WHAT IS BS APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY?

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.

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 120
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 Functional university Education 3(3-0) PSY 105 Brain & Behavior 3(3-0)
MATH 101 Mathematics 3(3-0) CSCS 101 Introduction to Computer 3(3-0)
PSY 101 History & Systems of Psychology 3(3-0) Islm 101 Islamic Studies 3(3-0)
Minor Course 1 3(3-0) Minor Course 3 3(3-0)
Minor Course 2 3(3-0) Minor Course 4 3(3-0)
Semester 3 Semester 4
Code Subject Credit Hours Code Subject Credit Hours
PSY 201 Psycho-social Aspects Of Behavior  3(3-0) PSY 215 Development Psychology  3(3-0)
PSY 205 Theories of Personality  3(3-0) PSy 220 Child & Adolescent Psychopathology  3(3-0)
PSY 210 Cognitive Psychology  3(3-0) PSY 225 Applied Social Psychology  3(3-0)
PKST 101 Pakistan Studies  3(3-0) ECON 100 Fundamentals of Economics  3(3-0)
ENGL 103 Technical Writing & Presentation Skills  3(3-0) Minor Course 6  3(3-0)
Minor Course 5  3(3-0) Minor Course 7  3(3-0)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Code Subject Credit Hours Code Subject Credit Hours
PSY 301 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3(3-1) PSY 315 Counseling & Psycho-therapeutic 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 Research Method 3(3-0) PSY 335 Psychology of Gender 3(3-0)
PSY 325 Adult Psychopathology 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(0-3) PSY 499-B Dissertation – II 3(0-3)
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)

Minimum 45% marks in Intermediate / A-Level or equivalent

Program Duration (years) Admission Fee Security Deposit Semester Tuition Fee (PKR)
BS Applied Psychology 4 20,000 5,000 84,563

Other Charges Chart

Other Charges Amount (PKR)
Application Processing Fee (One time Charges) 1,500
Clubs & Societies Fund 1,500
Semester Enrollment Fund 2,000
Practical Learning Lab* 1,500
Semester Examination Fee 2,000
Admission Fee (One time Charges)
Security Deposit (One time charges – Refundable)

*Practical Learning Lab charges are not applicable in case of MS Nutrition & Dietetics, MPhil
Physiology, MS Economics, MBA (1.5 / 2 Years)

Notice:

• The above Fee Structure does not include any govt. taxes and students will be charged taxes u/s 236 I of income tax ordinance. Students will be charged taxes when their annual fee would be more than PKR 200,000/-
• The fees and related charges are subject to revision at any time against non-proportionate inflation or an increase in the cost of the provision of services
• Additional Per Credit Hour Fee will be charged for Summer Semester or separate course offered during the normal tenure to meet the deficiency requirement
• To get the refund of security original receipt must be presented.

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