Comprehensive Course Structure
The Bachelor of Psychology program at Al Falah University Faridabad is structured into eight semesters, each with a carefully balanced mix of core courses, science electives, departmental electives, and laboratory sessions. The total credit hours required for graduation are 160, distributed across all semesters.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSY-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PSY-102 | Research Methods and Statistics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PSY-103 | Human Anatomy & Physiology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PSY-104 | Psychological Measurement and Evaluation | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | PSY-201 | Cognitive Psychology | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-101 |
| 2 | PSY-202 | Developmental Psychology | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-101 |
| 2 | PSY-203 | Social Psychology | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-101 |
| 2 | PSY-204 | Biological Psychology | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-103 |
| 3 | PSY-301 | Clinical Psychology | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-201, PSY-202 |
| 3 | PSY-302 | Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-203 |
| 3 | PSY-303 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-204 |
| 3 | PSY-304 | Educational Psychology | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-202 |
| 4 | PSY-401 | Health Psychology | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-301, PSY-302 |
| 4 | PSY-402 | Forensic Psychology | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-301 |
| 4 | PSY-403 | Human Factors Psychology | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-203 |
| 4 | PSY-404 | Behavioral Economics | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-201, PSY-203 |
| 5 | PSY-501 | Advanced Research Methods | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-102 |
| 5 | PSY-502 | Psychological Assessment | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-104 |
| 5 | PSY-503 | Neuroscience Lab | 0-0-2-2 | PSY-204 |
| 5 | PSY-504 | Behavioral Science Lab | 0-0-2-2 | PSY-102 |
| 6 | PSY-601 | Mini Project I | 0-0-4-4 | - |
| 6 | PSY-602 | Mini Project II | 0-0-4-4 | - |
| 6 | PSY-603 | Research Ethics and Compliance | 3-0-0-3 | PSY-102 |
| 7 | PSY-701 | Capstone Project | 0-0-8-8 | - |
| 7 | PSY-702 | Internship | 0-0-4-4 | - |
| 8 | PSY-801 | Thesis | 0-0-6-6 | - |
| 8 | PSY-802 | Professional Development | 3-0-0-3 | - |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
Several advanced elective courses are offered to provide students with specialized knowledge and skills in their chosen areas of interest. These courses often involve practical components, guest lectures, and research opportunities.
Clinical Psychology: This course explores diagnostic criteria for mental disorders, therapeutic interventions, and ethical considerations in clinical practice. Students learn about various psychotherapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy. Practical training includes supervised sessions with patients under the guidance of experienced clinicians.
Industrial & Organizational Psychology: Designed to understand workplace behavior, this course covers topics like leadership styles, team dynamics, job satisfaction, motivation theories, and organizational change. Students are exposed to real-world case studies and participate in simulations to develop their analytical and decision-making abilities.
Cognitive Neuroscience: This course introduces students to the neurobiological basis of cognition, including perception, attention, memory, language, and executive functions. Through hands-on lab sessions, students gain experience with EEG, fMRI, and other neuroimaging techniques used in research.
Educational Psychology: Focuses on learning theories, educational assessment, curriculum design, and child development in academic settings. Students study how cognitive, emotional, and social factors affect learning outcomes and explore strategies to improve teaching effectiveness.
Health Psychology: Explores the psychological factors that influence health and illness, including stress management, lifestyle behaviors, chronic disease coping, and health promotion. Students engage in community-based projects aimed at improving public health initiatives.
Forensic Psychology: Combines psychology with legal processes to examine criminal behavior, eyewitness testimony, competency evaluations, and rehabilitation strategies. Guest speakers from law enforcement agencies provide insights into real-world applications of forensic psychology.
Human Factors Psychology: Studies how humans interact with machines, environments, and systems. Students learn about ergonomics, user interface design, human-computer interaction, and safety protocols in various industries such as aviation, automotive, and healthcare.
Behavioral Economics: Integrates psychology with economics to understand decision-making processes. Topics include cognitive biases, prospect theory, nudging techniques, and behavioral interventions in public policy and marketing strategies.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
Our program places a strong emphasis on project-based learning, encouraging students to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. The approach is designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation.
The structure of project-based learning begins with mini-projects in the sixth semester, where students work individually or in small groups to explore specific research questions or practical problems. These projects are supervised by faculty members who guide students through the research process, from hypothesis formulation to data collection and analysis.
In the seventh semester, students undertake a major capstone project that integrates knowledge from all previous semesters. This project allows them to propose an original research question, design a methodology, collect and analyze data, and present findings in both written and oral formats. The final project is typically conducted in collaboration with external organizations, providing students with valuable industry exposure.
Students select their projects based on personal interests and career goals, with faculty mentors assigned to support them throughout the process. Evaluation criteria include creativity, rigor of methodology, clarity of presentation, and contribution to existing knowledge in the field.