Objectives
The main objective is to produce competent researchers and trained psychologists who can benefit society in different ways. The scholars are trained in the core theoretical, practical and research related areas of Psychology which enable scholars to practice Psychology in a more scientific fashion.
Pre-Requisite
Admission criteria are rigorously designed according to the rules of HEC, Pakistan.
Basic prerequisite qualification is MS/M.Phil Psychology from HEC recognized university of Pakistan or from the foreign university with minimum3.00CGPA.
Candidate must have passed GRE Subject/GAT subject.
Candidate must have passed the university entrance test.
Candidate must submit research synopsis at the time of university entrance test.
The interview will be based primarily on synopsis submitted by the candidate.
Final merit will be formulated depending upon academic qualification, GRE/GAT subject score, university entrance test score, interview, research publications, and professional experience.
Duration of Program
The duration of Ph.D program is 3-8 years. The coursework for Ph.D program comprises of total 18 credit hours. Each student has to complete 18 credit hours in the first two semesters.
SEMESTER WISE COURSE PLAN
Semester-1
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
PSY 811 |
Advanced Research Methods |
3 |
|
PSY 812 |
Data Analysis using SPSS/AMOS/Mplus/Nvivo |
3 |
|
PSY 813 |
Counseling Psychology |
3 |
|
PSY 814 |
Psychology of Life Span Development |
3 |
|
PSY 815 |
Psychology of attitude and opinion |
3 |
|
PSY 816 |
Gender Psychology |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
|
Semester-2
|
PSY 821 |
Critical Review of Published Research |
3 |
|
PSY 822 |
Ethical & Legal Considerations in Psychology |
3 |
|
PSY 823 |
Seminars in theories of Psychology |
3 |
|
PSY 824 |
Advance Psychometrics |
3 |
|
PSY 825 |
Advanced Social Psychology |
3 |
|
PSY 826 |
Psychology of Self |
3 |
|
PSY 827 |
Positive Psychology |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
|
|
PSY 931 |
Dissertation |
18 |
Assessment
Midterm Exam = 20%
Final term exam = 50%