Continuous assessment & examinations
Each course combines continuous assessment - assignments, tests, and class work - with an end-of-semester examination; weights and formats are set in each course outline.
- Duration 4 years
- Credits 120–180
- Mode Full-time
- Accreditation Fully accredited
I.
About
About the programme.
A scientific degree in human behaviour and mental processes, preparing graduates for careers in clinical, organisational, educational, and research psychology.
II.
Curriculum
Four levels, one journey.
53 courses across 4 levels, totalling 109 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.
Download the approved curriculum (PDF)
100
Level
11 courses
22 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GST111 |
Communication in English I Listening and speaking skills, reading and writing techniques, language and society. Builds the academic English foundation expected of all… | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
PSY101 |
Introduction to Psychology | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY103 |
Learning Processes | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY105 |
Ethics in Psychology | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-PSY107 |
African Psychology | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-PSY109 |
Behaviour Manifestation and Management | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-PSY111 |
Psychology of Nomadic Peoples | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-PSY113 |
Practical Psychology 100 | 2 | 1 | Core |
GST112 |
Nigerian Peoples & Culture Indigenous cultures, value systems, social institutions, contemporary issues. Required NUC general-studies course. | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
PSY104 |
Quantitative Methods in Psychology | 2 | 2 | Core |
PSY102 |
Introduction to Psychology | 2 | 2 | Core |
200
Level
13 courses
27 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ENT211 |
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business idea generation, opportunity recognition, business model design, startup financing. Required NUC course aligning graduates with na… | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
PSY201 |
General Experimental Psychology | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY203 |
Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY205 |
Developmental Psychology I: Childhood and Adolescence | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY207 |
Psychology of Personality and Assessment | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY209 |
Health Psychology | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-PSY211 |
Psychology of African Women | 2 | 1 | Core |
GST212 |
Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
SSC202 |
Introduction to Computer and its Application | 3 | 2 | Core |
PSY204 |
Introduction to Social Psychology | 2 | 2 | Core |
PSY206 |
Developmental Psychology II: Adulthood and Ageing | 2 | 2 | Core |
PSY208 |
Positive Psychology | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-PSY212 |
Practical Psychology 200 | 2 | 2 | Core |
300
Level
15 courses
30 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SSC301 |
Innovation in the Social Sciences | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY301 |
Clinical Psychology | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY303 |
Gender Psychology | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY305 |
Psychological Testing and Test Construction | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY307 |
Statistical Methods in Psychology | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY309 |
Cognitive Psychology | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-PSY311 |
Psychology of Child and Adolescent Care | 2 | 1 | Core |
GST312 |
Peace and Conflict Resolution | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
ENT312 |
Venture Creation | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
SSC302 |
Research Method I | 2 | 2 | Core |
PSY302 |
Psychology of Mental Challenge | 2 | 2 | Core |
PSY304 |
Psychology of Substance Use Disorder | 2 | 2 | Core |
PSY306 |
Research Methods in Psychology | 2 | 2 | Core |
PSY308 |
Environmental Psychology | 2 | 2 | Core |
PSY310 |
Field Experience | 2 | 2 | Core |
400
Level
14 courses
30 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PSY401 |
Psychological Testing & Test Construction II | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY403 |
Social Perception and Attribution | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY405 |
Psychology of Union Management | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY407 |
Psycho-Biological Study of Behaviour | 2 | 1 | Core |
SSC401 |
Research Method II | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-PSY409 |
Social Perception and Attribution | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-PSY411 |
Pastoral Psychology | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-PSY413 |
Language Cognition and Creativity | 2 | 1 | Core |
PSY404 |
Practicum in Psychotherapy | 2 | 2 | Core |
PSY402 |
Advanced Psycho-Biological Study of Behaviour and Psychopharmacology | 2 | 2 | Core |
PSY406 |
Research Project | 4 | 2 | Core |
CUL-PSY408 |
Psychological Preparation of Law Enforcement | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-PSY410 |
African Psychotherapy | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-PSY412 |
Eldercare Psychology | 2 | 2 | Core |
Course descriptions and learning outcomes are reviewed annually in line with NUC CCMAS guidelines and industry feedback. Download the approved curriculum (PDF) →
III.
Learning outcomes
What you'll be able to do.
Graduates leave equipped with the foundational rigour and the practical skills the field demands.
- Understand behaviour. Explain human behaviour and mental processes using psychological theory.
- Apply research methods. Design studies and apply statistical methods to analyse psychological data.
- Assess and measure. Administer and interpret psychological assessments appropriately and ethically.
- Apply psychology in practice. Apply psychological principles in clinical, organisational, and community settings.
- Reason scientifically. Evaluate evidence critically and draw sound conclusions about behaviour.
- Practise ethically. Apply professional ethics and respect for participants and clients.
VI.
Assessment
How you'll be assessed.
Practicals, research & project
Laboratory practicals, research-methods coursework, and a research project complement examinations.
External examiners
In line with NUC requirements, qualified academics from other universities moderate examinations and assess final-year projects.
NUC CCMAS compliance
Assessment follows the National Universities Commission's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards for the discipline.
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