Department of Psychology

BS Applied Psychology program at UHE is designed to enhance student’s learning experience and to provide a strong grounding in the principles of psychology and training in mental health. Our faculty and graduates are expected to be competent and ethical professionals committed to the science of psychology and its application to real-world situations.  Our programs provide students with a strong grounding in the theory, research, and practice of Psychology. Our aim is to develop compassionate, ethical, and knowledgeable psychologists who can provide evidence-based services for children, adults, and families in a variety of healthcare, educational and organizational settings.

Scope of BS Program

BS Applied Psychology is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in psychological principles and their application to various real-world contexts. Here are some potential areas of scope for a BS Applied Psychology:

• Applied Research: Graduates can work in research settings, assisting in designing and conducting studies, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting findings to inform decision-making in fields such as healthcare, education, marketing, or human resources.
• Human Resources: Applied psychology graduates can pursue careers in human resources, where they can utilize their understanding of human behavior to improve employee selection and training processes, develop performance evaluations, and enhance workplace motivation and productivity.
• Counseling and Social Services: BS in Applied Psychology can provide a solid foundation for entry-level positions in social service agencies, community organizations, or mental health facilities, where graduates may work under the supervision of licensed professionals.
• Marketing & Organizational Behavior: Applied psychology graduates can contribute to improving organizational effectiveness and employee well-being. They can assist in areas such as employee satisfaction surveys, organizational development, leadership training, and team building. Applied psychology graduates can contribute to market research, consumer behavior analysis, and advertising campaigns by applying their knowledge of psychological principles and techniques.
• Health and Wellness: Graduates can apply their understanding of psychology to support health and wellness initiatives, such as developing behavior change programs, promoting healthy lifestyles, and assisting in patient education and advocacy.
• Educational services: Applied Psychology graduates can work in educational settings by providing their services as student counselor and solving different issues relating to the process of teaching, learning, curriculum development and management. They can work in school settings as school psychologist helping students overcome difficulties in learning, behavior and social adjustments.
• Mental Health Services: Applied psychology graduates can assist in clinical settings by providing the mental health services to the patients who are suffering from different mental disorders.

Learning Outcomes:

After completion of the degree program, students will

Placement Opportunities

The BS Applied Psychology course provides a strong grounding in the principles of psychology and training in mental health. Our course prepares graduates for further training in the field of psychology or a related discipline. Upon completing a professional post-graduate degree students can work in a variety of fields such as:

• Private Clinics, Mental Health Institutes, Rehabilitation/Addiction Centers
• Guidance and Counseling centers and Institutions for individuals with special needs.
• Educational Institutions (Campus Counselors, Placement Officers, Teaching positions)
• Armed forces, Police and Government institutes
• National and Multinational organizations
• Marketing Research Organizations
• Social welfare agencies, NGOs etc

• The candidates holding F.A./F.Sc./A levels or equivalent qualifications with at least 45% marks and age not more than 24 years are eligible for admission in BS programs.

Domain	No of courses	Credit Hours
General Education	12	30
Disciplinary Major	24	72
Minor	4	12
Interdisciplinary	4	12
Field Experience/Case Report	1	3
Capstone Project	1	3
Total		132

 

 

Nature of Course		Course Code	Name of Subject	Cr. Hrs
SEMESTER		1
GEN-I		ENG-103	Functional English	3(3+0)
GEN-II		ICP-100	Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan	2(2+0)
GEN-III			Choose from the list of  Arts & Humanities Group	2(2+0) OR 2(0+2)
GEN-IV			Choose from the list of  Natural Sciences Group	3(2+1)
MAJ-I		PSY-101	Introduction to Psychology	3(2+1)
MAJ-II		PSY-102	Perspectives in Psychology	3(3+0)
			Total	16
SEMESTER		2
GEN-V		CS-102	Application of Information and Communication Technologies	3(2+1)
GEN-VI		ENG-104	Expository Writing	3(3+0)
GEN-VII		IS-200 IS-201	Islamic Studies      OR Religious Education/Ethics	2 (2+0)
GEN-VIII		CCE-101	Civics and Community Engagement	2(0+2)
MAJ-III		PSY-103	Developmental Psychology	3(2+1)
MAJ-IV		PSY-104	Biological Basis of Behavior	3(2+1)
			Total	16
SEMESTER		3
GEN-IX			Choose from the list of Social Sciences Group	2(2+0)
GEN-X		SC-200	Quantitative Reasoning-I	3(3+0)
MAJ-V		PSY-201	Statistics in Psychology	3(3+0)
MAJ-VI		PSY-202	Child Psychopathology	3(3+0)
MAJ-VII		PSY-203	Cognitive Psychology	3(2+1)
INTR-I			Choose from Interdisciplinary course list	3(3+0)
			Total	17
SEMESTER		4
GEN-XI			Entrepreneurship	2(2+0)
GEN-XII		SC-207	Quantitative Reasoning-II	3(3+0)
MAJ-VIII		PSY-204	Quantitative Research Methods	3(2+1)
MAJ-IX		PSY-205	Adult Psychopathology	3(3+0)
MAJ-X		PSY-206	Psychosocial Influences on Behavior	3(3+0)
INTR-II			Choose from Interdisciplinary course list	3(3+0)
			Total	17
SEMESTER		5
MAJ-XI		PSY-301	Theories of Personality	3(3+0)
MAJ-XII		PSY-302	Psychological Assessment	3(2+1)
MAJ-XIII		PSY-303	Cross Cultural Psychology	3(3+0)
MAJ-XIV		PSY-304	Data Analysis and Interpretation using SPSS	3(2+1)
INTR-III			Choose from Interdisciplinary course list	3(3+0)
MIN-I			Choose from List of Minor courses	3
			Total	18
SEMESTER		6
MAJ- XV		PSY-305	Industrial Psychology	3(3+0)
MAJ-XVI		PSY-306	Qualitative Research Methods	3(2+1)
MAJ-XVII		PSY-307	Clinical Psychology	3(3+0)
MAJ-XVIII		PSY-308	Ethics and Professional Issues in Psychology	3(3+0)
INTR-IV			Choose from Interdisciplinary course list	3(3+0)
MIN-II			Choose from List of Minor courses	3
			Total	18
SEMESTER		7
MAJ-XIX		PSY-401	Internship	3(0+3)
MAJ-XX		PSY-402	Counseling Psychology	3(2+1)
MAJ-XXI		PSY-403	Organizational Psychology	3(2+1)
MAJ-XXII		PSY-404	Applied Social Psychology	3(2+1)
MIN-III			Choose from List of Minor courses	3
			Total	15
SEMESTER		8
MAJ-XXIII		PSY-405	Capstone Project	3(0+3)
MAJ-XXIV		PSY-406	Health Psychology	3(3+0)
MAJ-XXV		PSY-407	Forensic Psychology	3(3+0)
MAJ-XXVI		PSY-408	Educational Psychology	3(2+1)
MIN-IV			Choose from List of Minor courses	3
			Total	15
			Total Credit Hours	132

 

What is the scope of BS Applied Psychology?

Psychology offers diverse career opportunities, including clinical psychology, counseling psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, educational psychology, forensic psychology, and research positions in academia or industry. Many people are drawn to psychology because they want to help others improve their lives, whether it’s through therapy, counseling, or research aimed at understanding and addressing mental health issues.

Students of Psychology can work in a variety of places such as schools, universities, hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centers, national and multinational organization,  armed forces, NGOS etc

Is BS psychology recognized by HEC?

Yes, BS Psychology program is recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC).

 

What is the importance of BS Psychology program at UHE?

Psychology is essentially the study of the human brain, behavior, and social interaction. In UHE, the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program is a four years designed academic program that aims to help observe, understand and predict human behavior through the scientific method. It also serves as path ways to the human psyche and fathoms its depths. Students are expected to gain the knowledge, tools and skills needed to assess and conduct empirical research on individual and group behavior through the lens of various psychological theories and concepts.

 

Can I get Admission if I have FA or ICS Degree?

The admission criteria for BS Applied Psychology is 12 years of Education with minimum 45% marks. No matter whether it is FA/FSC, ICS or I.Com etc all are aligible to apply provided they meet the minimum marks criteria.

 

When can I apply for Admission?

The admission for BS Applied Psychology starts around July every year and classes commence from end September or start of October.

 

Can I Apply if I have less them 45% marks?

No the minimum criteria for admission is having at least 45% marks in FA/FSc/ICS/I.Com etc

 

Can I Apply on Reserve Seats Qota?

Yes, we have reserved quota seats for the following categories such as minorities, provinces other than Punjab, kinship based seats, seats for children of Shaheed officers, sports quota, debate quota etc. Kindly check the admission form for reserved seats for further details.

 

Does the University offer Hostel Facility?

Yes, the University offers hostel facility but due to limited number of rooms available the facility is given based on first come first serve basis.