Welcome to the Department of Applied Psychology, LCWU

Department of Applied Psychology, LCWU is a center of academic learning, research and practical experience. It is recognized as one of the most vibrant and progressive academic departments among its contemporaries.

Prof. Dr. Amina Muazzam (Tenured Professor and Chairperson of the Department) is leading the department with a strong commitment to academic excellence. Under her dynamic vision and leadership, the department aspires to meet international standards with an enriched curriculum and cutting-edge research both within and across disciplines.

Academic Programs

The department is currently offering high quality BS Applied Psychology (4-Year), MS Health Psychology (2-Year), MS Clinical Psychology (2-Year), MS Psychology (2-Year) and PhD Applied Psychology programs. This year, the department is proud to launch two new programs: the 1-Year Advanced Diploma in Clinical Psychology (ADCP), which combines theoretical learning with hands-on clinical practice, and the BS in Clinical Psychology, designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in psychological theory, research and clinical practice. Our MS programs in Health Psychology and Clinical Psychology integrate rigorous academic coursework with extensive hands-on training, conducted under expert supervision at leading clinical and healthcare institutions.

The department focuses on imparting theoretical knowledge with its applications in education and beyond. The courses offered not only foster an understanding of psychological concepts but also cultivate a sense of cultural sensitivity, social responsibility, professional ethics and good citizenship in the students. The faculty members have expertise in a wide range of subject areas, such as clinical psychology, counseling, health psychology, behavioral neuroscience, psychometrics and assessment, developmental, positive psychology, forensic and political psychology. Opportunities to engage in high quality research are provided to both undergraduate and graduate level students under a team of accomplished faculty members who provide both classroom teaching and outside the classroom mentoring to the students. The undergraduate program provides a foundation for the scientific understanding of behavior and mental processes by giving them exposure to behavioral neuroscience experiments, various psychological tests, research tools and statistical software. The postgraduate programs equip students to work in a variety of healthcare and educational settings, opening diverse career opportunities in psychology, including teaching, research, and practice.

Community Engagement and Student Participation

Community engagement is another highlight of the department where students are given ample opportunities to do community service. Psychological society, Animal Welfare Society, and Equity Diversity and Inclusion Society are actively being run by the faculty members and students under the clear vision of the chairperson to enhance the personal development and skills of the student body. The department arranges diverse workshops, seminars, webinars and field trips to broaden the experience of students and to disseminate psychological knowledge to the society. We have a supportive and friendly environment with an emphasis on rigorous training to develop the students’ intellectual capacities along with an occupational readiness. We look forward to welcome you in the department.

MOTTO OF THE DEPARTMENT:

“Excellence, Integrity, Benefit to the Community”

CORE VALUES:

Service

Mental Health and Well-being

Equity

Diversity

Local and international engagement

Indigenization

MISSION:

1.    To equip students with a sound knowledge of the field of Psychology as it dynamically evolves, keeping them abreast of latest developments

2.    To enable students to make meaningful contributions for the promotion of mental and physical health in the community, through a myriad of roles and services

3.    To foster in students good citizenship in a globalized world, a sense of professional ethics, social responsibility and cultural sensitivity

4.    To engage in high quality and impactful research within and across disciplines

5.    To engender a sense of team work and spirit of collegiality among faculty and staff.

VISION:

The department of Applied Psychology aspires to become a leading department in the field, producing empowered graduates that are equipped with the right skills and sound knowledge base required to make a positive contribution to the community and promote health and wellbeing in a myriad of ways, while having a strong sense of ethics and social responsibility.