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Psychology of Deviance (Elective)

It will introduce students to different theoretical approaches to the study of social deviance. The various processes that create deviants such as social identity and intra-group processes, intra-group deviance, deviant groups and devalued groups will be discussed. An evaluation of the different approaches in accounting for various modern day social problems will be made.

Course Code: 
BPS 327
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Psychology

Clinical Psychology

This course will focus on the issues that will enable the student of psychology to understand the causes of psychological distress and factors that promote psychological well-being. A wide range of psychological difficulties will be covered including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, disabilities, family problems and mental illness. It will also involve a study of the methods and tools needed to undertake clinical assessments including tests interviews and direct observation of behaviour. Strategies for therapy and counselling will be studied

Course Code: 
BPS 326
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Psychology

Educating the Special Individual

This course will introduce the student to the treatment and teaching of persons with special needs including the physically challenged, the mentally challenged, behaviourally disturbed and others. The various intervention programmes from inclusive education to institutional settings will be explored. Discussions will also centre on materials and equipment for educating the special individual.

Course Code: 
BPS 325
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Psychology

Adolescent Psychology (Elective)

This course provides an opportunity for students to examine adolescence, a special watershed in human life. The various theoretical perspectives regarding the nature, character, learning and training of adolescents will be covered. The course also examines the psychosocial problems associated with adolescence and the strategies for establishing cordial relations between adolescents and adult authority. Issues of adolescent sexual health, drug use behaviour, delinquency and nihilism will be emphasized.

Course Code: 
BPS 324
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Psychology
Guidance and Counselling

Child Psychology (Elective)

This course focuses on the scope and breadth of human development during childhood. It will also examine the patterns of growth, change and stability that occur from birth to adolescence. It will cover the influences on the growth and change of the child’s characteristics including biological and environmental influences. Students will be encouraged to integrate the theoretical explanations and developmental influences with practical application on the African child.

Course Code: 
BPS 323
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Psychology

H.I.V./AIDS Education

This course will introduce the student to the psychological intricacies of handling the AIDS epidemic especially in Africa. Focus will be on the social influences and attitudes that promote AIDS, stigmatization and bias, the handling and counselling of persons who are H.I.V/AIDS positive. Researches and intervention programmes will also be discussed.

Course Code: 
BPS 322
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Psychology

Psychology of Memory

This course will give a special place to the increasing amount of researches on memory and its rising importance in psychological studies. The structure of the brain and physiology of memory will be studied. Also the processes by which the memory system operates including encoding, storage, decoding and retrieval will be examined alongside the influences and elements that go with it. Furthermore the issues of memory stimulation, decay, and memory loss will all be examined with a focus on ways of improving memory functioning.

Course Code: 
BPS 321
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Psychology

Counselling Techniques

After successfully completing this course, the student will understand most of the major theoretical approaches to counselling and their application to the counselling process. They will be familiar with key concepts, principles, goals, assessment techniques and the appropriate application of Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, Rational, Behavioural and Cognitive Behavioural therapies in the counselling process.

Course Code: 
BPS 315
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Psychology

Counselling Psychology

The student will in this course, study the underlying issues responsible for understanding mental health problems. Focus will be placed on identifying symptomatic characteristics of various defective mental health conditions and the wider implications of such conditions. Also, the various strategies for handling these conditions among individuals, in institutions, industry, schools, universities and families will be examined.

Course Code: 
BPS 314
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Psychology

Behavioural Management Strategies

This course focuses on the strategies for identifying and managing deviant behaviour. The theories and models that have proposed strategies for behaviour management with special reference to behaviourists and humanists will be studied. Procedures and skills needed for behaviour management such as for specifying observed behaviour, measuring behaviour, setting goals, arranging cues and reinforcements and evaluating success will be examined.

Course Code: 
BPS 313
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Psychology

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