CURRICULUM
OF
PSYCHOLOGY
For
BS 4-Year Program
(Revised 2008)
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
ISLAMABAD
CURRICULUM DIVISION, HEC
Dr. Syed Sohail H. Naqvi Executive Director
Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali G. Shaikh Member (Acad)
Miss Ghayyur Fatima Director (Curri)
Mr. M. Tahir Ali Shah Deputy Director (Curri)
Mr. Shafiullah Khan Deputy Director (Curri)
Composed by: Mr. Zulfiqar Ali, HEC, Islamabad
CONTENTS
1. Introduction…………………………………… 6
2. Standardized Template for BS 4-year
Degree programme …..……………………. 9
3. Layout for BS Psychology…………………. 10
4. Scheme of Studies for 4-year
BS in Psychology…………………………… 11
5. Details of Compulsory Courses…………... 13
6. Details of Foundation Courses……………. 27
7. Details of Major Courses………………….. 46
8. Recommendations ………………………... 63
PREFACE
Curriculum of a subject is said to be the throbbing pulse of a nation. By looking at the curriculum one can judge the state of intellectual development and the state of progress of the nation. The world has turned into a global village; new ideas and information are pouring in like a stream. It is, therefore, imperative to update our curricula regularly by introducing the recent developments in the relevant fields of knowledge.
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Federal Supervision of Curricula Textbooks and Maintenance of Standards of Education Act 1976, the Federal Government vide notification No. D773/76-JEA (cur.), dated December 4th 1976, appointed the University Grants Commission as the competent authority to look after the curriculum revision work beyond class XII at the bachelor level and onwards to all degrees, certificates and diplomas awarded by degree colleges, universities and other institutions of higher education.
In pursuance of the above decisions and directives, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) is continually performing curriculum revision in collaboration with universities. According to the decision of the special meeting of Vice-Chancellor’s Committee, the curriculum of a subject must be reviewed after every 3 years.
A committee of experts comprising of conveners from the National Curriculum Revision of HEC in Basic, Applied Social Sciences and Engineering disciplines met in April 2007 and developed a unified template to standardize degree programs in the country to bring the national curriculum at par with international standards, and to fulfill the needs of the local industries. It also aimed to give a basic, broad based knowledge to the students to ensure the quality of education. The new Bachelor (BS) degree shall be of 4 years duration, and will require the completion of 130-136 credit hours. For those social sciences and basic sciences degrees, 63.50% of the curriculum will consist of discipline specific courses, and 36.50% will consist of compulsory courses and general courses offered through other departments.
For the purpose of curriculum revision various committees are constituted at the national level, comprising of senior teachers nominated by universities, degree awarding institutions, R&D organizations, respective accreditation councils and stake holders. The National Curriculum Revision Committee for Psychology in a meeting held on November 27-29, 2008 at HEC Regional Centre, Karachi in continuation of its earlier meeting held on August 25-27, 2008 at HEC Regional Center, Lahore, revised the curriculum in light of the unified template. The revised draft curriculum is being circulated for implementation in the concerned institutions.
PROF.DR.ALTAF ALI G. SHAIKH
Member Academics
August 2009
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
INTRODUCTION
The preliminary meeting of National Curriculum Revision Committee in Psychology was held from August 25-27, 2008 at Higher Education Commission, Regional Centre, Lahore. And the final meeting was held at HEC regional office Karachi November 27-29, 2008.
The following experts attended the meetings:
1. Dr. Khalida Shafi, Convener
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology,
Institute of Professional Psychology,
Bahria University, Karachi Campus,
PNS Shifa, Karachi Cantt.—75530
2. Dr. Um-e-Kalsoom, Member
Assistant Professor,
Department of Psychology,
Frontier Women University,
Peshawar
3. Dr. Farhana Kazmi, Member
Assistant Professor,
Department of Psychology,
Hazara University, Garden Campus,
Mansehra
4. Dr. Nagina Parveen Soomro, Member
Professor,
Department of Psychology,
University of Sindh,
Jamshoro
5. Mr. Abdul Hameed, Member
Chairman/Associate Professor,
Department of Psychology,
F.C. College, Lahore
6. Mr. Ismat-ullah Cheema, Member
Consultant Fountain House,
37-Lower Mall,
Lahore
7. Dr. Zainab F. Zadeh, Member
Assistant Professor / Director,
Department of Psychology,
Institute of Professional Psychology,
Bahria University, Karachi Campus,
PNS Shifa, Karachi Cantt.—75530
8. Dr. Khalid Mahmmod, Member
Incharge / Head,
Department of Applied Psychology,
Government College University,
Faisalabad
9. Dr. Asir Ajmal, Member
Foreign Professor in Psychology,
G.C. University,
Lahore
9. Dr. Amina Zehra Ali, Member
Department of Psychology,
University of Karachi,
Karachi
10. Dr. Rahat Sajjad, Member
Chairperson,
Department of Psychology,
University of Karachi,
Karachi
11. Dr. Rubina Hanif, Member
Assistant Professor,
National Institute of Psychology,
Centre of Excellence, Quaid-e-Azam University,
Islamabad
12. Prof. Khalid Saeed, Member
Department of Applied Psychology,
B.Z. University,
Multan
13. Ms. Batool Fatima, Member
Associate Director,
Pakistan Institute of Learning and Living,
Karachi
14. Prof. Dr. Anjum Ara, Member
Department of Psychology,
University of Karachi,
Karachi
15. Dr. Muhammad Azam Tahir, Secretary
Chairman,
Department of Psychology,
University of Balochistan,
Quetta
The following members could not attend the meetings:
16. Prof. Dr. Najma Najam, Member
Deptt. of Psychology & Applied Psychology,
University of Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus,
Lahore.
17. Prof. Dr. Anilla Kamal Member
National Institute of Psychology
Center of Excellence
Quiad-e-Azam University
Islamabad.
18. Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Shahid Member
Foreign Professor in Psychology
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Islamabad.
The meeting started with the recitation of Holy Quran by Mr. Bashir Ahmed Director Incharge HEC Lahore. Ms. Ghayyur Fatima, Director HEC Islamabad welcomed the members on behalf of Dr. Atta ur Rehman, Chairman HEC, and Dr. Riaz-ul-Haq Tariq, Member Academics HEC Islamabad. Ms. Ghayyur Fatima, Director Curriculum briefed about the aims and objectives of three days’ meeting. The committee unanimously recommended the name of Dr. Khalida Shafi, Associate Professor as Convener and Dr. Muhammad Azam Tahir as Secretary of the meeting.
The committee discussed the aspects for revision of curriculum for BS 4-Year in Psychology. The curriculum was thoroughly deliberated by the participants in accordance with the structure, layout and the scheme of studies prepared under the proposed standardized format / scheme of study for four year integrated curricula for bachelor degree approved by the convener of NCRCs in basic social natural and applied sciences of April 30th, 2007.
Preliminary draft was prepared in the light of the suggestion of the committee members. Followed by the final meeting was held at HEC regional office, Karachi on November 27-29, 2008. The entire components of the curriculum were critically finalized. All the valid suggestions were incorporated. The final draft was however approved for the submission at HEC. At the end of the final meeting, the Convener, Dr. Khalida Shafi thanked the members for their thoughtful discussion, active participation and valuable input during both the meetings. With the efforts of the members, the targets given by Dr. Riaz-ul-Haq Tariq, Member Academics was successfully achieved.
This document has been a product of the contributory efforts by the members of the NCRC (Psychology) which aims at establishing integrated and compatible educational programs at the national as well as international level. They have been successful in achieving this end by developing up-to-date and through outlines of BS 4-Year programs in Psychology which confirm to the HEC policy and standards to make it at par with international standard and criteria. The Committee members and the Coordinator of meeting appreciated the efforts of Dr. Muhammad Azam Tahir, Secretary NCRC for editing and finalizing the preliminary and final draft curriculum.
STANDARDIZED TEMPLATE / SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR FOUR-YEAR INTEGRATED CURRICULA FOR BACHELOR DEGREE IN BASIC, SOCIAL, NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
STRUCTURE
Sr. / Categories / No. of courses / Credit Hours1. / Compulsory Requirement (No Choice) / 9 / 25
2. / General Courses to be chosen from other departments / 8 / 24
3. / Discipline Specific Foundation Courses / 10 / 32
4. / Major Courses including research project / Internship / 13 / 39
5. / Electives within the major / 4 / 12
Total / 44 / 132
Ø Total numbers of Credit hours 132
Ø Duration 4 years
Ø Semester duration 16-18 weeks
Ø Semesters 8
Ø Course Load per Semester 15-18 Cr hr
Ø Number of courses per semester 4-6 (not more than 3
lab / practical courses)
LAYOUT
9 courses / 7-8 courses / 9-10 courses
25 Credit hours / 21-24 Cr. Hours / 30-33 Credit hours
Subject / Cr. Hr / Subject / Cr. hr / Subject / Cr. hr
1. Functional English (English-I)
2. Writing & Presentation Skills (English II)
3. Communication Skill (English-III)
4. English IV/ Univ. Optional *
5. Pakistan Studies
6. Islamic Studies / Ethics
7. Mathematics
8. Statistic
9. Introduction to Computer / 3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3 / 1. General – I
2. General – II
3. General – III
4. General – IV
5. General – V
6. General – VI
7. General – VII
8. General – VIII
*** Note: / 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 / 1. Introduction to Psychology
2. History and Schools of Psychology
3. Experimental Psychology
4. Introduction to Social Psychology
5. Personality Theories – I
6. Personality Theories – II
7. Mental Health & Psycho-Pathology – I
8. Mental Health & Psycho-Pathology – II
9. Neurological Bases of Behavior
10. Developmental Psychology / 3+1
3
3+1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
25 / 24 / 32
Major courses including research project/internship / Elective Courses within the major
11-13 courses / 4 courses
36-42 Credit hours / 12 Credit Hours
Subject / Cr. hr / Subject / Cr. hr
1. Psychological Testing – I
2. Psychological Testing - II
3. Research Methods – I
4. Research Methods – II
5. Elementary Statistics
6. Applied Statistics
7. Advance Social Psychology
8. Positive Psychology
9. Educational Psychology
10. Cross Cultural Psychology
11. Cognitive Psychology
12. Research Project
13. Internship / 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
2 / (Any four of the courses may be opted from the following elective courses)
1. Elective – I
2. Elective – II
3. Elective – III
4. Elective – IV / 3
3
3
3
39 / 12
Total Credit Hours: 132
* University has the option to recommend any other course in lieu of English IV
** University may recommend any other course in lieu of Mathematics – II
*** University may recommend the courses in the category of general courses from Humanities, Social & Biological Sciences.
Note: Elective courses may be developed and offered by the concerned universities according to their specialties.
SCHEME OF STUDIES
FOR
4 YEAR INTEGRATED BS in Psychology
Semester/Year / Name of Subject / CreditsFirst / English-I / 3
Pakistan Studies / 2
Math – I / 3
Statistics – I / 3
Sociology – I / 3
Introduction to Psychology / 3+1
18
Second / English-II / 3
Islamic Studies / Ethics / 2
Math / Univ. Optional / 3
Biology – I / 3
Economics / 3
History and Schools of Psychology / 3
17
Third / English-III / 3
Introduction to Computer / 3
Statistics – II / 3
Sociology – II / 3
Experimental Psychology / 3+1
Personality Theories – I / 3
19
Fourth / English-IV / Univ. Optional / 3
Economics – II / 3
Biology – II / 3
Introduction to Social Psychology / 3
Personality Theories – II / 3
15
Fifth / Mental Health and Psycho-pathology – I / 3
Neurological Basis of Behavior / 3
Psychological Testing – I / 3
Research Methods - I / 3
Elementary Statistics / 3
15
Sixth / Mental Health and Psycho-pathology – II / 3
Developmental Psychology / 3
Psychological Testing – II / 3
Research Methods – II / 3
Applied Statistics / 3
Advance Social Psychology / 3
18
Seventh / Positive Psychology / 3
Educational Psychology / 3
Elective-I / 3
Elective-II / 3
Internship / 2
14
Eighth / Cross Cultural Psychology / 3
Cognitive Psychology / 3
Elective-III / 3
Elective-IV / 3
Research Project / 4
16
Total Credit Hours: 132
64
DETAILS OF Compulsory Courses
COMPULSORY COURSES IN ENGLISH FOR BS
(4 YEAR) IN BASIC & SOCIAL SCIENCES
English I (Functional English)
Objectives: Enhance language skills and develop critical thinking.
Course Contents
Basics of Grammar
Parts of speech and use of articles
Sentence structure, active and passive voice
Practice in unified sentence
Analysis of phrase, clause and sentence structure
Transitive and intransitive verbs
Punctuation and spelling
Comprehension
Answers to questions on a given text
Discussion
General topics and every-day conversation (topics for discussion to be at the discretion of the teacher keeping in view the level of students)
Listening
To be improved by showing documentaries/films carefully selected by subject teachers
Translation skills
Urdu to English
Paragraph writing
Topics to be chosen at the discretion of the teacher
Presentation skills
Introduction
Note: Extensive reading is required for vocabulary building
Recommended books:
1. Functional English
a) Grammar
1. Practical English Grammar by A.J. Thomson and A.V. Martinet. Exercises 1. Third edition. Oxford University Press. 1997. ISBN 0194313492
2. Practical English Grammar by A.J. Thomson and A.V. Martinet. Exercises 2. Third edition. Oxford University Press. 1997. ISBN 0194313506
b) Writing
1. Writing. Intermediate by Marie-Christine Boutin, Suzanne Brinand and Francoise Grellet. Oxford Supplementary Skills. Fourth Impression 1993. ISBN 0 19 435405 7 Pages 20-27 and 35-41.
c) Reading/Comprehension
1. Reading. Upper Intermediate. Brain Tomlinson and Rod Ellis. Oxford Supplementary Skills. Third Impression 1992. ISBN 0 19 453402 2.
d) Speaking
English II (Communication Skills)