BS Psychology

Introduction

BS Psychology is a four years degree program in Psychology. It comprises 8 semesters, 136 credit hours, and 46 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.

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

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.

Scheme of Study BS Psychology Program

Total Credit Hours = 136

Courses
Islamic Studies and ethics	Functional English	Ideology and constitution of Pakistan	Pakistan Studies
Introduction to Media Psychology	Introduction to Psychology	Schools & Perspectives in Psychology	Understanding of Holy Quran-I
Arts and Humanities	Applications of information and communication techniques (ICT)	Quantitative reasoning- I	Social Psychology
Theories of Personality	Ethics in Psychology	Understanding of Holy Quran-II	Expository Writing
Quantitative Reasoning-II	Social Sciences	Introduction to Social Work	Cognitive Psychology
Industrial & Organizational Psychology	Civic and community engagement	Entrepreneurship	Natural Sciences
Sports Psychology	Psychopathology	Environmental Psychology	Academic Writing & Research Methods
Cross-cultural Psychology	Criminology	Clinical Psychology	Psychological Testing
Behavioral Neuroscience	Positive Psychology	Counseling Psychology	Health Psychology (Elective-I)
Child Psychopathology (Elective-II)	Developmental Psychology	Data Analysis	Forensic Psychology
Experimental Psychology	Adult Psychopathology (Elective-III)	Psychotherapy-I (Elective-IV)	Internship
Psychology & Emerging Technologies	Psychotherapy-II (Elective-V)	Crisis Intervention & Management (Elective-VI)	Career Development & Training (Elective-VII)
Capstone

Note

1. Courses will be offered when all conditions are met.
2. Curriculum in constant review due to its dynamic nature.
3. USP reserves the right to change the above curriculum without any prior notice.