Department of Psychology
Vision
The Department of Psychology aims to play a leading role in advancing knowledge of mind and behavior to foster the well-being of individuals and society. We empower our students and scholars to address the pressing psychological challenges through a commitment to ethical practice, scientific excellence and community engagement.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Psychology is to promote the scientific practices through innovative teaching, rigorous research and meaningful community linkages. We are committed to foster cultural humility, ethical responsibility and critical thinking. By cultivating diversity and collaboration the department prepares its students to lead in applied academic and clinical settings. We are dedicated to promote lifelong learning, mental health and social equity to build a more resilient society.
Introduction
The Department of Psychology prides itself in providing high-quality teaching, research, and hands-on training in both the fields of psychology and special education. We offer a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees that equip students for rewarding jobs in mental health, classrooms, labs, and community outreach. Our flagship Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology lets learners choose tracks in Clinical, Health, Cognitive, Developmental, Educational, Forensic, or Industrial and Organizational Psychology allowing students to build a strong foundation while focusing on areas aligned with their interests and career goals.
At the graduate and post graduate levels we offer the Master of Science (MS) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology, both crafted for tomorrow's teachers, researchers, and on-the-ground professionals. These advanced programs stress clear scientific thinking, evidence-based care, and ethical work with people from all walks of life.
The department also runs a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Special Education, featuring specialized paths for students focusing on Intellectual and Developmental Delay (IDD), Learning Disabilities, Visual Impairments, Hearing Impairments, or autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Alongside our undergraduate programmes, the department takes pride in offering focused professional training through two Postgraduate Diploma programmes:
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGD-CP) that aims at producing competent clinical professionals, academically proficient, clinically skilled and ethically sensitive who could proficiently use clinical skills as well as theoretical knowledge.
Post Graduate Diploma in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities
(PGD-ASD & DD), that aims at providing professionals with appropriate information and tools, enabling them to professionally assess, manage and assist children afflicted by such neurodevelopmental disorders.
The Department of Psychology is firmly committed to academic excellence, mental health awareness, and providing services to individuals and communities through its various programs.
Chairperson´s Message
The discipline of psychology is an integral part ofany society as it deals with human’s cognition, feelings and behaviors.Psychology directly enhances the students’ capacities as healthy citizens in terms of utilizing their potential in positive human interactions. Currently, Pakistan is facing political, economic and social crises which create distress in general public and pave the feelings of insecurity which in turn affect the mental health of individuals. The degree programs in the department are in line with the need of the day. The programs incorporate the formal learning with field experience and try to contribute to the society by enhancing the students’ understating of human nature and their ability to deal with stressful situations.