PSYCHOLOGY STUDY PROGRAM
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Head of Study Program's Speech
We are proud to introduce the Psychology Study Program (undergraduate) at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. This program, a discipline that studies the mind, thoughts, and behavior of humans, is always in high demand. UMS Psychology has been accredited with Excellence by the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education. This adds legitimacy and demonstrates the program’s continued development.
Afriza Animawan Arifin, S.Psi., M.A.
Head of Psychology Study Program (S1)
Psychology is a discipline that studies the human mind, mind, and behavior. The human mind, as a complex system, can be studied in both social and industrial contexts. Professional psychologists are currently in high demand in the workplace, both in government and private institutions, as this field can provide insights into how people behave within a company, related to workload, coworkers, and position. Studying psychology can also help you understand yourself!
- National accreditation: This study program has been accredited “Excellent” by the National Accreditation Board (BAN-PT).
Facilities: Adequate laboratories to facilitate learning, practicums, and research. - Academic environment: The Center of Islamic and Indigenous Psychology (CIIP) is a study center for developing Islamic and indigenous-based research and community service.
After studying psychology for four years, you will be able to think logically, critically, and systematically to generate solutions, ideas, or arguments in accordance with the scientific ethics of the psychology profession. Furthermore, as a graduate of the UMS Psychology study program, you will master the concepts of counseling, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy to analyze psychological problems. You will also optimize these concepts to design and implement interventions for psychological problems in accordance with the professional code of ethics, Indonesian culture, and Islamic values.
A Psychology graduate has career opportunities as:
- Human Resource Department (HRD) Staff
- Counselor
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist
- Educational
- Consultant
- Lecturer
- Psychodiagnostic Laboratory: A laboratory consisting of an experimental psychology laboratory, an observational psychology laboratory, and a counseling psychology laboratory.
- Expert Staff: Most of the teaching staff or lecturers in this study program are psychologists competent in their fields.
Academic Environment: The UMS Psychology Study Program is renowned for its close relationship between students and faculty, ensuring there are no significant gaps.
Announcement
Psychology News

The 3rd ICIIP: Pre-Conference and Workshop
On 23 September 2025, the Faculty of Psychology UMS hosted the third International Conference of Islamic and Indigenous Psychology (3rd ICIIP). We welcomed participants from
The 3rd International Conference of Islamic and Indigenous Psychology (ICIIP)
Welcome All Participants of The 3rd International Conference of islamic and Indigenous Psychology: Islamic and Indigenous Psychology for Global Challenges Our Conference Speakers: Dr. Bagus

Melalui SAFARI, Ciptakan Sinergi Bersama KAMAPSI
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Selamat dan Sukses Mahasiswa Berprestasi Prodi S1 Psikologi UMS
Kami ucapkan selamat dan apresiasi setinggi-tingginya kepada para mahasiswa yang telah mengharumkan nama Prodi S1 Psikologi UMS melalui berbagai capaian membanggakan baik di bidang akademik

Fakultaria Psikologi 2025: Berempati dalam Keberagaman, Berkarya dalam Kebersamaan
Fakultaria Psikologi 2025 bukanlah agenda seremonial saja, namun agenda besar yang berisi orientasi lingkungan Fakultas Psikologi UMS. Fakultaria Psikologi 2025 mengangkat tema “Empatica”, berasal dari
Ketentuan TOEP LBIPU sebagai Syarat Ujian Skripsi di S1 Psikologi dan Sanksi bagi Pelanggar
Sebagai tindak lanjut dari Keputusan Rektor UMS No: 84.I/I/2018 tentang Peraturan Tata Tertib Mahasiswa UMS serta Surat Edaran Wakil Rektor 1 Nomor 1075/A.6II/BR/X/2022 yang mengatur
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