BS Psychology

Introduction

BS Psychology is a four years degree program in Psychology. It comprises 8 semesters, 132 credit hours, and 43 courses. The Best University for Psychology in Multan offers a wide array of courses in such a manner that are interrelated to facilitate the student’s understanding and promote learning in an effective manner. The delivery of courses fulfills educational needs and is as per the guidance of the scheme of studies of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The BS Psychology program's objective is to produce competent and leading psychology graduates by instilling leadership, cognitive abilities, creativity, research orientation, interpersonal abilities, and ethical principles through rigorous teaching techniques and practical exposures.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Knowledge and reasoning skills

Interpret psychological phenomena using scientific reasoning. Demonstrate information literacy in psychology.

Research and Problem Solving

 Engage in innovative and integrative problem solving and thinking. Basic psychological research must be interpreted, designed, and carried out.

Competence and Learning

Graduates will engage in advanced and professional learning activities and enhance their abilities to compete at global levels, developing knowledge and pursue new career opportunities.

Programs Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Psychology based knowledge

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of major psychological concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends

Critical Thinking Skills

Students will be able to address issues related to behavior and mental processes using critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and a scientific approach

Applications of Psychology

Students will be able to apply psychological principles to issues affecting individuals, interpersonal relationships, groups, and society.

Values in Psychology

Students will value empirical evidence, be able to tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and understand their role and responsibility as members of society.

Research Methods in Psychology

Students will be able to design, implement, and communicate fundamental research methods in psychology, such as research design, data analysis, and interpretation.

Ethics

Students will be able to comprehend and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and practice norms.

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate or equivalent with at least 2nd division.

 

Career Prospects

The BS degree program of the Psychology Department prepares students to be competent for the following areas:

Educationists and Researchers

Psychologists in multiple domains

Rehabilitation

Armed forces

Police

Special education

Health

Sports

 

Scheme of Study BS Psychology Program

Total Credit Hours = 135

English-I (Functional English) Pakistan Studies Mathematics
Introduction to economics Political science Introduction to Psychology
English-II (writing & presentation skills) Islamic studies/ Ethics Introduction to Computers
Schools &Perspectives in Psychology Introduction to Mass communication Introduction to Sociology
English-III (Communication skills) Biology Environmental Psychology
Positive Psychology Introduction to Social work Cognitive Psychology
English-IV (Language) Introduction to Management Gender Issues in Psychology
Social Psychology Theories of Personality Psychopathology-I
Developmental Psychology Experimental Psychology Peace Psychology
Research Methods – I Statistics in Psychology Psychopathology-II
Biological Basis of Behavior Psychological Testing Research Methods – II
Data Analysis using SPSS Clinical Psychology Cross-cultural Psychology
Health Psychology Counseling psychology Educational psychology
Internship Organizational Psychology Military Psychology
Forensic Psychology Research Project /Thesis