Introduction/Description
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 B.S. Program is to integrate the scientific foundation of Psychology with the strong background of Humanities along with basic science to better prepare students for the advanced training in Psychology, Medicine, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, and other related disciplines. The B.S. Degree Program is explicitly aimed at preparing the students for advanced graduate study in the sciences and science-based professions.
Program Objectives
Following are the main objectives of the Program:
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To equip students with conceptual tools, scientific knowledge and practical skills so that they can gain a deeper understanding of themselves, others and human existence in general ;
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To articulate how psychological principles can be used to explain and understand the dynamics of social and psychological issues;
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To develop insights among students about how psychological principles can be used to understand and improve lifelong learning, social skills and environment related issues;
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Intermediate (equivalent to 12 years of education) with at least 45% marks.
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| Semester No. 1 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| CS101 | Introduction to Computing | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| ECO401 | Economics | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| ENG101 | English Comprehension | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| MCM101 | Introduction to Mass Communication | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PAK301 | Pakistan Studies | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||||
| VU001 | Introduction to e-Learning | Required | 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0) | ||||||
| Semester No. 2 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| ENG201 | Business and Technical English Writing | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| MGT211 | Introduction To Business | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| MTH302 | Business Mathematics & Statistics | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY502 | History & Systems of Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| ETH202 | Ethics (for Non-Muslims) | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||||
| ISL202 | Islamic Studies | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||||
| Semester No. 3 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| BIO101 | Basic I-Biology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| MCM301 | Communication skills | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY404 | Abnormal Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| SOC401 | Cultural Anthropology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| SOC404 | Pakistani Society and Culture | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| Semester No. 4 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| PSYP631 | Psychological Testing and Measurements | Required | 4 (Theory:3, Practical:1) | ||||||
| MCM304 | Mass Media in Pakistan | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY504 | Cognitive Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| SOC301 | Introduction to Social Work | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| URD101 | Urdu | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| Semester No. 5 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| PSY405 | Personality Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY512 | Gender Issues in Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY516 | Statistics in Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY611 | Ethical Issues in Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSYP402 | Experimental Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:2, Practical:1) | ||||||
| STA630 | Research Methods | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| Semester No. 6 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| PSYP610 | Neurological Bases of Behavior | Required | 4 (Theory:3, Practical:1) | ||||||
| PSY403 | Social Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY505 | Developmental Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY515 | Cross Cultural Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| STA641 | Statistical Packages and its Applications | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY612 | Active Citizenship | Required | 0 (Theory:0, Practical:0) | ||||||
| Semester No. 7 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| PSY401 | Clinical Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY511 | Environmental Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSYI619 | Internship Report-Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| SOC609 | Qualitative Research Methods | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY499A | Final Year Project | Elective | STA630 | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY510 | Organizational Psychology | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY513 | Forensic Psychology | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY514 | Consumer Psychology | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| Semester No. 8 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
| PSY407 | Sport Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY408 | Health Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY409 | Positive Psychology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY632 | Theory & Practice of Counseling | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY406 | Educational Psychology | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
| PSY499B | Final Year Project | Elective | PSY499A | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||