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Department of Psychology

BUKHARA STATE UNIVERSITY

Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is an academic department with a longstanding tradition of excellence in education, scientific research, and practical psychological services.

Since 1933 Education Scientific Research Psychological Services
1933
Year of Establishment
537
Total Undergraduate and Master's Students
700+
Scientific Publications in the Past 5 Years
30+
Talented Students Involved in Research

History of the Department

The Department was first established in 1933 under the name "Pedagogy and Psychology". From 1979, it operated as the Department of Psychology, and since 2022, it has operated under the name "Psychology and Sociology".

Today, the Department provides bachelor's and master's degree education in psychology, conducts scientific research, and develops practical psychological support services.

Heads of the Department Through the Years

M.S. Smolenskiy — Professor
1933–1935
V.M. Zaborskiy — Professor
1935–1940
V.P. Narishkin — Associate Professor
1941–1957
A.A. Xolmetov — Associate Professor
1958–1959
Sh.P. Balavadze — Professor
1959–1974
K.Z. Zaripov — Professor
1974–1978
R.A. Tursunov — Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor
1979–1982
L.P. Xoxlova — Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor
1982–1988
M.N. Usmanova — Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor
1989–1994
Sh.R. Barotov — Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor
1995–2011
U.S. Jumayev — Candidate of Psychological Sciences
2012–2015
Sh.R. Barotov — Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor
2016–2021
A.M. Nazarov — Doctor of Psychological Sciences (DSc), Professor
2022–2025
Sh.Sh. Rustamov — Doctor of Psychological Sciences (DSc), Professor
2025–Present

Degree Programs and Specializations

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

60310903 — Psychology (Applied Psychology)

Number of students: 303

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

60310904 — Psychology (Family Psychology)

Number of students: 217

MASTER'S DEGREE

70310901 — Psychology (by Field of Activity)

Number of master's students: 17

Scientific Research Activities

The Department regularly conducts research in psychology. A cooperation memorandum has been signed between the Bukhara Regional Department of Internal Affairs and Bukhara State University. The Department also cooperates with the Bukhara Regional Administration to provide psychological services to minors and women in local communities (mahallas).

In addition, a "Psychological Clinic" has been established at Bukhara State University and is actively providing services.

700+
Scientific Articles Published in the Past 5 Years
30+
Talented Students Involved in Research
80+
Student Research Articles Published in the Past 3 Years

Scientific and Academic Cooperation

The Department maintains academic cooperation with P. G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University and several leading higher education institutions in Uzbekistan, including the National University of Uzbekistan, Samarkand State University, Urgench State University, and Karshi State University.

Main Research Areas

  • 19.00.05 — Social Psychology. Ethnopsychology.
  • 19.00.06 — Developmental and Educational Psychology. Psychology of Development.

Main Courses Taught by the Department

Courses for the 60310903 Applied Psychology and 60310904 Family Psychology undergraduate programs.

1. General Psychology
2. Theory and History of Psychology
3. Developmental and Differential Psychology
4. Medical Psychology
5. Psychological Services for Families
6. Psychological Services in Management and Social Sectors
7. Experimental Psychology
BUKHARA STATE UNIVERSITY

Department of Psychology — Integrating Education, Scientific Research, and Practical Activities

Advancing modern psychological knowledge, preparing highly qualified professionals, and providing practical psychological services that meet the needs of society are among the Department's key priorities.