PhD (Professional Psychology, Educational Psychology, Organizational Psychology)
Note:
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The candidate passing University Entrance Test or having valid GRE/GAT (General) score for PhD admission at BU, needs to develop quality research proposal and submit to the Departmental Admission Committee.
The only exception to the 17.5/18 years education rule shall be a letter from the HEC authorizing a candidate with less than 17.5/18 years education in unambiguous terms for admission into a PhD program.
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
18 years of education in Clinical Psychology or relevant field of Psychology including clinical internship and course contents from an HEC-recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (Semester System) or 60% marks (Annual System).
NTS-GAT (General) or GRE (General) Test passed with minimum 60% marks or BU Admission Test (60% passing marks).
An initial Research Proposal/Statement of Purpose is required at the time of Ph.D. admission.
Mission
To provide candidates with academic opportunities for the development of specialized skills in
professional practice and psychological research.
Program Objectives
1. To develop professional consultative skills through immersion in intensive coursework,
internship and field placement.
2. To develop specialized skills related to psychological research.
Program Outcomes
1. To be able to work independently in specialized domains providing professional services for
individual growth and societal welfare.
2. To be able to contribute in the field of applied research and its application in relevant domains
The Clinical Psychologists go through vigorous training in administering psychological tests, interpreting the results and diagnosing patients. This training includes writing reports and learning how to evaluate reports and referrals. They are further trained for conducting therapeutic sessions using the various theories of Psychotherapy (like Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic etc) focusing on techniques and styles specially designed for the treatment of specific disorders. The students practice through role playing, behavioral rehearsals, modeling and content analysis of their sessions. They are provided with expert supervision by practicing psychologists and Professors with years of clinical and supervisory experience.
Road Map
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
| Total | Theory | Lab | ||
| PPY 801 | Advanced Quantitative Research and Research Ethics | 3 | 3 | – |
| Elective I | 3 | 3 | – | |
| Elective II | 3 | 3 | – | |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
| Total | Theory | Lab | ||
| PPY 810 | Advanced Qualitative Research and Research Ethics | 3 | 3 | – |
| Elective III | 3 | 3 | – | |
| Elective IV | 3 | 3 | – | |
Summer Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
| Total | Theory | Lab | ||
| PPY 819 | Internship I | 9 | – | 9 |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
| Total | Theory | Lab | ||
| PPY 820 | Internship – II | 3 | – | 3 |
| THS 900 | Thesis | 9 | – | 9 |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
| Total | Theory | Lab | ||
| PPY 821 | Internship III | 3 | – | 3 |
| THS 900 | Thesis | 9 | – | 9 |
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
| Total | Theory | Lab | ||
| PPY 822 | Internship IV | 3 | – | 3 |
| THS 900 | Thesis | 9 | – | 9 |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
| Total | Theory | Lab | ||
| THS 900 | Thesis | 9 | – | 9 |
| PPY 823 | Didactic Analysis / Professional Training | 3 | – | 3 |
Course Work = 18 Cr. Hrs
Internship = 18 Cr. Hrs
DA / Professional Training = 03 Cr. Hrs
Dissertation = 36 Cr. Hrs
Total = 75 Cr. Hrs
PhD Electives
Elective Courses (Clinical Psychology) 04 number of courses shall be chosen as per advice of the supervisor.
| Course Code | Elective Courses | Credit Hours |
| PPY 804 | Expressive Art Therapy | 3 |
| PPY 813 | Complementary and Alternative Healing Therapies | 3 |
| PPY 836 | Psychological Rehabilitation | 3 |
| PPY 837 | Hypnotherapy | 3 |
| PPY 838 | Group Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PPY 839 | System/Family Therapy | 3 |
| PPY 840 | Diversity in Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| PPY 841 | Clinical Consultation and Supervision | 3 |
Elective Courses (Educational Psychology) 04 number of courses shall be chosen as per advice of the supervisor.
| Course Code | Elective Courses | Credit Hours |
| PPY 806 | Vocational Guidance | 3 |
| PPY 815 | Educational Counselling | 3 |
| PPY 817 | Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| PPY 842 | Learning Process in Relation to Educational Practices | 3 |
| PPY 843 | Instructional Systems Design | 3 |
| PPY 844 | Developmental Issues in Instruction | 3 |
| PPY 845 | Creativity For Teachers | 3 |
| PPY 846 | Diversity and Equity Issues in Education | 3 |
Elective Courses (Organizational Psychology) 04 number of courses shall be chosen as per advice of the supervisor.
| Course Code | Elective Courses | Credit Hours |
| PPY 809 | Work Team Dynamics | 3 |
| PPY 847 | Leadership Development and Assessment | 3 |
| PPY 848 | Diversity, Inclusion and Change | 3 |
| PPY 849 | Crisis Management | 3 |
| PPY 854 | Organizational Design and Process Improvement | 3 |
| PPY 851 | Positive Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PPY 852 | Theory and Practice of Counselling | 3 |
| PPY 853 | HR Strategic Management | 3 |
Research Themes of Psychology
Programs of Psychology discipline are aimed to ensure that psychology is taught as an applied discipline in scientist reflective so that students are aware of the nature, origin, history and scope of Psychology as a modern discipline and its relationship with other sciences.
The potential research themes / areas are as follows:
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