BS in Psychology
Objectives
This program serves as a basic foundation for higher education in Psychology. The program is designed on the HEC’s recommended guidelines and comprises of 8 semesters. Students are offered diversified major and elective subjects to enable them to have a remarkable understanding of the vast applications of Psychology in their prospective professional lives. In addition, students are offered minor courses in Education as a complement to the Psychology major. The minor in Education will broaden the students’ interdisciplinary skills, expand their knowledge, and teach them skills in a field distinct from psychology. This will in turn, enhance the students’ marketability, boost their resume, and allow them to explore their interest in a different field.
Entry Requirements
Intermediate or Equivalent with minimum 45 % marks
NTS/University entrance testwith minimum Aggregate score of 50.
Duration of program
4 – 6 years (8 – 12 semesters)
Assessments Tools
Assessment of the students for each course (other than dissertation) in the BS Program will be carried out according to the following formula:
Assessment |
Marks |
Mid Term Exams |
25% |
Final Term Exams |
50% |
Sessional Marks (Assignments, Quizzes ,Presentations, Attendance) |
25% |
Total |
100 |
Key:
G = General Education Courses
I = Interdisciplinary/ Allied Courses
D = Disciplinary/ Major Courses
M = Minor Courses
Scheme of Studies
Semester 1 |
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New course Codes |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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GER-1200 |
Functional English (G) |
3 |
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GER-1300 |
Quantitative Reasoning-I(G) |
3 |
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GER-2601 |
Biology (G) (Natural Sciences) |
3 |
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PSY1201 |
Schools & Perspectives in Psychology (D) |
3 |
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GER-2401 |
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan (G) |
2 |
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GER-1503 |
Fundamentals of Psychology (G) (Social Sciences) |
2 |
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Total |
16 |
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Semester 2 |
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New course Codes |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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GER-1201 |
Expository Writing (G) |
3 |
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GER-1100 |
Applications of Information & Communication Technology (G) |
3 |
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GER-1301 |
Quantitative Reasoning-II(G) |
3 |
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PSY1202 |
Applied Areas of Psychology (D) |
3 |
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PSY1203 |
Theories of Personality (D) |
3 |
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GER-2400 |
Islamic Studies (G) |
2 |
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Total |
17 |
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Semester 3 |
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New course Codes |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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GER-2714 |
Fundamentals of Sociology (G) (Arts & Humanities) |
2 |
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PSY2204 |
Abnormal Psychology (D) |
3 |
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PSY2205 |
Cognitive Psychology (D) |
3 |
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PSY2301 |
Organizational Psychology (I) |
3 |
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PSY2206 |
Health Psychology (D) |
3 |
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GER-2800 |
Entrepreneurship (G) |
2 |
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Total |
16 |
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Semester 4 |
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New course Codes |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PSY2207 |
Social Psychology (D) |
3 |
PSY2208 |
Ethical Issues in Psychology (D) |
3 |
PSY2209 |
Experimental Psychology + Lab Experiments (D) |
3 |
PSY2210 |
Positive Psychology (D) |
3 |
PSY2211 |
Fundamental Research Methods in Psychology (D) |
3 |
GER-2402 |
Civics & Community Engagement (G) |
2 |
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Total |
17 |
Semester 5 |
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New course Codes |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PSY3212 |
Psychological Assessment+ Practical (D) |
3 |
PSY3213 |
Advanced Research Methods in Psychology (D) |
3 |
PSY3214 |
Statistics in Psychology (D) |
3 |
PSY3215 |
Developmental Psychology (D) |
3 |
PSY3216 |
Psychopathology-I (D) |
3 |
PSY3302 |
Personal and Professional Development (I) |
3 |
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Total |
18 |
Semester 6 |
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New course Codes |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PSY3217 |
Psychopathology-II(D) |
3 |
PSY3303 |
Environmental Psychology (I) |
3 |
PSY3218 |
Neurological basis of Behavior (D) |
3 |
PSY3304 |
Human Resource Management (I) |
3 |
PSY3219 |
Data Analysis using SPSS (D) |
3 |
PSY3401 |
Teaching & Learning Skills (M) |
3 |
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Total |
18 |
Semester 7 |
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New Course Codes |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PSY4220 |
Gender Psychology (D) |
3 |
PSY4221 |
Clinical Psychology-I (D) |
3 |
PSY4222 |
Guidance and Counseling (D) |
3 |
PSY4501 |
Clinical Case Studies |
3 |
PSY4402 |
Educational Technology (M) |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
Semester 8 |
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New course Codes |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PSY4223 |
Forensic Psychology (D) |
3 |
PSY4224 |
Clinical Psychology-II (D) |
3 |
PSY5601 |
Research Thesis |
3 |
PSY4403 |
Educational Psychology (M) |
3 |
PSY4404 |
Education for Students with Special Needs (M) |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Grand Total Credit Hours |
132 |
Note. In addition to above mentioned Degree requirements, any update or change in HEC Undergraduate Policy will also be applicable.
Elective Disciplinary Courses: Psychology
New Course Codes |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PSY4225 |
Adolescent Behavioral Problems |
3 |
PSY4226 |
Child & Maternal Mental Health |
3 |
PSY4227 |
Introduction to Geriatric Psychology |
3 |
PSY4228 |
Therapeutic Interventions |
3 |
PSY4229 |
Community Based Rehabilitation |
3 |
PSY4230 |
Application of Psychological First Aid |
3 |
PSY4231 |
Stress and Conflict Management |
3 |
PSY4232 |
Islamic Perspective on Psychology |
3 |
Elective Interdisciplinary Courses: Psychology
New Course Codes |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PSY3305 |
Fundamentals of Psycholinguistics |
3 |
PSY3306 |
Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
3 |
PSY3307 |
Media Psychology |
3 |
PSY3308 |
Intro to Mass Communication |
3 |
PSY3309 |
Introduction to Public Health |
3 |
PSY3310 |
Cross cultural Psychology |
3 |
PSY3311 |
Psychology of Tourism |
3 |
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Elective Minor Courses: Education
New Course Codes |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PSY4405 |
School Based Interventions |
3 |
PSY4406 |
Classroom Management |
3 |
PSY4407 |
Career Counseling |
3 |