Mission
To prepare academically, professionally, and research-qualified specialists in the field of counseling and mental health through an academic plan that integrates theoretical and practical components within a learning environment committed to quality standards. The program aims to meet the requirements of the local, Arab, and regional labor markets, contribute to the enhancement of community services, keep pace with scientific developments, and support sustainable development.
Objectives
- Preparing qualified counselors with solid theoretical and practical knowledge in counseling and mental health.
- Providing students with knowledge of the contributions of Muslim scholars to counseling and mental health, grounded in Islamic references.
- Enabling students to use diagnostic tools and methods and to collect data relevant to counseling and mental health.
- Developing and enhance counseling skills for addressing psychological and social problems and disorders of individuals and groups.
- Equipping students with research competencies and with research methodologies and techniques in counseling and mental health.
- Developing students’ self-development skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to utilize modern technologies in counseling and mental health.
About
The Bachelor of Counseling and Mental Health is one of the specializations offered by the Department of Psychological and Educational Sciences at the Faculty of Education. It is the first program of its kind in Yemeni universities. The program aims to prepare qualified specialists to work as psychological counselors and advisors in schools, universities, health centers, and private clinics.
The program offers a balanced integration of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling students to gain a deeper understanding of human behavior and to analyze psychological problems. It also develops students’ scientific research and statistical analysis skills, promotes humanistic and social values, responds to the needs of the Yemeni and Arab labor markets, and addresses the rapid transformations in education and counseling fields.
What distinguishes us
First: Academic Features
- Provides comprehensive knowledge in counseling and mental health.
- Focuses on developing counseling and psychological intervention skills.
- Encourages scientific research in the field.
- Offers opportunities to gain practical experience in counseling.
Second: Professional Features
- Provides employment opportunities in psychological and educational counseling.
- Develops communication and interpersonal skills.
- Includes training in psychological counseling and therapeutic interventions.
- Offers field training in counseling and mental health settings.
Third: Additional Features
- The program is internationally recognized.
- Provides opportunities to communicate with experts in the field.
- Integrates the use of educational technology and offers exposure to diverse cultures.
Career Opportunities for Graduates
- Teacher in public and private education schools
- Psychological Counselor in schools, universities, or health centers
- Academic Researcher in universities or psychological research centers
- Psychological Consultant in private clinics or health centers
- Teaching Assistant in counseling departments at universities or colleges
- Social Specialist in governmental or private organizations
- Director of counseling programs in various institutions
- Employee at the Social Fund for Development
- Employee at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor
- Psychologist in governmental institutions, centers, or companies
- Specialist in child and youth mental health services
- Family psychological support specialist in centers or clinics
- Trainer or educator in corporate or institutional training programs
Laboratories
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Study Plan for the Bachelor of Counseling and Mental Health |
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Course Descriptions for Each Program
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Course Descriptions for the Bachelor of Counseling and Mental Health |