MS CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The MS in Clinical Psychology program will include coursework, an internship, and community service. This speciality focuses on providing ongoing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families. It also involves offering consultation to agencies and communities, as well as training, education, and supervision. Research-based practices are a fundamental aspect of this field. Clinical psychology is characterized by its breadth, encompassing severe psychopathology and marked by a comprehensive and integrated approach that draws knowledge and skills from various disciplines, both within and outside of psychology.
The MS Clinical Psychology program focuses on a multidisciplinary approach in clinical practice. The interns will be trained to conduct psychotherapeutic sessions using different approaches like Psychoanalysis, CBT, REBT, Multimodal Approach, etc. Moreover, this program facilitates research in multiple disciplines that include clinical psychology, child and educational psychology, social psychology, consumer behavior and marketing research.
SCOPE REGARDING MARKETABILITY AND EMPLOYABILITY OF PROGRAM
Among prominent employers of the Master in Clinical Psychology included:
• Government and private mental health clinics and hospitals.
• Government and private general hospitals and medical clinics.
• Rehabilitation and training centers 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.
KEY INFORMATION
| Faculty | FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES |
|---|---|
| Department | Clinical Psychology |
| Study Level | Postgraduate |
| Program Duration | 2 Years |
| Program Type | Full Time |
| Total Credit Hours | 48 |
| Intake | Fall / Spring Semester |
REGULAR FACULTY
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Zaqia Bano | Associate Dean / Professor |
| Prof. Dr. Rabia Farooqi | HOD / Professor |
| Dr. Zohra Batool | Assistant Professor |
| Ms. Tayyeba Kiran (Gold & Silver Medalist) | Lecturer / Program Manager – BSCP |
| Ms. Qurat ul Ain Bokhari | Lecturer |
| Ms. Fatima Khan | Lecturer |
MS CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
| 1st Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | 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)* *Overall, 4 CR (4X3=12) hours per week are necessary for the internship. |
4 Cr Hours |
| Total | 13 Cr Hours | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | 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 | |
| CCPSY-724 | Internship (50 sessions & 5 assessment reports per semester)* *Overall, 4 CR (4X3=12) hours per week is necessary for internship. |
4 Cr Hours |
| Total | 13 Cr Hours | |
| 3rd Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hr. |
| CPSY-731 | Research methods in Clinical Psychology | 3 Cr Hours |
| CPSY-732 | Statistics & Data Analysis | 3 Cr Hours |
| CPSY-733 | Neurophysiology & Psychopharmacology | 2 Cr Hours |
| CCPSY-734 | Internship (50 sessions & 5 assessment reports per semester)* *Overall, 4 CR (4X3=12) hours per week is necessary for internship. |
4 Cr Hours |
| Total | 12 Cr Hours | |
| 4th Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hr. |
| CCPSY-741 | Internship (50 sessions & 5 assessment reports per semester)* *Overall, 4 CR (4X3=12) hours per week is necessary for internship. |
04 Cr Hours |
| CPSY-742 | Thesis | 06 Cr Hours |
| Total | 10 Cr Hours | |
04 years BA/B.Sc. (Hons) with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 OR 50% marks in Masters after 02 years BA/ B.Sc.
| Program | Duration (years) | Admission Fee | Semester Tuition Fee (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Clinical Psychology | 2 | 26,500 | 120,000 |
MS CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES (POs)
| Code | Program Objective |
|---|---|
| PO1 | Facilitate students to maintain a professional identity and practice as clinical psychologists through fundamental knowledge of psychology, commitment to professional ethics, understanding of multiculturalism and diversity, and participation in lifelong learning. |
| PO2 | Enable students to understand the necessity of lifelong learning by participating in activities that promote professional training in diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and research. |
| PO3 | Provide students in-depth training under supervised conditions in direct service models of assessment and therapy in order to practice as clinical psychologists. |
| PO4 | Equip students to assess the psychological functioning of individuals and to effectively communicate their assessments to others. |
| PO5 | Ensure students understand and are able to apply psychotherapies in a variety of clinical settings. |
| PO6 | Train students in the scientist-practitioner model to become competent in the evaluation, production, and dissemination of research. |
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