Bachelor of Community Psychology

The program is designed to introduce basic psychological concepts and make students appreciate its application in the community.  This will facilitate the absorption of community psychology graduates into the workforce.  The Bachelor of Community Psychology complements community-oriented programs and attempts to meet the growing mental health needs in Uganda.  The problem facing our societies include drug and alcohol abuse, child abuse, marital problems, AIDS, growing numbers of orphans and refugees, homosexuality, defilement, war, abduction, and others.Students graduating from this program will be well prepared for entry into the professional mental health postgraduate program such as the Master's in Counseling and Master's in Clinical Psychology, as well as other specialized community oriented training programs offered in various organizations.