Bachelor of Science in Psychology
About this programme
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. It is both a scientific discipline and a profession. As such, Psychology students at Central University are given a strong research background and understanding of the scientific basis of psychology; a knowledge base of human behaviour across the fields of psychology; and taught how to apply psychology in one’s professional life, especially concerning fields that are associated with psychology. Psychology offers the individual the chance to explore unanswered questions about the brain, such as how it functions under stress, language acquisition, how it remembers facts or how mental illness can affect the way it works. Besides, it gives us an appreciation of why human beings behave the way they do.
Entry requirements
a. West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant subjects. b. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant subjects. c. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Levels Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and Arts subject (for Science students). d. Mature Applicant Mature students must be at least 25 years of age. Applicants who do not have the required passes would take special mature students’ Entrance examination which consists of a general paper and two papers in the area(s) of specialization desired. e. Foreign Applicant Foreign applicants must have qualifications equivalent to the above. Their results must also be translated into English and they should be able to read and write in English. Prospective foreign applicants must also note that their certificates will be sent to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for evaluation and verification.
Career prospects
Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Human Resource Manager/Personnel, Teacher, Educational Psychologist, Social Worker, Research Roles, Media Roles, Security Services, Public Relations, Governance and Administration, Law and Criminal Justice, Health Services, Community Planning, Commerce and many more.