program that combines strong scientific foundations with practical application. The program equips students with essential knowledge and skills in research, assessment, and understanding human behavior, preparing them for diverse professional contexts. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students develop the ability to support individual well-being across educational, clinical, and community settings.

Duration3 years
Total Credits180 ECTS
FormatCampus / Online
LanguageAlbanian & English

Program Objectives

  • Provide a Strong Foundation in the Science of Psychology
  • Develop Lifespan Awareness in Human Development
  • Cultivate Advanced Research Competencies
  • Enhance Competence in Psychological Assessment
  • Prepare for Therapeutic Practice
  • Strengthen Communication Skills for Professional Settings
  • Encourage Rigorous Critical Thinking
  • Promote Ethical Awareness and Cultural Competence
  • Advocate for Mental Health and Effective Interventions
Curriculum

Academic path

Year 1

60 ECTS
Semester 130 ECTS
  • Introduction to Psychology
    7
  • Psychobiology
    6
  • Sensation and Perception
    5
  • Methodologies, Designs and Techniques Applied to Psychology
    6
  • English Language
    4
  • Study Skills
    2
Semester 230 ECTS
  • Developmental Psychology
    7
  • Physiological Psychology
    6
  • Personality and Individual Differences
    6
  • Social Psychology: Social Dimension of the Person
    6
  • Statistics and Data Analysis
    5

Academic path

Year 2

60 ECTS
Semester 330 ECTS
  • Psychopathology Across the Life Cycle
    7
  • Educational Psychology: Learning and Conditioning
    6
  • Psychology of Motivation and Emotion
    6
  • Ethics in Psychology
    6
  • Elective Course
    5
Semester 430 ECTS
  • Psychological Assessment: Psychometric Models and Psychology
    7
  • Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy
    6
  • Cognitive Psychology: Memory, Thought and Language
    6
  • Interventions in Learning Processes
    6
  • Elective Course
    5

Academic path

Year 3

60 ECTS
Semester 530 ECTS
  • Counselling Skills
    6
  • School Psychology
    6
  • Interventions in Communities and Groups
    5
  • Internship
    8
  • Elective Course
    5
Semester 630 ECTS
  • Interview Method in Psychology
    7
  • Organizational Psychology
    7
  • Psychological Health Prevention
    6
  • Thesis
    10

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Why Study Psychology at UNI - Universum International College

Knowledge

  • Understand the evolution of psychology and key cognitive, emotional, and social processes.
  • Interpret human development across the lifespan and major psychopathology frameworks.
  • Recognize research methodology, psychological assessment tools, and evidence-based practice.

Skills

  • Conduct basic psychological research, analyze data, and communicate findings professionally.
  • Administer and interpret selected psychological assessment instruments.
  • Apply counseling communication and intervention techniques in educational and community settings.

Competencies

  • Apply professional ethics and cultural sensitivity in psychological practice.
  • Make informed decisions in real cases using evidence, reflection, and supervision.
  • Contribute to mental-health promotion, prevention, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Study Abroad with Scholarships

Study for a semester abroad—funded by Erasmus+ in 26 EU countries or worldwide through Arizona State University partner universities.

190partners across Europe and Turkey
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Career opportunities

  • Employment in counseling and psychological support centers.
  • Roles in public and private health institutions, schools, and social services.
  • Opportunity to establish private psychological services after required professional pathways.

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