M Phil Professional Psychology

Mission
To provide opportunities for the development of relevant knowledge and skills needed in supervised
practice and psychological research.

Program Objectives
1. To enable the enhancement of relevant knowledge through immersion in coursework.
2. To develop specific technical skills through internships and practical field based applications.
3. To conduct psychological research according to internationally approved standards.

Program Outcomes
1. To work in professional settings by applying experiential knowledge.
2. To work as professional psychologists under supervision utilizing technical skills for the benefit of individuals and groups.
3. To be able to conduct psychological research and contribute in the growth and development of field based knowledge.

 

Clinical Psychologists go through vigorous trainings 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

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
PPY 702 Research Methods 3
PPY 703 Measurement and Assessment I 3
Elective I 3
Elective II 3

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
PPY 710 Statistical Inferences in Psychology 3
PPY 711 Measurement and Assessment II 3
Elective III 3
Elective IV 3

Summer Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
Total Theory Lab
PPY 719 Internship I 0

Second Year:

Third Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
PPY 720 Internship II 6
THS 701 Thesis 3

Fourth Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
PPY 721 Internship III 6
THS 701 Thesis 3

 

Course work              = 24 Cr. Hrs

Internship                  = 12 Cr. Hrs

Thesis                         = 6 Cr. Hrs

Total                           = 42 Cr. Hrs

 

MPhil (Professional Psychology) Electives

Elective Courses (Clinical Psychology) 04 number of courses shall be chosen as per advice of the supervisor.

Course Code Course Title No. of Credit Hours
PPY 704 Classical Approaches to Psychotherapies 3
PPY 707 Neurophysiology 3
PPY 712 Contemporary Approaches to Psychotherapy 3
PPY 715 Pharmacology 3
PPY 612 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 3
PPY 611 Humanistic and Existential Therapies 3

 

Elective Courses (Educational Psychology) 04 number of courses shall be chosen as per advice of the supervisor.

Course Code Course Title No. of Credit Hours
PPY 705 Theories of Counseling 3
PPY 708 Patterns of Child Rearing and Development of Personality 3
PPY 713 Psychology of Child and Adolescence 3
PPY 716 Analysis and Treatment of Developmental Disabilities 3
PPY 612 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 3
PPY 611 Humanistic and Existential Therapies 3

 

Elective Courses (Organizational Psychology) 04 number of courses shall be chosen as per advice of the supervisor.

 

Course Code Course Title No. of Credit Hours
PPY 706 Vocational Guidance and Counselling 3
PPY 709 Personnel Selection and Job analysis 3
PPY 714 Training Theory, Design and Evaluation 3
PPY 717 Organizational Leadership and Marketing 3
PPY 612 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 3
PPY 611 Humanistic and Existential Therapies 3