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