Psychology
    • DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

MOTTO:

“Curiosity With a Purpose”

VISION

To nurture a community of curious, compassionate, and critical thinkers who use psychology to understand, empower, and positively impact individuals and society.

MISSION:

  •     ➢ To make the study of psychology engaging, relatable, and applicable to everyday life.
  •     ➢ To apply psychological knowledge for personal and social well-being.
  •     ➢ To foster ethical awareness, empathy, and inclusivity in every student.
COURSES OFFERED

DEPARTMENT

PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

  • On successful completion of the Programme, the students will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of foundational concepts, theories and apply these to understand human behaviour
  • Enhance not only knowledge of concepts but also introduce skills required for research and profession as psychologists.
  • Demonstrate ethical awareness and professional conduct in psychological practice, research, and in interactions with individuals and communities.
  • Prepare for advanced studies and professional pathways and adapt to evolving roles in the psychology workforce.

COURSE CONTENT

Paper Code Course Code Title of the paper Objective and Outcome
SEMESTER-I
   C-1    C-PSY-01 Introduction to Psychology
  1. Explain the basic concepts of the field of psychology with an emphasis on applications of psychology in everyday life.
  2. Describe basic processes such as learning, memory, motivation, and emotion
  3. Conduct simple experiments to understand psychological phenomena.
   C-2    C-PSY-02 Biopsychology
  • Explain the neurobiological basis of behaviour, cognition, and emotion.
  • This paper introduces the processes and modes of construction of knowledge of India. Further, it aims to draw attention to the key concepts and institutions which are useful for the understanding of Indian society.
  • Analyse how biological and environmental factors interact to influence behaviour.
SEMESTER-II
   C-3    C-PSY-03 Psychology of Individual Differences
  • Explain the role of statistics in psychological research.
  • Use psychological tests to assess individual differences ethically.
   C-4    C-PSY-04 Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-I
  • Explain the role of statistics in psychological research.
  • Construct and interpret graphical representations of psychological data.
  • Calculate and analyze measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation.
SEMESTER-III
   C-5    C-PSY-05 Psychological Research
  • Describe the steps and ethical principles of psychological research.
  • Apply appropriate sampling and data-collection techniques.
  • Evaluate psychological tests for reliability and validity.
   C-6    C-PSY-06 Development of Psychological thought
  • Trace the historical evolution of psychological thought in the East and West
  • Compare major schools of psychology and their contributions to contemporary debates.
  • Evaluate contemporary developments such as feminism and social constructionism.
SEMESTER-IV
   C-7    C-PSY-07 Social Psychology
  • Explain core concepts and research methods in social psychology.
  • Analyse social perception, attitudes, and group dynamics.
   C-8    C-PSY-08 Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II
  • Apply inferential statistics and hypothesis testing in psychological research.
  • Conduct and interpret t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square tests for data analysis.
  • Differentiate parametric and nonparametric methods; use SPSS for statistical analysis.
SEMESTER-V
   C-9    C-PSY-09 Developmental Psychology
  • Explain major theories and stages of human development across the lifespan.
  • Evaluate the impact of family, peers, and culture on development.
   C-10    C-PSY-10 Applied Social Psychology
  • Apply social-psychological principles to address community and societal problems.
  • Evaluate intervention programmes using participatory approaches.
  • Demonstrate ethical and culturally sensitive application of social psychology.
   C-11    C-PSY-11 Understanding Psychological Disorders
  • Define abnormality and identify criteria used for diagnosis.
  • Explain biological, psychological, and socio-cultural models of psychopathology.
  • Explain major psychological disorders, using DSM/ICD criteria and symptomatology.
SEMESTER -VI
   C-12    C-PSY-12 Organisational Behaviour
  • Describe key concepts and historical trends in organizational behavior
  • Analyze factors influencing employee attitudes, motivation, organizational culture, and communication
   C-13    C-PSY-13 Understanding and Dealing with Psychological Disorders
  • Describe clinical features and causal factors of major mental disorders.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of biological and psychological treatments.
   C-14    C-PSY-14 Counselling Psychology
  • Explain foundational concepts and ethics in counselling psychology
  • Demonstrate processes and approaches in counselling, including assessment and interventions.
  • Demonstrate essential counselling skills and core conditions.
   C-15    C-PSY-15 Positive Psychology
  • Describe the basic tenets and applications of positive psychology.
  • Analyze positive emotional and cognitive processes (resilience, hope, optimism, gratitude, and forgiveness.)
  • Apply principles of positive psychology to enhance wellbeing in diverse settings.
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