Introduction
Psychology is the science of behavior and the mind. In the BS program, the study of psychology provides an understanding of the basic processes of sensation, perception, learning, cognition, development, and personality, along with the principles of social psychology, clinical psychology, and behavioral neuroscience. The knowledge of psychological principles and scientific methods for evaluating theories and research in the social sciences is essential in our rapidly changing society.
The basic goal of the program is to integrate the scientific foundation of psychology with a strong background in humanities and basic sciences to better prepare students for advanced training in psychology, medicine, cognitive science, neuroscience, and other related disciplines. The BS degree program is explicitly aimed at preparing students for advanced graduate study in the sciences and science-based professions.
Eligibility Criteria
Intermediate (equivalent to 12 years of education) with at least 45% marks is required.
Note
- Candidates having ‘A’ levels are required to provide equivalence certificate from Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC), Islamabad. (http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/)
- Candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after the successful completion of “Zero Semester”.
Award of Degree
It is a four-year study program spread over eight semesters. Each semester has at least 18 weeks duration for teaching and examinations etc.
Minimum: 4-Years / 8 semesters
Maximum: 8-years / 16 semesters
Maximum time duration includes semester freeze period.
- To be eligible for the award of BS (Psychology) Degree, the students are required to earn prescribed 133 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 out of 4.
Scheme of Study
| Total Credit Hours | 133 |
| Total Semesters | 8 |
| Duration | 4 Years |
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| Semester No. 1 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| CS101 | Introduction to Computing | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ENG101 | English Comprehension | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY502 | History & Systems of Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ETH202 | Ethics (for Non-Muslims) | General Education | Islamic Studies/Religious Education Studies | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| ISL202 | Islamic Studies | General Education | Islamic Studies/Religious Education Studies | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| VU001 | Introduction to e-Learning | Major | Required | 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 2 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| ENG201 | Business and Technical English Writing | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MTH302 | Business Mathematics & Statistics | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY404 | Abnormal Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY405 | Personality Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY512 | Gender Issues in Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PAK301 | Pakistan Studies | General Education | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 3 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| EDU403 | Art, Crafts and Calligraphy | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY403 | Social Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY504 | Cognitive Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| STA641 | Statistical Packages and its Applications | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSC201 | International Relations | General Education | Social Sciences | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | General Education | Social Sciences | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| PAK522 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | General Education | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 4 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| BIO101 | Basic I-Biology | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ETH100 | Effective Citizenship | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT602 | Entrepreneurship | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY505 | Developmental Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY515 | Cross Cultural Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY611 | Ethical Issues in Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 5 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| PSYP631 | Psychological Testing and Measurements | Major | Required | 4 (Theory:3, Practical:1) | |||||
| PSY401 | Clinical Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY516 | Statistics in Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| STA630 | Research Methods | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MCM101 | Introduction to Mass Communication | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MCM304 | Mass Media in Pakistan | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 6 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| PSYP610 | Neurological Bases of Behavior | Major | Required | 4 (Theory:3, Practical:1) | |||||
| PSY406 | Educational Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY632 | Theory & Practice of Counseling | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC609 | Qualitative Research Methods | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC301 | Introduction to Social Work | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC401 | Cultural Anthropology | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 7 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| PSY407 | Sport Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY408 | Health Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY409 | Positive Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSYI619 | Internship Report-Psychology | Major | Field Experience / Internship | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| PSYP402 | Experimental Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:2, Practical:1) | |||||
| MCM301 | Communication skills | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC404 | Pakistani Society and Culture | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 8 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| PSY499 | Capstone Project | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY511 | Environmental Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY513 | Forensic Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ECO401 | Economics | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT211 | Introduction To Business | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY510 | Organizational Psychology | Major | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY514 | Consumer Psychology | Major | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||