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Programme Overview

MA Applied Psychology is an in-depth study of Psychology, which focuses on the principles, concepts and theories to solve human problems, experience in every field. The programme of Applied Psychology is oriented towards solving practical problems and to translate the fruits of our scientific labour into real world. With a Masters in Applied Psychology programme in India, learners can solve challenging everyday problems that intersect with human behaviour. This programme typically includes the study of cognitive, developmental, organizational, health, clinical as well as research and statistics. The Masters in Applied Psychology course consists of two years of full-time university level study. It aims to prepare students for effective professional practice as Psychologist in Organization and practical settings. Moreover, it further prepares for studies in Research and Practice.

Programme Educational Outcomes

Placement Outlooks- Graduates will be able to practice counselling as a psychologist after taking a license, work with rehabilitation centers or teach Psychology, Counselling, Organizational Psychology and also enable advance research as well as higher studies.
Analytical Approach- Graduates will demonstrate in-depth knowledge about Psychology with vital analytical skills used in prevention and intervention for better mental health of the community.
Pragmatic Inclination- Emphasize on deep learning for understanding components of individual behavior and invigorate graduates towards advance skills pertaining to counseling, psychotherapies and psycho-testing.
Inter Disciplinary & Multi-disciplinary Perspective- Graduates will learn values to work in inter-disciplinary teams within organization and develop leadership qualities, work proficiency and ethical values exhibiting perspectives of related fields like child psychology, psychopathology, counselling, physiology, life style diseases, research methods and community health.

Programme Outcomes

Clinical Implications- Apply skills and in-depth knowledge to uplift the mental health of individual at different phases of life.
Disciplinary Knowledge- Use major conceptual issues, knowledge of theoretical and practical implications, assimilate research and empirical findings in Psychology.
Environment and Sustainability- Designing an evolving work environment beneficial at personal, social and community level, bringing association between various organizations to resolve issues for sustainability.
Elucidate Learning- Apply learning towards current issues in a systematic way to develop research designs, make the analysis as well as interpretation of disorders in clinical settings.
Law and Ethical Consideration- Apprise ethical issues pertaining to counseling sessions, clinical assessment and laws related to disability and other psychological matters during practice.

Programme Specific Outcomes

Equipping students with understanding of application of psychological principles to solve human problems.
Preparing the applied psychologists of the future, equipping them with skills and adequate knowledge-bases.
Professional training in three principal domains of the discipline such as: (A) Clinical and Health Psychology, (B) Organizational Behaviour and (C) Social Psychology.
Interpret how research methods are used to test alternative explanation of human thought and behaviour in a variety of problem domains, both basic ( Theoretical ) and Applied ( Practical )
Synthesis and demonstration of Professional Skills in the field of Psychology namely areas of organization, school and community.

Odd Semester

This is the programme's first semester.

Courses for this semester

APPLIED COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

Applied Cognitive psychology combines laboratory-based approaches with a wide range of methods adapted to studying everyday issues. This course will first teach students about both types of methods and will also underline the fruitful interaction between the study of our cognitive skills in natural settings and rigorous lab work, and how methodological eclecticism has served the study of cognition well. The course explores the aspects of "cold cognition" such as memory, attention, and language, with the integration of "hot cognition" which is the relationship between cognitive processes such as emotions, motivation, decision-making, and communication and how they apply to situations of everyday life. Students will learn how reflection on the ways in which knowledge of cognitive psychology supports the development of assessment tools, intervention, and cognitive enhancement throughout life. The application of cognitive psychology is addressed by analyzing cognitive mechanism involved in non-psychological professional fields.

Course Outcomes

Possess basic knowledge of cognitive psychology.
Acquire knowledge of how human cognition works from attention, sensation, perception, action, language processes, problem-solving, and thinking to learning and memory.
Acquire knowledge of the key methods used in modern cognitive psychology research.

INDIAN PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

Indian psychology aims to circumscribe what passes off as the discipline of psychology into a culturally located form: its primarily Western origin and environment. Foregrounding the need for situated knowledge, the course questions the relevance of psychology emanating primarily from West/Europe to Non-western and Non-European cultures, experiences, and psyches and attempts to look for resources for culturally sensitive psychology. What are the conceptual and pragmatic tools needed for such an engagement? Does Psychology need to be liberated from complacent and complicit foundational biases if it is to work toward its emancipatory potential? In re-apprehending the story of global psychology as a ‘glocal’ psychology, the course hopes to create an opportunity for an active and affirmative understanding of other(ed) locations - of other(ed) cultures - as sites of active knowledge production.

Course Outcomes

Explain and apply the Psychology based on Indian ethos to address various psychological issues of the present time
Explain the main concepts of psychology from an Indian perspective and its applications
Analyze how Indian traditions can contribute to modern Psychology in terms of theoretical models, specific insights, practical applications, and avenues for future research

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

Course Overview

This course is an introduction to the study of psychopathology. It focuses on theoretical models of abnormal behavior as they relate to the definition, etiology, and treatment of mental disorders. Diagnostic classification and behavioral and biological features of the major syndromes of psychopathology are emphasized.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate an awareness of the range of mental health problems.
Apply the knowledge and skills for various assessment approaches and tools used in Clinical Psychology domains.
Application of knowledge and skills according to the Ethical Guidelines.

CLINICAL SUPERVISED INTERNSHIP I

Course Overview

This course provide students the opportunity to practice and provide a variety of counseling-related activities that would normally be expected of a regularly employed counselor. Prior to starting out the third semester, students must complete at least 30 days of block internship with hospitals, organizations, or clinics under a clinical psychologist/psychiatrist. During the third semester, the students should attend organizations. Expected learning should be with the following aspects: 1. Organizational Visit for 16 days is compulsory for the M.A Applied Psychology students. 2. Students will be divided into groups for one-to-one learning and for effective participation. 3. Students should prepare a psychological report and submit it to their respective faculty supervisor.

Course Outcomes

To develop professional skills in working as a clinician in a multidisciplinary context.
To developed psycho-diagnostics skills
To develop psycho education skills

MOOCS CE I

Course Overview

MOOCS CE I is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take course/ courses per semester on the basis of the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments, quizzes.

Course Outcomes

Students will gain job-ready skills and knowledge.
Students will obtain additional knowledge beyond the University curriculum which will aid in their long-term personal and professional growth.
Students will get better exposure along with the normal classroom setting.

EFFECTIVE ENGLISH

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to develop analytical skill among the students and enhance their proficiency in the English language use. It introduces the students tovarious types ofsentences used in different situations. Students will learn to ask questions, make connections among multiple texts and improve their comprehensive skills.

Course Outcomes

This course will enable students to analysis and identify the different types of sentences.
Learners will be able to integrate the skills of reading and speaking in professional communication.
Dress code Etiquette sessions will boosts their confidence and morals.

COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

The teaching contains central concepts, issues, and work methods in community psychology. This includes change processes at the community level, locally based intervention methods, and methods for evaluation of implemented actions. Community psychology perspectives for improving mental health and mental health problems amongst adolescents at school are focused. A further focus is on community psychology methods for working with marginalized groups. Framework conditions important for the operational planning of community psychology interventions will be reviewed. Relevant topics are as follows: Empowerment, coping, and social support; the relationship between power, politics, and psychology; a sense of community; system approaches in change processes at the community level; use of local community resources when working with health problems among individuals and groups; user-directed involvement in change processes; contextual understanding of psychological and mental health problems; community-level political and administrative structure and functioning; and evaluation methodology.

Course Outcomes

Plan changes in the community keeping in mind the broader view of how individuals and communities are linked.
Deal with social issues more effectively by developing community-based interventions on mental health.
Knowledge about and understanding of how to structure and document effective solutions to socio-political problems such as delinquency, homelessness, health promotion, accident prevention, unemployment, etc.

Even Semester

This is the programme's second semester.

Courses for this semester

BASICS OF PSYCHOTHERAPIES

Course Overview

To provide a basic introduction to the professional issues, theories, and techniques in counseling and psychotherapy. Theories that will be covered include psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, and behavioral approaches. Theories will be examined in relation to their key concepts, view of human nature, therapeutic process, techniques, and procedures. Theories will be critiqued and evaluated with special emphasis on cultural issues, ethical issues, and intervention strategies designed to assist individuals in personal growth and development.

Course Outcomes

To develop a working knowledge of psychological contents, areas, and applications of psychology.
To have a comprehensive knowledge and analyze situations in real life appropriately and enable others to exercise in the same way.
To get a knowledge of experiments in the field of memory and other cognitive aspects and analyze the way they shaped cognitive psychology.

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

Course Overview

To introduce students to the principles and practice of psychological assessment. The course will focus on a small number of widely used norm-referenced tests of intellectual ability, work aptitudes, personality, vocational interests, attitudes, and values, and how these tests are used individually and in combination as part of psychological assessment in organisations. Consideration will also be given to interviewing as an assessment tool and to tests of the environment and organisational culture. Students will become familiar with the strengths, limitations, interpretation and presentation of findings from a variety of assessment instruments and will learn skills in both assessment planning and report writing. Students will learn about the ethical and social implications of assessment in a variety of contexts including socially and linguistically diverse populations. Opportunities for practice administration of assessment tools will be provided.

Course Outcomes

To have a comprehensive knowledge to apply knowledge and skills in the practice of culturally responsive psychological assessment for a variety of assessment tasks in organisational settings.
To demonstrate competence in the selection, administration, and scoring of assessment measures.
To demonstrate competence in drawing inferences from the results within a hypothesis generating and hypothesis testing framework.

PRACTICAL-II

Course Overview

The course will introduce one to basic psychological tests used in different settings and their importance and to acquaint with various psychological assessment techniques and to explore with practical experience in administering and scoring psychological tests in the laboratory

Course Outcomes

The learner will be able to explain the basic psychological tests that are used in different settings and their importance.
Will demonstrate the various psychological assessment techniques.
Basic idea to formulate case histories that will encourage them to reflect on a range of human experiences and probable life situations, which are likely to be encountered by them in their professional field.

PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

To introduce students to the prominent theories of personality within the field of psychology. Students will review various theoretical models, the historical context in which they were developed, and how empirical research has been formed by these theories. The course also aims to introduce students to various indigenous understandings of personality.

Course Outcomes

To develop a critical understanding of personality through various Western approaches including type and trait, psychoanalytic, socio-cognitive and humanistic.
To understand the biological and environmental influences on personality development.
Basic idea about everyday applications of various personality theories.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & STATISTICS-I

Course Overview

To impart knowledge on social science research methods that include interview, content analysis, focus group discussions and surveys and the application of qualitative and quantitative research designs

Course Outcomes

Basic knowledge of research methods.
To demonstrate the ability to choose methods appropriate to research aims and objectives.
To have a comprehensive knowledge on the limitations of particular research methods.

FIELDWORK-II

Course Overview

A specialized counseling field placement in a professional, clinically-oriented setting or setting compatible with the student’s personal career goals under the direction of an approved on-site clinical supervisor. Prior to starting out the third semester, students must complete at least 30 days of block internship with hospitals, organizations, or clinics under a clinical psychologist/psychiatrist. During the third semester, the students should attend organizations. Expected learning should be with the following aspects: 4. Organizational Visit for 16 days is compulsory for the M.A Applied Psychology students. 5. Students will be divided into groups for one-to-one learning and for effective participation. 6. Students should prepare a psychological report and submit it to their respective faculty supervisor.

Course Outcomes

To have a comprehensive knowledge on professional values, honesty, and personal responsibility; professionally appropriate communication and conduct; consistently reliable and accepting of personal responsibility; understand and safeguard the welfare of others; demonstrate an emerging professional identity.
To Demonstrate an understanding and respect for research, including quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, techniques of data collection and analysis, and the biological, cognitive-affective, sociocultural, and lifespan developmental bases of behavior.
Basic idea about application of scientific methods to professional practice, including knowledge and application of the concept of evidence-based practice.

INDUSTRIAL VIVA (APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY)

Course Overview

The course aims to enhance the communication skills, personality and boost confidence of the students in facing the interview. The course comprises of a viva-voce in which comprehensive questions are asked relevant to the subject. An external examiner will be invited and the student will be assess on the basis of the performance in the viva-voce.

Course Outcomes

Ability to demonstrate excellent academic knowledge and its applicability to solving real life problems
Develop the personality of the students.
Improve the communication skills

Odd Semester

This is the programme's third semester.

Courses for this semester

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

To impart knowledge on the basic concepts related to the field of social psychology. And to familiarize students with the nature and scope of social psychology.

Course Outcomes

To be able to apply the knowledge of Social Psychology to analyze and solve real life problems in the social world.
To get a knowledge of various social relationships and its significance in influencing the making of self and behavior in social spac
To demonstrate the ability to show relevant social skills to be an observer, facilitator and participant in group processes.

E-LEARNING

Course Overview

E-Learning is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take course/courses per semester on the basis of the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments, quizzes

Course Outcomes

Gain information or knowledge from global level top universities
Gain insights from different perspectives
Exposure to different ways of learning platform

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

To impart the knowledge of human growth and development. Emphasis is on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the lifespan. Coursework includes projects which emphasize research.

Course Outcomes

To construct and interpret a historical overview of developmental psychology.
To objectively interpret evidence interpreted through typical research methods used to understand human development
To be able to explain, evaluate, and debate the major psychological theories as they apply for human development.

ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

Environmental Psychology is an interdisciplinary field concerned with how the physical environment and human behavior interrelate. Most of the course focuses on how residential environments and urban and natural settings affect human health and well-being.

Course Outcomes

To Know the key concepts, theories and methods in the field of environmental psychology
To Know the key principles of application of Environmental Psychology in design of urban and built spaces.
To conduct case study analyses and evaluate the restorative potential of environments

FIELDWORK-III

Course Overview

This course provides students the opportunity to practice and provide a variety of counseling-related activities that would normally be expected of a regularly employed counselor. Prior to starting out the third semester, students must complete at least 30 days of block internship with hospitals, organizations, or clinics under a clinical psychologist/psychiatrist. During the third semester, the students should attend organizations.

Course Outcomes

To develop the skills of Documentation and Reporting of Field Work.
To determine which approaches work in practice and how they must be adapted to specific situations.
To learn to use supervision and consultation appropriately.

PRACTICAL-III

Course Overview

The course aims to deliver a practical and in-depth experience in accordance with the principles learned in the theory of general psychology.

Course Outcomes

Explain the basic psychological tests that are used in different settings and their importance.
Demonstrate various psychological assessment techniques.
Formulate case histories that will encourage them to reflect on a range of human experiences and probable life situations, which are likely to be encountered by them in their professional field.

INDUSTRIAL VIVA

Course Overview

The course aims to enhance the communication skills, personality and boost confidence of the students in facing the interview. The course comprises of viva-voce in which comprehensive questions are asked relevant to the subject. An external examiner will be invited and the student will be assessed on the basis of the viva-voce.

Course Outcomes

Develop the personality of the students.
Improve the communication skills.
Learn to balance confidence with humility.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS-II

Course Overview

To impart knowledge on social science research methods focusing on interviews, content analysis, focus group discussions, and surveys.

Course Outcomes

To demonstrate the ability to choose methods appropriate to research aims and objectives.
To get a knowledge on the limitations of particular research methods.
To develop skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and presentation.

Even Semester

This is the programme's fourth semester.

Courses for this semester

ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

To impart knowledge on the social and psychological processes operating in organisations ; drawing on current and classic theory and research, understand organisations and develop ways of improving them ;understand how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors manifest and change based on real or imagined interactions with others

Course Outcomes

Basic knowledge on ethical and lawful decision making and problem-solving about people at work.
To have a comprehensive knowledge on the theoretical frameworks of psychology that can be applied to make an organization more effective and efficient
To demonstrate the necessary interpersonal, behavioral and technical skills for application in the work setting

COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

To impart knowledge on the basics of counselling, counselling process, and introduction to different methods, techniques and therapies ; introduce the students to key theories, approaches and skills required for counseling oneself and others.

Course Outcomes

Basic knowledge of the conceptual differences between guidance, counseling & psychotherapy.
To have a comprehensive knowledge of the techniques and implications of applied counseling skills in areas of practice.
To get a knowledge of counseling theories & their application to the outside world.

ACADEMIC AND DISSERTATION WRITING

Course Overview

To impart knowledge in the technical aspects of undertaking the work of dissertation ; will assess the student’s mastery of the factual information, the theoretical concepts, and the methodological approaches in his/her field

Course Outcomes

Basic idea about conceptual framework of the research
To demonstrate the ability to critically review research literature and identify a suitable research problem.
To have a comprehensive knowledge of framing the objectives, research question/s and proposed outcomes for the dissertation.

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

To impart knowledge on the scientific study of what helps people live full lives specially focusing on the science of thriving, addressing questions such as what it means to be “happy” and how we can cultivate well-being as individuals, in organizations, and in communities

Course Outcomes

To have a comprehensive knowledge on the the basic premises of Positive Psychology and analyze criticisms of the field.
Basic knowledge to identify different ways to define and measure happiness, as well as variables that are related/unrelated to happiness and well-being.
To get a knowledge on the history of Positive Psychology and its relationship to traditional psychology.

PSYCHOTHERAPIES-II

Course Overview

To impart knowledge to develop the client's ability to establish and maintain relationships ; to select and administer scores and interpret various types of psychological tools in research. The students will also learn how to deal with people facing severe mental illness and conditions that would require long term treatment care and rehabilitation.

Course Outcomes

Basic knowledge on the concept of abnormal psychology, personality, and developmental disorders
To have a comprehensive knowledge on the fundamentals of scientific methods and research.
To get knowledge about conceptual understanding of the psychological foundation of human behaviour.

FIELDWORK

Course Overview

The course will help to understand and adhere to professional values, honesty and personal responsibility and help student to learn to professionally engage in the appropriate communication and conduct and to extend acquired clinical knowledge in the field of mental health at a community level and to exploring ways to monitor, regulate self-emotions, personal stress while being in a professional context and to demonstrate problem-solving, critical thinking, organized reasoning, intellectual curiosity, and flexibility and to learning to collaborate with clients, support staff, colleagues, supervisors, other professionals in the institution/organization and also to gain ethical theoretical and practical knowledge in the practice of applied psychology with clients and to understand the complexities of human behavior and human and global health challenges

Course Outcomes

To have a comprehensive knowledge on the skills of Documentation and Reporting of Field Work.
To get a knowledge to determine which approaches work in practice and how they must be adapted to specific situations
To demonstrate the ability to learn to use supervision and consultation appropriately.

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