School of Liberal Arts

B.Sc. – Psychology (Hons.)

Course

B.Sc. - Psychology

Duration

3 years

Eligibility

10+2 in any stream

Subject

Human Behaviour, Human Psychology, Social Psychology, Development Psychology, Research Methods

B.Sc. -Psychology (Hons.)

Career Opportunities in the field – Careers Counsellors, Clinical Psychologist, Health Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Social Worker, Teacher, Corporate Counsellors etc.

About the programme:

The major goal of the programme as a part of liberal arts education is to provide the students with a basic knowledge of the human mind and its functioning. Also, it focuses on developing multiple skills sets which are application oriented and bring the study of mind under experimental scrutiny. The course strives to provide relevant inputs on theoretical and social aspects that involve the mind – the conscious, sub – conscious and the unconscious.

Encompassing the detailed study of the thought processes, human behavior and mind, the 3 – year undergraduate programme in Psychology is aimed at providing the students with an interdisciplinary understanding of the biological structure of the human mind, its behaviors, as well as cognitive based-psychology. The curriculum offers an amalgamation of varied facets of psychology along with the sub fields which are interdisciplinary in nature like Biopsychology, Psychology of individual differences and Psychiatric social work to name a few. The programme seeks to promote as well as nurture high academic standards and in -depth learning by fostering an enriching learning ecosystem with a thrust on professional and personal development which would contribute effectively to societal needs and growth of the individual. Knowledge of human psychology helps the students to be good practitioners of law, education, medicine, business, and life in general

Programme Outcomes:

Assessment Pattern:

As detailed in the University student handbook

Semester wise courses: Module Draft 1

SEMESTER SUBJECT
SEMESTER I
Introduction to Psychology
Emotions
Motivation
Attention and Perception
Intelligence and Creativity
Stress Management
States of Consciousness
SEMESTER SUBJECT
SEMESTER II
Introduction to Psychology
Nervous System: Structure and Function
Cognition
Learning
Memory
SEMESTER SUBJECT
SEMESTER III
Nature of Psychological Research
Observation, Interview Methods
Experimental and Non-experimental Research
Qualitative Analysis

Application of Measure of Central Tendencies

and Variability

SEMESTER SUBJECT
SEMESTER IV
Child Psychology

Development Concerns during Adolescence,

early youth and adulthood

Emotional and Social Development
Social and Cultural Context in Human Development
Cognitive Development
SEMESTER SUBJECT
SEMESTER V
Group and Leadership

Theoretical and methodological issues

in self and personality

Self in psychoanalysis
Empirical theories in personality
Personality Development
SEMESTER SUBJECT
SEMESTER VI
Psychological Disorders
Assessment of Psychopathological Behaviour

Types of Psychological Tests

Community Participation and Social Change
Social Ecology and Community Psychology
Psychological Approaches to Environment
SEMESTER SUBJECT
SEMESTER V
Group and Leadership

Theoretical and methodological issues

in self and personality

Self in psychoanalysis
Empirical theories in personality
Personality Development
SEMESTER SUBJECT
SEMESTER VI
Psychological Disorders
Assessment of Psychopathological Behaviour

Types of Psychological Tests

Community Participation and Social Change
Social Ecology and Community Psychology
Psychological Approaches to Environment

Ability enhancement courses: English, Life Span Development, Environmental Science and Communication Skills (To be incorporated in 1st, 3rd, and 5th Semesters)

Semester wise courses: Module Draft 2​

SEMESTER SUBJECT
SEMESTER I
Introduction to Psychological Science
Developmental Psychology
Cultural and Indigenous Psychology
Psychological Skills in Organizations
The Cultural Shaping of Emotion
Environmental Psychology
SEMESTER SUBJECT
SEMESTER II
Introduction to Statistical Methods
Statistical Methods and Psychological Research
Effective Decision Making
Life Span Development
Personal Growth and Development
Learning how to Learn
Psychology for Health and Well-being
SEMESTER SUBJECT
SEMESTER III
Measurements of Mind
Development of Psychological Thought
Social Psychology
Positive Psychology
Biopsychology
Understanding Psychological Disorders
SEMESTER SUBJECT
SEMESTER IV
Psychology of Personality
Community Psychology
Emotional Intelligence
Human Resource Practices
Making Decision
PROJECT/ DISSERTATION
SEMESTER SUBJECT
SEMESTER V
Psychology over the Life Span
Belonging in a Diverse Society
Psychology and Mental Health
States of Consciousness
Developmental Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
SEMESTER SUBJECT
SEMESTER VI
Introduction to Learning and Memory
Organisational Behaviour
Psychological Skills in Organizations
Counselling Psychology
Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
PROJECT/ DISSERTATION