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Overview

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

Psychology is scientific study of human mind and its functions affecting behavior. It attempts to comprehend human nature, society and culture to understand, manage and predict human behavior. Psychology is a highly diverse field encompassing almost all fields of life. Hence, scope of psychology extends to a number of areas such as teaching, health and wellbeing, management and industry, sports and media as well as everyday life. Department of Psychology offers BS 4 years, MSc 2 years (Morning) and MPhil Psychology (2 years weekend) programs. Psychological sciences provide you understanding of a wide range of perspectives on psychology and research methods. We arrange seminars and workshops to promote interactive and supportive learning environment. Our BS and MSc programs lay a solid foundation for later MPhil study to become a professional psychologist. Psychology also helps you better understand yourself and others and live a better life. Graduates with psychology degree can work in education, and health sectors as well as NGOs and public sector organizations.

Programs

Vision :

To emerge as a seat of higher learning producing empowered and responsible leadership through holistic development of individuals in all domains of erudition, nation-building, corporate realms, and public service. Creating a serene environment conducive to learning, skill building, research, and innovation. Preparing individuals capable of meeting contemporary and future challenges in a highly dynamic mode based on professional and ethical grounds. 

Mission :

The mission of the Department of Psychology is to produce knowledgeable educationists, researchers, practitioners, morally sound professionals, and constructive human beings and expert professionals.

Goals :

  1. Our objectives revolve around expanding knowledge, improving mental health, and fostering the growth of professionals dedicated to understanding and helping others through research, educational programs, and mentorship.
  2. To apply knowledge to help individuals and communities to improve their well-being by developing effective interventions and treatment methods. It plays a role in public education by disseminating research findings, debunking myths, and providing evidence-based information to the general public.
  3. Working towards enhancing educational practices, optimizing workplace dynamics, and promoting healthy interpersonal and intra-personal relationships by keeping intact the cultural, racial, and gender differences ensure that psychological theories and practices are inclusive and representative of diverse populations.
  4. Psychology departments collaborate with other disciplines, such as neuroscience, sociology, anthropology, and education. This interdisciplinary approach allows for a broader understanding of complex phenomena and encourages integrating multiple perspectives.
  5. We assist the enrolled students in resolving their adjustment problems related to work-family conflicts and helping them foster professional placement through career counseling.
  6.  We are connecting the currently enrolled students with alumni to create networking opportunities for them to learn from the experiences and insights of those who have already established careers in psychology.
     

EVENT CALENDAR 2023-24 :

Month 

Event/Activity

August 2023
  1. Lecture on Empirical Evidence, Child and Adolescent Anxiety

Guest Speaker:           Prof. Dr. Adam Tarnowski

  1. Workshop on Factor Analysis and Latent Structure Analysis: Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Guest Speaker:           Prof. Dr. Aneeq Ahmed

September,2023
  1. Lecture on Happiness Boosters

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Ismat Ullah Cheema

  1. Lecture on Everyday Sadistic Tendencies in adolescents

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Saima Eman

  1. Lecture on Transcendental Model: An Islamic Perspective

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Amina Obaid Khawaja

October,2023
  1. Lecture on Gender Issues and Solutions

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Kashif Faraz Ahmed

  1. Lecture on Male Perspective on Gender-Based Violence

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Saeed Ahmad Watto

  1. Lecture on Research Methods

Guest Speaker:           Prof. Dr. Zia Ullah

November,2023
  1. Lecture on Professional Development

Guest Speaker:           Prof. Dr. Rafaqat Ali Akbar

  1. Lecture on Interpersonal Relations

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Wahida Anjum

  1. Lecture on Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Kashif Faraz Ahmed

December,2023
  1. Lecture on Theoretical and Practical Implication of Art and Drama Therapy

Guest Speaker:           Miss Bakhtawar Arif

  1. Lecture on Basics in SPSS

Guest Speaker:           Prof. Dr. Amina Muazzam

January, 2024
  1. Lecture on Anger management

Guest Speaker:           Ms. Saba Haris

  1. Lecture on Personality Disorders, Types, and Treatment

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Nasreen Akhtar

February, 2024
  1. Lecture on Drugs Abuse and Rehabilitation

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Musaffa Butt

  1. Lecture on Social Psychology

Guest Speaker:           Prof. Dr Syeda Salma Hasan

March, 2024
  1. Lecture on Types of Research Methods in Social Sciences

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Ghulam Ishaq

  1. Lecture on Forgiveness and its Impact on mental health

Guest Speaker:           Prof. Dr. Iffat Batool

April,2024

5-10 webinars will be conducted on Islamic occasions like Shahadat of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Azha etc.

Alimah Sadia Ali, Director Department of Social Welfare Punjab

May, 2024
  1. Lecture on Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis: IPA

Guest Speaker:           Prof. Dr. Aneeq Ahmad

  1. Lecture on Domestic Violence and Management

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Shehla Ahmad Yasin

June,2024
  1. Lecture on Clinical Disorders: Issues in Diagnosis and Treatment

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Mirrat Gul

  1. Lecture on Personality Theories

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Mariam Gul

July, 2024
  1. Lecture on Clinical Assessment and Rehabilitation

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Shazia Habib

  1. Lecture on Clinical Case Studies

Guest Speaker:           Dr. Anila Sadaf

August, 2024

Lecture on Suicide tendencies and cure

Guest Speaker:  Prof. Dr. Saima Dawood

September, 2024
  1. Lecture on Aging and its associated challenges

Guest Speaker:           Ms. Maham Rasheed

  1. Mental Health Week 2024 theme: Interpersonal Relations, Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology

Activities of mental health week: (1) Mental Health walk, (2) Seminar, (3) poster competition, (4) research scientific sessions

  1. Educational trips will be held: a visit to fountain house: old homes, museums

 

October, 2023

Model exhibitions on Health Psychology