PhD Degree Programme in Applied Psychology

VISION: We strive to accomplish the following goals: • advancing the science of human behaviour—both basic and applied—from clinical, cognitive, developmental, neurological, organizational, and social perspectives • Providing students with knowledge and skills about mind, brain, and behaviour through innovative and rigorous courses and rich experiential learning opportunities. • Producing the next generation of leaders in research, in teaching, and in the applications of psychology. • Sharing our knowledge and expertise, applying it to the improvement of mental wellbeing, and collaborating both locally and globally with researchers, our community, and policy makers. MISSION: The Department of Psychology under the Faculty of Arts is committed to the discovery of knowledge about mind, brain, and behaviour, and to sharing that knowledge with our students and our community. The department integrates undergraduate and graduate education, research, and service activities to advance the overall mission of the University of Bamenda. QUALIFICATION OFFERED: PhD in Applied Psychology DURATION OF STUDIES: Three Years (6 Semesters) OBJECTIVES OF DEGREE PROGRAMME: Train Applied Psychologists for Teaching, Research, Services EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Teaching/Consulting/Research/Private Practice (Clinical Counseling)/NGOs, Personnel Management.

Duration: 3 years

Prerequisite
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MEd/MSc/MA or Equivalent in relevant areas of studies and qualifying examinations/interview where necessary.