B.Sc (Hons.) in Applied Psychology

Program Overview

Duration: 4 years, 8 semesters

Credits: 131

Career Paths: Psychological research units and organizations, hospitals, private clinics, educational institutions, armed forces (educational and medical core), counseling and guidance centers, selection boards, research organizations, civil services, business enterprises, advertising and marketing agencies, industries, social welfare agencies, reformatories, NGOs and institutions for individuals with special needs.

• Program Description

  The eight-semester (four-year) B.Sc. (Hons.) in Applied Psychology is a large and popular program within the Institute of Psychology. It is designed to be equated with the curriculum being taught at leading international universities. The program includes in-depth supervised training in Applied Psychology, Research and Practice. The degree aims to provide a thorough grounding in the theories, methods and debates in Psychology. It further aims to develop the ability to analyze and evaluate psychological concepts and theories using both quantitative and qualitative data.

  Students can specialize in the areas of Clinical, Organizational, Counseling, Developmental and School Psychology. The collaboration of psychiatric units at teaching hospitals and other educational and business organizations in the private and public sectors is utilized to achieve this goal.

• Admission Requirement

  To be eligible for admission in the undergraduate programs, a candidate must have an intermediate certificate [FA/F.Sc.] from a recognized institute of higher education in Pakistan with a minimum placement in the 2nd division [45% marks] or three A-Levels with an average grade of C from either a foreign or local recognized educational system. In addition to this, a written test followed by an interview will be taken in order to qualify for admission.

• Courses

  • Year I Semester I

    Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hrs
    PSY 101	Introduction to Perspectives in Psychology	3
    PSY 110	Psychosocial Influences on Behavior	3
    PSY 115	Cognition: Sensation, Perception and Emotion	3
    PSY 135	Exercises in Psychological Investigation	3
    ELU 101	Communication Skills I	3
    PSY 100	Introduction to Computers Mandatory	2
    SLA 102	Pakistan Studies Mandatory	1.5
    	Total	18.5

  • Year I Semester II

    Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hrs
    PSY 105	Biological Basis of Behavior	3
    PSY 120	Statistics in Psychology	4 (3-1)**
    PSY 125	Cognition: Learning, Memory and Intelligence	3
    SLA 103	Islamic Studies Mandatory	1.5
    	*One Elective Course	3
    	*One Elective Course	3
    	Total	17.5

  • Year II Semester III

    Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hrs
    PSY 411	Gender Psychology	3
    PSY 205	Child Psychopathology	3
    PSY 263	Developmental Psychology	3
    PSY 230	Applied Statistics	4(3-1)
    ELU 102	Communication Skills II	3
    	*One Elective Course	3
    	Total	19

  • Year II Semester IV

    Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hrs
    PSY 220	Psychometrics	4 (3-1)**
    PSY 225	Adult Psychopathology	3
    PSY 310	School Psychology	3
    PSY 235	Social Cognition	3
    	*One Elective Course	3
    	Total	16

  • Year III Semester V

    Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hrs
    PSY 356	Forensic Psychology	3
    PSY 315	Therapeutic Interventions in Clinical Psychology	4 (3-1)**
    PSY 405	Human Resource Management	3
    PSY 201	Research Methodologies and Application	3
    	*One Elective Course	3
    	Total	16

  • Year III Semester VI

    Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hrs
    PSY 320	Counseling Psychology	3
    PSY 335	Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience	3
    PSY 345	Personality	3
    PSY 460	Environmental Psychology	3
    	*One Elective Course	3
    	Total	15

  • Year IV Semester VII

    Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hrs
    PSY 340	Summer Project Internship and Case Reports	4 (3-1)**
    PSY 408	Debates on Current Trends and Issues in Psychology	4 (3-1)**
    PSY 470	Research Project I	3
    PSY 415	Psychological Report Writing/Case Studies	3
    PSY 455	Ethical and Professional Issues	3
    	Total	17

  • Year IV Semester VIII

    Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hrs
    PSY 404	Seminars on Indigenous and Cross Cultural developments in Psychology	4 (3-1)**
    PSY 471	Research Project II	3
    PSY 465	Organizational Behavior	3
    PSY 409	Dissemination of Research Work	2
    	Total	12

   

  *Students are required to take the above mentioned courses plus 18 credit hours in elective subjects of their choice.
  According to HEC, 3 Credits mean three credit hours of theory, while 4 (3-1) means a total of four credit hours, of which three are of theory while one credit hour is for laboratory or practical work.

  Active participation in community work is mandatory for award of degree. IP celebrates mental health week annually in order to inculcate spirit of altruism in students.

  • List of Electives

    Subjects offered as electives to students by the Institute of Psychology are the following.

    Course Code	Course	Credit Hrs
    PSY 101	Introduction to Perspectives in Psychology	3
    PSY 105	Biological Basis of Behavior	3
    PSY 110	Psychosocial Influences on Behavior	3
    PSY 115	Cognition: Sensation, Perception and Emotion	3
    PSY 125	Cognition: Learning, Memory and Intelligence	3
    PSY 210	Child Development	3
    PSY 235	Social Cognition	3
    PSY 245	Introduction to Social & Cultural Anthropology	3
    PSY 305	Stress and Well-Being	3
    PSY 330	Career Counseling	3
    PSY 345	Personality	3
    PSY 355	Peace Psychology	3
    PSY 405	Human Resource Management	3
    PSY 460	Environmental Psychology	3
    PSY 465	Organizational Behavior	3
    PSY 402	Positive Psychology	3

     

    * Optional courses will be offered according to the availability of the teacher.

• Degree Requirement

  Completion of credit hours and research project