BS (Educational Psychology)

Description of the Program

BS in Educational Psychology

Department of Education at SZABIST offers BS in educational psychology as a non- teaching program.  This program has been designed to meet the international standards in the field of educational psychology which opens multiple doors to facilitate aspired students with diversity and compatibility. The emphasis of the program is not limited to the theoretical aspects but it will abridge practical approach with the educational industry to foster the integration of psychology in education. The outcome of this course would be useful for the graduates to seek master and doctoral programs providing them diversified options in the domains of psychology, education, mental health counselling, school counselling and psychology, and clinical psychology.

Program Mission

The program will seek to develop a holistic program to produce professionals who can understand, interpret and analyze parameters of educational psychology and apply their knowledge for the betterment of education in society.  

Program Structure

BS Educational Psychology is a 4 year degree program comprising 8 semesters. Students are required to complete 50 courses (143 credit hours) including 17 general courses, 6 interdisciplinary courses, 24 major courses, 6 credit hour research project and 3 credit hours internship.

Admission Requirements

For admission in the BS program, the candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Math’s, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 Subjects)/ 12th Grade/ Intermediate with minimum 50% or equivalent from a recognized institution

First Year

Second year

Third year

Fourth year

List of Major Courses

Educational Policy and Practice
School Community and Teacher
Diversity and Inclusive Education
Human Growth and Learning
Social Psychology
Pro Social Behavior
Cognitive Psychology
Personality Theories in Learning
Therapy in Educational Institutions
Psychology of Classroom Management
Positive Psychology in Education
Assessment and Evaluation
Health and Wellness for Teachers and Students
Social and Emotional Development
Early Childhood Education
x Adolescent Psychology and Schools
Brain, Behavior and Cognition
Special Education Needs and Disabilities
Mentoring and Counselling
Critical Thinking and Reflective Practices
Quantitative Reasoning in Educational Psychology
Socio Economic Perspectives in Educational Psychology
Educational Leadership and Management
Organizational Psychology
Theories of Educational Psychology
Approaches to Learning
Assessment in Educational Setting
Classroom Management
Technology and Digital Learning
Trauma informed Teaching Practices
Educational Counseling: Theory and Practice
Gender Issues in Educational Psychology
Contemporary Issues in Educational Psychology
Sports Psychology in Educational Setting