The program aims to explain psychological (behavioral) phenomena in both, their theoretical and applied dimensions through the use of psychological tools and standards to diagnose psychological disorders. As well as conducting primary psychotherapeutic interventions to help alleviate behavioral problems by using a number of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and digital applications.
- College
- College of Public Health
- Campus
- Dammam
- Track
- College of Public Health Track
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Degree
- BSc
- Gender
- Female, Male
- Years of study
- 5 ( (four years + one year of internship))
- Credit hours
- 130
- Additional requirements
- Graduation Project, Internship Program
Vision:
Leadership in preparing distinguished specialists in clinical psychology at the national and regional levels.
Mission:
To prepare clinical psychologists who can collaborate with healthcare teams to provide effective mental health care and improve the quality of life for their patients. The program emphasizes the importance of a strong foundation in knowledge, skills, and scientific research, while also considering the unique needs and characteristics of the local community at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Program Objectives:
This program aims to prepare clinical psychologists who will be able to:
- Provide quality education in clinical psychology discipline.
- Adhere to ethical principles and professional standards expected by the profession.
- Create a collaborative environment to conduct high quality research published in respected international journals.
- Develop and strengthen relationship with the community and related entities.
Justifications for Establishment:
Scientific justifications:
1.Qualifying and providing program students with the basic skills and knowledge necessary for professional practice in the field of clinical psychology in local and global labor markets.
2.Contributing effectively to improve the levels of mental health and quality of life in cooperation with the relevant health sectors.
Social justifications:
1. The program fulfills the requirements of the National Professional Qualifications System at the Civil Service Commission
2. The program keeps pace with the new health transformation strategy to prepare competitive cadres in the field of clinical psychology at the cognitive, professional and research levels to achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
3.The program aligns with the rapid progress of science and technology and the national values of mental health.
Economic justifications:
1. The Kingdom’s Vision 2030 focuses on providing a healthy, stimulating and more productive work environment, which in turn leads to attracting national cadres and creating a competitive and effective labor market that enhances the position of the Kingdom’s economy. The program also supports the Kingdom's vision in terms of building a vibrant society, which emphasizes the happiness and fulfillment of citizens and residents as a top priority.2. The creation of job opportunities for government and private hospitals, private clinics, health centers, university teaching hospitals, rehabilitation centers, research centers, schools, prisons, and correctional homes.3. The development of future national plans to improve the practice of psychologists and psychotherapy through the presence of clinical psychologists in primary clinic centers to support mental health professionals.
Technological justifications:
1. Promoting modern technologies in electronic and computer-programmed psychological assessment.
2. Keeping up with virtual reality psychotherapy techniques.
Fields of Employment:
- Health care institutions, including public and private hospitals and clinics.
- Scientific research centers specialized in psychological and mental disorders.
- School health clinics.
- University guidance and counseling.
- Correctional institutions such as prisons.
- Centers for the elderly and the disabled.
