Msc Psychology Distance Program

Duration : 2 Years (4 Semesters)

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Msc Psychology Distance Program

Program Overview
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Overview - Master of Science In Psychology Program

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Psychology program provides a comprehensive understanding of the domain as a whole with regard to theoretical and practical applications. The curriculum includes a host of specializations such as Clinical Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Indigenous Healing techniques to meet wide aspirations, varied interests and diversified talents. The program is structured to develop practical and research skills accommodating such aspects as training, assessment and therapeutic techniques. The program offers opportunities for students to get hands-on experience in research and clinical internships keeping pace with disciplinary advances

Program Highlights

Better understanding of the fundamental and advanced concepts of psychology that involves aspects of the human mind and behavior, various theories of psychology, and the tools and techniques used in psychological experiments.
Designed to equip the students with the necessary skills and techniques in biological, cognitive, clinical, counselling, industry, community, health, social and indigenous fields.
The knowledge is enhanced by giving adequate exposure to practical and emphasizing field training and research in relevant areas in the form of projects.
Strives to prepare competent professional psychologists who would excel in knowledge, orientation, and practice in psychology, with high ethical standards and social relevance.

Job Prospects

Counsellor

The course provides a gateway to become a professional counsellor that involves working with individuals, groups, families, and communities to deal with mental health.

Child Psychologist

A child psychologist will get an opportunity to work with Educational Institutions, NGOs, Hospitals, Organizations related with Family and Child Welfare as trainer, counsellor, academician etc. and in Research Projects.

Clinical Psychologist

The course provides a steppingstone to become a professional clinical psychologist and the scope ranges from working at hospitals, drug rehabilitation centres, NGOs, community and mental health centres, counselling centres, child care, etc.

Industrial/Organizational Behaviourist

I-O psychology provides opportunities in the business sector in positions dealing with worker productivity, employee training, assessment, and human resources. I-O psychologists can also work as vocational rehabilitation providers, employment counsellor, behavioural counsellor etc.

Note: Registered RCI license and internship is required wherever applicable in the above job.

Program Structure

DISCLAIMER: There could be minor changes in the subjects, and the finalised subjects will be updated very soon.

Semester I

Title of the Course

Cognitive Processes

Biological Processes I

Theories of Personality

Health Psychology

Experiments on Perception and Psychophysics (Lab)

Experiments in Thinking (Lab)

Research Methodology and Psychological Statistics

Semester II

Title of the Course

Social and Group Processes

Biological Processes-II

Psychometry

Theories of Learning

Positive Psychology

Introduction to Sports Psychology

Experiments in Cognition -Memory and Learning (Lab)

Experiments in Positive Psychology (Lab)

Project Centric Learning I

Semester III

Title of the Course

Child Psychology

Life Span Development

Corporate Training & Development, Community Mental Health & Family & Marital Counselling

Organizational Behaviour, Psychopathology - I & Introduction to Counselling Psychology

Psychology of Human Resources, Psychological Assessment – I & Behaviour Dysfunction

Assessment of Intelligence and Aptitude (Industrial Psychology), Assessment of Cognition and Intervention in Clinical Context (Clinical Psychology) & Counselling Skills Training (Counselling Psychology)

Open Electives (OE)

Internship/ Field Study

Dissertation Synopsis

Semester IV

Title of the Course

Holistic and Indigenous Healing Techniques

Corporate Psychology, PsychopathologyII & Areas of Counselling

Consumer Psychology, Psychological Assessment II & Introduction to Classical Psychotherapies

Marketing and Advertising Psychology, Psychological Interventions & Introduction to Contemporary Psychotherapies

Screening and Assessment in Industry and Organizational Psychology Lab (Industrial Psychology), Assessment of Personality and Intervention in Clinical Psychology Lab & Intervention Techniques Lab(Counselling Psychology)

Project Centric Learning II

Dissertation

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Admissions

Eligibility Criteria Documents Fee

Graduation in any discipline as specified in the university notification and the candidate must have studied psychology as a subject during graduation. Candidates who have not studied the aforesaid course are recognized as non-cognate students. They may be given eligibility to pursue the course subject to the candidate undergos a bridge course and successfully completes the same.

10th standard marks card.
12th standard marks card/Diploma marks card along with completion certificate. ITI all semester marks card and ITI certificate.
All semester/year degree marks sheet.
Degree convocation certificate.
Passport size photo (Selfies not allowed), photo should be in jpg format less than 50kb.
Aadhar Card - Page 1 & 2 (showing DD/MM/YYYY) and if only year mentioned in Aadhar then needs to be updated and submitted.
Application form duly filled in all respects.
Registered Affidavit - in case of name change/DOB change.
Caste certificate for MBA/MCA/MSC if their percentage in degree is below 50% and above 45% - ONLY APPLICABLE FOR SC/ST STUDENTS.
ABC ID is mandatory.

All the above original documents scanned in PDF format only.

Fee Structure

M.Sc Psychology	Year I	Year II
Registration Fees (Payable at the time of admission)	Rs. 500/-	-
Examination Fee / Year	Rs. 3,500/-	Rs. 3,500/-
Course Fee	Rs. 13,500/-	Rs. 13,500/-
Annual Fee	Rs. 17,500/-	Rs. 17,000/-
Total Fee	Rs. 34,500/-

M.Sc Psychology Career Job Prospects

Job Title	Job Description
Psychologist	A Psychologist is a person who examines normal and abnormal mental states, perceptual, cognitive, emotional, social processes, and behavior by experimenting with people and observing, interpreting, and recording how they interact with each other and their surroundings.
Educational psychologist	Educational psychologists are interested in the learning and development of children. They apply their expertise in psychological and educational assessment approaches to assist persons who are having difficulty learning, behaving, or existing in social situations.
Urban Planning Officer	A practitioner who uses land planning to design communities, physical amenities and accommodate population expansion in countries, cities, towns, and metropolitan areas is known as an urban planner.
Human Resource Assistant	A human resource assistant is an HR specialist that handles day-to-day HR duties and serves as a liaison between the organization, employees and benefit vendors.