Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology

Program Description

Psychology is the scientific study of thought, behavior, and experience. It is an undergraduate degree program. The detailed study of Psychology gives a concept of the basic processes of learning, perception, sensation, personality, and cognition in addition to the principles of Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, and Social Psychology. In the rapidly changing society, the basic knowledge of scientific methods and psychological principles for the evaluation of different theories and research in social sciences is necessary. This B.S. Program goal is to integrate the scientific foundation of Psychology having a strong background of Humanities and basic science to well equip students for advance training in Psychology, Neuroscience, cognitive science and other related disciplines. Students pursuing Psychology usually get practical training and knowledge through industrial visits internships presentations, case studies & interaction with experts from the industry.

Career Prospect

  • Clinical psychology
  • Industrial psychology
  • Psychotherapist
  • Social worker
  • Counselor
  • Education
  • Research

Why Study at PAF IAST?

Location and Ambience

Natural mountains nestle PAF IAST that flank its campus from all sides. The institute offers one  ravishing view of snow-capped peaks of Nathiagali and natural winding trails. Furthermore, to its north-west is Tarbela Lake, a journey of only a few kilometers from the campus. Moreover, set in the middle of the campus is a natural lake, fed by the springs of surrounding mountains. The campus is just a 3-kilometer drive from the Hazara Motorway. This results in an ideal setting equally conducive to academic activity. Most importantly, major cities like Islamabad, Abbottabad, are just an hour’s drive, while small towns like Wah, Hasanabadal, Taxila, and Swabi can be reached in just half an hour.

Technology Advancement and Foreign Partnership

This institute is an emerging center of excellences, with its own technology park. Therefore, all faculty members hold PhD degrees in appropriate disciplines. By virtue of its wide array of facilities and the facilitation for its students to learn. Furthermore, they benefit both from classroom teaching and faculty trained at premier Austrian universities/institutions. The institution is ideally cut out for imparting state-of–the-art engineering and allied education in Pakistan. Moreover, the institute enjoys close linkages with top ranking universities in Austria and China. As a result, we have already concluded with them formal agreements regarding student and faculty exchange programs, provision of dual degrees in certain areas, and the training support from foreign faculty. 

Academia-Industry Relationship

There is a strong relationship between academia and industry. As a result, this paves the way for job opportunities for students even in the midst of their studies. PAF IAST will serve as a welcome platform for the industry to share their requirements for a skilled workforce. Therefore, this will enable the institute to incorporate their valuable inputs in practical vocational training and expose the students to industrial perspectives.

On-Spot Industry Internship

Firstly, it will be a mandatory requirement for every student to do an internship every semester in an appropriate industry. Secondly, this will garner them practical experience related to their respective degree programs. To crown it all, Technology Park will afford them rare opportunities to apply themselves innovatively and become promising entrepreneurs.

Need and Merit-based Scholarships

Different types of local and foreign scholarship opportunities are available on need and merit base.

Course Outline

Semester 1

SNO

Name of Subject

Credits

1

English-I

3

2

Pakistan Studies

2

3

Mathematics

3

4

General Education Course-I

3

5

General Education Course-II

3

6

Introduction to Psychology (F)

2

 

Total Credits

16

Semester 2

SNO

Name of Subject

Credits

1

English-II

3

2

Islamic Studies / Ethics

2

3

Introduction to Computers

3

4

Applied Areas of Psychology (F)

2

5

Practicals in Psychology (F)

1

6

General Education Course-III

3

7

General Education Course-IV

3

8

 

17

Semester 3

SNO

Name of Subject

Credits

1

Communication Skills (Eng III)

3

2

Cognitive Psychology (Maj)

3

3

Biology

3

4

General Education Course-V

3

5

General Education Course -VI

3

6

Environmental Psychology (Maj)

3

 

 

18

 

Semester 4

SNO

Name of Subject

Credits

1

Language (any UN language)

3

2

General Education Course –VII

3

3

General Education Course –VIII

3

4

Cross Cultural Psychology (Maj)

3

5

Ethical Issues in Psychology (F)

3

6

Gender Issues in Psychology (Maj)

3

 

 

18

 

Semester 5

SNO

Name of Subject

Credits

1

Psycho-pathology (F)

3

2

Schools and Perspectives in Psychology (F)

2

3

Developmental Psychology (Maj)

3

4

Psychological Assessment (F)

3

5

Psychological Assessment Practical (F)

1

6

Research Methods – I  (Maj)

3

7

Statistics in Psychology (Maj)

3

 

 

18

 

Semester 6

SNO

Name of Subject

Credits

1

Research Methods-II  (Maj)

3

2

Group Research (Maj)

1

3

Theories of Personality (F)

2

4

Biological Basis of Behavior (F)

3

5

Data Analysis using SPSS  (Maj)

3

6

Social Psychology (F)

3

7

Health Psychology (Maj)

3

 

 

18

 

Semester 7

SNO

Name of Subject

Credits

1

Experimental Psychology  (F)

3

2

Lab Experiments (F)

2

3

Elective-I

3

4

Elective-II (Practicum / Case Reports)

3

5

Active Citizenship/Voluntary work/ Community work (F)

Mandatory

6

*Research Thesis (Maj)

4

 

 

15

 

Semester 8

SNO

Name of Subject

Credits

1

Positive Psychology (Maj)

3

2

Peace Psychology (Maj)

3

3

Elective-III

3

4

Elective-IV (Practicum / Case Reports/Internship)

3

5

Research Thesis (Maj)

4*

 

 

16

 

Eligibility

Intermediate (equivalent to 12 years of education) with at least 45% marks.

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