Introduction
The Associate Degree in Psychology at Allama Iqbal Open University is a Comprehensive two-year undergraduate program requiring the completion of 67 credit hours.
OBJECTIVES
To provide students with foundational knowledge of core psychological concepts, theories, empirical findings, and historical developments.
To enable the application of psychological principles to individual, social, educational, and organizational contexts.
To prepare graduates for diverse career pathways and advanced academic studies in psychology.
Contribute to addressing mental health concerns & promoting well-being in Pakistan
PROGRAM LEARNING OURCOMES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able:
To demonstrate understanding of major psychological concepts, theories, and historical perspectives.
To apply scientific reasoning to analyze psychological phenomena.
To use psychological principles to address real-world issues in mental health, education, and organizations.
To practice psychology in accordance with ethical standards and cultural sensitivity.
To pursue employment or higher education in psychology and related professional fields.
STUDY MATERIAL
The university provides study guides to every student preferably in electronic format. However, the students may use open educational resources available online or in libraries for their coursework and research purposes.
EVALUATION SYSTEM
The assessment & evaluation system of the program is as per AIOU assessment policy, rules regulations. Moreover, the policy rules and regulations amended from time to time shall also apply. As per current policy, students are required to attend an online workshop, upload two assignments on the LMS, and attempt an online quiz besides taking the final examination for each course.
Eligibility Criteria
An applicant having an Intermediate degree or equivalent with any subject(s) from any Board or institution is eligible for admission. All students who fulfill the above criteria will be given admission.
Selection Process
Open Merit
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
The program is offered through Open Distance Learning (ODL) mode. There will be workshops for each course as per AIOU policy/rules as amended from time to time.
Total Credits Hours Required
|
S. No |
Category |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
General Education |
Functional English |
3 (3+0) |
9382 |
|
2 |
General Education |
Basics of Environmental Science |
3 (2+1) |
9389 |
|
3 |
General Education |
Islamic Studies / Ethics |
2 (2+0) |
9801 / 9802 |
|
4 |
General Education |
Quantitative Reasoning I |
3 (3+0) |
9424 |
|
5 |
General Education |
Pakistan Studies |
2 (2+0) |
9806 |
|
6 |
Major |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 (3+0) |
8411 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
16 |
|
S. No |
Category |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
General Education |
Expository Writing |
3 (3+0) |
9381 |
|
2 |
General Education |
Applications of Information and Communication Technology |
3 (2+1) |
9384 |
|
3 |
General Education |
Civics and Community Engagement |
2 (2+0) |
9803 |
|
4 |
General Education |
Quantitative Reasoning II |
3 (3+0) |
9383 |
|
5 |
General Education |
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan |
2 (2+0) |
9804 |
|
6 |
Major |
Ethics in Psychology |
3 (3+0) |
9891 |
|
7 |
Compulsory |
Fahm-e-Quran-I |
1 (0+1) |
9489 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
17 |
|
S. No |
Category |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
General Education |
Introduction to Sociology, Culture and Society |
2 (2+0) |
9807 |
|
2 |
General Education |
Entrepreneurship |
2 (2+0) |
9805 |
|
3 |
General Education |
Pakistani Adab I |
2 (2+0) |
9828 |
|
4 |
Major |
Theories of Personality |
3 (3+0) |
9615 |
|
5 |
Major |
Behavioral Neuroscience |
3 (3+0) |
9892 |
|
6 |
Major |
Experimental Psychology |
3 (3+0) |
9617 |
|
7 |
Compulsory |
Fahm-e-Quran-II |
1 (0+1) |
9490 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
16 |
|
S. No |
Category |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Major |
Cognitive Psychology |
3 (3+0) |
9631 |
|
2 |
Major |
Developmental Psychology |
3 (3+0) |
9619 |
|
3 |
Major |
Psychology of Gender |
3 (3+0) |
9151 |
|
4 |
Major |
Social Psychology |
3 (3+0) |
9609 |
|
5 |
Major |
Schools and Perspectives in Psychology |
3 (3+0) |
9618 |
|
6 |
Major |
Positive Psychology |
3 (3+0) |
9633 |
|
7 |
Compulsory |
Seerat-e Tayyaba |
Non-Credit |
9488 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
1
2
3
4
5
Semesters
Workshop
There will be online classes/workshops for all the courses as per the University rules.
Assessment Weightage
| Assignments (Weightage) | Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage) | Final Exam (Weightage) | Passing Marks |
| 20% | 30% Quiz | 50% | 50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory. |
Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).