BS Psychology
About The Program
The BS- Psychology program is designed to develop and evaluate psychological concepts using a curriculum which advances specialist knowledge in a range of subject areas (including but not limited to clinical, forensic, organizational, counseling and school psychology). The psychology graduates will help address the growing in demand of psychologists various domains like hospitals, academia, organizations, armed forces and public sector organizations. The state-of-the-art campus facilities with experienced faculty make our program best choice for young psychologists of the future.
Admission Requirements
- Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent securing at least 45% marks in aggregate.
- CUST Admission test/ NTS test/HEC test.
Degree Requirements
| AREA | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 39 |
| Distribution Requirement | 18 |
| Foundation Courses | 18 |
| Major Courses | 42 |
| Elective Courses | 12 |
| Thesis | 06 |
| Practical Lab Learning | 0 |
| Internship | 0 |
| Community Services | 0 |
| Total | 135 |
General Requirements (39 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Studies | PSYG1013 | 3 |
| English-I | PSYG1113 | 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology | PSYG1213 | 3 |
| Mathematics | PSYG1313 | 3 |
| Computing and Analytics | PSYG1413 | 3 |
| Language-I | PSYG15x3 | 3 |
| Pakistan Studies | PSYG1023 | 3 |
| English-II | PSYG1123 | 3 |
| Economics | PSYG1223 | 3 |
| Statistics and Probability | PSYG1323 | 3 |
| Analytical Reasoning | PSYG1423 | 3 |
| Language-II | PSYG15x3 | 3 |
| English-III | PSYG2133 | 3 |
Distribution Requirements (18 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Principles of Management | MGTP1003 | 3 |
| Teaching and Learning skills | BCMP1003 | 3 |
| Anthropology | PSYB2103 | 3 |
| Research Methods-I | RCHP3003 | 3 |
| Research Methods-II | RCHP3103 | 3 |
| Introduction to Social Work | PSYB2043 | 3 |
Discipline Specific Requirements
1. Discipline Specific Foundation Courses (18 Cr. Hrs)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYB1003 | 3 |
| Schools and Perspectives in Psychology | PSYB1023 | 3 |
| Biological Basis of Behavior | PSYB3043 | 3 |
| Applied Areas of Psychology | PSYB2063 | 3 |
| Ethical Issues in Psychology | PSYB2073 | 3 |
| Gender Issues in Psychology | PSYB2083 | 3 |
2. Major Courses (42 Cr. Hrs)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Practical in Psychology | PSYB1001 | 1 |
| Theories of Personality | PSYB2023 | 3 |
| Developmental Psychology | PSYB3113 | 3 |
| Environmental Psychology | PSYB2033 | 3 |
| Psychological Assessment | PSYB3003 | 3 |
| Psychological Assessment Practical | PSYB3001 | 1 |
| Psychopathology | PSYB3023 | 3 |
| Cross Cultural Psychology | PSYB4103 | 3 |
| Data Analysis | MTHP4013 | 3 |
| Social Psychology | HMP2073 | 3 |
| Health Psychology | PSYB4043 | 3 |
| Experimental Psychology | PSYB2013 | 3 |
| Lab Experiments | PSYB4002 | 1 |
| Cognitive Psychology | PSYB4113 | 3 |
| Positive Psychology | PSYB4003 | 3 |
| Peace Psychology | PSYB4013 | 3 |
3. Electives (12 Cr. Hrs)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | PSYB4603 | 3 |
| Counseling Psychology | PSYB4613 | 3 |
| Organizational Psychology | PSYB4623 | 3 |
| Educational Psychology | PSYB4633 | 3 |
| Forensic Psychology | PSYB4643 | 3 |
| Neuropsychology | PSYB4653 | 3 |
| Psychology of Aging | PSYB4663 | 3 |
| Sports Psychology | PSYB4673 | 3 |
| Military Psychology | PSYB4683 | 3 |
| Family Psychology | PSYB4693 | 3 |
| Psychopharmacology | PSYB4703 | 3 |
| Developmental Psychopathology and its Prevention | PSYB4713 | 3 |
| Practicum/ Case Reports | PSYB4723 | 3 |
| Therapeutic Interventions | PSYB4733 | 3 |
| Psychology of Individuals with Special Needs | PSYB4743 | 3 |
| School Counseling | PSYB4753 | 3 |
| Human Resource Management | PSYB4763 | 3 |
| Consumer Behavior | PSYB4773 | 3 |
| Assessment and Interventions in Education | PSYB4783 | 3 |
| Public Mental Health | PSYB4793 | 3 |
Research Thesis (6 Cr. Hrs.)
It is mandatory for every student to complete a thesis following the 6th semester or after the completion of 100 credit hours of course work. The thesis shall be completed in two parts as given below:
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Research Thesis Part I | RCHP4113 | 3 |
| Research Thesis Part II | RCHP4113 | 3 |
Practical Learning Lab (PLXXX0X0)
Each student is required to complete training spread over 4 semesters in one of the following:
a) Entrepreneurship (PLENX0x0)
b) Extracurricular Activities (PLSPX0x0)
c) Co-Curricular Activities (PLYCX0x0)
Internship (PY4000)
Each student is required to complete 9-week supervised internship training usually after 6 semesters or on completion of 100 Cr. Hrs. The internship shall be graded as pass/fail.
Community Service (VIS4000)
Each student is required to complete 65 hours community work, usually after 4th semester which is be a prerequisite for the award of BS degree.
Program Duration
This is a four year degree program comprising of 8 semesters. There will be a Fall and a Spring semester each year. The summer semester will be utilized for internship or deficiency courses. The maximum duration to complete the BS Psychology degree is 7 years.
CGPA Requirement
A student is required to earn a minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA on the completion of his/her degree requirements.
Semester - 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PSYG | 1113 | English-I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYG | 1213 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYG | 1313 | Mathematics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYG | 1413 | Computing and Analytical Tools | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYG | 15×3 | Language-I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYG | 1023 | Pakistan Studies | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PSYG | 1123 | English-II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYG | 1223 | Economics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYG | 1323 | Statistics and Probability | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYG | 1423 | Analytical Reasoning | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYG | 15×3 | Language II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYG | 1013 | Islamic Studies | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 3
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PSYG | 2133 | English-III | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MGTP | 1003 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 1003 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 1023 | Schools and Perspectives in Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BCMP | 1003 | Teaching and Learning skills | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 3043 | Biological Basis of Behavior | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 4
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PSYB | 2103 | Anthropology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 1001 | Practical’s in Psychology | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| PSYB | 2023 | Theories of Personality | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 2063 | Applied Areas of Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 2073 | Ethical Issues in Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 3133 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 5
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PSYB | 2083 | Gender Issues in Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 2033 | Environmental Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 3003 | Psychological Assessment | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 3001 | Psychological Assessment Practical | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| RCHP | 3003 | Research Methods I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 3023 | Psychopathology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PLXX | 3010 | Practical Learning Lab I | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Semester - 6
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
| RCHP | 3103 | Research Methods II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 2043 | Introduction to social work | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 4103 | Cross Cultural Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTHP | 4013 | Data Analysis | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HMP | 2073 | Social Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 4043 | Health Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PLXX | 3020 | Practical Learning Lab-II | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Semester - 7
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PSYB | 2013 | Experimental Psychology | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PSYB | 4002 | Lab Experiments | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PSYB | 4XX3 | Elective-I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 4xx3 | Elective-II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RCHP | 4913 | Research Thesis Part I | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| PSYB | 4113 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PLXX | 4030 | Practical Learning Lab III | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Semester - 8
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PSYB | 4003 | Positive Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 4013 | Peace Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 4xxx3 | Elective III | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYB | 4xx3 | Elective IV | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RCHP | 4923 | Research Thesis Part II | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| PLXX | 4040 | Practical Learning Lab-IV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PEOs describe the expected accomplishments of the BS Psychology graduates after completion of the above-mentioned program. The Department of Psychology intends to achieve the following objectives:
| Sr. # | Statement |
|---|---|
| PEO-1 | The graduates will demonstrate their knowledge about key concepts, principles, and overarching psychology themes along with their applications. |
| PEO-2 | The graduates will incorporate their innovative, integrative, and problem-solving skills to develop diverse communities at local, national, and global levels, through scientific reasoning, and research based on ethical standards. |
| PEO-3 | The graduates will demonstrate effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to lead meaningfully charged professional careers. |
| Sr. # | Learning Objective | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| PLO-1 | Knowledge: |
An ability to understand acquired knowledge on sensation, perception, cognition, learning, memory, language, intelligence, motivation, emotion, sexuality, gender, personality, psychological disorders, neuroscience and treatments, cross-cultural diversity, and social considerations. |
| PLO-2 | Problem Analysis: |
An ability to identify, analyze, |
| PLO-3 | Scientific Reasoning and Modern Tool Usage: |
An ability to use relevant sources of scientific knowledge to identify, frame, and generate novel and practical solutions for psychological issues by using requisite modern tools and research methods. |
| PLO-4 | Corporate Social Responsibility: |
An ability to understand the impact of societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate knowledge of health, safety, legal, and cultural concerns for sustainable development. |
| PLO-5 | Ethics: |
Apply ethical principles in professional manner, keeping in view the norms of society. |
| PLO-6 | Communication: |
An ability to communicate professionally, verbally as well as in writing. |
| PLO-7 | Individual and Team Work: |
An ability to work individually and collectively in teams, in multifaceted and/or multidisciplinary settings. |
| PLO-8 | Management Skills: |
To apply psychology specific content in intra and interpersonal management, treatment, project management, teamwork exhibit self-reflection, and career preparation in a cohesive environment. |
| PLO-9 | Entrepreneurial and Professional Skills: |
An ability to exhibit work-place entrepreneurial and professional skills in hospital, educational, military or industrial/organizational setups, by adding innovation and integrity in relevant fields. |
| PLO-10 | Lifelong Learning: |
Ability to transfer learned knowledge of psychology in novel contexts and diverse situations. |