ABOUT THE COURSEThe undergraduate program in Psychology is designed to meet the increasing demands for psychological understanding and application in diverse professional fields. The objective of this course is to scientifically study the behavior and mental process of human beings and animals. The course is designed to enable students to think critically and creatively.
ELIGIBILITYCandidates who have passed the Higher Secondary Examinations (Academic or Vocational Stream) conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu or an Examination accepted as equivalent thereof by the Syndicate of the University of Madras.
DURATION OF THE COURSE
Each academic year shall be divided into two semesters. The first academic year shall comprise the first and second semesters, the second academic year the third and fourth semesters and the third academic year the fifth and sixth semester respectively. The odd semesters shall consist of the period from June to November of each year and the even semesters from December to April of each year. There shall be not less than 90 working days for each semester.
ACADEMIC PROGRESSIONThe students have a wide knowledge of Psychological principles, relation between the nervous system and behavior, experimental procedures, basic statistical techniques, developmental issues, application of psychology in various fields, research methodology, abnormal Psychology, organizational behavior, health Psychology. The department also facilitate students to blossom both in academics and non-academics activities so as to have a holistic development.
CAREER PROGRESSIONAfter successful completion of their course, the students of Psychology can pursue their higher studies in Counseling Psychology, Human resource management, Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology, Sports Psychology, Special Education, Criminology, Social works, Cognitive Neuro psychology or they can endeavor for job opportunities.
2015-2016
The U.G department of Psychology is established during the academic year 2015-2016. The department has qualified and dedicated faculty members who strive for students excellence. In addition to academics, the students are also encouraged to take part in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. The department also molds the students to imbibe moral values and to develop an attitude to contribute to the needs of the society.
| YEAR/SEMESTER | CATEGORY | TITLE OF PAPER | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Year / I Semester | Part-I | Language-I | 3 |
| - | Part-II | English-I | 3 |
| - | Part-III | Paper -I -General Psychology -I | 4 |
| - | Part-III | Paper -II -Biological Psychology - I | 4 |
| - | Allied | Paper -I – Introduction To Indian Psychology | 5 |
| I Year / II Semester | Part-I | Language-II | 3 |
| - | Part-II | English-II | 3 |
| - | Part-III | Paper -III -General Psychology-II | 4 |
| - | Part-III | Paper -IV -Biological Psychology- II | 4 |
| - | Allied | Paper -II - Introduction To Community Psychology | 5 |
| II Year / III Semester | Part-I | Language-III | 3 |
| Part-II | English - III | 3 | |
| - | Part-III | Paper - V -Developmental Psychology - I | 4 |
| - | Part III | Paper - VI -Experimental Psychology (Practical) | 4 |
| - | Allied | Paper –III -Statistics In Psychology | 5 |
| II Year / IV Semester | Part-I | Paper-IV- Language | 3 |
| - | Part-II | Paper-IV English | 3 |
| - | Part-III | Paper-VIII- Psychological Assessment | 4 |
| - | PART-III | BPY-DSA04-Consumer Behaviour and Advertising | 5 |
| - | Part-III | Bpy-Dsa04-Consumer Behaviour And Advertising | 4 |
| Part-IV | Environmental Studies | 5 | |
| III Year / V SEMESTER | Part – III | BPY-DSC09-Abnormal Psychology-I | 4 |
| - | Part – III | BPY-DSC10-Social Psychology-I | 4 |
| - | Part – III | Paper-XI-Applied Psychology | 4 |
| Part – III | BPY-DSC11-Introduction To Research Methodology | 4 | |
| Part – III | BPY-DSC11-Introduction To Research Methodology | 4 | |
| Part – III | BPY-DSC12-Health Psychology | 4 | |
| Part – III | BPY-DSE01-Sports Psychology | 5 | |
| Part – IV | Value Education | - | |
| III Year / VI Semester | Part – III | BPY-DSC13-Abnormal Psychology-II | 4 |
| - | Part – III | BPY-DSC14-Social Psychology-II | 4 |
| - | Part – III | BPY-DSC15-Introduction to Theories of Personality | 4 |
| - | Part – III | BPY-DSE02-Guidance and Counselling Psychology | 5 |
| - | Part – III | BPY-DSE03-Human Resource Management | 5 |
| - | PART-V | Extension Activities | 1 |
Qualification: MSc, MPHIL, PGCG, UGC NET
Designation: Assistant Professor and Head
Area of Interest: Environmental Psychology
Qualification: M.Sc Medical Psychology
Designation: Assistant
Professor
Area of Interest: Psychopathology
Qualification: MSc Clinical Psychology
Designation: Assistant Professor
Area of Interest: Clinical Psychology
Qualification: MSc
Designation: Assistant Professor
Area of Interest: Counselling Psychology
Qualification: MSc Clinical Psychology
Designation: Assistant Professor
Area of Interest: Clinical Psychology
Qualification: MSc Clinical Psychology
Designation: Assistant Professor
Area of Interest: Clinical Psychology
ACADEMIC
YEAR 2021 - 2022
Organized a Awareness
program on account of WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY,
delivered by college students, Department of
Psychology, Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for
Women, Chennai on 13th and 14th September 2021
between 09.00 am – 2.00 noon in college campus. Students from all
departments were benefitted by attending this
awareness program. This program was organized from
counseling centre to create awareness among students
on identifying thoughts and how to seek help if they
get suicidal ideation and also to help her friend.
Organized a Webinar on
the topic Challenges of counselling in Unequal world
delivered by Veerapandian,Assistant Professor in
Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health, on
09.10.2021 between 10.00 am – 12.00 noon through
google meet. By the end of the
program students of psychology understood how to
deal with the client who come with emotional
problems and also as a counselor how to deal their
own burn out. Organized a Webinar on
the topic Challenges in Marital
relationshipdelivered by GUNAPATHY ARUMUGAM,
Marriage and Parenting Educator & Trainer, Malaysia
on 16.10.2021 between 10.00 am – 12.00 noon through
zoom meeting. Organized a special
lecture on the topic “ Yoga Psychology” for both UG
and PG students of psychology as a part of their
curriculum which deals with Indian Psychology by Mr.
Jothi Arumugam, Ashtanga Yoga Therapist on
30.12.2021 from 9.00 am to 11.00 am.
Students thoroughly enjoyed the session as they
could connect it with their day to living and thos
who was aspiring to clear NET exam it was very
useful as it covered the main topics of Indian
Psychology syllabus.
ACADEMIC
YEAR 2020 – 2021 Organized a Webinar on
account of WORLD AUTISM DAY, on the topic Prevention
of Autism delivered by V.D. SWAMINATHAN Retd.
Professor, Department of Psychology, University of
Madras, Chennai on 03.04.2021 between 11.00 am –
12.00 noon through Google meet. Outcome: Students from various other colleges joined and few participants from Malaysia, Srilanka also participated. By the end of the program participants understood the factors influencing Autism and how to prevent it.
Organized a Webinar on
the topic Addiction Counseling delivered
byA.C.N.ARUNACounselling Psychologist,Managing
Director – Jeeva Rakshai (De-addiction cum
Rehabilitation & Psychiatric care), Chennai on
19.05.2021 between 10.30 am – 12.00 noon through
Google meet.Outcome: Students were able to know the reasons for addiction and how to do addiction counseling. |It was very useful session for psychology students
Organized a Webinar on the
topic Career Guidance Program delivered by SUVEEN KUMAR,
Counselling Psychologist, Founding Director in Emo Matrixon
21.05.2021 between 02.30 pm – 03.30 noon through Zoom meet.
Organized a Webinar on the
topic Mental Status Examination delivered by VIDHYA
MURALIDHARAN, Senior Neuro Psychologist, MGM Health Care,
Chennai on 24.05.2021 between 10.30 am – 12.00 noon through
Google meet. Organized a Webinar on the
topic Corporate Counselling delivered by J.C.SASIKALA,
Counselor and Trainer, Lotus Footwear Company Ltd., on
01.06.2021 between 10.30 am – 12.00 noon through Google
meet. Abinaya muralidharan
and Vijayabanu U (2019). Effect of cognitive
bibilotherapy on depression – a case Indian journal
of applied psychology, volume 56, 47-50. Besy B and Vijayabanu U
(2019). Effect of mindfulness based art therapy on
stress and coping among corporate employees. Indian
journal of applied psychology, volume 56, 11- Daya Srinivasan &
Vijayabanu U (2018). Emotions in Pedodontics.
International Journal of advance research, 6(4),
191-193. Vijayabanu U and
Ranjitha (2016). Enhancing well-being through
gratitude intervention. Sacred Heart Journal of
science and Humanities, Volume(8), 2, 5-11. Poorna & U. Vijayabanu
(2016). Media Influence on Body Image Among Young
Adults. Tiprc: Journal of Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
(Tjprc:Jnnp); Vol-1, Issue-1, 1-10.
Rohit Prasanna Sri and
Vijayabanu U (2016). Attitude on Love-Enhancing
Relationship. National Journal of Psychology (NJP),
in Volume-3, Issue-3, 11-14. Vaishnavi and
Vijayabanu U (2016). Influence of Self-Affirmation
and Think-Aloud in Problem National Journal of
Psychology (NJP), in Volume-2, Issue-2, 5-11. Vijayabanu U and
Radhika Menon (2016). Impact of Music Intervention
on Emotional Intelligence. BEST: International
Journal of Humanities, Arts, Medicine and Sciences,
Vol. 4, Issue 24. Vijayabanu, U and Dr.
V.D. Swaminathan (2016). Relationship Between Job
Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment on coping
with Organization Change, International Journal of
Information Research and Review 03, Issue, 01, pp.
1636-1639. Varsha Giridhar,
Mrudula Arunkumar, and Vijayabanu U (2015).
Religiosity and Perceived Stress. International
Journal of Psychology and Education, Volume-2,
Issue- 11/2, 104-112. Kavya Shree M D,
Samyuktha V and Vijayabanu U (2015). Relationship
between self- efficacy and mathematical anxiety.
International Journal of Psychology and Education,
Volume-2, Issue-11/2, 87-90. D Dharanidharan, and
Vijayabanu U (2015). Sports and Psychological
Well-being. International Journal of Psychology and
Education, Volume-2, Issue – 11/2 82-86. Chithra K and
Vijayabanu U (2015). A study on Psychological
reinforces among International Journal of Psychology
and Education, Volume-2, Issue – 11/2, 74-81. Vidya D., Poornima, and
Vijayabanu U (2015). The influence of social
networking on relationship satisfaction.
International Journal of Psychology and Education,
Volume-2, Issue-11/2, 24-31. Angeline Marium and
Vijayabanu U (2014). A study on the impact of
premarital counselling and marital harmony among
women. International Journal of social science and
language, 1(1), 131-142. Saraswathy and
Vijayabanu U (2014). Indigenous Values in Promoting
Peace-Indian The international Journal of Humanities
& Social Studies, Vol. 2 (11), 250-254. Gayathri, Ofelia,
Poonguzhli and Vijayabanu U (2014). A study on
relationship between forgiveness, resilience and
marital satisfaction among married Journal of Health
and Well-being, Vol. 5(11), 1296-1301. Ankita, Meghana and
Vijayabanu U (2014). Relationship between
temperament and coping among young adults staying
away from family. Journal of Health and Well- being,
5 (10), 1137-1144. Jaywant, Chitra K and
Vijayabanu U (2014). The level of hope and positive
attitude towards illness among AID S patients in
Chennai. Journal of Health and Well-being, Vol.
5(12), 1468-171. Chitra K and Vijayabanu
U (2014). A Comparative Study on cognitive emotion
regulation coping between early and late
adoloscents. International Journal of Psychology and
Education, Vol. 1 (10), 53-65. Jayawant, John and
Vijayabanu U (2014). Difficulties in career decision
making among adolescents of Chennai city and Aizwal
city. International Journal of Psychology and
Education, 3(9), 53-63. Vijayabanu U and
Jhanani V (2014). Relationship between Hardiness,
Self-efficacy and Coping responses among IT
employees. American International Journal of
Research in Arts and Social Sciences. 6 (2), pp.
139-143. Gayathri vadivu,
Poonguzhali, Ofelia and Vijayabanu U (2014)
Comparative study on Social Problems Solving and
psycholpgical well-being among medical and
Engineering In the proceedings of National
Conference on Life Skills organized by Loyola
College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum. Vijayabanu U and Joanna
(2013). Relationship of affect, resilience and
social problem solving among female nursing Journal
of Positive Psychology, Vol. 4(4). Vijayabanu U and Dr.
Karunanidhi (2013), Influence of intra individual
factors on coping with organizational change
International Journal of Research in Humanities,
Arts and Social Sciences, AIJRHASSI 3-270, 3(2),
243-253. Vijayabanu U and
Niranjan (2013). A Study on Environmental Attitude
and Ecological Journal of Health and Well-being,
Vol. 4(4), 837-840. Vijayabanu U and Dr. S.
Karunanidhi (2013). Organizational Change and
Leadership International Journal of Education and
Management, Vol. 3(1), 51-56.
Elizabeth.J & Dr. U. Vijayabanu
20 & 21st March 2021 - 2nd International Virutal Conference- Attitude towards love among school students. - Asia Pacific School Psychology Association.
K. Kanniga parameshwari & Dr. U. Vijayabanu
20 & 21st March 2021 - 2nd International Virutal Conference - Career awareness among school Students - Asia Pacific School Psychology Association
Monica.K, Yamuna.M & Dr.U. Vijayabanu
20 & 21st March 2021 - 2nd International Virutal Conference - Student perception on online class during COVID 19 - Asia Pacific School Psychology Association
Yogalakshmi .A.T & Dr. U. Vijayabanu
20 & 21st March 2021 - 2nd International Virutal Conference - Social media influence and internet addiction on individuals - Asia Pacific School Psychology Association
K. Vishwapriya, V.Sinjitha & Dr.U. Vijayabanu
20 & 21st March 2021 - 2nd International Virutal Conference - Violent Games and aggression - Asia Pacific School Psychology Association
Aarthi sri S & Dr. U. Vijayabanu
26th & 27th March 2021 - International Conference - Learning difficulties in the new normal - ADepartment of Psychology Dr. MGR Janaki college
| S.NO. | Name Of The Staff | Month & Year | Geographic Level | Title | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | DR. U. Vijayabanu | 18/12/20 & 21/12/20 | National /webniar | Skill Based Internship program on personal effectiveness and Managerial skills Topic: Team Buliding | RUSA 2.0 , entrepreneurship and career hub, University of Madras |
| 2. | DR. U. Vijayabanu | 27/01/21 | National/webniar | Influence of Personality in current scenario | Apollo arts and science college |
| 3. | DR. U. Vijayabanu | 13/03/21 | International/ symposium | Introduction to Adolescent & Adolescent Psycholog | Vetri Association , Malaysia |
| 4. | DR. U. Vijayabanu | 12/05/21 | International/workshop | Emotional Intelligence | Inspiring Bharathiyar Association , Malaysia |
| 5. | DR. U. Vijayabanu | 21/05/21 | National / Webinar | Live the Life you love | Capability Enhancement Schemes (Human Value Development) Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences |
| 6. | DR. U. Vijayabanu | 18/6/21 | National Symposium | Psychosocial factor affecting COVID and its Management | Yenepoya Naturopathy and yogic science college and hospitals |
| 7. | DR. U. Vijayabanu | 30/06/21 | National webinar | How to connect with people at work place | Tamil Nadu Career Counsellors Association (TNCCA) |
| 8. | DR. U. Vijayabanu | 29th to 31st July 2021 | National /Training | Family as a Social System and Socio-cultural context of development | Department of Criminology, University of Madras |
GUEST LECTURE ON “PSYCHOLOGY: THE SCIENCE FOR HAPPY LIVING” ON 22.09.2015 BY MRS.RAJANI NANDAKUMAR, CHENNAI COUNSELOR’S FOUNDATION, CHENNAI.
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