Introduction
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. BS-Psychology Program is organized under the Faculty of Social Sciences in such a manner to provide a balanced knowledge both of theoretical and practical aspects in Psychology. It provides an opportunity to the students in learning the basic processes of sensation, perception, cognition, language, memory and personality development, It also focuses on the principles of Biopsychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology and Health Psychology. The overall goal of the Program is to integrate the scientific foundation of Psychology with the core concepts of Humanities along with modern science to better prepare students for the professional training in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, and other related disciplines.
Vision
The Vision of BS Psychology Programme is to become a leading Centre of Psychology in Pakistan by achieving the highest standards of excellence in teaching, learning and research.
Mission
To provide high quality education and learning of psychological concepts, issues, methods, theories, applications, services, and critical thinking.
Program Objectives
Advanced and innovative teaching methods and strategies are employed to hone the students’ critic-creative capacities, written and verbal skills, analytical and contextual thinking. The department would organise regular seminars and talks pertaining to the central themes of the discipline to foster community-based learning in the students.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Program Road Map (4 years)
Total Credit Hours: 132
2X Semesters Per Year
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Course Code |
Course Title & Credit |
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Semester I |
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1. |
Psy-100 |
English Composition & Comprehension (EN101) (3 Credit Hours) ( C1) |
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2. |
Psy-101 |
Islamic Studies/Ethics (2 Credit Hours) ( C2) |
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3. |
Psy-103 |
Basic Mathematics , (3 Credit Hours) (C3) |
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4. |
PSY 104 |
Introduction to Psychology -I (3 Credit Hours) ( SF-1) |
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5. |
Psy-105 |
Fundamentals of Biology (G1) |
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6. |
Psy-106 |
Intro to Political Science (3 Credit Hours) (G-2) |
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Total Credit Hours : 17 |
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Semester II |
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Psy- 107 |
English II - Communication & Presentations Skills (3 Credit Hours) C-3 |
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Psy-108 |
Pakistan Studies (2 Credit Hours) C-5 |
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Psy-109 |
Probability & Statistics (3 Credit Hours) C-6 |
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Psy- 110 |
Applied Areas of Psychology (3 Credit Hours) SF-2 |
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Psy-111 |
History and School of Psychology (3 Credit Hours) SF-3 |
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Psy-112 |
Intro to IR ((3 Credit Hours ) ) G-4
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Total Credit Hours: 17 |
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Second Year Semester III |
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Psy-200 |
English for Academic Writing (3 Credit Hours) (C-7) |
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Psy 201 |
Introduction to Computer Skills (3 Credit Hours) ( C-8)
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Psy-203 |
Cognitive Psychology (3 Credit Hours) (M-1) |
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Psy-204 |
Ethical Issues in Psychology (3 Credit Hours) ( SF-4) |
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Psy-205
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Public International Law (3 Credit Hours) G-5
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Psy-206 |
Intro to Geography (3 Credit Hours G6 |
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Total Credit Hours: 18 |
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Course Code |
Course Title & Credit |
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Semester IV |
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1. |
Psy-207 |
Environmental Psychology (3 Credit Hours) (M-2) |
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2. |
Psy-208 |
. Intro to Public Administration ( G-7) |
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3. |
Psy-209 |
Social Psychology (3 Credit Hours) (SF-5)
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4. |
Psy-210 |
Introduction to Economics (3 Credit Hours ) G-8 |
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5. |
Psy-211 |
Qualitative Research Methods M-3 |
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6. |
Psy-212 |
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Total Credit Hours: 18 |
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Semester V |
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1. |
Psy-300 |
Cross Cultural Psychology (M-3) |
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2. |
Psy-301 |
Quantitative Research Methodology/ Data Analysis using SPSS (3 Credit Hours) ( M-4) |
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3. |
Psy-302 |
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4. |
Psy-303 |
Theories of Personality ((3 Credit Hours) (SF-7)
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5. |
Psy-304 |
Community Development (3 Credit Hours) ( M-6) |
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6. |
Psy-305 |
Mental Health and Psycho-pathology ( SF-8)
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Total Credit Hours: 18 |
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Semester VI |
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1. |
Psy-306 |
Qualitative Research Methodology (3 Credit Hours) ( M-7)
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2. |
Psy-307 |
Psychological Assessment (3 Credit Hours) ( SF-9) |
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3. |
Psy-308 |
Developmental Psychology ( M-8) |
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4. |
Psy-309 |
Health Psychology (3 Credit Hours) M-9 |
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5. |
Psy-310 |
Sociology of Education (3 Credit Hours) M-10 |
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Total Credit Hours: 15 |
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Semester VII |
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1. |
Psy-401 |
Neurological Basis of Behavior (3 Credit Hours) (E-1) |
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2. |
Psy-402 |
Counseling Psychology (3 Credit Hours) (E-2) |
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4. |
Psy-403 |
Organizational Psychology/Organizational Behaviour (3 Credit Hours) M-11 |
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5. |
Psy-404 |
Positive Psychology(3 Credit Hours) (M-12) |
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6 |
Psy-405 |
Internship( 2 Credit Hours) |
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Total Credit Hours: 14 |
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Course Code |
Course Title & Credit |
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Semester VIII |
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1. |
Psy-406 |
Peace Psychology (3 Credit Hours) (M-13) |
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2. |
Psy-407 |
Human Resource Management (3 Credit Hours) ( E-3) |
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3. |
Psy-408 |
Educational Psychology (3 Credit Hours) ( E-4) |
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4. |
Psy-409 |
Research project/Research Thesis (6 Credit Hours) (M 14) |
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Total Credit Hours: 15 |
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Total Credit Hours of all the Semester: 132 |
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