About the Department

About the Department


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About the Department

 

The Department of Psychology of Bu-Ali Sina University started its activities in the Faculty of Humanities and Literature by admitting 50 students at B.A level in the field of General Psychology in the 2003-2004 academic year with 2 assistant professors and a trainer. In September 2006, the Department of Psychology was moved to the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences and in September 2009 M.A course in Educational Psychology at M.A level was established. In September 2011, 2012 and 2016 respectively PhD. course in Educational Psychology, PhD. course in Psychology (no subfield), and M.A course in General Psychology were established. Currently students are being admitted and educated in all of these fields. It must be clarified that considering the reformations in the fields of Humanities and integration of the fields of Psychology at B.A level, since 2014 the title of the field of General Psychology at B.A level has changed to Psychology. At present, this department has 197 B.A students, 50 M.A students and 15 PhD. students and the faculty members of the Department include 3 associate professors and 6 assistant professors. In line with the 5-year strategic plans of Bu-Ali Sina University, establishment of new subfields at M.A level, including Social Psychology, Sports Psychology (Joint with the Department of Physical Education), and Psychology of Exceptional Children; recruiting experts in the aforementioned fields, establishing counseling and psychotherapy clinic, brain center, specialized clinic for learning disorders, psychology research center, and completing and equipping the psychology laboratory with new and modern equipment are the priorities of the Department.