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Introduction
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The
Department of Clinical Psychology was established in 2005 by Dr. Zahid
Mahmood to develop a comprehensive training programme for professional
Clinical Psychologists in Pakistan, and to expand the role of Clinical
Psychology to a wider range of problems of the individual, as well as
those of the community.
Mission
Statement
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We
endeavour to bring the standards of training of Clinical Psychologists
in Pakistan at par with international standards; to enhance the standing
of Clinical Psychology as an independent professional discipline; to
meet the growing needs and changing demands of the community at large;
to direct research towards developing a knowledge base of indigenous
Clinical Psychology in Pakistan.
Facilities
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Psychological Assessment and Therapy Services (PATS)
In this
Service, in-depth assessment is carried out and therapeutic guidance is
provided by trained and experienced Clinical Psychologists. This
Clinical Service is provided free of charge to students and employees of
GC University Lahore. Services are offered to the public at nominal
charges. Adults and children are seen usually on Saturdays.
Disaster Relief Service
Following the earthquake of 2005, the Department of Clinical Psychology
started offering free consultation to the public and a stand-by Relief
Service is now available for disasters. A Special Service has been
established for traumatised victims of bomb blasts.
Student Counselling Service
The
Department offers consultation to students of GC University Lahore free
of charge and on a full-time basis. A trained and full-time Clinical
Psychologist has been appointed for this propose. Students can avail the
Service between 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The mode of counselling is focal and
emphasises on problem solving. Workshops are arranged regularly for the
development of academic, social and personal skills of the students.
Research
The
Department has initiated a research project on students' problems which
is funded by GC University Lahore, and is near completion. In addition,
work on a three-year project funded by the Higher Education Commission
of Pakistan (HEC), is also under progress.
Research Groups
Developing Research and Clinical Instruments group
School Psychology group
Parent-Child Relationship group
Medical and Neuro-Psychology group
Psychological Disorders group
Consultancy
The
Department also offers Consultancy Services and training to
Psychologists and Pilot-Trainers working for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF)
and Rescue 1122 Service.
Extra-Clinical Services
Some
faculty members, who are qualified Clinical Psychologists, provide
volunteer input into a local psychiatric half-way house and out-patient
outlets.
Future Plans
We are
hoping to increase the strength of the faculty and to offer more
part-time courses to other professionals in allied fields to help
develop and enhance their skills. The Department also organises regular
workshops and seminars for professionals.
1-Year Top Up MS in Clinical Psychology
There
are many Clinical Psychologists holding Diploma qualifications in
Clinical Psychology, but there is no mechanism for them to proceed to
post Masters or Doctorate courses. This course was introduced in 2006
to meet the needs of many Diploma holders in Clinical Psychology. The
1-Year Top Up Programme follows all the rules of the mainstream
Programme. Diploma holders are required to complete two semesters not
covered in their previous training (e.g. School Psychology and
Research), thus bringing them at par with the regular MS Programme.
Moreover, every trainee is required to produce a dissertation on a topic
of general clinical nature incorporating research findings.
MS
Clinical Psychology
The
2-Year full-time course of MS Clinical Psychology is a recently
developed comprehensive Programme designed to train professional
Clinical Psychologists.
What's new about this Programme?
This
Programme contains several innovative features that are designed to:
Bring the standard of training of Clinical Psychologists in Pakistan at
par with international levels and enhance the standing of Clinical
Psychology as an independent discipline.
Meet the growing needs and changing demands of health services and the
community.
Bridge the gap between Clinical Psychology and School Psychology that
exists in many Clinical courses.
Orientate and direct research in order to systematically develop
indigenous Clinical Psychology in Pakistan.
Philosophy and Objectives of the Course
Course Philosophy
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The
Course Philosophy posits that the Clinical Psychologist is a
scientist- reflective-practitioner.
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The
theoretical mode of the Course will be integrative and not biased to
any particular orientation.
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The
trainees in this Course, viewed as adult learners, will set their
own learning objectives and will be encouraged to develop skills
required for acquisition of reflective understanding, application of
evidence-based methods and learning of good professional practices.
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Enhance the quality of learning; embrace the active learning model
for teachers/trainers and trainees.
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The
Course will have a collaborative and cooperative rather than
competitive ethos.
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To
develop essential clinical skills; training will emphasise on
experiential and inter-actional modes of learning through practice,
observation, group activities and role-play.
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Objectives of the Course
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The
trainee should be able to deal with a wide range of problems,
settings and issues encountered by Clinical Psychologists.
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The
trainee should be able to link diverse theories with effective and
efficient practice.
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The
trainee should have sound theoretical knowledge of Therapeutic
Techniques, competence in a range of Clinical skills used in
Psychological Assessment, and should be able to conduct essential
research in the field of Clinical Psychology.
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The
trainees should be able to conduct themselves in a professional
manner at all times.
Course Structure
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This
is a 2-Year full-time course, spanning four semesters (Sept-Feb, and
March-Aug each year).
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Each
semester is divided in two Terms of 10 weeks each.
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In
each Term, specific time is allocated for lectures and workshops,
and placement will take place simultaneously according to a
timetable.
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The
4th Semester will include an Optional and Research project.
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This
approach embraces the spirit of professional education in action.
Academic work
Clinical Experience
Training Workshops
Research Project
Study
Time
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(10%) will be provided to the trainees, amounting to one day a week
over the two-year period, for private study time.
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On
occasions, this time can also be used for additional seminars,
discussions and group activities.
Working Hours
Workshops
Workshops will be held on:
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Psychological Assessment
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Research Methods
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Clinical Skills
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Professional Skills
Assessment and Evaluation
A
trainee's performance will be assessed by:
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Written examination comprising of 5 papers at the end of each
Semester.
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Clinical reports.
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Assessments and evaluation made by placement Supervisors.
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Clinical Tutors assessment of the trainees overall performance.
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In
the final Semester, an external examiner and an oral examination
will evaluate the research project.
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Each
of the candidates will have to achieve 50% of the maximum in each of
the four areas of assessment and a trainee with an aggregate of 60%
will be allowed to move on to the next Semester.
PhD
Clinical Psychology
Those
who successfully complete the MS Course with an overall performance of
at least 70% of the maximum will be allowed to advance to the Doctorate
in Clinical Psychology Programme in accordance with the rules set out by
GCU.
Continued Professional Development
Another unique feature of this Programme is that all those who complete
the MS Programme will be invited to join the Alumni Association. They
will be entitled to receive continued support in Clinical and
professional matters through individual contacts with the Programme
Staff Members, and will have access to regular meetings, lectures,
workshops and conferences. All members will receive a Newsletter
regularly detailing professional development opportunities.
Academic Program
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The
Department of Clinical Psychology offers 1-Year Top Up Programme in
Clinical Psychology, MS and PhD Degree Programmes.
Courses
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1-Year MS
Top Up Programme in Clinical Psychology
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One Year |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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MSCP 7301 |
Research Methods in Clinical Psychology
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2 |
III |
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MSCP 7302 |
How to develop Research Project |
1 |
III |
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MSCP 7303 |
School Psychology Theory and Applied
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3 |
III |
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MSCP 7304 |
Clinical Case Study Report III |
2 |
III |
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MSCP 7401 |
Professional & Ethical Issue |
1 |
IV |
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MSCP 7402 |
Optional |
1 |
IV |
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MSCP 7403 |
Clinical Case Study Report IV |
1 |
IV |
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MSCP 7404 |
Research Thesis |
6 |
IV |
MS Clinical Psychology
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|
Year - 1 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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MSCP 7101 |
Childhood Developmental & Psychiatric Disorder
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3 |
I |
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MSCP 7102 |
Therapeutic Approach Theory and Applied
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3 |
I |
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MSCP 7103 |
Psychological Assessment |
1 |
I |
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MSCP 7104 P |
Clinical Case Report I |
2 |
I |
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MSCP 7201 |
Adulthood Disorder |
3 |
II |
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MSCP 7202 |
Therapy Theory and Applied
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3 |
II |
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MSCP 7203 |
Psychological Assessment |
1 |
II |
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MSCP 7204 |
Psychobiology |
1 |
II |
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MSCP 7205 P |
Clinical Case Study Report II |
2 |
II |
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Year - 2 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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MSCP 7301 |
Research Methods in Clinical Psychology
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2 |
III |
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MSCP 7302 |
School Psychology Theory and Applied |
3 |
III |
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MSCP 7303 |
How to develop Research Project |
1 |
III |
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MSCP 7303 P |
Clinical Case Study Report III
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2 |
III |
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MSCP 7401 |
Professional & Ethical Issues
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1 |
IV |
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MSCP 7402 |
Optional |
1 |
IV |
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MSCP 7403 P |
Clinical Case Study Report IV
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1 |
IV |
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MSCP 7499 |
Research Thesis |
6 |
IV |
PhD Clinical Psychology
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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MSCP 8101 |
Introduction to Clinical Research
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4 |
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MSCP 8102 |
Methods of Data Collection |
3 |
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MSCP 8103 |
Research Designs and Related Statistical Analysis |
4 |
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MSCP 8104 |
Area of Specialisation |
3 |
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MSCP 8105 |
Developing Research Proposal
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2 |
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MSCP 8106 |
Writing Up, Presenting and Publishing Research
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2 |
Fee Structure
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Top Up Programme in Clinical
Psychology
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Semester |
Admis-sion
Fee |
Tuition Fee |
Regist-ration
Fee |
Examin-ation
Fee |
Library
Security (Refundable) |
Profe-ssional |
Devel-opment
Fund |
Total Dues
for Semester |
Total for
Complete Course |
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1st semester |
3,360 |
28,000 |
2,250 |
2,250 |
3,000 |
1,680 |
2,400 |
42,940 |
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2nd semester |
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33,600 |
- |
1,120 |
- |
- |
4,000 |
38,720 |
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Total |
3,360 |
61,600 |
2,250 |
3,370 |
3,000 |
1,680 |
6,400 |
81,660 |
81,660 |
MS Clinical Psychology
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Semester |
Admi-ssion
Fee |
Tuition Fee |
Regis-tration
Fee |
Exami-nation
Fee |
Library
Security (Refund-able) |
Profe-ssional |
Devel-opment
Fund |
Total Dues
for Semester |
Total
for Complete
Course |
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1st semester |
3,360 |
33,600 |
3,360 |
3,360 |
3,000 |
1,680 |
4,400 |
52,760 |
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2nd semester |
- |
33,600 |
- |
1,120 |
- |
- |
4,400 |
39,120 |
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3rd semester |
- |
33,600 |
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1,680 |
- |
- |
4,400 |
39,680 |
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4th semester |
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33,600 |
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1,680 |
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1,680 |
4,400 |
41,360 |
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Total |
3,360 |
134,400 |
3,360 |
7,840 |
3,000 |
3,360 |
17,600 |
172,920 |
172,920 |
Faculty:
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