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. |
|---|---|
| a) General Education | 30 |
| b) Interdisciplinary / Allied | 12 |
| c) Major Courses | 72 |
| d) Minor Courses | 12 |
| e) Research Thesis | 06 |
| f) Internship | 03 |
| Total | 135 |
General Education (30 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Functional English | PSYG1113 | 3 |
| Expository Writing | PSYG1123 | 3 |
| Islamic Studies/Ethics | PSYG1012 | 2 |
| Language-I | PSYG22x2 | 2 |
| Natural Sciences | PSYG13x2 | 2 |
| Natural Sciences Lab | PSYG13x1 | 1 |
| Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | PSYG1022 | 2 |
| Sociology | PSYG1412 | 2 |
| Applications of Information & Communication Technologies | PSYG1612 | 2 |
| Applications of Information & Communication Technologies Lab | PSYG1611 | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship | PSYG2712 | 2 |
| Statistics | PSYG1563 | 3 |
| Analytical Reasoning | PSYG2583 | 3 |
| Civic and Community Engagement | PSYG1812 | 2 |
Allied Courses (12 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching and Learning Skills | BCMP1003 | 3 |
| Anthropology | PSYB1103 | 3 |
| Principles of Management | MGTP1003 | 3 |
| Public Mental Health | PSYB1793 | 3 |
| Disaster and Crises Management Behavioral Economics | PSYB3063 | 3 |
| Economics | PSYG3223 | 3 |
| Introduction to Speech Therapy | PSYB3083 | 3 |
| Cognitive & Behavioral Foundations of AI | PSYB3093 | 3 |
Major Courses (72 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYB1003 | 3 |
| Practicals in Psychology | PSYB1001 | 1 |
| Schools and Perspectives in Psychology | PSYB1023 | 3 |
| Social Psychology | HMP2073 | 3 |
| Biological Basis of Behavior | PSYB2043 | 3 |
| Cognitive Psychology | PSYB2123 | 3 |
| Theories of Personality | PSYB2023 | 3 |
| Developmental Psychology | PSYB2113 | 3 |
| Psychopathology-I | PSYB3023 | 3 |
| Psychopathology-II | PSYB3033 | 3 |
| Health Psychology | PSYB4043 | 3 |
| Positive Psychology | PSYB4003 | 3 |
| Counseling Skills Practicum | PSYB2212 | 2 |
| Psychological Assessment | PSYB2003 | 3 |
| Psychological Assessment Practical-I | PSYB2001 | 1 |
| Psychological Assessment Practical-II | PSYB3001 | 1 |
| Research Methods-I | RCHP2003 | 3 |
| Data Analyses | MTHP3013 | 3 |
| Research Methods-II | RCHP3103 | 3 |
| Experimental Psychology | PSYB3013 | 3 |
| Lab Experiments | PSYB3021 | 1 |
| Ethical Issues in Psychology | PSYB2073 | 3 |
| Gender Issues in Psychology | PSYB3083 | 3 |
| Cross Cultural Psychology | PSYB4103 | 3 |
| Applied Areas in Psychology | PSYB3063 | 3 |
| Environmental Psychology | PSYB3043 | 3 |
| Peace Psychology | PSYB4013 | 3 |
Elective Courses (12 Cr. Hrs.)
a)–Clinical Psychology
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Psychopharmacology | PSYB4703 | 3 |
| Therapeutic Interventions | PSYB4733 | 3 |
| Practicum / Case Reports | PSYB4723 | 3 |
| Neuropsychology | PSYB4653 | 3 |
b)–Organizational Psychology
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational & Personality Assessment | PSYB4113 | 3 |
| Ergonomics | PSYB4123 | 3 |
| Negotiation and Organizational Conflict Management | PSYB4133 | 3 |
| Consumer Behavior | PSYB4773 | 3 |
c)–Forensic Psychology
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology of Criminal Behavior | PSYB4213 | 3 |
| Interventions with Offenders | PSYB4223 | 3 |
| Forensic Practice / Case Reports | PSYB4233 | 3 |
| Vulnerable Groups in Forensic Settings | PSYB4243 | 3 |
d)–Educational Psychology
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Child Psychopathology | PSYB4313 | 3 |
| Assessment in Educational Psychology | PSYB4323 | 3 |
| Prevention and Interventions in Educational Setting | PSYB4333 | 3 |
| Applied Behavior Analyses | PSYB4343 | 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 | RCHP4913 | 3 |
| Research Thesis Part II | RCHP4923 | 3 |
Internship (03 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. |
|---|---|---|
| Internship | PY4003 | 3 |
Community Service (VIS4000)
Each student is required to complete 65 hours community work, usually after 4th semester which is 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 completion of his/her degree requirements.
Semester - 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PSYG | 1113 | Functional English | 3 |
| PSYB | 1xx3 | Allied Course -I | 3 |
| PSYB | 1xx3 | Allied Course -II | 3 |
| PSYG | 13×2 | Natural Sciences | 2 |
| PSYG | 13×1 | Natural Sciences Lab | 1 |
| PSYB | 1003 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYG | 1612 | Applications of Information & Communication Technologies | 2 |
| PSYG | 1611 | Applications of Information & Communication Technologies Lab | 1 |
Semester - 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PSYG | 1412 | Sociology | 2 |
| PSYG | 1123 | Expository Writing | 3 |
| PSYG | 1812 | Civic and Community Engagement | 2 |
| PSYG | 1563 | Statistics | 3 |
| PSYB | 1023 | Schools and Perspectives in Psychology | 3 |
| PSYG | 1012 | Islamic Studies / Ethics | 2 |
| PSYB | 1001 | Practical in Psychology | 1 |
Semester - 3
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PSYG | 1022 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2 |
| HMP | 2073 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYG | 2712 | Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| PSYB | 2212 | Counselling Skills Practicum | 2 |
| PSYG | 2583 | Analytical Reasoning | 3 |
| PSYB | 2023 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSYB | 2043 | Biological Basis of Behavior | 3 |
Semester - 4
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| RCHP | 2003 | Research Methods-I | 3 |
| PSYB | 2073 | Ethical Issues in Psychology | 3 |
| PSYB | 2113 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYB | 2003 | Psychological Assessment | 3 |
| PSYB | 2123 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYG | 2xx2 | Language-I | 2 |
| PSYB | 2001 | Psychological Assessment Practical-I | 1 |
Semester - 5
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PSYB | 3xx3 | Allied Course-III | 3 |
| PSYB | 3063 | Applied Areas in Psychology | 3 |
| RCHP | 3103 | Research Methods-II | 3 |
| MTHP | 3013 | Data Analyses | 3 |
| PSYB | 3023 | Psychopathology-I | 3 |
| PSYB | 3001 | Psychological Assessment Practical-II | 1 |
Semester - 6
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PSYB | 3xx3 | Allied Course-IV | 3 |
| PSYB | 3043 | Environmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYB | 3033 | Psychopathology-II | 3 |
| PSYB | 3013 | Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYB | 3021 | Lab Experiment | 1 |
| PSYB | 3083 | Gender Issues in Psychology | 3 |
Internship
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PY | 4003 | Internship | 3 |
Semester - 7
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PSYB | 4103 | Cross Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSYB | 4043 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSYB | 4xx3 | Elective-I | 3 |
| PSYB | 4xx3 | Elective-II | 3 |
| RCHP | 4913 | Research Thesis Part-I | 3 |
Semester - 8
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| PSYB | 4003 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYB | 4013 | Peace Psychology | 3 |
| PSYB | 4xx3 | Elective-III | 3 |
| PSYB | 4xx3 | Elective-IV | 3 |
| RCHP | 4923 | Research Thesis Part-II | 3 |
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. |