|
Introduction
TOP
|
GCU has the unique distinction of starting MA classes in
Psychology in 1926, making it the second institute after the University
of Clacutta, to launch a Postgraduate Programme at that time. The MA
Psychology Programme was launched jointly with the Department of
Psychology of Forman Christian College (FCC) Lahore.
For a long period of time, the discipline of Psychology
remained a part of Philosophy and classes were held jointly till 1961.
In 1962, the Department of Psychology was established as an independent
Department under the Chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ajmal, a
renowned Psychologist, teacher, scholar and mentor. |
 |
|
 |
Mission
Statement
The mission statement of the department is to produce
knowledgeable, self aware, thoughtful, responsible and well adjusted
individuals who are responsive to the needs of rapidly changing social
world. To achieve these objectives, the Department of Psychology GCU
endeavors to enhance the understanding of students about social,
environmental and cultural factors relevant to mental health and also
enable them apply this knowledge in their own lives for better
adjustment and learning.
Facilities
TOP
To make education
more interactive and to increase the conceptual clarity of the
students, formal teaching is supplemented with scientifically
designed classroom activities, workshops, seminars, extension
lectures, and the use of audio-visual aids. The Department has
academic links with numerous organizations including hospitals and
Institutes of Special Education for internships and research
collaboration.
Departmental Library
The Seminar Library of the Department has the latest
books on all important fields of study. The departmental library is
equipped with national and international research journals, more
than 4,000 books and about 3,000 research articles compiled by the
department. To facilitate research activities of both faculty
members and students, a Psychology database, “PsycINFO”, consisting
of thousands of research abstracts, has been installed on the
Library's computers. Soft copies of MPhil dissertations are also
available.
On-line access to full-text articles of the American Psychological
Association:
On-line access to the APA Database “PsycARTICLE 2007” is now
available and is based on APA’s full-text journal articles database.
Researchers can search thousands of articles from hundreds of
peer-reviewed journals since 1894. Access to the materials of more
than 100 tests relevant to the fields of Clinical, Social,
Developmental, Counselling and Cognitive Psychology are available,
with purpose-built furniture, the testing room is a comfortable
place for studying and administering tests to clients properly.
Research
Conducting research offers the exciting opportunity
of working in one's area of interest under the supervision of
relevant faculty member for a period of two semesters.
The objectives are to ensure regular guidance,
thorough support and ensure a timetable with realistic but strictly
followed deadlines, specified for the completion of students'
empirical work. Our aim is to equip students with knowledge and
research skills necessary to address wider intellectual problems
faced by the community in academic and professional settings. To
achieve this, we continue to develop a number of strategies and
facilities. Dissertations are put to plagiarism check before
submission.
TOP
Departmental Publications
a.
Research journal
The Department of
Psychology
is publishing an HEC recognized research journal namely “Pakistan
Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology” (PJSCP) which provides a
forum for dissemination of findings related to social and clinical
areas of psychology. In addition to other fields, the journal aims
to enhance the understanding of social, environmental and cultural
factors in the etiology and outcomes of mental health problems as
they affect individuals and society. This is biannual publication
which is also indexed in the American Psychological Association’s
database PsycINFO.
b. GCU PsycABSTRACT
GCU PsycABSTRACT is another publication of Department
of Psychology. Its purpose is to provide abstracts of research
theses undertaken and completed at the department, articles by
faculty and students published in professional journals, articles
presented in conferences/ seminars and brief reviews of books
authored/ edited by faculty at the department.
c. Newsletter
The Department of Psychology is also publishing
PsyNews on biannual basis.
Seminars/Workshops/Conferences
The department offers its students ample
opportunities to interact with the international scientific
community. The students and faculty members are encouraged to
participate and attend the seminars/workshops and listen to the
guest speakers (national and international) for meaningful exposure.
The department organizes national and international conference every
year.
Academic/ Professional Links
The PhD and MPhil faculty of the department has
international exposures, diverse specializations and research
interests. The department has links with numerous hospitals and
organizations for academic and research purposes. Apart from that,
two international links with University of Birmingham and University
of Warwick had been established for capacity building and research
development along with many research links with University of
Vienna, University of Connecticut and University of ULM Germany.
Future Prospects
Students who graduate with BSc (Hons) in Psychology
have a number of job options. Their consumption in different fields
is very quick. They can work at hospital as clinical psychologists
and educational institutes as teachers. They are also hired by the
Armed Forces of Pakistan, the Federal and the Punjab Public Service
Commissions. Psychologists are also in demand at human rights'
organizations and NGOs.
Academic Programme
At present, the
Department offers:
Research Groups
Following research groups have been constituted in
the department
-
Experimental Research
-
Qualitative Research
-
Emotion Recognition
-
Positive Psychology
-
Emotional Intelligence
-
Child
Psychopathalogy
Courses
TOP
TOP
|
Year – 1 |
|
Semester – I |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
PSY –
1101 |
Introduction to Psychology (F) |
3 |
|
Semester – II |
|
PSY –
1201 |
Theories of Personality (F) |
3 |
|
Year – 2 |
|
Semester – III |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
PSY – 2102 |
Principles of Learning
(F) |
3 |
|
Semester – IV |
|
PSY – 2203 |
Sensation and Perception:
Introduction
(F) |
3 |
|
PSY – 3101 |
Neuroscience & Behavior
(M) |
3 |
|
Year – 3 |
|
Semester – V |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
PSY-2201 |
Cognitive Psychology
(F) |
3 |
|
PSY-2202 |
Social Psychology
(F) |
3 |
|
PSY-3102 |
Statistics in Psychology
(M) |
3 |
|
PSY-3102P |
Statistics in Psychology(SPSS)
(M) |
1 |
|
PSY-3103 |
Research Methods
(F) |
3 |
|
PSY-3105 |
Psychological Assessment
(M) |
3 |
|
PSY-3105P |
Psychological Assessment
(M) |
1 |
|
Semester – VI |
|
PSY-3104 |
Abnormal Psychology
(M) |
3 |
|
PSY-3104P |
Abnormal Psychology
(M) |
1 |
|
PSY-3201 |
Experimental Design & Data Analysis
(F) |
3 |
|
PSY-3203 |
Developmental Psychology
(M) |
3 |
|
PSY-3203P |
Developmental Psychology
(M) |
1 |
|
PSY-4106 |
Organizational Behavior
(M) |
3 |
|
PSY-4201 |
Neuroscience & Psychopathology
(M) |
3 |
|
Year – 4 |
|
Semester – VII |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
PSY – 4105 |
Forensic Psychology
(M) |
3 |
|
PSY – 4109 |
Culture and Gender Studies |
3 |
|
|
Elective-I |
3 |
|
|
Elective-II |
3 |
|
PSY –
4299 |
Research Project (M) |
3 |
|
Semester – VIII |
|
PSY – 4206 |
Educational Psychology in
Practice
(M) |
3 |
|
PSY – 4103 |
Counseling Psychology
(M) |
3 |
|
|
Elective-III |
3 |
|
|
Elective-IV |
3 |
|
PSY –
4299 |
Research Project (M) |
3 |
-
4 Credit Hours must include Lab Work/Practical
-
Total No. of Credit Hours (For Major) = 79
-
Total No. of Courses (For Major) = 24
-
In Year I & II the courses will only be of 3 Credit
Hours but it can be divided as 2+1 if the course requires Lab
Work/Practical
|
Elective Courses |
|
Semester - VII |
|
Module A for Elective-I & II |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
PSY-3204 |
Clinical Psychology |
3 |
|
PSY-4104 |
Psycholinguistics |
3 |
|
PSY-4107 |
Health Psychology |
3 |
|
PSY-4108 |
Psychology, Art & Literature |
3 |
|
PSY-4110 |
Sports Psychology |
3 |
|
PSY-4207 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
|
Semester – VIII |
|
Module B for Elective- III & IV |
|
PSY-4202 |
Positive Psychology |
3 |
|
PSY-4203 |
Music Psychology |
3 |
|
PSY-4204 |
Indigenous Perspective in Psychology |
3 |
|
PSY-4205 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship in
Psychology |
3 |
|
PSY-4208 |
School Psychology |
3 |
-
In each of the Semester VII & VIII, two elective
courses will have to be opted.
-
Students will have to choose 4 total courses (two
in Semester VII & two in Semester VIII) out of the 11 given above such
that two courses are selected from each Module.
TOP
|
Year – 1 |
|
Semester – I |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
PSY –
1101 |
Introduction to Psychology (F) |
3 |
|
Semester – II |
|
PSY –
1201 |
Theories of Personality (F) |
3 |
|
Year – 2 |
|
Semester – III |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
PSY – 2102 |
Principles of Learning
(F) |
3 |
|
Semester – IV |
|
PSY – 2203 |
Sensation and Perception:
Introduction
(F) |
3 |
TOP
|
Year – 1 |
|
Semester – I |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
PSY –
7101 |
Research Methods |
3 |
|
PSY –
7102 |
Seminar -I (Seminar in Qualitative Research) |
3 |
|
PSY –
7107 |
Perspectives in Psychology |
3 |
|
Optional Courses: The students
will Select one from the following four options |
|
PSY –
7104 |
Industrial/Organizational Psychology I:
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
|
PSY –
7105 |
Educational Psychology I |
3 |
|
PSY –
7106 |
Clinical Psychology I: Psychology and
Assessment
|
3 |
|
PSY – 7101 |
Counseling Psychology I |
3 |
|
Semester – I |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
PSY –
7201 |
Psychological Assessment |
3 |
|
PSY –
7203P |
Seminar -II (Statistical Analysis on
Computer) |
3 |
|
PSY – 7208 |
Statistics
in Psychology |
3 |
|
Optional Courses: The students will
study paper II of the area selected in Semester I |
|
PSY –
7204 |
Industrial/Organizational Psychology II:
Human Resource Management
|
3 |
|
PSY –
7205 |
Educational Psychology II |
3 |
|
PSY –
7206 |
Clinical Psychology II: Therapeutic
Interventions
|
3 |
|
PSY –
7207 |
Counseling Psychology II |
3 |
|
Year – 2 |
|
Semester III & IV |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
PSY –
7499 |
Thesis |
12 |
* Optional Courses (Subject to the availability of
the faculty)
TOP
|
Semester – I |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
PSY –
8101 |
Research Foundation Course |
3 |
|
PSY –
8102 |
Seminar on Core Areas of Psychology |
3 |
|
PSY –
8103 |
Seminar on Research
Methods |
3 |
|
Semester – II |
|
PSY –
8201 |
Teaching in Psychology |
3 |
|
PSY –
8202 |
Research Instrument Development |
3 |
|
PSY –
8203 |
Advanced Statistics on Computer |
3 |
Faculty:
TOP
|
Name |
Designation |
Area of Interest |
|
Dr. Asir Ajmal,
PhD (Dartmouth College) |
Chairperson/Foreign Professor |
Cognitive psychology, Clinical psychology,
Qualitative research and Political psychology |
|
Prof. Kausar
Suhail,
(on
leave)
PhD (Birmingham) |
Professor |
Clinical Psychology, Epidemiology of Mental
Health problems, Depression & Schizophrenia |
|
Dr. Farah Malik,
PhD (QAU)
|
Assistant Professor |
Clinical & Forensic Psychology, Child
Psychopathology & Child abuse and Family Violence, Emotion
Recognition, Emotional Stroop Task, Emotional Intelligence and
Research Methods, |
|
Dr. Syeda Salma Hasan,
Msc (PU) |
Assistant Professor |
Social and Developmental Psychology |
|
Dr. Shabbir Ahmed Rana,
PhD (Leicester)
|
Assistant Professor |
Positive Psychology, Clinical Psychology & Music
Psychology |
|
Amina Hanif Tarar,
MPhil (PU) |
Assistant Professor |
Social Psychology, Psychology and Religion,
Social Issues |
|
Dr. Syeda
Shahida Batool,
PhD, M.Sc (PU) |
Assistant Professor |
Emotional
Intelligence, Social Psychology, Gender Issues, and Clinical
Psychology |
|
Shirmeen
Ijaz,
Mphil
(GCUL) |
Lecturer |
Personality, Islamic Psychology, Human relations and Health
psychology |
|
Nasreen Akhtar,
MPhil (GCUL) |
Lecturer |
Organizational & Educational Psychology |
|
Bushra Ramzan, (on
leave)
MPhil (PU) |
Lecturer |
Clinical Psychology |
|
Samra Tanveer,
MPhil (PU) |
Lecturer |
Social Psychology |
|
Muhammad Mussaffa Butt
LLB(BZU), Mphil (GCUL) |
Lecturer |
Emotions, postmodern traditions in psychotherapy,
Drug addiction, organizational psychology, positive clinical
psychology, and Islamic psychology |
|
Saniya Kokab
BSc (Hons) (GCUL) |
Research Associate (PJSCP) |
Qualitative research |
|
Aneesa Ansar
BSc Hons (GCUL) |
Teaching Assistant |
Social and cultural issues. Emotional
intelligence, clinical psychology and qualitative research |
|
Visiting Faculty |
|
|
|
Dr. Aneeq
Ahmad,
MSc (PU), PhD (University of Wisconsin) |
Visiting Foreign Professor |
Behavioral Neuroscience, Vision and Visual
processes |
Journals & Publications
TOP
The Department of Psychology, GC University, Lahore has
many Publications including an HEC Recognized Journal entitled "Pakistan
Journal of Social & Clinical Psychology",
etc........Click
Here for details
|