History of the Department of Psychology
Department of Psychology originated in 1998. Currently, there are 14 teaching staffs (2 Professors, 1 Associate Professor, 6 Lecturers, 4 Assistant Lecturers and 1 Tutor in Department. The First Bachelor’s degree course in Psychology was offered in 2000. In 2010, Master of Psychology course was offered. Nowadays, the Department of Psychology offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Mission
As the prior goals of Department are teaching, conducting research and serving community, we strive to:
- increase psychological knowledge
- apply psychological knowledge to the benefit of society
- improve critical thinking
- produce high quality research
- provide community outreach service
Vision
- The Psychology Department at Myitkyina University provides students by disseminating psychological knowledge that enable to apply in everyday life and social setting and train students to be qualified graduates and good citizens who serve to the benefits of community.
Administration
Prof. Dr Tun Aung
Head of Department of Psychology
Phone : 09250127232
Email : tunagyamanya1970@gmail.com
- B.A (Psychology), Yangon University, 1995
- M.A (Psychology), Yangon University, 2003
- Ph.D (Psychology), Yangon University, 2010
| Sr No. | Members Name | Designation | Duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Tun Aung | Professor, Head of Department | President |
| 2 | Dr. Van Lal Liana | Professor | Vice-President |
| 3 | Daw Win May | Lecturer | member |
| 4 | Daw Thandar Phyu | Tutor | member |
| 5 | Ma Khin Nandar Tun | 1-psy-43 | member |
| 6 | Mg Htoi San Aung | 2-psy-22 | member |
| 7 | Mg Nyein Chan Ko | 4-psy-10 | member |
| 8 | Ma Htan Gay | Q-psy-1 | member |
| 9 | Ma Zum Lumt | 2-Maha-psy-1 | member |
| 10 | Dr. San Moe Sann | Associate Professor | Secretary |
| Sr No. | Members Name | Designation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Tun Aung | Professor, Head of Department | B.A (Psychology), Yangon University, 1995 M.A (Psychology), Yangon University, 2003 Ph.D (Psychology), Yangon University, 2010 |
| 2 | Dr. Van Lal Liana | Professor | B.A (Hons)(Psychology), Mandalay University, 1995 M.A (Psychology), Mandalay University, 2004 Ph.D (Psychology), Mandalay University, 2013 |
| 3 | Dr Sann Moe San | Associate Professor | B.A (Q)(Psychology), 2000 M.A (Psychology), Mandalay University, 2003 Ph.D (Psychology), Mandalay University, 2013 |
| 4 | Daw Win May | Lecturer | B.A (Psychology), Mandalay University, 1995 M.A (Psychology), Mandalay University, 2003 |
| 5 | U Myint Kyaw Khine | Lecturer | B.A (Hons) (Psychology), Mandalay University, 2000 M.A, (Psychology), University of Myitkyina, 2008 |
| 6 | Daw Than Than Tun | Lecturer | M.A (Psychology), University of Myitkyina Social Counselling: Application in Social Work Practice Training Course, Thammasat University, Thailand, 2012 The Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking International Consortium: Critical Thinking in Higher Education Training Course, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2019 |
| 7 | Dr. Lamar Lu Nan | Lecturer | B.A (Hons)(Psychology), Mandalay University, 2001 M.A (Psychology), Mandalay University, 2004 M.Res (Psychology), Mandalay University, 2005 Ph.D (Psychology), University of Yangon, 2011 |
| 8 | Daw Aye Aye Swe | Lecturer | B.A (Hons)(Psychology) (Yadana Bon University), 2005 M.A (Psychology) (Mandalay University), 2007 |
| 9 | U Nyein Tun | Lecturer | B.A (Q) (Psychology), Mandalay University of Distance Education, 2004 M.A (Psychology), University of Myitkyina, 2007 |
| 10 | Dr. Aung Ko Ko Lynn | Assistant Lecturer | B.A (Q)(Psychology), Yangon University of Distance Education, 2004 M.A (Psychology), Yangon University, 2008 M.A (Edu), International Christian University (Tokyo), 2016 Ph.D (Social Psychology), International Christian University(Tokyo), 2019 |
| 11 | Daw Htu Raw | Assistant Lecturer | B.A (Q)(Psychology), University of Myitkyina, 2004 M.A (Psychology), University of Myitkyina, 2007 |
| 12 | Daw Thandar Phyu | Assistant Lecturer | B.A (Hons)(Psychology), University of Myitkyina, 2011 M.A (Psychology), University of Myitkyina, 2014 |
| 13 | Daw Nway Nway Lwin | Assistant Lecturer | B.A (Hons)(Psychology), University of Myitkyina, 2006 M.A (Psychology), University of Myitkyina, 2008 |
| 14 | Daw Htet Myat Aung | Tutor | B.A (Q)(Psychology), University of Myitkyina, 2012 M.A (Psychology), University of Myitkyina, 2016 |
| Sr No | Name | Department | Title | Journal,Year and Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Lamar Lu Nan A/L | Department of Psychology Myitkyina University | A Comparative Study On Self-Esteem Between Working Wives And Non-Working Wives In Myitkyina | University of Myitkyina Research Journal, 2015 Vol-6- No.1,P.71 |
| 2 | Dr. Van Lal Liana Lecturer | Department of Psychology Mandalay University | The Relationship between Goal Orientation and Imagery Use in Professional Sport | Universities Research Journal, 2015 Vol-7 No.5 P-303 |
| Sr No | Author | Co-Author | Research Title | Start Date | Tentative End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daw Win May Lecturer | Daw Than Than Tun Lecturer Daw Aye Aye Swe Lecturer | A Study on the Moderation Role of Personality Traits in the relationship between Perceived Autonomy and Life-Satisfaction among University Students | 1.10.2019 | 30.1.2020 |
| 2 | U Nyein Tun Lecturer | Daw Htu Raw Assistant Lecturer Daw Nway Nway Lwin Assistant Lecturer | A Study on the Relationship between University Major Choice and Birth Order among Myitkyina University Students | 1.10.2019 | 30.1.2020 |
| Sr No | Student's Name | Roll No. | Thesis Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ma Khin Pyae Pyae Tun | 2Maha Psy-1 | The Relationship between Mindfulness and Stress among Myitkyina University Students |
| 2 | Mg Kyaw Min Htet | 2Maha Psy-2 | A Study on Gender differences in Ways of Coping Styles among Myitkyina University Students |
| Year | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| First year | 76 |
| Second year | 41 |
| Third year | 56 |
| Fourth year | 34 |
| First year Honours | 2 |
| Second year Honours | 4 |
| Third year Honours | 2 |
| M.A First year | 1 |
| M.A Thesis | 2 |
| Total | 218 |
| Year | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| First year | 76 |
| Second year | 41 |
| Third year | 56 |
| Fourth year | 34 |
| First year Honours | 2 |
| Second year Honours | 4 |
| Third year Honours | 2 |
| M.A First year | 1 |
| M.A Thesis | 2 |
| Total | 218 |
Curriculum and Time Table
FIRST YEAR (B.A)
| Core Courses | |
| Psy-1101 | Introduction to Psychology I |
| Elective Course | |
| Psy-1102 | Child Development |
| Elective Courses (for other Specialization) | |
| Psy-1001 | Child Development |
| Psy-1002 | States of Consciousness |
| Psy-1003 | General Psychology I |
| Psy-1004 | Public Relations |
| Core Courses | |
| Psy-1103 | Introduction to Psychology II |
| Elective Course | |
| Psy-1104 | Psychology of Adolescent |
| Elective Courses (for other Specialization) | |
| Psy-1005 | Psychology of Adolescence |
| Psy-1005 | Psychology of Adolescence |
| Psy-1006 | Psychological Disorders |
| Psy-1007 | General Psychology II |
| Psy-1008 | Understanding Human Interaction |
SECOND YEAR (B.A)
| Core Courses | |
| Psy-2101 | Developmental Psychology |
| Psy-2102 | Applied Psychology I |
| Psy-2103 | Experimental Psychology I |
| Elective Courses (for other Specializations) | |
| Psy-2001 | Language and Thought |
| Psy-2002 | Psychology of Adulthood and Aging |
| Psy-2003 | Occupational Psychology I |
| Core Courses | |
| Psy-2104 | Educational Psychology |
| Psy-2105 | Applied Psychology II |
| Psy-2106 | Experimental Psychology II |
| Elective Courses (for other Specializations) | |
| Psy-2004 | Stress and Stress Management |
| Psy-2005 | Psychology of Adulthood and Aging II |
| Psy-2006 | Occupational Psychology II |
THRID YEAR (B.A)
| Core Courses | |
| Psy-3101 | Social Psychology I |
| Psy-3102 | Industrial and Organizational Psychology I |
| Psy-3103 | Abnormal Psychology I |
| Psy-3104 | Psychological Statistics I |
| Elective Courses | |
| Psy-3105 | Crime and Psychology I |
| Psy-3106 | Community Psychology |
| Elective Course (for Law) | |
| Psy-3001 | Crime and Psychology I |
| Core Courses | |
| Psy 3107 | Social Psychology II |
| Psy 3108 | Industrial and Organizational Psychology II |
| Psy 3109 | Abnormal Psychology II |
| Psy 3110 | Psychological Statistics II |
| Elective Courses | |
| Psy 3111 | Crime and Psychology II |
| Psy 3112 | Psychology of Aging |
| Elective Course (for Law) | |
| Psy 3002 | Crime and Psychology II |
FOURTH YEAR (B.A)
| Core Courses | |
| Psy-4101 | Counseling Psychology II |
| Psy-4102 | Sport Psychology I |
| Psy-4103 | Psychological Testing I |
| Psy-4104 | Psychological Research I |
| Elective Courses | |
| Psy-4105 | Health Psychology I |
| Psy-4106 | Introduction to Social Problems I |
| Psy-4107 | Psychology of Communication |
| Core Courses | |
| Psy-4108 | Counseling Psychology II |
| Psy-4109 | Sport Psychology II |
| Psy-4110 | Psychological Testing II |
| Psy-4111 | Psychological Research II |
| Elective Courses | |
| Psy-4112 | Health Psychology II |
| Psy-4113 | Introduction to Social Problems II |
| Psy-4114 | The Development of Gender |
HONOURS FIRST YEAR (B.A)
| Core Course | |
| Psy-3201 | Social Psychology I |
| Psy-3202 | Industrial and Organizational Psychology I |
| Psy-3203 | Abnormal Psychology I |
| Psy-3204 | Psychological Statistics I |
| Psy-3205 | Crime and Psychology I |
| Psy-3206 | Community Psychology |
| Core Course | |
| Psy-3207 | Social Psychology II |
| Psy-3208 | Industrial and Organizational Psychology II |
| Psy-3209 | Abnormal Psychology II |
| Psy-3210 | Psychological Statistics II |
| Elective Courses | |
| Psy-3211 | Crime and Psychology II |
| Psy-3212 | Psychology of Aging |
HONOURS SECOND YEAR(B.A)
| Core Course | |||||||
| Psy-4201 | Counselling Psychology II | ||||||
| Psy-4202 | Sport Psychology I | ||||||
| Psy-4203 | Psychological Testing I | ||||||
| Psy-4204 | Psychological Research I | ||||||
| Elective Courses | |||||||
| Psy-4205 | Health Psychology I | ||||||
| Psy-4206 | Introduction to Social Problems I | ||||||
| Psy-4207 | Psychology of Communication |
| Core Course | |
| Psy-4208 | Counselling Psychology II |
| Psy-4209 | Sport Psychology II |
| Psy-4210 | Psychological Testing II |
| Psy-4211 | Psychological Research II |
| Elective Courses | |
| Psy-4212 | Health Psychology II |
| Psy-4213 | Introduction to Social Problems II |
| Psy-4214 | The Development of Gender |
HONOURS FINAL YEAR (B.A)/ M.A Q
| Core Course | |
| Psy-5201 | Advanced Industrial Psychology |
| Psy-5202 | Advanced Abnormal Psychology |
| Psy-5203 | Psychological Theories |
| Psy-5204 | Advanced Psychological Research |
| Elective Courses | |
| Psy-5205 | Advanced Social Psychology |
| Psy-5206 | Advanced Health Psychology |
| Psy-5207 | Advanced Psychological Testing |
| Core Course | |
| Psy-5208 | Social Relations and Group Behaviour |
| Psy-5209 | Organizational Psychology |
| Psy-5210 | Clinical Psychology |
| Psy-5211 | Physiological Psychology |
| Elective Courses | |
| Psy-5212 | Cultural Psychology |
| Psy-5213 | Environmental Psychology |
| Psy-5214 | Qualitative and Social Research |
FIRST YEAR (M.A)
| Psy-611 | Psychological Assessment |
| Psy-612 | Theories of Personality |
| Psy-613 | Counseling and Psychotherapy |
| Psy-614 | Advanced Cognitive Psychology |
| Psy-621 | Organizational Behaviour |
| Psy-622 | Interpersonal Behaviour and Group Processes |
| Psy-623 | Health Psychology / Environmental Psychology / Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence |
| Psy-624 | Research Methodology |
SECOND YEAR (M.A)
| Psy-631 | Seminar I (Review of Literature) |
| Psy-633 | Seminar II (Research and Methodological Issue in the Study Area) |
Sample Description
| Psy-641 | Seminar III (Results and Discussion) |
| Psy-642 | Thesis and Viva Voce |
