Introduction
BS Psychology Degree is a popular option at colleges and universities throughout the world.
At UMT, BS Psychology is a 4-year program that focuses on behavior of people in the perspective of social sciences. It introduces students to the fundamental principles of psychology, various fields within psychology and methods used in psychological research. As a field psychology studies areas as diverse as clinical behavior problems, child development, workplace violence, self-esteem, racial prejudice, memory, decision making, mental illness, cognition and effect of different drugs on the brain. Psychologists also learn to critically evaluate "common sense" knowledge about how people function. Education in psychology, by its subject matter and method of study, develops and promotes the following skills and insights in learners: mailto:[email protected]
- Critical & creative thinking skills
- One-on-one and small group communication
- Understanding of individual human behavior
- Knowledge of group and organizational behavior
Purpose
The purpose of teaching Psychology in UMT includes; One, service to the discipline and profession, Two, promotion of the science of psychology through training of future generations in psychological science. Presently, there are 5 full time faculty members and other professionals associated with hospitals and research organizations who teach and supervise students. Lab facilities also exist here.
Resources
A collection of over 300 psychology books and electronic database of (Springer Link and Science Direct) research journals are among the vital resources available on campus. Junior students sign up for experiments and psych tests for experience.
PsychSoc
Psychology Society UMT (PsychSoc) is the forum for informal discussion and interaction between faculty and students. Members of PsychSoc also interact through face book. The society aims at arranging co-curricular programs like inviting guest speakers, arranging seminars and discussion groups on subject and themes of psychology as well as extra-curricular activities through the student leadership.
Scope & Career Opportunities
After completing 4-year degree in psychology, one can work in:
- Health centers, schools, labor relations and training development and the government.
- More specifically, one can be employed as lecturer, school psychologist, Probation officer, Psychologist in Special Education or Personnel Psychologist in ISSB.
- There are a variety of jobs for psychologists in social sector NGOs.
- With a higher degree (M Phil /MS) in Psychology that requires, research, writing and practice, one can work in universities,research organizations, hospitals, and counseling / rehabilitation
Scheme of Studies
BS 4-year Psychology program offers the following scheme of studies:
| Compulsory Courses |
27 Cr. hrs |
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| General Education Courses |
24 Cr. hrs |
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| Foundation and Major Courses |
73 Cr. hrs |
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| Electives Courses |
6 Cr. hrs |
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| TOTAL |
130 Cr. hrs |
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Other Features:
- Lab & Practicum
- Field Projects/work
- Workshops/Seminars
- Internship
Entrance Requirement
Intermediate certificate with minimum 45% marks
Admission Criteria
Applications are evaluated on the basis of previous academic record and written test or Interview.
BS Psychology (Industrial-Organizational Psychology)
Applicable to Batch No. F2025141 to onwards Session Fall 2025
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1st Year
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Code
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Course Title
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Cr. Hrs.
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Category
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Code
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Course Title
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Cr. Hrs
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Category
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PSY-101
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Introduction to Psychology
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3
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Major
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PSY-113
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Brain, Biochemistry and Behavior
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3
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Major
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PSY-104
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Bio-psycho-social and spiritual Perspectives
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3
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Major
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PSY-111
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Experimental Psychology
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3
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Major
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QM-11I
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Quantitative Skills & Reasoning
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3
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General Education
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PSY-112
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Foundations of Personality
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3
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Major
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CH-211
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Everyday Science
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2 (U.G 2.0)
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General Education
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MA-101
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Calculus
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3 ((U.G 2.0)
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General Education
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EN-110
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English-I
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3
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General Education
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EN-123
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English-II
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3
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General Education
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IS-135
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Computer Applications
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3
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General Education
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POL-101
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Pakistan Studies
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2
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General Education
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AI-120
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Think AI
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2
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General Education
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ICT-111
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Fehm-e-Quran I
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1
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General Education
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Semester Credit Hours
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19
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Semester Credit Hours
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18
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2nd Year
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Code
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Course Title
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Cr. Hrs.
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Category
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Code
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Course Title
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Cr. Hrs.
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Category
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PSY-207
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Social Psychology
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3
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Major
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PSY-217
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Psychological Testing and Assessment
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3
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Major
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PSY-210
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Developmental Psychology
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3
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Major
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PSY-214
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Cognitive Psychology
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3
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Major
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PSY-218
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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3
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Major
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PSY-215
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Child and Adolescence Disorders
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3
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Major
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PSY-213
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Cross Cultural Psychology
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3
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Major
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PSY-216
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Health Psychology
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3
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Major
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SD-222
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Foreign Language
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2
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General Education
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SOC-102
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Understanding Society and Socio Culture Dynamics
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2
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General Education
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ISL-112
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Islamic Thoughts and Perspectives
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2
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General Education
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MG-224
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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2 (U.G 2.0)
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General Education
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POL-121
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Pakistan: Ideology, Constitution and Society
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2
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General Education
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SD-210
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Civics and Community Engagement
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2 (U.G 2.0)
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General Education
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ICT-122
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Fehm-e-Quran II
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1
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General Education
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Semester Credit Hours
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19
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Semester Credit Hours
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18
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3rd Year
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Code
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Course Title
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Cr. Hrs.
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Category
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Code
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Course Title
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Cr. Hrs.
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Category
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PSY-303
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Introduction to Clinical Psychology
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3
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Major
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PSY-362
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Ethics in Psychology
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3
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Major
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PSY-319
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Adulthood Disorders
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3
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Major
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PSY-361
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Counselling Psychology
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3
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Major
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PSY-318
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Forensic Psychology
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3
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Major
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PSY-354
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Perspectives in Organizational Psychology
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3
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Major
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PSY-302
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Positive Psychology
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3
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Major
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PSY-356
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Human Resource Management
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3
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Major
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CP-312
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Data Analysis
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3
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Interdisciplinary (Mandatory)
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PSY-357
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Academic Writing and Research Methods
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3
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Interdisciplinary (Mandatory)
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SD-100
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English Immersion
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0
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Compulsory
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SD102
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21st Century Skills
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0
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Compulsory
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Semester Credit Hours
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15
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Semester Credit Hours
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15
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4th Year
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Code
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Course Title
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Cr. Hrs.
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Category
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Code
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Course Title
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Cr. Hrs.
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Category
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PSY-310
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Gender Psychology
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3 (3-0)
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Major
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PSY-416
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Psychology & Emerging Technologies
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3 (3-0)
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Major
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PSY-407
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Legal and Ethical Issues in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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3
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Major
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PSY-421
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Organizational Culture and Climate
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3
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Major
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PSY-408
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Organizational Assessment & Evaluation
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3
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Major
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PSY-422
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Conflict Management in Organizations
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3
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Major
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PSY-413
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Media Psychology
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3
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Interdisciplinary (Mandatory)
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PSY-423
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Consumer and Marketing Psychology
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3
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Major
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SDI-401
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Sustainable Development
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3
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Interdisciplinary (Mandatory)
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PSY-451
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Capstone
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3
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Capstone
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PSY-448
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Internship / COOP
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3
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Semester Credit Hours
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18
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Semester Credit Hours
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15
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Total Credit Hours
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137
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