MA Psychology
Psychology is a fast growing and exciting science and a great field to be involved in. Overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6 per cent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. In fact, several fields of psychology are growing at an unprecedented rate and jobs are plentiful. Psychology helps to shape our understanding of how people perceive, think, feel and interact with other humans. The program equips the students with the necessary training to work in schools, hospitals, prisons, human resources, with people with developmental disabilities, and in various social policy areas in the private and public sectors. The students learn skills to apply psychological principles in real-world situations. They gain valuable hands-on training through internships and have the opportunity to conduct significant research as part of their dissertation work.
Eligibility:
Minimum 50% marks in 10+2 (best of four including English)
Selection Procedure : Q.E Merit
Industry/Skill Partner : ICRI
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The three-year Under Graduate Psychology (H) Programme at the juncr is an intensive, rigorous and methodical study designed to:
- Help students develop soft skills to deal efficiently with people while working as counsellors and trainers.
- Making students aware about the applications of psychology in day-to-day life.
- Imbibing reflective thinking in students so they can know about their behaviours while working with people.
- Developing a holistic knowledge base in research, clinical, counselling and organizational psychology so our students have ample opportunities to look forward to.
- Inculcate the right moral conduct and ethical behaviour in the mental health practitioners of tomorrow.
- The program offers in Psychology course offers intensive career training in areas like psychological research methods, cognitive psychology, child psychology and more.
- This course aims to introduce the students to the wide range of approaches in psychology and how to apply their knowledge in it.
- It helps to study and learn about theories, concepts, tactics, and strategies that apply to the human behaviour.
- Candidates may also get training in social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences.
- It covers several areas of the field, such as physiological, abnormal, and developmental psychology.
- A wide range of activities like fests, seminars, cultural conferences, guest lectures & internships to enhance learning and other necessary skills.
- 100% placement assistance for different careers in companies of repute for all meritorious students. Education counsellors, behavioural therapist, child development specialist, human resources, organizational development and many other careers are placed under this gamut.
- The course offers education in related sciences, and human behaviour, along with the core psychology coursework.
Candidates explore topics given below:
- Perception
- Psychological research methods
- Cognitive psychology
- Child development
- Personality theories
Common skills gained from a psychology degree include:
- Ability to analyze complex data sets, and general analytical skill
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Numeracy and technology literacy, including statistics handling
- An understanding of scientific literature and how to use it
- Ability to approach issues from multiple perspectives
- Sensitivity to a range of different experiences and emotions
- Information-gathering skills, including survey design, observation, case study and sampling
- Problem solving
- Ability to work within a team
- Forensic Psychology
- Childhood Psychopathology
- Neuropsychology
- Organisational Change and Development
- Training and Counselling in Organisations
- Human Resource Management
- Psychology of Group Dynamics
- Counselling and socio-cultural Contexts
- Psychology of Relationships
- Health Psychology
- Behaviour Modification and Behaviour Therapy
- Psychological Assessment and Profiling
- Application of Social – Psychological Principles
- Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
- Cognitive Behavioural Interventions
- Psychoneuroendocrinology
- Organizational culture and climate
- Leadership processes in organizations
- International human resource management (IHRM)
- Psychology of Gender and power
- Psychosocial and Cognitive Behaviour
- Approaches to counselling
- Humanistic and feminist approaches to counselling
- Play therapy
- Psychology of peace and happiness
In the third semester the students will study specialized courses and papers in greater detail...
Papers like Neuropsychology examine the relationship between brain function and behaviour...
Among subjects that offer specialization in HRM includes Organisational Change and Development...
Human Resource Management explores the role of psychology in managing human resources...
Papers offered under the specialization of Counselling Psychology include Psychology of Group Dynamics...
The students in the fourth semester will be equipped to design various interventions...
- Introduction to Applied Psychology
- Community Psychology
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Applied Cognitive Psychology
- Practicum
- Applied Psychometrics
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Psychopathology
- Psychotherapeutic Processes
- Basics of Organizational Behaviour
- Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Psychology of Group Dynamics
- Self and Personal Growth
- Practicum
The first semester offers the students an understanding of the vibrant fields of Cognitive Psychology...
In the second semester students deal with subjects that enrich their understanding...