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Programme Overview

The mission of the M.Sc.in Clinical Psychology programme is to prepare competent and effective professionals committed to generalize clinical practice with the ability to respond to the needs of individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. The programme is committed to understand the mental health issues of human being. It aims at identifying and addressing community needs and issues, including those related to the mentally abuse, cultural diversity. MSc in Clinical Psychology Course will enable individuals to prepare for these challenges.

Programme Educational Outcomes

To enable the students to acquire and demonstrate knowledge and skill relevant to the theory and practice of clinical psychology, emphasizing theory-based, empirically supported approaches to understanding, evaluating and intervening with clinical disorders.
To acquire and demonstrate broad knowledge of psychology and demonstrate ability to integrate these areas with clinical psychology.
To encourage students to enhance their in-depth knowledge of various domains of psychology and inculcate an ethical approach to research

Programme Outcomes

Developing knowledge in the field of Clinical Psychology: Gather field experience of mental health issues through applying theoretical knowledge in the practical fields through Internships
Affective Skills: knowledge in theoretical and empirical models of emotion, affect, and mood, including the various roles that emotional states play in human behaviour, applying this understanding to the profession of clinical psychology.
Social Functioning: knowledge in social psychology, including social perception, attitudes, biases, group processes, and discrimination, applying this understanding to the procession of clinical psychology.
Critical Thinking Skills: Use critical thinking and creative Thinking, Sceptical inquiry and a scientific approach to address issues related to behaviour and mental processes.
Research Methods: design, implement, and communicate basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretations

Programme Specific Outcomes

To understand the nature and basic concepts of Psychology, behaviour, and relationship between psychology and Psycho-Social culture.
Build strong understanding of the symptoms of some psychological disorders like anxiety, multiple personality. schizophrenia, mood disorders etc.
Develop personality, attitudes, achievement, communication and learning etc. And to understand the various theoretical and methodological approaches in abnormal psychology and counselling. Research analysis about qualitative and quantitative data
Identify, classify and diagnose different psychological disorders and examine and apply the different treatment programs for various psychological disorders.

Odd Semester

This is the programme's first semester.

Courses for this semester

BASICS OF COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

The course focuses on various variables that mediate or interact between input and output responses including the stimulus involving both. Cognitive psychology look at how perception, attention, memory, language and thinking process information around the world, the environment comes into our brain through any one of these senses or doorways to the mind and that information is called stimuli and produces a mass of data generally called the intellect. Cognitive psychology explores these complex and important human processes. In this course, students will learn the theories, methods, and concepts of cognitive psychology and apply them to many areas of life.

Course Outcomes

To understand the ways in which humans engage in information processing
To develop knowledge of the key assumptions as well as distinguishing features of Cognitive psychology.
To gain knowledge regarding basic and higher cognitive processes in the information processing developed

PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

This course is designed to find the area of physiological psychology. Topics of study will concern basic information about the nervous system, sensory systems, physiological bases of behaviours and the development of learning and memory.

Course Outcomes

To provide an in-depth knowledge relating to the response generated for an activity or behaviour in an individual.
To understand the structure and functions of nervous system
To understand the governing factor in context to various behaviours.

HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

This course acquaints the student with the conceptual foundations on which modern psychology has been established. This is done by reviewing the history of psychological thought, emphasising the past century of formal systems, but also by dealing with the origins of psychology in post–Renaissance philosophy and allied sciences.

Course Outcomes

To identify and appreciate the diversity of contributions to the contemporary fields of psychology.
To develop critical thinking skills with increased ability to articulate sound arguments and ask sophisticated questions regarding theories and principles of psychology
To describe the key figures in the history of psychology and their major contributions and perspectives

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

This course focuses on positive psychology which is a relatively new branch of psychology that aims to understand, test ,discover and promote the factors that allow individuals and communities to thrive.Positive psychology is based upon 3 primary concerns positive emotions, positive individual traits and positive institutions.

Course Outcomes

To understand the meaning and significance of positive psychology as a science
To comprehend specific human strengths such as optimism, resilience, hope & flow.
To develop an understanding of ways of empowering people through the cultivation of these strengths.

CLINICAL SUPERVISED INTERNSHIP-I

Course Overview

This course provide students with 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.SC Clinical 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 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.

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

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

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.

Even Semester

This is the programme's second semester.

Courses for this semester

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY-I

Course Overview

The course will make student understand the diagnostic criteria for different psychological disorders, according to DSM-5 and ICD-10 and to explore the etiology of psychological disorders and also to understand the predisposing, precipitating and protective factors in developing vulnerabilities of the patients.

Course Outcomes

Students are expected to diagnose symptoms of patients for a psychological disorder.
Demonstration of self-efficacy in presenting case studies of patients
Demonstrate ethical competency in following appropriate diagnostic process in clinical setups.

PERSONALITY THEORIES AND ASSESSMENT

Course Overview

The course will have a general orientation towards the concept of personality and will enable students to understand the different personality assessment techniques and will also familiarize students with the important theories of personality.

Course Outcomes

Developing a critical understanding of personality through various Western approaches including type and trait, psychoanalytic, socio-cognitive and humanistic.
Understanding biological and environmental influences on personality development.
Fostering an applied perspective by engaging students in a discussion about the everyday applications of various personality theories.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

Course Overview

Students will develop the spirit of scientific enquiry among the students and familiarize the students with the basic concept of research methodology. the course will enable students, generate ideas for research, as well as develop hypotheses and operational definitions for variables.

Course Outcomes

Learner will be able to explain the concepts of research methods in Psychology and apply it in further scientific research
Learner will be able to apply various experimental research methods and designs in Psychology
Learner will be able to understand critical thinking skills

FIELDWORK-II

Course Overview

The course will make student Understand the process of Community Based Organization and make understand the natures to resolve problems in the Community and take initiatives taken by the Organization for the betterment of the community

Course Outcomes

Develop the skills of Documentation of Field Work.
Determine which approaches work in practice.
Learn to use supervision appropriately

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.
The learner will be able to demonstrate various psychological assessment techniques.
The learner will be able 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.

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

The course will acquaint the students with the basic concepts related to the field of developmental psychology and help to understand how different aspects of human development proceeds through different stages and also to identify the role of family, peers and community in influencing development in different stages.

Course Outcomes

Learner will be able to explain the basic concepts, issues related to the field of Developmental Psychology as well as the basic theories of lifespan development.
Learner will be able to identify and evaluate the role of family, peers and community in influencing development at different stages.
Learner will be able to understand research methods used to human development.

INDUSTRIAL VIVA (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY)

Course Overview

The course will help to demonstrate industry ready professional skills and to develop speaking skills, communication skills, presentation skills in preparation for working in an interdisciplinary context

Course Outcomes

Ability to demonstrate excellent academic knowledge and its applicability to solving real life problems
Enhanced communication, presentation skills and ethical responsibilities as a potential psychology professional
Professional skills and to develop speaking skills

Odd Semester

This is the programme's third semester.

Courses for this semester

PSYCHOTHERAPY-I

Course Overview

The course will make one to comprehend basic psychotherapy skills and to understand different phases in psychotherapy and to explore therapist’s qualities for effective psychotherapy and make one to understand the detailed techniques developed on the principles of various schools of Psychology

Course Outcomes

Ability to build rapport with client.
Being able to showcase core therapeutic skills such as empathy, non-judgmental attitude and acceptance
Being able to identify and use appropriate therapy technique to manage presenting concerns of client

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY-II

Course Overview

The course will make one to understand the diagnostic criteria for different psychological disorders, according to DSM-5 and ICD-10 and to explore the etiology of psychological disorders and make one to understand the predisposing, precipitating and protective factors in developing vulnerabilities

Course Outcomes

To have a comprehensive knowledge to diagnose symptoms of a patient for a psychological disorder.
To demonstrate the ability in presenting case studies of patients.
To get a knowledge of psychological disorders that will be helpful in psycho-education of clients.

STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS

Course Overview

The course will help to develop the students’ ability to deal with numerical and quantitative issues in Psychology and to enable the use of statistical, graphical and algebraic techniques wherever relevant and to have a proper understanding of Statistical applications in Psychology

Course Outcomes

Describe and discuss the key terminology, concepts tools and techniques used in business statistical analysis
Critically evaluate the underlying assumptions of analysis tools.
Understand and critically discuss the issues surrounding sampling and significance.

SCHOLARLY PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH WRITING

Course Overview

The course will help student to understand how to write a research statement and to comprehend how research questions are framed and written and to identify the gaps in research idea generated and to understand how to do a review of literature

Course Outcomes

Ability to prepare a synopsis based on a research idea
Develop research competency of framing research questions for a study
Ability to identify gaps from available literature

PRACTICAL-III

Course Overview

The course will give exposure to and teaching advanced psychological tests for use in multiple settings and help to understand how scoring is done and scores ate interpreted

Course Outcomes

Learner develops an understanding of relevancy of using psych diagnostics assessment tools
Learner demonstrates ethical writing of psych diagnostics reports
Learner is able to relate to the theoretical knowledge from classes and apply them while writing reports for clients

INDUSTRIAL VIVA (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY)

Course Overview

Course Outcomes

Ability to demonstrate excellent academic knowledge and its applicability to solving real life problems.
Enhanced communication, presentation skills and ethical responsibilities as a potential psychology professional
Professional skills and to develop speaking skills, communication skills, presentation skills in preparation for working in an interdisciplinary context

SUMMER INTERNSHIP AND FIELDWORK

Course Overview

The course will help to understand and adhere to professional values, honesty and personal responsibility and help 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

Course Outcomes

Develop professional skills of working as a clinician in a multidisciplinary context.
Develop psychoeducation skills.
Ability to record case histories well

Even Semester

This is the programme's fourth semester.

Courses for this semester

COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY

Course Overview

The course will help one to understand meaning of community health and help to explore models of mental health services and to identify the community-based rehabilitation and to understand the concept of health fitness from community psychology perspective

Course Outcomes

The learner develops an understanding of community models of health care and its meaning
The learner demonstrates strong efficacy in proactively engaging in community-oriented solutions to health problems
The learner embraces the knowledge of health fitness from a community health perspective

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Course Overview

The course will help one to understand the influence of third wave of Psychology, i.e, Humanistic psychology in the field of psychotherapy and to understand how Gestalt techniques can be used in counseling and to learn about different types of family, couple and group therapy approaches and to learn crisis interventions of emergency concerns such as grief, sexual abuse, suicidal ideations and to be up-to-date with the recent knowledge on different psychotherapeutic modalities being developed from the perspective of Transpersonal Psychology

Course Outcomes

The learner is expected to develop knowledge of different humanistic, gestalt, family and couple therapy techniques
The learner is expected to become efficient in case management of clients during a crisis period
Knowledge will be developed on psychotherapeutic techniques based on both Eastern and Western philosophies.

CLINICAL SUPERVISED INTERNSHIP

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 clinical psychology with clients and to understand the complexities of human behavior and human and global health challenges

Course Outcomes

Developed professional skills of working as a clinician in a multidisciplinary context
Developed psychodiagnostics skills
Developed Psychoeducation skills

DISSERTATION/RESEARCH

Course Overview

The course will help one to develop research competency of writing papers for Scopus indexed journals with a good impact factor and to ensure that the learner develops professional competency of working in an interdisciplinary context and to enable students to develop and follow appropriate ethical guidelines for research and to enhance academic professional skills for presenting papers at scholarly conferences

Course Outcomes

The learner is expected to accomplish writing a dissertation on a research question that was developed in third semester
The learner will gain appropriate skills of conducting research and presenting it in the conferences
The learner will obtain efficient academic transfer of knowledge from their research supervisors

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