Career Prospects

M.Sc Applied Psychology is a professional postgraduate programme focusing on understanding the complexity of behavioural pattern of individuals and how a person responds variedly in a wide variety of situations. This programme fits to emerge as a field of social science for modifying the lifestyles and behavioural pattern of an individual. Students pursuing a post-graduate degree in applied psychology will be able

• To acquire advanced knowledge and skills in the field of psychology in order to work as a professional in Clinical, Industrial, Counselling and School Psychology.
• To pursue higher education in the field of clinical psychology. Become a psychologist in the clinical / industrial area. Get employed as counselors at various rehabilitation centres, community centres and mental health centres.
  

Distinctive Features Of M.Sc Applied Psychology

• A cutting-edge Infrastructure for Psychology Laboratory including ample space, over 100 psychological test materials to work with and the seating for professional one-on-one interaction between the Experimentor and the Subject.
• A session will be arranged thrice a week to give exclusive coaching for NET / SET aspirants at the department beyond the teaching hours.
  
• The department ensures organizing an Invited Talk / Student Seminar at PG Level to provide them an exposure to the practical application of the concepts discussed in psychology.
  
• There is an exclusive forum dedicated for discussing research activities called “Psy Research Forum”.
  

Course Content

SEMESTER I

• Applied Social Psychology
• Theories of Personality
  
• Psychometry
  
• Core Project: Social Development
  
• Elective: Psychopathology / Psychotherapy
  
• Practical Lab: MS Office Automation
  

SEMESTER II

• Research Methods and Statistics
• Cognitive Psychology
  
• Psychological Assessment: Practical I
  
• Core Project: Case Analysis
  
• Psychodiagnostics/ Psychology of Exceptional Children
  
• Practical Lab: SPSS
  

SEMESTER III

• Counselling Skills and Techniques
• Organizational Behavior
  
• Psychological Assessment: Practical Ii
  
• Core Project: Internship
  
• Indian Psychology / Sports Psychology
  
• Practical Lab: Counselling Role Play
  

SEMESTER IV

• Neuro Psychology
• Training and Development
  
• Behavior Modification
  
• Core Project: Major Research Project
  
• Health Psychology/ Positive Psychology
  
• Practical Lab: Professional Skills