Course Selection
M.Sc. Applied Psychology
Rules: |
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.
i. For the first semester a maximum of 15 credit hours are allowed.
ii. For the second semester a maximum of 18 credit hours are allowed.
iii. For the third semester 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.
iv. 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.
2. 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.
3.
According to University grade improvement
policy. In any of the subsequent semesters a student may repeat once those
course(s) of the previous semester(s) in which he/she had secured the lowest
grade i.e. ‘D’ only, before completion of entire course work program and mark
pass out. Any improved grade will substitute ‘F’ and ‘D’ grade of the previous
semester for calculating CGPA.
Rules for Internships and Final
Projects: |
1. In order enroll for an Internship Program or a Final Project, students must have:
i. Achieved a CGPA of 2.0 or higher.
ii. Earned 45 or more credit hours.
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, preferably relevant to their selected area of specialization, 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.
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.
iii. Must have passed STA630 Research Methods course.
(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:
(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 Expected
To Follow Their Prescribed Scheme Of Studies. However, working students should
balance their study and professional work load accordingly.