M. Phil Psychology-GCU Lahore
Course name: M. Phil Psychology
Course Overview: GCU has the unique distinction of starting MA classes in Psychology in 1926, making it the second institute after the University of Calcutta, 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.
No. of Semesters: 4
Course duration: 2 years
Requirements: A candidate having sixteen years of Education or 4-years of education (130 credit hours) after HSSC/A-Level/Grad-12/Equivalent in the relevant subject. The minimum required marks/grades for admission in MS/MPhil will be as follow:
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Faculty of Science & Technology 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in an Annual Examinations.
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Faculty of Engineering 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in Annual Examination.
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Faculty of Arts & Social Science 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in an Annual Examination.
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Faculty of Languages, Islamic & Oriental Learning 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% in Annual Examination.
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All candidates are required to pass the GCU General Assessment Test (General) for MS/MPhil admission to be conducted through NTS. The schedule of registration and test shall be announced at an appropriate time.
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The candidate who already possess valid GAT result through NTS are also eligible to apply for admission till 30-09-2014.
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Candidates working in Government /Semi Government or private institutions may apply. Such candidates shall have to submit “NOC” from the Head of the Institution where they are working.
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There is no age limit for admission to MS/MPhil programme.
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A “Notification of Registration” of the candidate approved for admission in MS/MPhil programme shall be issued by the Registrar.
How to apply: Admissions for Undergraduate degree programs usually opened once in a year during Fall Semester i.e. August / September.
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Applications for admission to various Undergraduate degree programs are invited through an advertisement.
Admission is made purely on merit basis from amongst the applicants. -
In case the admission form is downloaded from university website (www.gcu.edu.pk), it should be accompanied with a Bank Draft / Pay Order
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The application forms are available in the prospectus which can be obtained from the Office.
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The candidates are advised to fill the Application Form carefully after reading the instructions and especially the column for preferences of different disciplines.
Curriculum:
Year – 1 |
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Semester – I |
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Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Research Methods |
3 |
Seminar -I (Seminar in Qualitative Research) |
3 |
Perspectives in Psychology |
3 |
Optional Courses: The students will Select one from the following four options |
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Industrial/Organizational Psychology I: Organizational Behavior |
3 |
Educational Psychology I |
3 |
Clinical Psychology I: Psychology and Assessment |
3 |
Counseling Psychology I |
3 |
Semester – I |
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Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Psychological Assessment |
3 |
Seminar -II (Statistical Analysis on Computer) |
3 |
Statistics in Psychology |
3 |
Optional Courses: The students will study paper II of the area selected in Semester I |
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Industrial/Organizational Psychology II: Human Resource Management |
3 |
Educational Psychology II |
3 |
Clinical Psychology II: Therapeutic Interventions |
3 |
Counseling Psychology II |
3 |
Year – 2 |
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Semester III & IV |
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Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Thesis |
12 |