The undergraduate program in Applied Psychology develops students’ skills to bridge psychological theory, research, and practice. Over the four years of this degree, they will gain an understanding of various psychology subfields, including developmental, social, community, and counseling, as well as have opportunities to engage in research and practice with the department’s renowned faculty and in field placements. Students will gain insights into the theory and practice of clinical psychology, engage with contemporary debates in the field and acquire professional skills necessary for further training.
Our program offers a range of modules bringing together diverse perspectives in psychology. It is aimed to foster a multidisciplinary approach with an emphasis on the intersection of Biological, Psychological and Sociological factors. The core degree modules provide students with the opportunity to build a firm foundation in theoretical perspectives on mental health and illness, diagnosis, assessment and therapeutic intervention.
BS APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY WITH MINOR IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
Psychology and Speech and Language Pathology are natural allies since both Psychologist and Speech and Language Pathologist work side by side in treating children with intellectual disability, Autism and for other neurodevelopmental disorders. Majority of developmental pathologies and neurological conditions that Clinical Psychologists treat have accompanying language and communication difficulties for which knowledge of speech and language pathology is an added advantage. The combination of Psychology and Speech and Language Pathology will give our students competitive edge over other psychology graduates. After completing this degree students can work in a variety of fields such as Hospitals, Clinics, Special Education Institutes, Schools/College/Universities, Rehabilitation Centers, Trauma Centers, Social Welfare Agencies, NGOs etc.
WHY AT NIU
BS Applied Psychology program at NIU focuses on developing skills in mental health. Our students not only have the opportunity to study about common mental health problems, their diagnosis and treatment, but also get to see these situations in a clinical context. Our students get an opportunity to be trained under the supervision of Psychiatrists and Psychologists of Fatima Memorial hospital as it is an integral part of their degree.
SCOPE
BS Applied Psychology program prepares graduates for further training in the field of psychology or a related discipline. Upon completing a professional post-graduate degree, students will be eligible for jobs as Clinical Psychologists, Counseling Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Career Counselors, Trainers, Researchers, Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists and Lecturers.
| Faculty | Humanities & Social Sciences. |
| Department | Applied Psychology |
| Study Level | Undergraduate |
| Program Duration | 4 Years |
| Program type | Full Time |
| Total Credit Hours | 134 |
| Intake | Fall /Spring Semester |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|
| Code | Subject | Credit Hours | Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Functional English | 3(3-0) | ENGL 102 | Communication Skills | 3(3-0) |
| UNIV 100 | Foundation of University Education | 3(3-0) | PSY 105 | Brain & Behavior | 3(3-0) |
| MATH 101 | Mathematics | 3(3-0) | CSCS101 | Introduction to Computer | 3(2-1) |
| PSY 101 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3(3-0) | ISLM 101 | Islamic Studies | 2(2-0) |
| Minor Course 1 | 2 (2-0) | Minor Course 4 | 2 (2-0) | ||
| Minor Course 2
Minor Course 3 |
2 (2-0)
2 (2-0) |
PSKT101 | Minor Course 5
Minor Course 6 |
2 (2-0)
2 (2-0) |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|
| Code | Subject | Credit Hours | Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 201 | Psychosocial Aspects of Behaviour | 3(3-0) | PSY 215 | Developmental Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 205 | Theories of Personality | 3(3-0) | PSY 220 | Child & Adolescent Psychopathology | 4(3-1) |
| PSY 210 | Cognitive Psychology | 3(3-0) | PSY 225 | Applied Social Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| PKST 101 | Pakistan Studies | 2 (2-0) | ECON 100 | Quantitative Analysis | 3(3-0) |
| ENGL103 | Technical Writing & Presentation Skills | 3(3-0) | ENGL103 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3(3-0) |
| Minor Course 7
Minor Course 8 |
2(2-0)
2(2-0) |
Minor Course 9
Minor Course 10 |
2(2-0)
2(2-0) |
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|---|
| Code | Subject | Credit Hours | Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 301 | Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 4(3-1) | PSY 315 | Counseling & Psychotherapeutic Interventions | 4 (3-1) |
| PSY 305 | Psychological Assessment | 4(3-1) | PSY 320 | Applied Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 4 (3-1) |
| PSY 310 | Principles of Clinical Psychology | 3(3-0) | PSY 330 | Psychopharmacology | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 325 | Adult Psychopathology | 4(3-1) | PSY 335 | Psychology of Gender | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 345 | Research Methods | 3(3-0) | PSY 340 | School Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 498 | (Summer Semester)
Internship/Clinical Placement (Child, Adult & Special Education) |
4 (0-4) |
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
|---|
| Code | Subject | Credit Hours | Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 499-A | Dissertation – I | 3(3-0) | PSY 499-B | Dissertation – II | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 410 | Positive Psychology | 3(3-0) | PSY 440 | Ethics in Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 415 | Forensic Psychology | 3(3-0) | PSY 445 | Health Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 430 | Organizational Psychology | 3(3-0) | PSY 450 | Personal & Professional Growth Seminars | 3(3-0) |
12 years or equivalent education with at least 50% marks