International B.A. in psychology at Reichman University (IDC Herzliya)

 

Reichman University (IDC Herzliya)'s Psychology program Provides students with knowledge and practical tools needed to fulfill professional aspirations and help promote wellbeing in the society.

 

Reichman University (IDC Herzliya) is one of the few academic institutions in Israel to offer a complete undergraduate program in Psychology, entirely in English. The Raphael Recanati International School is the largest in Israel, with over 2,000 students from 90 countries.

 

 

The school provides students with knowledge and skills necessary for caring for the wellbeing of individuals and the society. These skills can also assist them in continuing to advanced degree studies in this field.

 

The International Psychology B.A. program will introduce students to the main areas of the field – developmental, social, cognitive etc. They learn about new fields in psychology and study topics in positive psychology and the psychology of business, politics and the internet.

 

This program puts emphasis on psychology as both a profession and a science and allows students to conduct research in high tech laboratories.

 

Those interested in continuing to advanced degrees may take part in intensive methodological studies and research experience.

 

 

The undergraduate Psychology program is designed to be completed in three years (six semesters). During their studies, students take part in mandatory and elective courses as well as seminars, workshops, and independent research.

Interdisciplinary studies

Students can choose different interdisciplinary studies:

 

- Psychology and communications
- Biological sciences and psychology
- Criminology and Psychology of crime
- Entrepreneurship
 

 

Psychological Skills
Abnormal Psychology
Theories on Personality
Introduction to Psychology
Biological Basis to Behavior
Autism spectrum disorders
Interpersonal psychotherapy
Brain, Cognition and behavior
Development of social behavior
 

 

 

Faculty comprises of renowned psychology researchers. Faculty recommendations for advanced degrees and career paths can assist students after completion of their studies. 

 

 

candidates must submit their high school diploma, 2 letters of recommendation and a personal essay. Applicants from the US need also to submit their SAT scores, while Israeli applicants must submit their Psychometric test scores.

 

All candidates must have excellent command of English as the program is taught entirely in English. In case candidates did not complete their high school studies in English speaking countries, they are required to pass a standardized English test such as IELTS or TOEFL.
 

 

Graduates will receive a B.A. in Psychology.

This degree is recognized for admission to graduate degree programs in Israel, the US, and other countries. Coursework prepares students toward GRE exams, necessary to those who wish to continue their studies in Israel or USA.