MS IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
MS Applied Psychology is a rigorous two-year program that intends to produce competently trained practitioners and researchers, through the provision of advanced level of knowledge, training, and research.
Program Objectives
The program objectives are to
- Empirically appraise the delivery of psychological services to users.
- Extensively use a variety of research methodologies and psychological approaches to generate new knowledge in a broad range of professional contexts.
- Apply the knowledge and skills in diverse specialized fields of Psychology.
Duration: 2 Years, 4 semesters
Credit: 36
Admission Requirements
- Candidates applying for admission in MS Applied Psychology must have degrees of BS Honors (4-year program) or MA/MSc (2-year program) in Psychology.
- Clearance of the GAT or University admission test with 50% marks.
- The candidate’s suitability for the MS in Applied Psychology will be assessed.
Scheme of Study for MS Applied Psychology
There are two streams offering for MS Applied Psychology
MS (Course based stream)
Core Courses: 04 (12 credit hours)
Elective courses: 06 (18 credit hours)
Placement: 06 (6 credit hours)
MS (Research-based Stream)
Core Courses: 04 (12 credit hours)
Elective courses: 04 (12 credit hours)
Placement: 06 (6 credit hours)
Thesis: 06 (6 credit hours)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MS IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
1. Candidates applying for admission in MS Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, Child Psychology) must have sixteen (16) years of education from an HEC recognized Higher Education Institute in the following disciplines, along with relevant work experience:
a. BS/MA/MSc degree in Psychology with two years of clinical work experience in the relevant field or Post Magistral Diploma in clinical psychology (PMDCP)
b. BS degree in Clinical Psychology
2. Clearance of the GAT/Ziauddin University admission test with 50% marks.
3. Interview and Psychological Assessment: This will be conducted to determine the suitability of the candidates for MS in Applied Psychology Program
Semester-wise Breakdown
|
Semester I |
|
|
Courses |
Credit Hours |
|
Core Course |
3 |
| Core Course |
3 |
|
Elective I |
3 |
| Elective II |
3 |
| Total |
12 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
| Core Course |
03 |
|
Core Course |
03 |
| Elective III |
03 |
|
Elective IV |
03 |
| Total |
12 |
|
Semester 3 |
|
| Placement 1 |
03 |
|
Elective V or Thesis |
03 |
| Total |
06 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
| Placement II |
03 |
|
Elective VI or Thesis |
03 |
| Total |
06 |
List of Courses
| List of Core Courses | |
| Course | Credit Hours |
| Ethics and Professional Development | 03 |
| Research Methods in Psychology: Qualitative Approaches | 03 |
| Research Methods in Psychology: Quantitative Approaches | 03 |
| Advanced Statistics | 03 |
|
List of Elective Courses |
Credit hours |
|
Foundations of Clinical Psychology |
03 |
| Fundamentals of Neuropsychology |
03 |
|
Neurophysiology & Psychopharmacology |
03 |
| Introduction to Psychology |
03 |
|
Social Psychology |
03 |
| Personality Psychology |
03 |
|
Psychodiagnosis and Psychological Assessment with Adults |
03 |
| Psychological Interventions-I |
03 |
|
Psychodiagnosis and Psychological Assessment with Children and Adolescents |
03 |
| Psychological Interventions-II |
03 |
|
Cognitive Behavior Therapy |
03 |
| Rehabilitation Psychology |
03 |
|
Trauma and Crisis Interventions |
03 |
| Addiction |
03 |
|
Organizational Behavior |
03 |
| Personnel Psychology |
03 |
|
Vocational Guidance |
03 |
| Organizational Psychology and Psychometrics |
03 |
|
Personal Training and Development |
03 |
| Psychology of Work |
03 |
|
Organizational Leadership and Marketing |
03 |
| Psychology of Safety |
03 |
|
Introduction to Health psychology |
03 |
| Chronic and Terminal Conditions |
03 |
| 03 | |
| Psycho-Social Aspects on Illness and Treatment |
03 |
|
Health Care Leadership and Effecting Change |
03 |
| Occupational Health and Safety |
03 |
|
Health Communications |
03 |
| Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations |
03 |
|
Child and Adolescents Psychopathology: Assessment and Diagnosis |
03 |
| Approaches to Child and Adolescents Treatment -I |
03 |
|
Family Psychology |
03 |
| Approaches to Child & Adolescent Treatment II |
03 |
|
Educational Psychology |
03 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis |
03 |
|
School Counselling |
03 |
| Thesis |
06 |
|
Placements |
06 |
*Electives in available field of specialization
FEE STRUCTURE FOR MS APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY:
| MS Applied Psychology | |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Admission Fee | 50,000 One time |
| Application Processing Fee | 5,000 One time |
| Tuition Fee | 80,000 Per semester |
| Number Courses of Per Semester | 04 |
| Examination Fee | 10,000 Per semester |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | 10,000 One time |
| Student Activity Fund | 10,000 Per year |
| Total Fee 1st Semester | 165,000 |