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Faculty of Arts, Science, and Education

  • Overview Arts and Science
  • Psychology
  • Overview Education
  • English Language Education

    • Overview

    The Faculty of Arts and Science is one of Indonesia’s leading schools of arts and science recognized for the quality of its programs, originated from excellence in humanities, sciences, and social sciences. We offer a premier educational experience that reflects the educational innovation to solve today’s challenges, making our graduates the most competitive in Indonesia.

    • Vision
    • Mission

      Vision

      Through an interdisciplinary approach, Faculty of Arts and Science creates future leaders in the field of Humanity and Science with strong moral characters and internationally competitive skill sets to contribute to the Indonesian development of human well-being.

      Mission

    • To provide a curriculum with General Education as core that will produce graduates with strong moral characters and competitive skills set in humanities and science.
    • To offer co-curricular activities and development programs to prepare students to become leaders.
    • To conduct cutting-edge research and innovative community services of humanities and natural science for the well-being of Indonesian society.
    • To elevate education by fostering partnership and joint endeavors with relevant organizations.
    • To implement the principles of good governance, i.e., Transparency, Accountability, Responsibility, Effectiveness and Efficiency, Equity, in managing organizational processes.
    Why The American University of Indonesia Faculty of Arts & Science?

    Interdisciplinary Studies Build Critical Thinking Skills!

    The U.S. model of higher education emphasizes a broad base of interdisciplinary coursework, plus the skills to connect the disciplines for advanced study and real-world application. The core curriculum includes humanities, communication, mathematics, science, and social science which are relevant to any major, and build skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity.

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    • Relevant Academic Programs

    • Curriculum that Meets International Standards

    • Instruction by Expert Faculty

    • Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning

    • Small Class Sizes

    • English as the Language of Instruction

    • FAS offers an educational portfolio that focuses on delivering academic programs that align with the nation's demand for highly-trained individuals to fill high-demand jobs in the various sectors of business management, human resources, social services and academia.. Programs in FAS ensure that our graduates are well-positioned to compete for jobs in Indonesia and abroad.
    • The FAS curriculum has been co-developed to meet the national requirements (for the S1-Sarjana) as well as American baccalaureate standards. General Education courses and FAS program credits are accepted for transfer by most universities in the U.S. Dual degree programs are also available within Indonesia at SU.
    • All lecturers in FAS hold graduate degrees, well above the national qualifications average at universities. Many of our faculty also have international credentials and experience, providing them with unique, international perspectives that enrich the learning experience for our students.
    • All lecturers in FAS hold graduate degrees, well above the national qualifications average at universities. Many of our faculty also have international credentials and experience, providing them with unique, international perspectives that enrich the learning experience for our students.
    • Each class is limited to 30 students. This gives every student the opportunity to be engaged in a more effective learning manner as she/he can have more interactions with classmates and with the lecturer. Small class sizes also provide a supportive environment for the realization of student-centered learning approaches that promote critical and creative thinking.
    • In all FAS programs, the language of instruction is English to prepare students for advanced study abroad and for multinational careers.
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    Psychology

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    Explore the complex world of the mind and brain!

    Advancing Psychology for a Healthy Indonesia

    Overview

    The American University of Indonesia - Psychology Study Program is committed to cultivating a deep understanding of human behaviour, mental health, and social dynamics to support the development of a healthy and flourishing Indonesian society. Rooted in the principles of health psychology, the program equips students with the knowledge and skills to explore how psychological factors influence physical health, emotional resilience, and community well-being. By integrating research, practice, and community engagement, the program empowers future psychologists to become agents of change—supporting Indonesia’s progress toward a more resilient, inclusive, and mentally healthy society.

    Concentrations

    1. Health, Clinical, and Forensic Psychology

    2. Cognitive Neuroscience And Neuropsychology

    3. Social Psychology and Community Development

    • Scientific Vision
    • Mission

      Scientific Vision

      In 2027, it will become a study program that creates graduates of psychology with competency in Health Psychology, who could contribute knowledge and skills to national and international Society.

      Mission

    • To deliver a study program in psychology based on the highest national and international standards of education.
    • To conduct innovative research in psychology based on national and international best practices.
    • To provide community service as an application of the science of health psychology.
      Psychology Competencies
    • Solve human and organizational problems utilizing science and technology related to the field of psychology.
    • Carry out psychological assessments and diagnostics in compliance with the Psychological Code of Ethics.
    • Design, implement, and evaluate a program for problem-solving based on the principles of non-clinical psychology interventions.
    • Conduct research using quantitative and qualitative methods, applying research results for the wellbeing of individuals, communities, organizations, and society.
    • Work in a team and cooperate constructively to achieve organizational goals.
    • Recommend strategies for improving mental health for individuals, community, organizations, and society, and for recovering from physiological illness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
    • Create a psychological framework to better manage organizations.

    Graduates in Psychology can:
    • Administer and analyze psychological tests, conduct observations and interviews.
    • Perform needs analyses for organizations and develop human resources programs to promote learning and self-development.
    • Have the knowledge, skills, and work ethic to promote psychological health to individuals, community, organization, and society.
    • Conduct teaching and lifelong learning in the field of Psychology and related discipline, including research and community service.
    • Use psychological principles to build and manage organizational culture.
    Program Learning Outcomes
    • Able to solve problems based on the development of science, information, and communication technology related to the field of psychology (PLO 1).
    • Able to carry out psychological assessments by the principles of assessment and psycho-diagnostics as well as the Psychological Code of Ethics (PLO 2).
    • Able to design, implement, and evaluate a program for problem-solving based on the principles of non-clinical psychology interventions (PLO 3).
    • Able to conduct research, with quantitative and qualitative methodology, and utilizes research result for the wellbeing of individuals, community, organizations, and society (PLO 4).
    • Able to work in a team and cooperate constructively in achieving organizational goals (PLO 5).
    • Able to give recommendations for motivating mental health for individuals, community, organizations, and society, as part of strategies for recovery from physiological illness and a healthy lifestyle (PLO 6).
    • Able to run an independent business in any field, with the help from psychological framework of thinking for managing business operations (PLO 7).
    Graduate Profiles
    • Assistant of Psychologists
    • Human Resources Workforce
    • Health Psychology Consultants
    • Academician / Researcher
    • Entrepreneur
    Psychology Activity
    APSSU Inauguration (Association of psychology students)
    Psychology Activity in Class
    Visit to RSJMM
    Community Development with SLB C SWAKARYA
    Career Paths

    With a Psychology degree from American University of Indonesia, graduates can pursue careers as:

    Psychologist Assistant

    Social Worker

    School Counselor

    Human Resources Specialist

    Marketing Specialist

    Behavioral Researcher

    Organizational Consultant

    Overview

    The Faculty of Education aims to accelerate the educational transformation in Indonesia and beyond to meet the 21st century challenges. We offer curricula that place an emphasis on multidisciplinary approaches, new technologies, reflective and research skills, and theory-practice integration. FOE programs are designed to produce transformative educators with a passion for lifelong learning, and with a commitment to rethink teaching and redesign learning for current and future learners.

    Why The American University of Indonesia Faculty of Education?

    High Rates of Employment in Prestigious Schools and Organizations

    Because of FOE's emphasis on applying education theory to real-world practice, many of our graduates have multiple job offers prior to graduation. Our graduates have earned a reputation for excellence and teach in National, National Plus, and International Schools in Indonesia. Our alumni are passionate lifelong learners. Many have pursued further studies and received prestigious international scholarships.

    • Relevant Academic Programs

    • The School Experience Program (SEP)

    • Applied Capstone Projects

    • New Learning Technologies

    • Small Class Sizes

    • FOE lecturers bring years of national and international teaching experience to the classroom. In addition, FOE participates in the Educator Sharing Network (ESN) is a forum for scholars and experts in the field of education to share best practices, ideas, and innovations. This forum reinforces our goal of making sure our students are work-ready and world-ready.
    • The School Experience Program (SEP) is a systematic orientation for students in the Faculty of Education to understand and enact teaching, integrate theory-practice, and develop the tools and dispositions to study teaching. Starting in the first semester, students are assigned to learn in real K-12 classroom settings. While learning to teach their subject in diverse contexts, they also develop inquiry skills, a critical vision of good teaching, and a strong commitment to students and student learning. SEP is conducted every semester and senior students will work as interns in schools.
    • As a requirement to graduate from the Faculty of Education, senior students participate in Capstone projects. This project provides students with various learning experiences–obtained through the School Experience Program, the Community Service Program (CSP – KKN in Indonesian)-and the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired through the coursework.
    • The advancement of new technologies enables new ways of learning. Students in the Faculty of Education will be immersed in new technologies from the very beginning. Not only will they be engaged in multiple modes of learning (face-to-face, blended, and online), but they will also learn skills such as coding and apps development. They will also learn to understand how internet of things impacts education. These skills will enable our graduates to reimagine teaching and learning for 21st-century learners in multiple contexts.
    • Each class is limited to 30 students. This gives every student the opportunity to be engaged in a more effective learning manner as she/he can have more interactions with classmates and with the lecturer. Small class sizes also provide a supportive environment for the realization of student-centered learning approaches that promote critical and creative thinking.
    • SU Leaders
    • SU Lecturers
    FoE Alumni
    FoE Success Stories - Our Graduates

    FoE graduates can be absorbed by national and international schools (i.e. SIS Pantai Indah Kapuk, Sekolah Cikal, Green School Bali, HighScope Indonesia) with mostly less than 6 months waiting time after the graduation. Moreover, the graduates' employment is aligned with the graduate profile of FoE.

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    English Languange Education

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    Shaping World-Class English Educators Through Experiential Learning.

    Overview

    The Bachelor of Education in English Language Education program is designed to fulfill Indonesia's critical need for exemplary English teachers by integrating experiential learning as the core of its educational approach. Our program moves beyond theory, immersing prospective educators in contemporary pedagogical practices and curriculum design while developing their skills for teaching diverse grade levels. Through this hands-on methodology, which is further enriched by technology integration and community service engagements, we cultivate educators who excel in 21st-century classrooms. Graduates emerge not only with global competitive skill sets but also with the strong moral character and lifelong learning mindset needed to lead and enhance the quality of English language education across Indonesia.

    Concentrations

    1. Tesol in The Digital Age

    2. English Language Arts, Literacy & Global Education

    3. Educational Technology & Learning Innovation

    • Vision
    • Mission

      Scientific Vision

      To become a leading English Language Education Study Program that creates educators who excel in English language pedagogy through an experiential learning approach and are equipped with strong moral characters and global competitive skill sets.

      Mission

    • Provide an educational system oriented towards experiential learning and lifelong learning.
    • Conduct research in English language education grounded in experiential learning practices.
    • Engage in community services that provide opportunities for experiential learning, foster strong moral character, and contribute to the enhancement of English language education in Indonesia.
    • Expand educational networks with various stakeholders to contribute to improving the quality of English language education in Indonesia
    Program Learning Outcomes
    • Graduates are able to apply ethical principles and demonstrate integrity in their professional practice, while respecting Indonesia's diversity and fostering an inquiry-based learning mindset.
    • Graduates can analyze educational concepts, theories, and methods critically, evaluate their applicability in diverse teaching and learning contexts, and integrate them while upholding academic and scientific ethics.
    • Graduates can analyze key concepts and theories of English language, linguistics, literature, and pedagogy, and evaluate their application in teaching and learning contexts through critical reflection and practical engagement.
    • Graduates can integrate Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) to design, adapt, and evaluate effective English language learning experiences that cater to diverse learner needs while fostering educative teaching practices.
    • Graduates can develop innovative educational solutions by applying entrepreneurial (Edu-technopreneur) concepts, theories, and methods to enhance teaching and learning processes.
    Graduate Profiles

    A Bachelor of Education who possesses 21st-century skills, knowledge in the field of English language education, and has strong academic abilities. They play a role in the educational-related industry by integrating technology, information, and communication (ICT) literacy based on the principles of experiential learning, which makes them lifelong learners and reflective practitioners. 

    • Educators: Graduates are able to develop an instructional design that integrates TPACK to be implemented in the classroom by referring to the experiential learning approach, which caters to diverse learner needs.
    • Edu-technopreneur: Graduates are able to establish and manage sustainable techno-based educational businesses that have positive impacts on society, focusing on English language learning.

    FoE's graduates are future leaders who are passionate about lifelong learning and transforming education, with strong abilities in interdisciplinary thinking and new technologies, who have great skills and enthusiasm in teaching, be of good moral fibre, and be willing to contribute to the transformation of the society.

    FoE graduates will possess the following competencies:

    • Interdisciplinary thinking,focusing on six core competencies: critical thinking, effective communication, ethical reasoning, global learning, information literacy, and quantitative literacy
    • Interdisciplinary thinking,focusing on six core competencies: critical thinking, effective communication, ethical reasoning, global learning, information literacy, and quantitative literacy
    • Skillful in new technologies in ICT
    • Inquiry-oriented (reflective and research skills)
    • Professional
      • Commitment to students and student learning
      • Mastering the subjects and the ways to teach those subjects to students
      • Knowing different ways in managing and monitoring student learning
      • Thinking systematically about teaching practices and learning from experience
      • Engagement in learning communitie
    • Transformative (Creative, Innovative, Effective, Confident)
    • Bilingual
    • Sampoerna DNA — Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Responsibility
    Career Pathways

    • Educators (K-12 Teachers)

    • Technology specialist in Education

    • Curriculum developer, Academic coordinator

    • Writers and/or Editors

    • Trainers in education and corporation (HRD)

    • Translator and/or interpreter

    • Learning media developer

    • Spokesperson/PR

    • Edupreneur

    Competencies
    Expert English Language Pedagogy

    Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of English language systems (linguistics, sociolinguistics) and master contemporary teaching methodologies, curriculum design, and assessment strategies for diverse learners in K-12 settings.

    Innovative Educational Technology Integration

    Design, implement, and evaluate technology-enhanced learning experiences by utilizing digital tools and platforms to create engaging, effective, and accessible English language instruction.

    Reflective and Experiential Practitioner Skills

    Apply the principles of experiential learning through continuous cycles of action, reflection, and adaptation in real-world teaching and training contexts, fostering a growth mindset as a lifelong learner.

    Curriculum and Instructional Design

    Develop, critique, and manage coherent educational programs, syllabi, and learning materials that are aligned with learning objectives, national standards, and specific institutional needs.

    Professional Communication and Leadership

    Communicate effectively and persuasively in English for academic, professional, and public contexts, demonstrating the leadership and collaborative skills necessary to guide teams, manage projects, and represent organizations.

    Specialized Communication Services

    Apply advanced bilingual skills to perform accurate translation and interpretation tasks, and to produce clear, grammatically flawless written content for various media and purposes.

    Entrepreneurial and Project Management Skills in Education

    Identify opportunities within the education sector, develop viable business or project plans, and manage resources effectively to launch and sustain educational initiatives or services.

    Certifications

    FoE's graduates are future leaders who are passionate about lifelong learning and transforming education, with strong abilities in interdisciplinary thinking and new technologies, who have great skills and enthusiasm in teaching, be of good moral fibre, and be willing to contribute to the transformation of the society.

    FoE graduates will possess the following competencies:

    • Interdisciplinary thinking,focusing on six core competencies: critical thinking, effective communication, ethical reasoning, global learning, information literacy, and quantitative literacy
    • Interdisciplinary thinking,focusing on six core competencies: critical thinking, effective communication, ethical reasoning, global learning, information literacy, and quantitative literacy
    • Skillful in new technologies in ICT
    • Inquiry-oriented (reflective and research skills)
    • Professional
      • Commitment to students and student learning
      • Mastering the subjects and the ways to teach those subjects to students
      • Knowing different ways in managing and monitoring student learning
      • Thinking systematically about teaching practices and learning from experience
      • Engagement in learning communitie
    • Transformative (Creative, Innovative, Effective, Confident)
    • Bilingual
    • Sampoerna DNA — Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Responsibility
    Degree Plan & Flow Chart
    Curriculum

    FoE's graduates are future leaders who are passionate about lifelong learning and transforming education, with strong abilities in interdisciplinary thinking and new technologies, who have great skills and enthusiasm in teaching, be of good moral fibre, and be willing to contribute to the transformation of the society.

    FoE graduates will possess the following competencies:

    • Interdisciplinary thinking,focusing on six core competencies: critical thinking, effective communication, ethical reasoning, global learning, information literacy, and quantitative literacy
    • Interdisciplinary thinking,focusing on six core competencies: critical thinking, effective communication, ethical reasoning, global learning, information literacy, and quantitative literacy
    • Skillful in new technologies in ICT
    • Inquiry-oriented (reflective and research skills)
    • Professional
      • Commitment to students and student learning
      • Mastering the subjects and the ways to teach those subjects to students
      • Knowing different ways in managing and monitoring student learning
      • Thinking systematically about teaching practices and learning from experience
      • Engagement in learning communitie
    • Transformative (Creative, Innovative, Effective, Confident)
    • Bilingual
    • Sampoerna DNA — Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Responsibility
    Laboratories & Facilities

    FoE's graduates are future leaders who are passionate about lifelong learning and transforming education, with strong abilities in interdisciplinary thinking and new technologies, who have great skills and enthusiasm in teaching, be of good moral fibre, and be willing to contribute to the transformation of the society.

    FoE graduates will possess the following competencies:

    • Interdisciplinary thinking,focusing on six core competencies: critical thinking, effective communication, ethical reasoning, global learning, information literacy, and quantitative literacy
    • Interdisciplinary thinking,focusing on six core competencies: critical thinking, effective communication, ethical reasoning, global learning, information literacy, and quantitative literacy
    • Skillful in new technologies in ICT
    • Inquiry-oriented (reflective and research skills)
    • Professional
      • Commitment to students and student learning
      • Mastering the subjects and the ways to teach those subjects to students
      • Knowing different ways in managing and monitoring student learning
      • Thinking systematically about teaching practices and learning from experience
      • Engagement in learning communitie
    • Transformative (Creative, Innovative, Effective, Confident)
    • Bilingual
    • Sampoerna DNA — Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Responsibility

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    • Career Pathways
    Bachelor of Education in English Language Education

    Bachelor of Education in English Language Education program is committed to create a new generation of teachers who pursue their careers in a wide array of opportunities in the field of English Language Education.

    They will be able to teach English as a second language at different levels of primary and secondary schools and at different contexts including in formal and non-formal education settings such as in tutoring programs and youth centers. With the ability to use English as the medium of instruction and global perspective of learning, they have significant strengths to teach in international-oriented schools with students from various backgrounds.

    The capacity in conducting educational research and developing educational programs will allow graduates to take part in education development projects and pursue their careers in national and international developmental agencies or non-government organizations.

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