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BS Psychology

  • Duration4 Years · 8 semesters
  • AffiliationGC University Lahore
  • EligibilityAt least 45% marks in intermediate or equivalent.
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Curriculum

Scheme of Studies

Semester-wise courses as prescribed by GC University Lahore.

Semester I

Code Course Title Cr. Hrs
PSY-1101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSY-1202 Schools and Perspectives in Psychology 3
GE-AH-1101 Arts and Humanities 2
GE-QR-1204 Quantitative Reasoning-I 3
GE-ICT-1101 Application of ICT 3 (2+1)
GE-NS-1101 Natural Sciences 3 (2+1)
GE-ISL-1202 Islamic Studies 2

Semester II

Code Course Title Cr. Hrs
PSY-2202 Social Psychology 3
PSY-1203 Behavioral Neuroscience 3
PSY-1201 Theories of Personality 3
GE-FE-1204 Functional English 3
GE-QR-2101 Quantitative Reasoning-II 3
PST-1101 Pakistan Studies 2

Semester III

Code Course Title Cr. Hrs
PSY-2206 Environmental Psychology 3
PSY-2201 Cognitive Psychology 3
PSY-2104 Industrial & Organizational Psychology 3
GE-EW-2102 Expository Writing 3
GE-IP-2103 Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan 2
PSY-2105 Ethics in Psychology 3

Semester IV

Code Course Title Cr. Hrs
PSY-2204 Psychological Testing 3
PSY-2204P Psychological Testing Lab 1
PSY-3203 Developmental Psychology 3
PSY-3203P Developmental Psychology Lab 1
PSY-2103 Experimental Psychology 3 (2+1)
GE-EP-2104 Entrepreneurship 2
GE-SS-1201 Social Sciences 2
GE-CCE-1202 Civics and Community Engagement 2

Semester V

Code Course Title Cr. Hrs
PSY-3106 Cross-Cultural Psychology 3
PSY-3107 Psychology of Gender 3
PSY-4110 Sports Psychology 3
PSY-4201 Neuroscience and Psychopathology 3
PSY-2205 Psychopathology 3
PSY-3207 IDC-I Data Analysis 3 (2+1)

Semester VI

Code Course Title Cr. Hrs
PSY-4202 Positive Psychology 3
PSY-4103 Counseling Psychology 3 (2+1)
PSY-4207 Human Resource Management 3
PSY-3204 Clinical Psychology 3
PSY-4116 IDC-II Academic Writing & Research Methods 3
PSY-4298 Internships 3

Semester VII

Code Course Title Cr. Hrs
PSY-4105 Forensic Psychology 3
PSY-4219 Interpersonal Violence 3
PSY-4115 Chronic Illness and Pain Management 3
PSY-4117 IDC-III Introduction to Media Psychology 3
IDC-IV Introduction to Environmental Studies 3
PSY-4206 Educational Psychology in Practice (M) 3

Semester VIII

Code Course Title Cr. Hrs
PSY-4214 Psychology & Emerging Technologies 3
PSY-4215 Forensic Assessment & Evaluation 3
PSY-4216 Police Psychology 3
PSY-4217 Theories of Crime 3
PSY-4209 Islamic Perspective in Psychology 3
PSY-4299 Capstone 3

Optional Courses (Year IV)

Code Course Title Cr. Hrs
PSY-3208 Language Processing & Brain 3
PSY-4201 Neuroscience and Psychopathology 3
PSY-4207 Human Resource Management 3
PSY-4218 Criminal Profiling & Crime Linkage 3
PSY-4215 Forensic Assessment & Evaluation 3
PSY-4216 Police Psychology 3
PSY-4115 Chronic Illness and Pain Management 3
PSY-4217 Theories of Crime 3
PSY-4219 Interpersonal Violence 3
Notes
  • Scheme of study 2025 onwards.
  • Total: 142 credit hours (minimum 134). General Education 32 (13 courses); Major 84 (28 courses); Interdisciplinary / Allied 12 (4 courses); Internship 3; Capstone 3.

The scheme of studies follows GC University Lahore and may be revised by the University from time to time. View on gcu.edu.pk →

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