M.SC. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction/Description

Now-a-days, the field of Psychology is gaining a lot of attention and demand in the professional market. Psychologists are becoming an essential part of all the major spheres of market and industry globally. Every organization, no matter what domain it belongs to, is hiring psychologists to ensure the mental health of its human resources. The same trend is becoming increasingly functional in Pakistan as well. In this regard, the demand for higher educational qualification in this field is also increasing. The M.Sc. (Applied Psychology) Degree Program offers students with an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge for professional purposes. The program prepares graduates to enter or further continue their careers as professional psychologists in educational institutes, NGOs, armed forces and government as well as in private sector.

Program Objectives

Following are the main objectives of the Program:

• To provide an overview of different schools of thoughts and approaches to understand human behavior;
• To enhance the understanding of students about social, environmental and cultural factors contributing to the psychological well-being;
• To provide an insight into issues related to mental health and to enable students to apply this knowledge in their own lives for better adjustment and learning;

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s Degree (14-year education) with ‘Psychology’ as an elective subject (or any other relevant equivalent qualification) from a recognized University/Institute with a minimum of 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4