Study and graduate with the most established American Psychology degree in Malaysia which allows you to pursue further international academic studies or a career in the field of Psychology.
- The first approved 4+0 American Degree Program in Malaysia since 2004.
- Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) – the same body that accredits Harvard, MIT and Princeton.
- Exchange program available for students to spend a semester at Southern New Hampshire University.
- Option to choose from Child and Adolescent Development, Mental Health or General Psychology.
Programme Structure
Programme can be completed in 4 Years.
General Education Core
- Applied Finite Mathematics
- Applied Statistics
- College Composition I
- General Biology
- Introduction to Ethics
- Introduction to Sociology
- Music and Meaning
- Professional Communication and Career Planning
- Public Speaking
- Sophomore Seminar
Psychology Core
- Abnormal Psychology
- Assessment and Testing
- Biopsychology
- Counselling Process and Techniques
- Introduction to Psychology
- Lifespan Development
- Psychology of Personality
- Research I: Statistics for Psychology
- Research II: Scientific Investigations
- Research Project Senior Seminar in Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Psychology Internship (Industrial Exposure)
- Issues in Childhood Development
- Ethics in Psychology
- History of Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Psychology of Individual Differences and Special Needs
- Criminal Psychology
- Community Psychology
Concentration Streams
General Psychology Concentration
- Any 3 Psychology subjects
Child and Adolescent Development Concentration
- Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
- Issues in Childhood Development
- Issues in Adolescence Development
Mental Health Concentration
- Assessment and Testing
- Counseling Process and Techniques
- Experiential Learning
MPU Subjects
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
- Community Service
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Local Students) / Communicating in Malay 2 (International Students)
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
* For Malaysians who do not have a Credit in SPM BM
** Please consult the Head of Program for more options of electives. Students can earn a minor in Communication or other business concentrations by utilizing their electives in their study plan
Entry Requirements
Requirements depend on your entry level. Expand for more details.
| Entry Level | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| SPM / O-Level | Pass with 5 credits including a credit in English at SPM / Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500) and a pass in Mathematics or any equivalent qualification. |
| STPM | Pass with TWO (2) full passes and a pass in Mathematics and a credit in English at SPM level or any equivalent qualification. |
| A-Level | Pass with TWO (2) full passes and a pass in Mathematics and a credit in English at SPM level or any equivalent qualification. |
| Foundation | Having successfully completed recognised Foundation Program |
| UEC | 5 Bs |
| SACE International (formerly known as South Australian Matriculation – SAM) |
5 subjects with ATAR of 55 (equivalent to TER of 55), no subject below 10/20 |
| High School Certificate | Minimum 10 units with ATAR 55, no subjects below 50 |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma | Pass IB Diploma |
| Canadian Pre-University (CPU) | Pass 6 subjects with average 55 |
| Tertiary Entrance Examination (TEE) | 5 subjects with a minimum aggregate of 279 |
| Australian Year 12 | Average 55 |
| New South Wales Higher School Certificate | Pass in 5 subjects |
| Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) | Minimum 60% in 4 subjects |
| Diploma | Having successfully completed recognised Diplomas with CGPA 2.50 (if SPM 3 Credits) or CGPA 2.0 (if SPM 5 Credits) |
| Matriculation | Pass Government Matriculation |
| Others | Other equivalent qualifications as recognised by the government of Malaysia |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS OR EQUIVALENT
| Entry Level | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| SPM CEFR | B2 or above |
| SPM English (1119) | C or above |
| IGCSE / O-Level | C or above (only Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500) is accepted) |
| UEC | A |
| TOEFL | 548/IBT 79 |
| IELTS | Band 6.5 |
*Students who do not meet the English Language requirements or equivalent are required to take ENG099S (Fundamentals of Writing) and pass with a minimum Grade C. Students may take 2 subjects in the SNHU degree programs together with ENG099S with the advice from the Program Coordinator. The 3 credits received from ENG099S will not be counted in the “128 credits” required for graduation.
**English as a Second Language (ESL) is not accepted as an entry requirement
Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.
To find country-specific entry requirements visit our international entry requirement page
Career Opportunities
Explore your career possibilities.
You can launch your career in one of these fields:
- Clinical/Counseling/Industrial-Organizational/Child Psychologists
- Counsellors
- Research Analysts
- Development Consultants
- Therapy
- Human Resources
- Marketing/Advertising
- Education
- Social Work
Additional information
This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies while giving students the competitive edge.
Students with the Bachelor of Arts degree will be able to continue their Masters program in Psychology (M.S. or M.A.), Social Sciences and other business disciplines (MBA) such as Human Resources, amongst many others.
