Name of the Department: Psychology
Year of Establishment: 1996
Programs Offered: B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Psychology
Pattern of Teaching Learning and Evaluation:
| Annual | Semester | Credit System |
| FYBA/SYBA/TYBA | FYBA/SYBA/TYBA | |
| M.A. | M.A. |
About the Department |
The department of Psychology is one of the leading departments of this college. The department runs the programme in Psychology at under graduate level. Apart from the academics, the faculty from the department constantly keeps motivating students for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. The teachers from the department are very keen on developing the overall personality of the students and therefore keep them engaged in various activities run by the department. Remedial teaching classes are conducted for the weaker students to make the class homogeneous. To start M A in Psychology is one of the future plans of the department.
Vision |
To promote the learning, well-being and overall development of students through excellent education, research opportunities, and counselling services.
Mission |
As an undergraduate department, the Department of Psychology is committed to provide a strong foundation of the basic knowledge and skills necessary for advanced study in psychology and related disciplines; to provide the competence necessary for successful careers; and to offer skills for happy and successful personal life.
Goals |
To fulfil its threefold mission, the Department of Psychology has following goals:
- To promote psychology as a science
- To create awareness about an important role Psychology plays in advancing human welfare.
- To help students to gain awareness of the nature and role of psychological processes operating within themselves and their environment.
- To provide competence to achieve career goals
- To encourage and support research necessary for the advancement of knowledge.
- To publicize knowledge of psychology to the community at large.
POs/COs/PSOs |
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- F. Y. B. A.
Semester I
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY
Course Name: Foundations of Psychology and Experiments
No. of Credits: 02
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Define and explain Psychology as a science along with its goals
- Understand basic concepts of Experimental Psychology
- Understand and explain basic concepts of cognitive psychology, i.e. sensation, perception, learning and memory
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY
Course Name: Psychology Practical – 1
No. of Credits: 02
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the practical applications of psychology.
- Acquaint how to conduct the experiments and relate their practical applications
- Acquaint with several data collection methods of psychology.
- Develop basic skills of report writing in psychology.
- Evaluate practical implementation of the psychological experiments in real life.
Course Type: SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE (SEC)
Course Name: Art of Effective Communication
No. of Credits: 02
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Principles of verbal, non-verbal and emotional communications
- Uses of different channels of nonverbal communication
- Process and barriers in listening and styles of effective listening
- Goals and strategies for impression formation and impression management
Course Type: VALUE EDUCATION COURSE (VEC)
Course Name: Environmental Psychology
No. of Credits: 02
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the effects of noise on mental health and social behaviour
- Describe the impact of natural disasters and air pollution on psychological heath
Course Type: OPEN ELECTIVE (OE)
Course Name: Psychology of Adjustment and Stress
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe determinants of adjustment and perception towards change
- Discuss the different types of stress and responses to it
- Differentiate ways of coping with stressors in modern life
Semester II
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY
Course Name: Basics of Psychology and Psychological Testing
No. of Credits: 02
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Understand basic concepts of Psychological Testing
- Understand and explain basic concepts of cognitive psychology, i.e. sensation, perception, learning and memory
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY
Course Name: Psychology Practical – 2
No. of Credits: 02
After completing this course, students will be able to
- Understand the practical applications of psychology
- Acquaint how to conduct the tests and relate their practical applications
- Acquaint with several data collection methods of psychology
- Develop basic skills of report writing in psychology
- Evaluate practical implementation of the psychological testing in real life
Course Type: SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE (SEC)
Course Name: Managing Relationship, Conflicts and Stress
No. of Credits: 02
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Describe the characteristics, types, needs and communications in friendship and love relationship
2) Explain characteristics, types, needs and communications in family relationship
3) Demonstrate use of conflict management strategies
4) Apply healthy coping strategies for effective management of stress and its consequences
Course Type: VALUE EDUCATION COURSE (VEC)
Course Name: Health, Behaviour and Environment
No. of Credits: 02
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the effects of crowding on mental health and social behaviour
- Describe the impact of temperature and environmental stress on heath
Course Type: OPEN ELECTIVE (OE)
Course Name: Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships
No. of Credits: 02
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the determinants of attraction and relationship development
- Discuss psychological aspects of friendship and romantic love
- Discuss the marital adjustment across the Family Life Cycle and vulnerable areas
- in marital adjustment
- Describe the factors affecting decision for marriage and alternatives to marriage
- M. A. I
Semester I
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY
Course Name: COGNITIVE PROCESSES
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1: Define and explain the theoretical foundations of cognitive psychology, including theories, research methods
- Illustrate how sensation, attention and perception form the building blocks of cognition
3: Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive phenomenon of language acquisition and usage
4: Clarify the cognitive phenomena of problem-solving and creativity
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY
Course Name: PSYCHOMETRICS
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1: Define and explain the basic concepts necessary for creating a psychological test
- Illustrate the usage of psychological assessment in different fields
3: Make judgments based on criteria and standards through checking and critiquing of the
methods used in the standardisation of different psychological tests
4: Develop skills necessary for test construction and standardisation, such as item writing,
item analysis etc
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY
Course Name: STATISTICS FOR PSYCHOLOGY
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1: Define and explain the basic concepts of statistical methods used in psychology
- Demonstrate skills for conducting data analysis using different statistical methods
3: Demonstrate the skill of choosing the appropriate statistical analysis technique for given data
4: Use statistical software to conduct basic statistical analysis
Course Type: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Course Name: RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1: Define and explain the basics of scientific research in applied psychology
- Differentiate between the different experimental and quasi-experimental methods applicable in psychology
3: Summarize the various multivariate research methods used in psychology
4: Create a research proposal as per the APA style
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY PRACTICAL
Course Name: PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICAL: TESTS
No. of Credits: 02
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Learn the importance and certain skills of psychological testing
- Apply knowledge of psychological testing to real-world scenarios, such as diagnosing psychological disorders, making educational recommendations, or personnel selection
- Exhibit proficiency in administering a variety of psychological tests and assessments.
- Demonstrate ethical conduct in test administration and interpretation, adhering to relevant guidelines and professional standards
Course Type: MAJOR ELECTIVE
Course Name: PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the meaning, determinants, and approaches to adjustment
- Understand the nature of various relationships and how to make these relationships work
- Comprehend how to choose a career, adjust to the workplace, and manage work-related issues
- Understand the concepts of gender, sexual identity and sexual orientation
Semester II
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY
Course Name: LEARNING AND MEMORY
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1: Define and explain the fundamental concepts of Learning, including theories and their
applications
2: Define and explain the fundamental concepts of Memory, including theories and their
applications
3: Summarise the techniques in behaviour modification and memory improvement
4: Demonstrate an understanding of phenomena such as distortion of memory, etc.
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY
Course Name: BIOPSYCHOLOGY
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1: Define and explain the biological foundations of behavior, including theories, research
methods
- Carry out or using a procedure for executing, implementing innovative techniques in
biopsychology
3: Determine how the parts relate to one another and to an overall structure or purpose
through differentiating, organizing, and attributing related to physiology and behaviour
4: Make judgments based on criteria and standards through checking and critiquing of the
behaviour in various states
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY
Course Name: PERSONALITY
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1: Define and explain the fundamental concepts of Personality, including the
misconceptions and approaches
2: Explain the differences in the psychoanalytic and neo-psychoanalytic theories of
personality
3: Demonstrate the applications of personality theories in different walks of life
4: Observe and interpret individual differences in behaviour in the light of sound theoretical
systems of personality
Course Type: OJT/FP
Course Name: ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT) / FIELD PROJECT
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Balance theoretical understanding with practical experience
- Understand the requirements of running Mental Health Organizations
- Demonstrate the practical skills required in the field of mental health
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY PRACTICAL
Course Name: PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICAL: EXPERIMENTS
No. of Credits: 02
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the process of conducting laboratory experiments
- Understand the importance of controlled conditions for conducting a laboratory experiment
- Develop the capacity to design new experiment on the basis of psychological theory
- Understand the importance and application of the experiments
Course Type: MAJOR ELECTIVE
Course Name: MEDIA PSYCHOLOGY
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the scope of Media Psychology along with the research methods used in the field.
- Describe the psychological effects of media, specifically in context of violence and erotica
- Develop guidelines for responsible media consumption
- Propose interventions and strategies to mitigate the negative effects of Media exposure and create media campaigns to promote awareness of media’s psychological
effects
- M. A. II
Semester III
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY
Course Name: PROFESSIONALISM IN PSYCHOLOGY
No. of Credits: 04
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the foundational ethical principles and codes of conduct that guide the practice of psychology
- Apply ethical decision-making models to analyse and address complex ethical dilemmas in psychological practice
- Understand and navigate the legal frameworks that regulate the practice of psychology, including the intersection of legal and ethical considerations
- Demonstrate the ability to obtain informed consent, maintain confidentiality, and conduct ethical psychological assessments, considering the unique challenges in these areas
- Recognize and navigate ethical challenges in therapeutic relationships, including the establishment and maintenance of professional boundaries
- Analyse and critically examine emerging ethical issues in the field of psychology
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY (Counselling)
Course Name: Counselling Processes
No. of Credits: 04
On completion of the course, student will be able to–
- Explain the characteristics of an effective counselor.
- Apply theory to world of work.Unit
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY (Counselling)
Course Name: Counselling Skills and Psychotherapy
No. of Credits: 04
Students will be able to
- Understand counselling skills and apply them in their personal counselling sessions
- Plan and conduct therapy sessions as per particular special conditions
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY
Course Name: INDIAN PSYCHOLOGY
No. of Credits: 02
Students will be able to
- Understand concepts in psychology explained in the Indian knowledge system
- Able to explain the concept of personality as narrated in different Indian schools
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY ELECTIVE
Course Name: ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the dynamics that shape human behaviour within social contexts
- Explore advanced theories, methodologies, and empirical findings in social psychology
- Use and develop the tools to critically analyse and contribute to the field
- Use the principles of social psychology to resolve real life-issues
Course Type: RESEARCH PROJECT
Course Name: Research Project: Pilot study
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the process of conducting a literature review
- Complete the research proposal
- Conduct a pilot study on the basis of the research proposal
Semester IV
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY
Course Name: Community Psychology
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Get comprehensive overview of the community psychology discipline
- Know about the aims of community research
- Know about emerging trends in community psychology
- Define and explain the core values of community psychology
- Analyze and evaluate various socio-cultural psychological models and behaviours
- Develop preventive measures and design promotion programmes for better community Development
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY (Counselling)
Course Name: GUIDANCE AND CAREER COUNSELLING
No. of Credits: 04
On completion of the course, student will be able to–
- Understand the current trends and future directions in career counselling.
- Students will be able to apply the theories of career development for career
Counselling
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY THEORY (Counselling)
Course Name: Areas of Counselling
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Know the application of counselling at educational and career setting
- Understand the counselling at workplace setting
- Engage with the counselling at clinical setting
- Study the counselling in special situations
Course Type: MAJOR MANDATORY PRACTICAL
Course Name: Practicum in the Area of Counselling Psychology
No. of Credits: 04
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Write a case history and detailed report for the client.
- Use the various counselling skills required in practice, such as assessment,
conceptualization and planning interventions.
- Conduct a session for counselling the client
Course Type: RESEARCH PROJECT
Course Name: Research Project: Dissertation
No. of Credits: 06
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Complete the dissertation in their field of specialization