History

History of the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

The development of the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) represents an important chapter in the growth of psychological science within the university. The program emerged from the increasing need for a structured, independent, and contemporary psychology education that responds to societal and academic demands.

History of Psychology at YSU

Early Development of Psychology at UNY

Before 2015

Prior to becoming an independent academic entity, psychological studies at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) were housed within the Faculty of Education (FIP). During this period, psychology functioned primarily as a supporting discipline for educational sciences, particularly in understanding learning behavior, student development, and educational dynamics.

Early Psychology at YSU

Establishment of the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology

20 March 2015

A major milestone was achieved on 20 March 2015 with the official establishment of the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology under the Faculty of Education at UNY. This marked the university’s formal commitment to developing psychology as an independent academic field.

Establishment of the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology

Formalization of the Department of Psychology

12 June 2015

Based on the Rector’s Decree of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), the Department of Psychology was officially established within the Faculty of Education on 12 June 2015. This status strengthened the academic identity of the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology and provided broader opportunities for institutional development.

Transformation into the Department of Psychology, FIPP UNY

9 January 2023

In line with organizational restructuring at UNY, the Department of Psychology became part of the Faculty of Education and Psychology (FIPP). This transformation enhanced academic integration and reinforced the strategic position of the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology within the university system.

Toward the Establishment of the Faculty of Psychology

2 May 2025

After approximately a decade of development, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) officially established the Faculty of Psychology on 2 May 2025. This decision represented the culmination of long-term academic growth initiated by the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology.

Inauguration of the Faculty of Psychology at YSU

Transformation of the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology

The Bachelor’s Program in Psychology served as the primary foundation for the establishment of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. Through continuous development of its curriculum, academic staff, research activities, and community service, the program became the driving force behind the creation of an independent faculty.

Ultimately, the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology formally evolved into the Faculty of Psychology, which now houses two academic programs: the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology and the Master’s Program in Psychology. This transformation marks a new era in the advancement of psychological education, research, and professional services at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY).

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