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The programs offered at the Institute are intensive and require students to work practically with patients. In addition to the teaching of various disciplines of Clinical Psychology, training in research as well as internship and Didactic Analysis requirements, make up integral parts of these programs. Students are provided opportunities to carry out training in diagnostic testing, psychotherapy, and research under supervision, thereby gaining valuable experience.

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19 Best universities for Psychology in Karachi

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Karachi ranked based on their research performance in Psychology. A graph of 172K citations received by 13.2K academic papers made by 19 universities in Karachi was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Aga Khan University

For Psychology

2. University of Karachi

3. Ziauddin University

4. Iqra University

5. Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology

6. Hamdard University

7. Mohammad Ali Jinnah University

8. NED University of Engineering and Technology

9. Jinnah Sindh Medical University

10. Baqai Medical University

11. Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology

12. Institute of Business Administration

13. Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology

14. Jinnah University for Women

15. Karachi School for Business and Leadership

16. Sindh Madresatul Islam University

17. Indus University, Pakistan

18. DHA Suffa University

19. Dawood University of Engineering and Technology

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The programs offered at the Institute are intensive and require students to work practically with patients. In addition to the teaching of various disciplines of Clinical Psychology, training in research as well as internship and Didactic Analysis requirements, make up integral parts of these programs. Students are provided opportunities to carry out training in diagnostic testing, psychotherapy, and research under supervision, thereby gaining valuable experience.

Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi offers four programs (Diploma/ Degree)

• 1) Post Magistral Diploma in Clinical Psychology (After 16 years of education i.e. post Masters)
• 2) M. Phil in Clinical Psychology
• 3) PhD in Clinical Psychology
• 4) Diploma in Rehabilitation of Childhood Disorders
• 5) Diploma in Complimentary Therapies: Hypnosis & Neurolingusitic Programming

PhD Psychology

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• a. MS/MPhil Degree (18 years of education with 6 credit hrs. research) in relevant discipline from HEC recognized University with minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPA under semester system OR 1st Division under annual system. b. Selection in the respective program will be subject to availability of seats, merit based on academic qualification, valid GRE International / NTS / NUML devised GAT- subject score and interview. c. Applicants with valid GRE International/GAT-Subject from NTS will have to pass written/subjective portion of NUML GAT-S (as per schedule of respective Faculties) to secure admission. d. Candidate qualified for interview will have to submit and present a Statement of Purpose1500-2000 words (inclusive of title of research, intended field, potential research and passion for area of research) for PhD studies at the time of interview. e. For Management Sciences only : Candidates who have completed 30 credit hours of coursework in the case of professional degrees at the master's level, such as MBA and MS in Project Management are also eligible. However, preference will be given to those who have MS Degree with research at Level-7.

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PhD, Clinical Psychology, Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, Pakistan, 2000 Post-Magistral Diploma in Clinical Psychology, Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, Pakistan, 1990 MA Psychology, University of Karachi, 1989

Clinical Training in Psych diagnostic Assessments including IQ and Personality Assessments for Adults and Children, Individual Psychotherapy, Family and Marital Counseling, Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, Pakistan, 1997

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Women & Adolescents mental health, Psychological trauma related to Domestic violence/ Gender Based Violence and child abuse.Psychosocial correlates of  mental illnesses and contemporary issues such as the Pandemic.

Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2016 to date Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2008 to 2015 Assistant Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2004-2007 Counselor for Employee Assistance Programme, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2001-2008

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Prof. Dr. Shazia Hasan has completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi. She has vast experience in the field of education, administration and clinical practice (Psychodiagnosis and Psychotherapy). She served Institute of Clinical Psychology for five years, teaching and supervising at postgraduate level. She supervised PhD students during her service and worked as consultant clinical psychologist. She has worked at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology for four years before joining UCP. She was the first Head of the Department ‘Humanities’ at Lahore Campus and also Chairperson of Humanities to represent CIIT overall. She has many national and international research publications and also presented her work at national and international conferences. Her major areas of research are clinical disorders (etiology, symptoms and treatment).

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Mission To provide candidates with academic opportunities for the development of specialized skills in professional practice and psychological research.

Program Objectives 1. To develop professional consultative skills through immersion in intensive coursework, internship and field placement. 2. To develop specialized skills related to psychological research.

Program Outcomes 1. To be able to work independently in specialized domains providing professional services for individual growth and societal welfare. 2. To be able to contribute in the field of applied research and its application in relevant domains

The Clinical Psychologists go through vigorous training 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.

Summer Semester

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Course Work                                    = 18 Cr. Hrs

Internship                                         = 18 Cr. Hrs

DA / Professional Training           = 03 Cr. Hrs

Dissertation                                      = 36 Cr. Hrs

Total                                                    = 75 Cr. Hrs

PhD Electives

Elective Courses (Clinical Psychology) 02 number of courses shall be chosen as per advice of the supervisor.

Elective Courses ( Educational Psychology ) 02 number of courses shall be chosen as per advice of the supervisor.

Elective Courses (Organizational Psychology) 02 number of courses shall be chosen as per advice of the supervisor.

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Programs of Psychology discipline are aimed to ensure that psychology is taught as an applied discipline in scientist reflective so that students are aware of the nature, origin, history and scope of Psychology as a modern discipline and its relationship with other sciences. The potential research themes / areas are as follows:

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SZABIST offers PhD in Management Sciences in the specialized areas of Human Resource Management, Marketing and Finance. The Students are required to complete 48 credit hours including 18 credit hours for course work and 30 credit hours for Dissertation. The course work includes 5 courses of 3 credit hours each and one Independent Research Study of 3 Credit hours. After completing course work, a dissertation of 30 credit hours to be completed. The degree can be earned in minimum 3 years and maximum 8 years. Following are the details of the program: • There are two compulsory courses in PhD i.e. Advanced Research Methods and Techniques and Advanced Quantitative Tools for Research. • Students cannot register in IRS before completing all compulsory courses. • Candidate may be given prerequisite/deficiency courses or theses which will be decided by the Interview Board at the time of admission. • Prerequisite Courses are non-credit courses. • The student will not be allowed to register in PhD courses before completing prerequisite courses/ thesis if any. • Dissertation of 30 Credit Hours is Compulsory. • Registration in Dissertation is allowed after passing Comprehensive Examination, GAT- Subject Test and maintaining minimum CGPA requirement • All the requirements of HEC pertaining to PhD must be fulfilled which include:          o Minimum 60% GAT Subject at the time of Admission,          o CGPA requirement (3.00 GPA/CGPA minimum pass requirement for each course and for CGPA.          o Passing Comprehensive examination to establish the PhD candidacy (maximum 2 attempts allowed).          o One Research Paper Published from the thesis in W,X, and Y-category journal before the completion of 30 Credit Hours Dissertation. • Elective Courses to be selected from the specialized area of Marketing, Finance, Human Resource and Research. • Maximum Course Load for each Semester is 9 Credit Hours. • All General guidelines mentioned in DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS are applicable on PhD-Management Science.

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Elective courses are listed under MBA / MS / PhD electives following the MBA program. Elective courses may vary from time to time. All courses may not necessarily be offered every year. Alternate courses may be substituted as and when required. Course registration is subjected to course offering as per Zabdesk each semester. The above course plan is tentative for basic understanding. Students can register in any number of offered course/s but not exceeding 3 courses (9 credit hours) per semester. One extra course can be allowed depending on the approval of program manager. Summer is not a regular semester and no new registration is offered during summer. A student can take maximum two interdisciplinary elective courses in SS/CS/IT/Media/MBA program with the prior approval of respective program managers.

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The PhD program requires students to complete 48 credit hours. Course work of 18 credits (6 courses)is needed which includes core courses, electives and Independent Research Study. Dissertation of 30 credits is also required to complete. The maximum time limit to complete the PhD degree is 8 years.

Elective courses are listed under different streams in MS Computer Science program. PhD course work credits may be implemented via selection of a particular mode of course execution (as recommended by the respective Graduate Committee/Program Coordinator) from the various available approaches, including guided/ taught courses, seminars, and independent research studies.

PhD in Educational Leadership and Management (Evening)

The PhD in Educational Leadership and Management program at the Department of Education aspires to meet the growing demand of leaders and managers with expertise in the field of education. There is a strong emphasis on research and critical awareness on issues of social justice and equity in educational contexts. It equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to have impact on educational policy, reform and practice. The PhD in Educational Leadership and Management is a 3 year program spread over six semesters. It is a 48 credit hour program comprising 5 courses, 1 Independent Research Study (3 credit hours), and a Dissertation (30 credit hours). The students will have the opportunity to specialize in the fields of Sociology of Education, Educational Policy, Testing and Evaluation,  Teacher Education, Professional Development, School Administration/Educational Leadership, Guidance & Counseling, Curriculum development, Technology Integration in Education, Early Childhood Education, Higher Education studies, Educational Psychology and Child Development

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• – GAT subject with minimum 60% score is also required. Last degree verification from HEC is required.
• – Candidate must have 18 years of education in the relevant discipline, i.e.an MS/ M.Phil. in education/educational leadership and management, with minimum 60% marks/CGPA 3.00 from an HEC recognized institution.

COMPULSORY COURSES*

All the students have to appear in Comprehensive Examination at the end of their course work. *The research courses are compulsory for all the students except for SZABIST continuing students who will take two elective courses instead.

Electives and majors will be offered depending on the availability of the resources.Course offering may be varied as per university  policy .

PhD course work credits may be implemented via selection of a particular mode of course execution (as recommended by the respective Graduate Committee/Program Coordinator) from the various available approaches, including guided/ taught courses, seminars, and independent research studies.

PhD SS (International Relations, Economics, Sociology and Psychology) 

For PhD SS Program, Students are required to complete 48 credit hours. 5 courses of 3 credit hours each and one Independent Research Study of 3 Credit Hours (total 18 Credit hours for Course Work) and One dissertation of 30 credit hours (Total 48 Credit Hours for PhD).

• There are two compulsory courses in PhD i.e. Advanced Research Methods and Techniques (Qualitative) Advanced Research Methods and Techniques (Quantitative).
• Students cannot register in IRS before completing compulsory courses
• Candidate may be given prerequisite/deficiency courses or theses which will be decided by the Interview Board at the time of admission.
• Prerequisite Courses are non-credit courses.
• Dissertation of 30 Credit Hours is Compulsory.
• Registration in Dissertation is allowed after passing Comprehensive Examination, GAT- Subject Test and maintaining minimum CGPA requirement
• All the requirements of HEC pertaining to PhD must be fulfilled these are: • Minimum 60% GAT Subject at the time of Admission, • CGPA requirement (3.00 GPA/CGPA minimum pass requirement for each course and for CGPA. • Passing Comprehensive examination to establish the PhD candidacy (maximum 2 attempts allowed). • One Research Paper Published from the thesis in Y-category journal before the completion of 30 Credit Hours Dissertation.
• Elective Courses to be selected from the specialized area of International Relations, Economics, Psychology and Sociology
• Maximum Course Load for each Semester is 9 Credit Hours.
• Time duration for PhD is Minimum 3 years and Maximum 8 years.
• All General guidelines mentioned in DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS are applicable on PhD- Social Sciences.

Two interdisciplinary courses can be allowed with approval of the both Program Managers subject to the relevance of courses. Elective courses may vary from time to time.

PhD Biosciences

The PhD in Biosciences is minimum 3 years program that requires completing a total of 48 credit hours. The maximum time limit to complete the PhD degree is 8 years. Maximum course load for a semester is 3 courses (9 credit hours). The following is the break-up of the 48-credit hour courses:

• 2 Core Courses (6 credit hours) *
• 4 Elective (12 credit hours) OR 1 IRS (3 credit hours) and 3 Electives (9 credit hours)
• 1 Thesis (30 credit hours)

* The research courses are compulsory for all the students except for SZABIST continuing students who will take two elective courses instead.

Interdisciplinary courses can be allowed with the approval of both the Program Managers subject to the relevance of courses. Elective courses may vary from time to time.

Followed by successfully completion of the course work, Comprehensive Examination is required to pass in order to acquire PhD Candidacy after which research period starts. The entire research work is carried out under the supervision of the PhD supervisor which is assigned and approved as per the university procedure. The complete research work is required to be submitted in the form of a “Dissertation” after a minimum period of two years.

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This 4-year BS is a unique programme designed to develop trained professionals in the field of Clinical Psychology. The initiative of introducing the programme has been taken by Ziauddin University to cater to the urgent demand for trained clinical psychologist all over the country and to equip graduates with a world class theoretical and clinical experience necessary to practice mental health evaluation and treatment of diverse populations.

The BS Clinical Psychology programme is both knowledge and skill oriented. The curriculum emphasizes in depth training – both theoretical and clinical- with clinical training (i.e. observation and performance of clinical work) within Ziauddin Hospitals, in special schools, and in mainstream schools.

Clinical Psychology is a higher gear of general psychology. It is a multifaceted field within Psychology where the clinical psychologists address social, emotional, mental and behavioral disorders, and work on their prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

This programme aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge through cutting-edge research and clinical practice in the field of mental health services. We aim to develop graduates who can apply fundamental clinical psychology knowledge and develop the competencies and skill necessary for success in clinical psychology.

BS Clinical Psychology programme provides an environment where graduate students can receive supervised training from qualified faculty and staff. Students are trained in the application, development, and refinement of psychotherapy and assessment skills, to improve their analytical and research abilities.

Graduates will be able to find numerous job opportunities in government and private organizations, NGOs and service sector institutions such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers and healthcare management programs.

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The College of Clinical Psychology is providing quality education and clinical services.

Our mission is to create an inclusive community dedicated to innovation and excellence in teaching, research, as well as public service and engagement through hard work, integrity, freedom and discovery. 

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, according to the American Psychological Association. Psychology is a multifaceted discipline and includes many sub-fields of study, such as human development, sports, health, clinical, social behaviour and cognitive processes. In the discipline of psychology, the College offers a variety of programmes:

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This 4-year BS is a unique programme designed to develop trained professionals in the field of Clinical Psychology. Ziauddin University has taken the initiative to introduce the programme to cater to the urgent demand for trained clinical psychologist all over the country and to equip graduates with the world class theoretical and clinical experience necessary to practice mental health evaluation and treatment of diverse populations. The BS Clinical Psychology programme is both knowledge and skill oriented. The curriculum emphasizes in depth training – both theoretical and clinical- with clinical training (i.e., observation and performance of clinical work) within Ziauddin Hospitals, in special schools, and in mainstream schools. The BS CP programme offers an evidence based supervised internship, which is mandatory for the specialized courses in clinical psychology.

College of Clinical Psychology is committed to equip students with rigorous academic knowledge, evidence-based clinical practice, and critical thinking abilities through education, research, and training in the psychological arena. The College prepares the next generation of ethical, knowledgeable, and innovative professionals using models emphasizing scientific rigor and experiential learning in conjunction with the academic programmes.

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Graduates will be able to find numerous job opportunities in government and private Organisations, NGOs, and service sector institutions such as hospitals, rehabilitation centres and healthcare management programmes.

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Zombie colleges roam the internet, here's how to spot a legitimate, living university

A USA TODAY investigation has exposed websites set up for closed universities posing as viable colleges.

Whoever is behind the copycat sites has been collecting application fees and personal student identity information. Once USA TODAY reached out to them for comment, some of the sites and their application links came down.

The investigation also found a network of fictitious colleges claiming to be accredited, generally the gold standard of legitimate universities in the U.S., however, those accreditors appear to be fabricated as well.  (Do you know more about these colleges, tell us. )

Investigation: Zombie colleges? These universities are living another life online, and no one can say why

So how can prospective students know which schools actually offer an education and which may be fronts for something else?  Luckily, there are telltale signs.  But it may take some sleuthing. 

Is it accredited?  

If a university wants to offer federal student aid, it has to be:

◾ Approved by a college accreditor.

◾ Approved by the state it resides in.

◾ Certified by the U.S. Department of Education, based, in part, on the first two.

Oversight of a school’s academic offerings falls to the accreditor, who is expected to review curriculums regularly. These accrediting agencies also visit schools in person.  

Prospective students can see if a school is truly accredited by looking it up on the federal government’s consumer guide to schools, the College Scorecard . Universities also often list their accreditors on their websites, which students can check against the accreditors’ own lists. Many states maintain a list of schools they have authorized as well. 

Check the web address 

It can be as simple as just checking the end of the university’s web address. 

Generally, only accredited colleges can use a .edu domain in their URL. Domains ending in .college, .education, or .university aren’t restricted to educational institutions, though. The website backed by former staffers at Marymount California University is marymountcalifornia.edu whereas the imposter website is at marymountcalifornia.education.  

Or pick up your phone and try to reach someone in college admissions. Legitimate colleges have entire staffs eager to talk to prospective students. It’s their job.

Some of the questions to ask: 

◾ When is the next application deadline?

◾ What do you need for the application? An essay? Test scores? Do you accept the Common Application , a form used by hundreds of colleges?

◾ How much does your program cost? Do you offer federal financial aid?

How do I tell if a college accreditor is real?  

Some of the imposter websites appeared to have created their own accreditors. Skeptical applicants can verify an accreditor's legitimacy by checking the Education Department’s list of approved agencies .

Note: Some accreditors are set up to approve only specific academic programs. Look instead for institutional accreditation, i.e., approval of all of the schools’ operations.  

Pay close attention to accreditors’ names too. Some counterfeit schools claimed accreditation by the “United States Higher Learning Commission.” That is close to the actual accrediting organization known as “The Higher Learning Commission.”   

Does the school have an address? Google it 

Some of the counterfeit universities claim strange addresses. The original Stratford University, for example, was in Virginia, but the imposter says the university is in Kentucky. In that case, a Google Street View search of the Kentucky address reveals no signage for a university.  

Many of the fictitious universities on the website of the Ministry of Higher Education Commission, one of the made-up accreditors, list unusual physical addresses too. The address for “Dakota Hill University,” for example, is actually home to Black Hills State University, a school that is accredited. USA TODAY found other schools with addresses that showed up on Google as nondescript office buildings, even parking garages. 

Be aware of the university’s size too. Some legitimate and smaller schools focused on career skills can be in office parks. But such a location would be unusual for large state or private colleges.  

Has anyone else attended this college? Who teaches there?  

Try to find past students. With LinkedIn, it’s easy to locate graduates of any college. Some schools also have alumni associations where prospective students may be able to learn more about the institution.  

Be wary of student testimonials that live solely on a college’s website because those could be fabricated by the operators of the university. Apply the same skepticism to sites that gather anonymous reviews such as Yelp – or even the reviews you might find on Google or Facebook.   

University professors should also have a web presence. Legitimate colleges often have individual web pages for their faculty members. Some college websites also feature past course catalogs. The new Stratford website, in contrast, listed only broad descriptions of its degree offerings and did not indicate who would be teaching those courses. That also was true of other zombie sites.  

Chris Quintana is a reporter on the USA TODAY investigations team with a background in higher education and student loans. Contact him at  [email protected] , @CquintanaDC on Instagram and X, or by Signal at 202-308-9021.