Vision
The Applied Psychology department envisions to provide students with a well-rounded knowledge base and application in the domains of Applied Psychology. It aims to prepare women for higher studies as well as professional career.
Mission
The mission of the department is to provide access to an education that is holistic, of quality and relevant to the context and time. The curriculum is designed to introduce students to the theories of psychology and their application.
The B.Sc. programs focus on experiential teaching so students can relate the concepts to practice. Students are required to conduct a research project under the supervision of a faculty. The experience of conducting the research and writing the research report hones students’ research skills.
The internships and placements enhance learning and experience in the field of clinical psychology. The program intends to prepare students for professional life, for graduate and postgraduate studies, and to be active citizens
Overview
This curriculum is specially designed to introduce students to theories of psychology, procedures and practices in the fields of child psychology, clinical psychology, counselling and guidance, educational psychology, industrial psychology and Human Resource Management. It also enables the students to become proficient in Psychological Testing and Measurement, in using the computer for applications in psychology and to conduct research. The aim is to prepare students for professional life, to contribute effectively in reducing ethnicity, prejudice and sectarianism and facilitate the development of positivity and tolerance so as to create a better society and to gain an insight into oneself so as to become a better human being. The students are prepared to pursue lifelong learning and personal enrichment as well as to enter the work force with confidence.
Degree Requirements for B.Sc. Honors in Applied Psychology 4 years program
To receive B.Sc. Honors in Applied Psychology degree, a student must complete a total of 131 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
Road Map
| Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| Semester I | |||
| 1 | Major | Introduction to Psychology & Practicum | 4 |
| 2 | Major | Schools of Psychology | 3 |
| 3 | Core | English – I | 3 |
| 4 | Core | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| 5 | General | General – I | 3 |
| Total | 16 | ||
| Semester II | |||
| 1 | Major | Psychopathology (child) | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Ethics in Psychology | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| 4 | Core | English – II | 3 |
| 5 | Core | Pakistan Studies | 2 |
| 6 | Core | Islamic Studies / Core Ethics | 2 |
| Total | 16 | ||
| Semester III | |||
| 1 | Major | Social Psychology | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Psychopathology (Adult) | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| 4 | Major | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| 5 | Core | English – III | 3 |
| 6 | General | General – II | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester IV | |||
| 1 | Major | Personality Theories | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Gender Psychology | 3 |
| 4 | Major | Statistics in Psychology | 3 |
| 5 | Major | Data Analysis in Psychology (SPSS) | 3 |
| 6 | Core | Mathematics | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester V | |||
| 1 | Major | Research Methodology (Quantitative)* | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Psychological Assessment and Measurement (I) | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Behavior Analysis and Management | 3 |
| 4 | Major | Consumer Psychology | 3 |
| 5 | General | General – III | 3 |
| 6 | General | General – IV | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester VI | |||
| 1 | Major | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Psychological Assessment and Measurement (II) | 3 |
| 4 | Major | Research Methodology (Qualitative) | 3 |
| 5 | Major | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| 6 | General | General – V | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester VII | |||
| 1 | Major | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Cross Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| 4 | General | General – VI | 3 |
| Total | 12 | ||
| Semester VIII | |||
| 1 | Major | Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Health Psychology | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Internship | 3 |
| 4 | Major | Research Report | 6 |
| Total | 15 | ||
| Core | 19 | ||
| Major | 94 | ||
| General | 18 | ||
| Total Hrs | 131 | ||
Active Citizenship Program
Active Citizenship program offered by Kinnaird College in collaboration with British Council and HEC is a social leadership training program that promotes intercultural dialogue and community-led social development. It is a mandatory requirement for the completion of undergraduate degree and based on two semesters. All students will study the theoretical portion through different activities starting in their 3rd semester. They will plan their social action projects in 4th semester and implement it in the field.
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