MS Psychology
About The Program
The MS- 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
- A minimum of 16 years of education leading to BS Psychology / BS Behavioral Sciences or
- Two years B.Sc. (major psychology) with an M.Sc. Psychology / M.Sc. Behavioral Sciences.
- Minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50 % marks in annual system.
- CUST Admission Test/HEC Approved Test.
Degree Requirements
A student admitted in this program will have to complete the degree requirements by any one of the following:
(i) 24 Cr. Hrs. course work with 2 Cr. Hrs. Fehm-ul-Quran and 6 Cr. Hrs. Thesis
(ii) 6 Cr. Hrs. internship
General Education (02 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Fehm-ul-Quran I | PSYG7021 | 1 |
| Fehm-ul-Quran II | PSYG7031 | 1 |
Core Courses
Students are required to qualify all the courses listed below
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Psychological Assessment | PSY7003 | 3 |
| Advanced Psychological Theory and Practice | PSY7013 | 3 |
| Advanced Research Methods and Analyses | PSY7033 | 3 |
Specialization Courses
A student can claim a specialization if he/she has completed 18 Cr. Hrs. from one of the specialization areas mentioned below. The student’s research work also needs to be in the same specialization area. Otherwise, on the completion of 38 Cr. Hrs., he/she will be awarded the MS Degree without any specialization.
1. Clinical Psychology
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Core Clinical Skills | PSY7113 | 3 |
| Advanced Psychological Assessment | PSY7003 | 3 |
| Psychopharmacology | PSY7123 | 3 |
| Therapeutic Approaches | PSY7133 | 3 |
| Psycholanalysis and Psychodynamic Therapies | PSY7153 | 3 |
| Cognitive Behaviour Therapies | PSY7163 | 3 |
| Existential, Humanistic and Interpersonal Therapies | PSY7173 | 3 |
| Family and Group Therapies | PSY8183 | 3 |
2. Counselling Psychology
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Counseling Skills and Techniques | PSY7203 | 3 |
| Group and Family Counselling | PSY7223 | 3 |
| Crisis Intervention and Trauma Counselling | PSY7233 | 3 |
| Carrer Counselling | PSY7243 | 3 |
| Grief, Loss and Bereavement Counselling | PSY7253 | 3 |
| Addiction Counselling | PSY7263 | 3 |
| School Counselling | PSY7273 | 3 |
| Multicultural Counselling | PSY8283 | 3 |
3. Forensic Psychology
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology and Legal Processes | PSY7313 | 3 |
| Cyber Forensic Psychology | PSY7323 | 3 |
| Police Psychology | PSY7333 | 3 |
| Forensic Assessment | PSY7343 | 3 |
| Forensic Psychological Reports and Expert Witness Testimony | PSY7303 | 3 |
| Assistance and Rehabilitation in Forensic Setting | PSY7363 | 3 |
| Crisis Intervention | PSY7313 | 3 |
| Contemporary Issues in Pakistani Forensic Psychology | PSY8383 | 3 |
4. Developmental and Educational Psychology
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Social Psychology of Education | PSY7413 | 3 |
| Psychological Perspectives in Child Development | PSY7423 | 3 |
| Educational and Developmental Psychology Assessment | PSY7433 | 3 |
| Educational and Developmental Psychology Interventions | PSY7443 | 3 |
| Language Development and Communication | PSY7453 | 3 |
| Attachement and Emotional Development | PSY7463 | 3 |
| Learning and Individual Differences | PSY7403 | 3 |
| Applied Behaviour Analysis | PSY8483 | 3 |
5. Industrial and Organizational Psychology
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Management and Negotiation Skills | PSY7513 | 3 |
| Personality and Occupational Assessment | PSY7503 | 3 |
| Occupational Safety and Wellbeing | PSY7523 | 3 |
| Behavior Modification: Training and Development | PSY7533 | 3 |
| Organizational Culture and Change Management | PSY7553 | 3 |
| Individual Performance and Team Dynamics | PSY7563 | 3 |
| Leadership Practices | PSY7573 | 3 |
| Application of Organizational Psychology in Digital World | PSY8583 | 3 |
6. Common Electives
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Qualitative Research and Analyses | PSY7603 | 3 |
| Introduction to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis | PSY7613 | 3 |
| Advanced Psychological Assessment | PSY7003 | 3 |
| Counselling and Psychotherapy | PSY7023 | 3 |
| Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials | PSY7633 | 3 |
| Professional Ethics and Legal Issues in Psychology | PSY7623 | 3 |
| Evidence-Based Psychological Therapies | PSY7233 | 3 |
Research Thesis
It is mandatory for every student to complete a thesis following the 2nd semester or after the completion of 26 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 | PSY7913 | 3 |
| Research Thesis Part II | PSY7923 | 3 |
Professional Placements
In addition to course work and thesis, the students must complete 3 supervised internships, each of 2 Cr. Hrs. (96 field Hrs x 3 = 288 field hours).
CGPA Requirement
A student is required to earn a minimum of 3.00/4.00 CGPA on the completion of his/her degree requirements.
Program Duration
This is a 2 years program comprising of 4 semesters. There will be a Fall and a Spring semester in each year. The maximum duration to complete MS in Psychology is 4 years.