Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes of human beings. Nature created the mankind and blessed him with reasoning, communicative and social skills to emerge as a unique creature. Psychology provides the knowledge ,basic skills and tools to develop insight about the human beings
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According to American Psychology Association(APA), Psychology is serving in at-least 58 divisions in day to day life, particularly about interpersonal relationships, studies normal and abnormal behavior, attitudes, personality and unconscious reactions of human beings. Psychology not only assists in creating individual cognitive, social, moral and emotional aspects but also grooms and develops awareness, comprehension and application of the human optimum potential as a professional citizen
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The Psychology department seeks to provide education excellence in a personal and professional environment by challenging and supporting individuals and professional development, teaching from a knowledge based ground in clinical research, providing professional clinical internship facilities with affirming diversity of ideas, values and persons, upholding the highest of ethical principles in professional conduct and maintaining a partnership with institution and communities within the region. Graduates will be competent ,proactive professional counselors, knowledgeable, ethical, and skilled in their selected fields, flexible and comprehensive in their approach adaptable to the needs of people they serve. They will be leaders and advocates for human development and effective living within their families, institutions and communities
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The Department is currently running BS (4-Year)and M.Sc (2-Year) degree programs and providing clinical training to the student through internship in various approved hospitals. The department intends to start MS/M.Phil degree program in clinical and social Psychology
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Programs
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- BS (Hons)
4-years (8 Semesters) | Entry Requirements: FA/F.Sc ( with Psychology as a subject) Atleast 2nd Division Required
- First Semester
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| Foundations of English | 3 |
| Islamic Studies/ Ethics | 2 |
| General Mathematics | 3 |
| Introduction to Psychology-I | 3 |
| History of Psychology | 3 |
| Practicum-I | 2 |
| Total | | 16 |
- Second Semester
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| Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Communicational Skills | 3 |
| Pakistan Studies | 2 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| Introduction to Psychology-II | 3 |
| Schools of Psychology | 3 |
| Total | | 17 |
- Third Semester
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| Practicum-II | 2 |
| Economics | 3 |
| Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Positive Psychology/Ethics in Psychology | 3 |
| Experimental Psychology-I | 3 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Total | | 17 |
- Fourth Semester
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| Biology | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Introduction to social Psychology | 3 |
| Experimental Psychology -II | 3 |
| Research Methodology-I | 3 |
| Applied Statistics-I | 3 |
| Total | | 18 |
- Fifth Semester
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| Community Psychology | 3 |
| Personality Theories-I | 3 |
| Psychological Testing-I | 3 |
| Mental Health and Psychopathology-I | 3 |
| Research Methodology-II | 3 |
| Applied Statistics-II | 3 |
| Total | | 18 |
- Sixth Semester
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| Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Personality Theories-II | 3 |
| Psychological Testing-II | 3 |
| Mental Health and Psychopathology-II | 3 |
| Neurological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| Total | | 15 |
- Seventh Semester
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| Computer Application | 3 |
| Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| Motivation | 3 |
| Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
| Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| Environmental Psychology | 3 |
| Cross Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| Total | | 18 |
- Eighth Semester
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| Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| Health Psychology | 3 |
| Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| Leadership in Organization | 3 |
| Marketing Research and Promotional Strategies | 3 |
| Behavioral Analysis and Management | 3 |
| Sports Psychology | 3 |
| Muslim Psychology | 3 |
| Parapsychology | 3 |
| Internship Report | 3 |
| Total | | 18 |
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Seventh Semester: Six courses in all from the above list whereas PSY-332 is compulsory. The courses shall be offered in lieu of the availability of faculty and other resources
Eighthh Semester: Five courses in all from the above (i.e. 8th Semesters) list whereas PSY-344(Internship) is compulsory. The Courses shall be offered in lieu of the availability of faculty and other resources
- MSc
2-years (4 Semesters) | Entry Requirements: BA/B.Sc (with psychology as a subject) Atleast 2nd Division Required
- First Semester
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| Communication Skills | 3 |
| History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| Cognitive and affective Processes | 3 |
| Statistics in Psychology | 3 |
| Psychological Testing and Measurement-I | 3 |
| Abnormal Psychology-I | 3 |
| Total | | 18 |
- Second Semester
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| Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Social Psychology | 3 |
| Psychological Testing and Measurement-II | 3 |
| Abnormal Psychology-II | 3 |
| Behavioral Analysis and Management | 3 |
| Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total | | 18 |
- Third Semester
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| Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 |
| Gender Psychology | 3 |
| Clinical Psychology-I | 3 |
| Research Methodology | 3 |
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| Mass Communication | 3 |
| Total | | 18 |
- Fourth Semester
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| Educational Psychology(Optional) | 3 |
| Organizational Behavior(Optional) | 3 |
| Clinical Psychology-II | 3 |
| Criminal Psychology | 3 |
| Internship | 3 |
| Thesis*(Optional) | 6 |
| Total | | 15 |
Note: Student who are not taking thesis will take two optional subjects