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STUDY LEVEL PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Under Graduate

4 Semesters, 2 years

67

Eligibility Criteria

• Intermediate or equivalent (FA/FSc/ICS/A-Level) from a recognized board • Minimum 2nd Division (45% marks)

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Objectives

  • To provide students with a broad understanding of psychological principles and human behavior.
  • To introduce the core areas of psychology including developmental, social, cognitive, and abnormal psychology.
  • To develop students' ability to understand and analyze psychological problems in individuals and groups.
  • To prepare students for entry-level roles or further academic pursuits in the field of psychology.

Role and Scope

Graduates of ADP in Psychology will:

  • Have foundational knowledge for applying basic psychological concepts in real-life settings.
  • Be able to work in educational institutions, welfare organizations, NGOs, and research environments.
  • Assist professionals in mental health services and community support programs.
  • Be eligible for credit transfer into BS Psychology programs.
  • Play a role in promoting psychological awareness and well-being in society.

Semesters and Courses

Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-5101 Functional English 3(3+0)
GEC-5102 Quantitative Reasoning - I 3(3+0)
PSY-5301 Introduction to Economics 2(2+0)
PSY-5302 Introduction to Media and Mass Communication 2(2+0)
PSY-5303 Principles of Management 2(2+0)
PSY-5304 Introduction to Psychology 3(3+0)
PSY-5305 Health Psychology 3(3+0)
NCC-5401 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation I N.C
Total Credit Hours   18

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-5103 Expository Writing 3(3+0)
GEC-5104 Applications of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) 3(2+1)
GEC-5105/5106 Islamic Studies/Ethics 2(2+0)
GEC-5107 Introduction to Physics 3(2+1)
GEC-5108 Ideology And Constitution of Pakistan 2(2+0)
PSY-5306 History & Systems of Psychology 2(2+0)
PSY-5307 Neurological Basis of Behavior 3(3+0)
NCC-5402 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation II N.C
Total Credit Hours   18(16+2)

Semester III

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-5109 Quantitative Reasoning-II 3(3+0)
GEC-5110 Civics and Community Engagement 2(2+0)
GEC-5111 Entrepreneurship 2(2+0)
PSY-5308 Psychopathology-I 3(3+0)
PSY-5309 Cognitive Psychology 2(2+0)
PSY-5310 Experimental Psychology 3(2+1)
PSY-5311 Psychological Assessment 3(2+1)
NCC-5403 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation III N.C
Total Credit Hours   18(16+2)

Semester IV

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-5112 International Relation 2(2+0)
GEC-5113 Introduction to Political Science 2(2+0)
PSY-5312 Gender Studies 2(2+0)
PSY-5313 Psychopathology-II 3(3+0)
PSY-5314 Theories of Personality 3(3+0)
PSY-5315 Social Psychology 3(3+0)
PSY-5316 Positive Psychology 3(3+0)
NCC-5404 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation IV N.C
Total Credit Hours   18
Cumulative Credit Hours   72

Summary

Item Details
Total Number of Credit Hours 67
Duration 2 Years
Semester Duration 16–18 Weeks
Semesters 4
Course Load per Semester (Course Work) 15–18 Credit Hours
Number of Courses per Semester 5–6 (in course work phase)