OVERVIEW

Psychology is a scientific discipline which studies human and non-human behaviours from the physiological roots to the social influence processes which equips the students with skills needed for the explanation, prediction and modification of those behaviours for lasting peace and order in human society. 

As a profession in the social sciences, psychology aims to provide students with a top-ranked undergraduate education in various areas of psychology which include but not limited to Clinical psychology, Neurobiological psychology, Behavioural medicine/Medical psychology, Social psychology, Industrial/organisational psychology, Positive psychology, health psychology among others. 

The goal of the programme is to train the next generation of leaders, innovators, and cutting-edge professionals in these diverse areas of psychology with the needed 21st-century skills. Graduates of Psychology are well-equipped for job opportunities in Health institutions, Schools, NGOs, Self-employment, industries, and security agencies.

PHILOSOPHY

As a science, Psychology seeks to discover patterns of behaviour, using facts, principles and generalizations, in order to increase our knowledge and understanding of individual behaviour in various social and cultural settings, groups, institutions and organizations for proper adaptation or adjustment and development. 

The philosophy behind the Psychology curriculum in Nigerian Universities is therefore to equip students with skills, concepts and principles which can help them to understand, explain, predict, modify, and change human and non-human behaviours for intra- and interpersonal harmonious coexistence and overall social, economic, political, and national development of Nigeria. 

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Psychology undergraduate degree programme are to: 

1. Instil a sense of enthusiasm towards and identity with psychology as a profession; 
2. Appreciate its application in different contexts, and environments, and to involve students in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying; provide a broad and balanced foundation of psychological knowledge and practical skills through training in psychological methods of investigation such as observation, experiment, case study, computer application and many others; develop in students the ability to apply their psychological knowledge and skills (such as analysis of behavioural determinants, aetiology, patterns, prevalence and epidemiology of psychopathological conditions; 
3. Use the principles of cognition, learning motivation, emotion, adjustment, conflicts, physiology, attitudes, beliefs, values, intelligence, stress management strategies, personality, leadership and interpersonal skills and many others) in proffering solutions to theoretical and practical problems of society; 
4. Develop a range of transferable skills of value in physical, social, organizational, industrial, educational, health and cultural environments, using generative and creative methods of social engineering; 
5. Provide knowledge and skills with which students can proceed to further studies and careers in specialized areas of psychology (such as health, clinical, IT organizational industrial, managerial, artificial intelligence, social, human resources management.

 ADMISION AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 

Admission requirements: For a four-year course: In addition to UTME score the candidate should possess a Senior School Certificate with at least five credit passes, including Maths, English and Biology at not more than two sittings. 

Graduation requirements: To obtain B.Sc. in Psychology, the candidate must satisfy the requirements spelt out below: completed and passed all the courses he/she registered for, including all compulsory courses and required as may be prescribed by the University/Faculty; obtained a minimum CGPA specified by the University but not less than 1.0, and earned the minimum credit units of not less than 120 for a four-year programme and 90 for a three-year programme.