Course Selection
BS (Psychology)
Rules: |
1.
Students enrolled in the first semester of their study program are given pre-selected
courses; all other students may select their own courses subject to their scheme
of studies and the limitations prescribed in the rules below.
2.
The credit hour limits are as below:
i.
For the first and second semesters a maximum
of 15 credit hours are allowed
ii.
For the third and subsequent semester(s) a maximum of 18 credit hours are allowed.
However, in certain cases, the University may allow to enroll maximum 21 credit
hours only if student’s CGPA is ≥ 3.00 out of 4.
iii.
For Final semester, maximum 21 credit hours of coursework are allowed in addition
to Project/Internship as applicable, subject to the condition that all degree requirements
will be completed within the same semester and no other course selection rules,
such as pre-requisite or specialization requirements, will be violated.
Note:
Maximum
limits prescribed for enrollment of credit hours includes ‘F’ or ‘D’ grade courses,
if any enrolled.
3.
Students taking less than the course load prescribed by their scheme of studies
will require extra semesters to complete the curriculum; in such cases they will
also have to bear the additional cost.
4.
During a study program, students may attempt to improve a "D" grade course only
once.
Rules for
Internship Report and Final Project: |
1.
In order to enroll for an Internship Report or
a Final Project, students must have:
i.
Achieved a CGPA of 2.0 or higher.
ii.
Earned 105 or more credit hours.
2.
In order to enroll for a Final Project, students
must have:
i.
Passed STA630 Research Methods course.
3.
Regular Students (non-job holders):
i.
Are required to select "Internship Course" when
offered in their scheme of studies, instead of a Final Project.
ii.
Must undergo a 6 to 8 week internship in an organization approved by the course
teacher.
iii.
Will be required to submit an Internship Report (IR) for evaluation and an Internship
Completion Certificate (ICC) at the end of the internship program.
iv.
Will be required to request their internship supervisor(s) to send a performance
report of the internee by filling up the prescribed evaluation form and submitting
it in a sealed envelope to the University.
4.
On Job Students
i.
Are required to select "Final Project" instead
of an Internship Report Course.
ii.
Must submit a Job Confirmation Letter (JCL) obtained from their current employer
and claim exemption from the internship.
(Note: Evaluation of the course "Final Project" / "Internship Report" will be based
on pass/fail criteria and will not affect a student's CGPA. However, being a compulsory
requirement, it is necessary to pass this course to fulfill the requirements of
the degree program).
Procedure: |
In order to select
your courses, follow the steps below:
1.
From within the LMS, click the Student Services button
2.
Click on the Course Selection link
3.
Give preference to "F" grade course(s) and the improvement of "D" grades where possible
4.
Click the check boxes to select courses
5.
Save the selection
6.
You may make changes in course selection any number of times before the last date
to add, drop or replace course(s).
(Note:
You may want to consult your scheme of studies under the Student Services section
in your LMS account, in case of any confusion).
RECOMMENDATION:
Full Time Regular Students Are Urged To Follow Their Prescribed Scheme Of Studies.