Psychology students are equipped with knowledge in areas such as clinical psychology, developmental psychology, educational psychology, organizational and industrial psychology, and counseling and therapy. This enables them to work in diverse settings like counseling centers, hospitals, schools, businesses, or non-governmental organizations. This field is ideal for those who are passionate about understanding people and wish to contribute to healing and supporting others on their emotional journeys.
The Psychology program currently offers two specializations:
1. Counseling and Therapeutic Psychology.
2. Organizational and Industrial Psychology.
The Psychology program stands out with a streamlined 3-year (9-semester) curriculum, enabling students to graduate early, start working sooner, and save time and costs. The program is highly practical, integrated with experiential activities, hands-on practice, and workshops with experts.
Practice-oriented and in-depth training
Over the 3-year program, students are fully equipped with foundational knowledge of core psychological principles and tools for psychological assessment and measurement... Additionally, students gain diverse knowledge tailored to their specialization, such as Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, Counseling and Therapeutic Psychology...;, Workplace Psychology, Training and Human Resource Development, Career Management and Development...
The Psychology curriculum is designed to provide extensive opportunities for students to participate in training courses, workshops, seminars, webinars... led by experienced experts and lecturers. Students also engage in real-world projects to hone professional skills during their studies.
On-campus counseling room
The modern, well-equipped counseling room provides Psychology students with opportunities to intern and practice their specialization during their studies at the university.
Six-value learning ecosystem
1. The curriculum teaches core but cutting-edge knowledge while fostering self-learning; maximum hands-on experience at businesses helps students easily grasp knowledge and apply theory to practice.
2. Reduced exam pressure through flexible assessment methods tailored to students’ abilities and societal needs. Gradual integration of technology enables students to learn and test learning anytime, anywhere via computers and smartphones.
3. Scholarships for students with high academic and extracurricular achievements, along with financial support for experiential learning, practice, and internships at businesses.
4. Students develop discipline and a positive attitude through the university’s National Defense and Security Education program.
5. The University’s “Career and Entrepreneurship Center” ensures 100% of students secure jobs immediately after graduation.
6. Students can choose their favorite sports to promote physical health and cultivate lifelong fitness habits.
The demand for psychology professionals is rapidly increasing in modern society, as issues related to mental health, emotional regulation, and human behavior gain greater attention.
Organizations, businesses, schools, hospitals, counseling centers and community projects all have a need to recruit psychologists, counselors, personnel assessment and training experts, researchers, etc. This is an industry with potential for sustainable development and open job opportunities in many fields.
Graduates of the Psychology program at Dai Nam University can work in diverse roles and environments, including:
🔹 Psychological counselors at counseling centers, hospitals, schools, or social organizations.
🔹 School psychologists at educational institutions from preschool to university.
🔹 Training and human resource development specialists at businesses and organizations.
🔹 Researchers or lecturers in psychology at research institutes, universities, or colleges.
🔹 Entrepreneurs launching projects in mental health care, psychological therapy, or skill training.
Career opportunities are abundant in fields: healthcare - education - business - social services - communications - research, continuously expanding to meet the demands of the modern era.
Salaries in the psychology field in Vietnam vary depending on position and experience:
- Psychological Counselor: 10–12 million VND/month
- Psychological Therapist: 12–18 million VND/month
- Psychology Lecturer/Teacher: 8–10 million VND/month
- Human Resource and Training Specialist: 12–15 million VND/month
- Applied Psychology (sports, forensic, business, etc.): 15–20 million VND/month or higher
Income increases with experience, expertise, and the chosen field of specialization. Those who open private counseling centers or specialize deeply can earn significantly more.