Undergraduate Psychology

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1 Undergraduate Psychology University of Macau 2012 Prospectus

2 Welcome from the Head of the Department Dear Psychology Student of the Future, Welcome to the Department of Psychology at the University of Macau. By joining our department, you will enrol in one of the most popular majors in the world. Psychology has many applications and joining this programme will equip you for your future career in a variety of fields as well as enable you to make a difference in your personal life. We keep admission numbers low to allow for a student centred teaching and learning environment and so that all students can gain individual mentoring from our experienced faculty members. The department also offers graduate programmes including a M.S.S. programme in Clinical Psychology and a Ph.D. programme in Psychology. Do you want to make a difference in the world? Join our department, work with talented and dedicated faculty members and students, and become a change maker wherever your future leads you! Gertina J. van Schalkwyk (Ph.D.) Associate Professor and Acting Head of Department Fellow in the Oxford Symposium on School based Family Counselling Coordinator of Mentoring and Professional Development Centre for Teaching and Learning Enhancement (CTLE)

3 Why Study Psychology at UM? Excellent Teaching Our department consistently has high scores on teaching quality. You will meet enthusiastic teachers coming from different parts of the world here. Excellent Research You will gain first hand experience in doing high quality psychological research. Some of our graduates have already published their research in reputable international journals. Excellent Prospect Our rigorous curriculum prepares you to pursue a post graduate training anywhere in the world. Our department also offers a Master of Clinical Psychology program that provides state of the art professional training. Psychology is life. It's amazing how such knowledge equips one with an extraordinary and useful lens to see the world. Mark Lai (2011 graduate)

4 Admission and Graduation Requirement We admit students a year, with either Arts or Science background. Admissions Local Applicant: Each applicant needs to go through the UM Admission Examination, which requires English I and Mathematics B. Mainland Applicant: Applicants need to go through the Chinese Mainland Admission procedure. Other Applicant: Applicants need to follow the Direct and Transfer admission procedure. Details can be found on the Registry website. Principals Recommended Admission Applicants who are recommended by their schools will be interviewed and admission decisions are made based on individual, academic, scientific and professional student goals and history. Graduation Requirement Graduates have to complete a minimum of 132 credit units, pass all Psychology courses (66 credit units), and achieve a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPS) of 2.0 or above.

5 Degree Structure Unique Features Our faculty members come from different parts of the world, bringing diversity, expertise and stimulation We put emphasis on research and encourage our students to take part in collaborative team research work We have a team of clinical faculty licensed in the United States, and a strong tradition for training in the area of gambling addiction The four years of undergraduate study at UM has been unforgettable. What I have learned in our department prepared me for graduate study in the U.S. Vivien Wu (2009 graduate)

6 Degree Structure The Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology programme comprises a total of 132 credit units Psychology General Education Diversity Free Electives (66 credit units) (36 credit units) (12 credit units) (18 credit units) It was great for me to choose psychology. The power of psychology enabled me to touch the lives of people when they have difficulties. It makes me feel like I have a great purpose in life. Virginia Cheang (2007 Graduate)

7 Degree Structure First Academic Year Core Introduction to Psychology Psychology Statistics Developmental Psychology Sensation and Perception Second Academic Year Core Social Psychology Learning and Cognition Personality Psychology Psychology of Testing Third Academic Year Core Abnormal Psychology Cross cultural Psychology Psychology of Gambling and Addictive Behaviours Fourth Academic Year Core Systems and Theories of Psychology Senior Thesis Research I Senior Thesis Research II Psychology helps me understand myself and others. Thanks to what I learnt, I can manage my work stress promptly and effectively, without struggling with negative emotions for a long time. Mankonis U (2009 Graduate)

8 Degree Structure Psychology Elective Personal and Social Competence Biological Psychology Community Psychology Introduction to School Psychology Psychology of Leadership Qualitative Research Methods More Psychology Electives Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology Introduction to Clinical Neuropsychology Multivariate Statistics for Psychology Organizational Psychology Selected Topics I Selected Topics II The variety of psychology courses offered at UM allowed me to explore my own interests in the field. The inspiration I got led me to purse a PhD degree in Psychology. Jasmine Chio (2007 graduate)

9 Career Prospect The psychology degree at UM equips students with social, analytical and practical skills, which lead to further postgraduate study or a wide range of careers. Our graduates also go on to postgraduate study in School Psychology Occupational Psychology Applied Psychology Clinical Psychology Social Psychology Development Psychology And others Our graduates works in a wide range of careers School Counseling Management University Administration Government Administration Human Resources Customer Service Teaching And others The program helped me to achieve my career goal by preparing me to face the challenges I encounter. It is a wonderful experience for self development. Lokka (2007 Graduate)

10 Other Information MSS Program in Clinical Psychology The Master of Social Sciences in Clinical Psychology is an intensive, two-year, master-level programme in clinical psychology that educates and trains students in the evidencebased scientist-practitioner tradition. Students are trained in scientific methods, tools and techniques necessary to evaluate and conduct research, and are provided supervised clinical practice that will enable them to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills necessary to be a clinical psychologist within changing and diverse Asian and global communities.

11 Other Information Exchange Program We encourage our students to apply for exchange programmes. Our partner universities include Linnaeus University (Sweden), and Ritsumeikan University (Japan). Our students can also apply for joining other FSH exchange programmes such as Susquehanna University (US). It's an experience that broadens your mind, adds to your experience and influences your future. Jojo Lam (MSS ClinPsy) The best teacher is the experience, the best classroom is the world. Tina Tao (Year 3) By meeting people from different countries and cultures, I learned to consider the world from varied perspectives. Sophia Du (2011 Graduate)

12 Other Information Open Day Our university s open day offers you an opportunity to get in touch with psychology. You will see interesting demonstrations and experience the fun of studying psychology. Student Symposium Our department has strong commitment to research. Annually we organise a Student Symposium as a showcase for student s achievements in research. At this research day, the final year students present their projects to the public and other interested parties. It is a good chance for me to present the achievement and get a treasured experience. Also, I can integrate my graphic design skills in this presentation that makes the procedure fun. Daphne Chan (2009 Graduate)

13 Other Information Student Society The Psychological Society of University of Macau Students Union (PSUMSU) was established in January The purpose of the society is to promote psychology in the university. We organize activities to increase students awareness of psychological health and to facilitate personal growth. The PSUMSU also provides a platform for interactions and discussion among students who are interested in psychology.

14 Other Information Please feel free to contact us for advice about studying Psychology Department of Psychology University of Macau Taipa, Macao China Phone: (853) / Fax: (853) fsh.psychology@umac.mo Web: