BS Psychology

Eligibility

At least 45% marks in Intermediate or equivalent (Sociology/Psychology/ Education/Economics/Stat/ Philosophy/Pre-Medical) are required to apply.

Objectives

• To teach the student generic information about other disciplines relevant to psychology
• To make the students learn about basics of discipline of psychology
• To get acquainted the students about different branches of psychology
• To inculcate research skills in the students by doing thesis or research projects
• To motivate them to use their knowledge in society

Scheme of Studies

General courses

• English-I
• I T- I
• Islamic Studies
• Introduction to Sociology-I
• Introduction to Economics-I
• • English-II
• I T-II
• Pakistan Studies
• Introduction to Sociology-II
• Issues of Pakistan Economy
• English-III
• Mathematics
• Introduction to Political Science-I
• Introduction to Mass Communication
• International Organization

Compulsory Courses

• Introduction to Psychology –I + Practicums
• Introduction to Psychology- II+ Practicums
• History of Psychology
• Environmental Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Personality Theories-I
• Developmental Psychology
• Personality Theories-II
• Cognitive Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Introduction to Special Education
• Neurological Basis of Behavior
• Mental Health & Psychopathology-I
• Research Methodology-I
• Applied Statistics-I
• Psychological Testing-I
• Mental Health & Psychopathology-II
• Experimental Psychology + Practicum
• Clinical Psychology + Case Study
• Research Methodology-II
• Applied Statistics-II
• Psychological Testing-II
• Health Psychology
• Organizational Psychology +Case Study

Elective courses

• Thesis/Two of the Following Courses
• Child Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Consumer Psychology

MSc Psychology

Eligibility

At least 45% marks in terminal degree or equivalent are required.

At least 50 % marks in Psychology or relevant Elective subject in BSc/BA or equivalent

Objectives

• To gain a better understanding of the field of psychology both historic and current.
• To become familiar with the research methodology commonly used by psychologists. To become familiar with the scientific method, and examine the benefits and limitations of this method of inquiry as it relates to developmental psychology.
• To become familiar with the biological bases of behavior.
• To develop an understanding of processes involved in learning and cognition.
• To develop an understanding of the various types of development that an individual experiences across the life-course.
• To become familiar with the theories concerning psychological health and disorders.
• To become familiar with the theories concerning human behavior in a social context.
• To become familiar with the rapidly growing body of literature on psychology.
• To use the formal and informal learning for the well-being of the society

Scheme of Studies( Separate compulsory, elective and general courses)

General courses

• Computer Applications
• English Communications

Compulsory courses

• History of Psychology
• Social psychology
• Neurological Basis of Behavior
• Mental Health and Psychopathology-I
• Research Methodology-I
• Applied Statistics-I
• Psychological Testing-I
• Mental Health and Psychopathology- II
• Experimental Psychology + Practicum
• Clinical Psychology + Case Study
• Research Methodology-II
• Applied Statistics-II
• Psychological Testing II
• Health Psychology
• Moral Development
• Organizational Behavior + Case Study
• Community Psychology
• Human Resource Management
• Environmental Psychology

Elective courses

Thesis/Two of the Following Courses

• Child Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Consumer Psychology

M.Phil Psychology

Eligibility

• At least sixteen (16) years of education with terminal degree in relevant subject.
• The candidate shall have at least 45% marks in the annual examination system or 2.5 CGPA in the semester system examination throughout his / her academic career except in Matriculation and Intermediate examinations.
• Candidate shall have to pass the Departmental Subject Based Written Test (DSBWT) and interview.

Objectives

• To ensure that the students are aware of the nature, origin, history and scope of Psychology as a modern discipline and its relationship with other sciences.
• To be familiar with the methods it employs for studying (as it is) and changing behavior (as it should be) and the strengths and weaknesses of these methods.
• To be aware of the moral and ethical implications of psychological theories, procedures and practices. To ensure that psychology is taught as an applied discipline in scientist-reflective.
• To be able to conceive, design, and conduct research projects and analyze the information and share it with other students.
• To develop insight and foster personality growth in students through internship.
• To inculcate the spirit of applying control over unbridled instinctive and impulsive actions, so that they acquire an integrated personality and behave on their rational judgment.
• To have a working knowledge of the application and the practice of psychology in real life and have all the necessary skills to continue a specialist study later on and achieve professional distinctions

Scheme of Studies

General courses

• Advanced Applied Statistics
• Philosophy of Social Sciences

Compulsory courses

• Research Methods in Social Sciences
• Psychological Assessment + Field Project
• Perspectives in Psychology
• Thesis Writing Skills and Article Development
• Thesis

Elective courses

• Area of Specialization-I
• Area of Specialization-II + Case Study

Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PDCP)

Eligibility

• As per UOG policy

Objectives

• Train the students in order to work as professional clinical psychologists in any field related to clinical psychology.
• Teach them the professional skills of dealing with individual having psychological problems and psychopathologies.
• Train their professional expertise of clinical assessment, psycho diagnosis and psychotherapeutic intervention with empirical and objective approach.
• Enable them to deal with ethical and cultural issues in their professional practice.
• Enable the trainees to provide psychological services at three levels of Clinical Psychology i-e Positive psychology, Preventive Psychology and at Psychotherapeutic level.
• To enhance the personality functioning and professional attitude of trainees through individualized based training sessions.
• Enable them to use empirically tested therapeutic approaches with cultural integrative perspectives.
• To provide clinical services to different range of psychological problems and psychological disorders present in children, adults and special groups in the community.
• To develop a scientific attitude in order to undertake indigenous research projects in different fields of clinical psychology.
• To guide them to develop a professional attitude towards clients and colleagues by following the professional code of ethics.

Scheme of Studies

Compulsory Courses

• Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis-I
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice
• Seminar/Paper Presentation
• Growth Groups
• Neuropsychology and pharmacology
• Psychological Intervention-I
• Psychological Intervention-II
• Current Research Trends in Clinical Psychology
• Clinical Internship Reports in following fields (Based on field projects and Case Conferences)
  1. Adult psychiatry
  2. Child Psychiatry/Special educational setting
  3. Community and Mental Health Rehabilitation
  4. Addiction
  5. Counseling

Guidance and Counseling Center

UOG Counseling and Guidance center is functioning under the Department of Psychology in order to support the academic mission of the University through providing better mental health and consultation to UOG students and officials. The goal of UOG Counseling and Guidance center is to provide career counseling services and to enhance the intellectual, emotional, physical and mental health of students. The center is offering its services to a number of students and faculty members from various departments free of cost and in a confidential, healthy and respectful environment. UOG experienced clinical psychologists/counselors are available to help students with any personal, social or emotional problems they may be experiencing.