ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (ADCP)

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Advance Diploma in Clinical Psychology (ADCP) is empowering clinical psychologists to work in parallel with health professionals to become instrumental in the healing of human suffering and to improve the quality of life of the public, which is in line with NIU’s mission to provide quality education to their students in the different health and allied health disciplines.

The mission of the ADCP Program is to develop psychologists in clinical psychology practices, diagnosis, assessment, treatment and research. The basic purpose is to produce individuals to practice clinical psychological skills and to produce community-engaged research that improves the lives of children, adolescents, adults and families. This program strives to develop expertise in their scholars to deal effectively with different challenging situations such as crisis management, drug rehabilitation and associated psychological complexities in humans.

KEY INFORMATION

Study Level Postgraduate
Program Duration 1 Year
Program Type Weekend
Total Credit Hours 30
Intake Fall & Spring

SCOPE REGARDING MARKETABILITY AND EMPLOYABILITY OF PROGRAM

Among the prominent employers of Master in Clinical Psychology included:

• Government and private mental health clinics and hospitals.

• Government and private general hospitals and medical clinics.

• Rehabilitation and training centres for the mentally retarded.

• Educational Institutions.

• Business and industrial organizations (public and private sectors).

• Armed Forces.

• Non-Governmental Organizations.

• Private Clinical Practice.

• Patient rights advocates.

• Career Advisors.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

BS/MA/MSc Psychology or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 (semester system), 60% marks, or 1st Division (annual system).

ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (ADCP)

Duration of Program: 1.5 Years | Scheme of Studies

1ST SEMESTER

Course Title Cr. Hr.
CPSY-711 Psycho-Diagnosis-1 03 Cr Hours
CPSY-712 Psychological Assessment-1 03 Cr Hours
CPSY-713 Psychotherapies-1 02 Cr Hours
Understanding of Holy Quran-I / Fehm-e-Quran I 01 Cr Hours
CPSY-714 Internship (50 sessions & 5 assessment reports per semester)

• Note: 3 days placement in a week from 09 am-02 pm and 2 pm to 7.30 pm at FMH/AHS (NUR Psychological Clinic)
• Note: On the availability of the patients, internship may be started on NIU Campus
• Overall, 4 CR (4X3=12) hours in a week is necessary for internship.
 		4 Cr Hours
Total 13 Cr Hours

2ND SEMESTER

Course Title Cr. Hr.
CPSY-721 Psychological Assessment-11 3 Cr Hours
CPSY-722 Psychotherapies-11 2 Cr Hours
CPSY-723 Psycho Diagnosis – II 3 Cr Hours
Understanding of Holy Quran-II / Fehm-e-Quran II 1 Cr Hours
CPSY-724 Internship (50 sessions & 5 assessment reports per semester)

• Note: 3 days placement in a week from 09 am-02 pm and 2 pm to 7.30 pm at FMH/AHS (NUR Psychological Clinic)
• Note: On the availability of the patients, internship may be started on NIU Campus
• Overall, 4 CR (4X3=12) hours in a week is necessary for internship.
 		4 Cr Hours
Total 13 Cr Hours

3RD SEMESTER

Course Title Cr. Hr.
CPSY-734 Internship (65 sessions & 7 adult assessment reports per semester)

• Note: 3 days placement in a week from 09 am-02 pm and 2 pm to 7.30 pm at FMH/AHS (NUR Psychological Clinic)
• Note: On the availability of the patients, internship may be started on NIU Campus
• Overall, 4 CR (4X3=12) hours in a week is necessary for internship.
 		6 Cr Hours
Total 06 Cr Hours


Total Cr hours in semesters: 32 Cr Hours
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