MSc Psychology- Clinical Psychology

Master of Psychology is a two-year four-semester post graduate programme. The elective stream offered in our college is Clinical Psychology. The M.Sc. Psychology programme provides a comprehensive and in depth theoretical and practical understanding of psychology. Students who undergoes this programme is expected to acquire professional competency in the field of psychology. This programme prepare students for employment or to be a competitive applicant for doctoral programs.

The programme M.Sc. Psychology includes Core courses, Elective courses, Psychological assessments, Activity based assignments, Seminar, Dissertation, internships and Case Study. No course shall carry more than four credits and evaluation is done based on the grade point average. This programme focuses on enabling learners to carryout qualitative and quantitative research and pursue academic or professional careers.

Programme Objective

  • Building an understanding of theoretical concepts and experiments in psychology.

  • Constructing advanced knowledge and skills while fostering awareness of the latest developments in the field of psychology.

  • Developing proficiency in distinct areas such as clinical psychology, educational psychology and industrial psychology.

  • Equipping comprehensive understanding of psychometric tools and assessments.

  • Applying and evaluating diverse psychotherapeutic and treatment approaches in professional setting.

  • Motivating to pursue careers in various professional domains of psychology.

Programme  Highlights

  • Enable the students to have a comprehensive grasp of psychology to be empowered to apply its principles.

  • Utilizing the awareness gained on diverse issues in order to demonstrate empathetic social concerns and foster the ability to engage in lifelong learning.

  • Extending the realm of knowledge to empower skills for research and pursuing academic or professional paths.

  • Building proficiency in problem analysis and its practical application in real-life scenarios.

  • Applying acquired research skills and aptitude to address socially significant issues.

  • Developing an idea about the latest trends and advancements in the field in order to stay updated and professionalized.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for applying for M.Sc. Psychology are:

    • Candidates must have completed Graduation in Psychology or Rehabilitation Science with not less than 50% aggregate marks (CGPA 2 out of 4, CCPA 5 out of 10).

Course Design

The programme M.Sc. Psychology includes Core courses, Elective courses, Psychological assessments, Activity based assignments, Seminar, Dissertation, internships and Case Study. No course shall carry more than four credits and evaluation is done based on the grade point average.

What you’ll study

M.Sc. Psychology is a post graduate course in psychology. The duration of the course is 2 years and the course is divided into 4 semesters. The study period for M.Sc. Psychology includes various subjects such as

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Personality and personal development
  • Psychopathology
  • Health Psychology
  • Psychometry
  • Psychology of intelligence, learning and motivation
  • Research methodology
  • Positive Psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Counselling
  • Cognitive and Behaviourally oriented therapies
  • Contemporary social issues and role of psychology in social engineering
  • Training programme for mental health promotion
  • Psychotherapy
  • Clinical Psychology and assessment
  • Specialization in Clinical Psychology
  • Psychological assessment

Career Possibilities

Master’s in psychology is one of the most chosen social science courses. It is a career-oriented course that paves the way for progressing a professional vocation in all industries. After completion of the course, the students can get diverse opportunities in many major social domains which are very much relevant in everyday life.

  • Educational psychologist
  • Counsellor
  • Clinical psychologist
  • Organizational psychologist
  • Human Resource manager
  • Forensic psychologist
  • Health psychologist
  • Sports psychologist
  • Personality development facilitator
  • Personal developer
  • Occupational psychologist
  • Neuroscientist
  • Border force officers
  • Psychotherapist
  • Special educational facilitator
  • Career adviser
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