Psychology

Psychology in Counseling and Psychotherapy

1. Demonstrate the ability to address real-life and professional situations based on the principles of Marxism–Leninism, Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, the Party’s orientations and policies, and the laws and regulations of the State.
2. Apply specific ethical principles of the counseling profession; identify clients’ issues and understand the counselor–client relationship; utilize foundational knowledge in individual counseling, group counseling, and school counseling.
3. Employ basic research methods and assessment techniques to conduct psychological studies and perform psychological evaluation and diagnosis.
4. Recognize and analyze psychological disturbances at a basic level.
5. Demonstrate the ability to define intervention goals and develop therapeutic plans.

Psychology in Marriage and Family

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply psychological knowledge in marriage, family, and child-rearing; address contemporary issues such as domestic violence prevention and child abuse prevention.
2. Implement content and methods related to premarital education and family education.
3. Apply foundational knowledge to begin practicing counseling and psychotherapy; adhere to specific ethical principles of counseling; identify client issues and establish effective counselor–client relationships.
4. Utilize basic psychological knowledge to carry out practical activities in gender, marriage, and family counseling.
5. Possess life skills, soft skills, teamwork skills, and critical thinking abilities.

Ethics in Psychology

• Comply with ethical standards in psychological research and practice

• Build and strengthen professional relationships among individuals

• Adapt psychological values to contribute to community development

1. Demonstrate firm ideological commitment and strong political integrity; maintain absolute trust in Marxism–Leninism, Ho Chi Minh thought, and the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam; remain steadfast in the goals of national independence and socialism; show responsibility and self-discipline in learning and personal development to contribute to national progress.
2. Possess the ability to self-orient and adapt to diverse working environments.
3. Demonstrate the capacity for self-directed learning, knowledge accumulation, and experience-building to enhance professional competence.

Foreign Language

• Able to use English for communication at Level 3 according to the Vietnamese 6-Level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework: capable of understanding the main ideas of standardized and clear texts or speeches on familiar topics related to work, education, and leisure; able to handle most situations that may arise in areas where English is spoken; able to write simple texts on familiar or personally interesting topics; able to describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and aspirations, and briefly explain reasons, opinions, and plans; able to read and comprehend materials and documents related to one’s field of study.

Reference Table: Conversion guide for English proficiency certificates equivalent to Level 3 in the 6-Level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework used in Vietnam.

Information Technology

• Demonstrate an overall understanding of computer systems, data organization, computing resources, and computer networks. Proficient in using various office software applications and capable of utilizing online resources and internet services in accordance with Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated March 11, 2014, or equivalent certification issued by the Vietnam Women’s Academy to meet graduation requirements.