ELIGIBILITY

B.A., or B.Sc., in Psychology. Any undergraduate course with Psychology as core paper or any UG program from Science, Arts and Humanities from any recognised university

DURATION OF THE COURSE

The course duration is about 2 years which includes 4 semesters with 2 semesters per year. Each semester has 90 working days followed by examinations at the end of each semester.

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

The postgraduate program involves a balance of course work, practical experience and research. Professional skills are nurtured and honed by exposure to field visits, onsite observership, internships and one to one mentoring skills. Students are trained to administer and interpret various psychological assessments in the areas of intelligence, personality, learning, memory, interest, aptitude and career test to name a few. Empirical research studies are conducted by students as part of the project in their final semester under the guidance of experienced faculty. In the applied psychology program, students can carry out their research work in various branches like health, developmental, clinical, counselling, social, organizational, sports and positive psychology. They are encouraged to present their findings in academic conferences or publish articles in academic journals. Experts from the various disciplines of psychology are invited to conduct workshops, seminars that enables the students to gain practical experience and knowledge. These experiences allow students to utilise their skills in real world setting and gain valuable hand- on experience.

CAREER PROGRESSION

The emerging field of Psychology has wider scope and job opportunities in the areas of guidance, counselling, teaching, training, research, neuroscience, forensic, clinical and disability rehabilitation. After post-graduation students can enrol in Post graduate programs of various specialisations, including M.Phil., and Ph.D. programmes. A master’s in psychology leads to tangible careers in the field of mental health services, human resource management, health care, counselling and special education. NGO’S , Rehabilitation centres ,Prisons and child guidance centres recruit psychologist for counselling and rehabilitation of elderly people, children with conflict with law, drug addicts victims of domestic violence or any forms of abuse. Industries and Corporate sector recruit psychologist for personnel selection, training employees. Improving the employer –employee relationship and counselling the employees with social and emotional problems.