M.Sc Psychology
M.Sc Psychology
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The Masters of Science in Psychology is a two-year rigorous programme that offers a curriculum equipped to instil students with the prowess and acumen of Psychology. This programme has been designed to ensure that every student is able to nurture their academic interest in psychology, along with their personal growth and awareness. On acquiring knowledge of the qualitative and quantitative techniques as well as gaining an in-depth understanding of the field, Graduates of this degree will be able to demonstrate their skills in Counselling, Research and Organizational Behaviour, etc. The Curricular and Extracurricular activities are designed in a way to ensure that the students receive a holistic understanding through the curriculum.
Program Objective
- To facilitate an in-depth understanding of the key concepts, methodologies and applications of the field.
- To emphasize the strengthening of foundations towards a research-based approach to Psychology.
- To catalyze a climate of social responsibility by incorporating endeavours aimed at the development of the community.
- To ensure a multi-dimensional approach to academic learning and assessment through presentations, projects, seminars, internships and case conferences.
- To enhance and maximize the employability and research caliber of the students.
Head of Department
Dr. Hamsa N Associate Professor, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., SLETVision
- To facilitate a comprehensive understanding of human behavior, keeping abreast with the changing dynamics in the field of psychology.
- To lay foundations that foster a research-based approach.
- To sensitize students to psycho-social issues in order to catalyze a climate of social responsibility.
Eligibility
Students should have a Bachelor’s degree with Psychology as a subject.Credit Course offered by the Department:
- Group Therapy.
- Counseling Skills.
- Psycho-social well-being using multi arts and plays.
Course Matrix for I Semester M.Sc. Psychology
Paper Title | L: T: P | Marks | Credits | ||||
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CIA | ESE | Total | |||||
Theory | Practical | Theory | Practical | ||||
Personality Theories | 4:0:2 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 5 |
Research Methods in Psychology | 4:2:0 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 5 |
Biopsychology-I | 4:0:2 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 5 |
Basic Cognitive Processes | 3:0:4 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 5 |
Basic Counselling Skills | 2:0:0 | 15 | – | 35 | – | 50 | 1 |
Sports & Exercise Psychology | 2:0:0 | 15 | – | 35 | – | 50 | 1 |
Soft Skills – Business Communication | 2:0:0 | 15 | – | 35 | – | 50 | 1 |
Internship / CDP | Evaluated in II Semester | ||||||
Total | 31 | 225 | 525 | 750 | 23 |
Course Matrix for II Semester M.Sc. Psychology
Paper Title | L: T: P | Marks | Credits | ||||
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CIA | ESE | Total | |||||
Theory | Practical | Theory | Practical | ||||
Applied Social Psychology | 4:0:2 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 5 |
Statistical Methods in Psychology | 4:2:0 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 5 |
Biopsychology-II | 4:0:2 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 5 |
Higher Cognitive Processes | 3:0:4 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 5 |
Health Management | 2:0:0 | 15 | – | 35 | – | 50 | 1 |
School Psychology | 2:0:0 | 15 | – | 35 | – | 50 | 1 |
Soft Skills – Data Analytics | 2:0:0 | 15 | – | 35 | – | 50 | 1 |
Community Development Project | 50 | – | 50 | 2 | |||
Total | 31 | 225 | 525 | 800 | 25 |
Course Matrix for III Semester M.Sc. Psychology (Specialization)
Paper Title | L: T: P | Marks | Credits | ||||
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CIA | ESE | Total | |||||
Theory | Practical | Theory | Practical | ||||
Community Psychology | 4:0:2 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 5 |
Positive Psychology | 4:2:0 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 5 |
Elective I – Clinical/Industrial I* | 4:0:2 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 5 |
Elective II – Clinical/Industrial II* | 3:0:4 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 5 |
Forensic Psychology | 2:0:0 | 15 | – | 35 | – | 50 | 1 |
Interdisciplinary Course Enhancing Psychological Health (Offered for non-psychology students) | 2:0:0 | 15 | – | 35 | – | 50 | 1 |
Soft Skills – Entrepreneurship | 2:0:0 | 15 | – | 35 | – | 50 | 1 |
Internship | 50 | – | 50 | 2 | |||
Total | 31 | 225 | 525 | 800 | 25 |
- Paper I – Adult and Geriatric Psychology
- Paper II – Assessment and Therapy
- Paper I – Organizational Behaviour I
- Paper II – Human Resource Management I
Course Matrix for III Semester M.Sc. Psychology (Specialization)
Paper Title | L: T: P | Marks | Credits | ||||
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CIA | ESE | Total | |||||
Theory | Practical | Theory | Practical | ||||
Counselling across Life Span | 4:2:0 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 5 |
Elective I – Clinical/Industrial I* | 3:0:4 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 5 |
Elective II – Clinical/Industrial II* | 4:0:0 | 30 | 15 | 70 | 35 | 150 | 4 |
Dissertation | 200 | 4 | |||||
Total | 17 | 210 | 490 | 650 | 18 |
- Paper I – Developmental Disorders
- Paper II – Assessment and Intervention
- Paper I – Organizational Behaviour II
- Paper II – Human Resource Management II
Syllabus (CBCS)
Paper Code | Paper Title | Credits |
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Semester I | ||
MPSY1PTCC-01 | Personality Theories | 5 |
MPSY1RMPCC-02 | Research Methods in Psychology | 5 |
MPSY1BPICC-03 | Biopsychology-I | 5 |
MPSY1BCPCC-04 | Basic Cognitive Processes | 5 |
MPSY1BCSAC-01 | Basic Counselling Skills | 1 |
MPSY1SEPAC-02 | Sports & Exercise Psychology | 1 |
Semester II | ||
MPSY2ASPCC-05 | Applied Social Psychology | 5 |
MPSY2SMPCC-06 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | 5 |
MPSY2BPIICC-07 | Biopsychology-II | 5 |
MPSY2HCPCC-08 | Higher Cognitive Processes | 5 |
MPSY2HMAC-03 | Health Management | 1 |
MPSY2SPAC-04 | School Psychology | 1 |
MPSY2CDP | Community Development Project | 1 |
Semester III | ||
MPSY3CPEC-01 | Community Psychology | 5 |
MPSY3PPEC-02 | Positive Psychology | 5 |
Elective (any one) MPSY3CPIAGPEC-03 MPSY3IPIOBIEC-03 | Clinical Psychology I (Adult & Geriatric Psychopathology) Industrial Psychology I (Organizational Behaviour I) | 5 |
Elective (any one) MPSY3CPIATEC-04 MPSY3IPIHRMIEC-04 | Clinical Psychology II (Assessment and Therapy) Industrial Psychology II (Human Resource Management I) | 5 |
MPSY3FPAC-05 | Forensic Psychology | 1 |
MSC3EDPSC-02 | Entrepreneurship Development | 1 |
MPSY3EPHIMC-01 | Interdisciplinary Course – Enhancing Psychological Health | 1 |
MPSY3IR-01 | Internship | 1 |
Semester IV | ||
MPSY4CALSEC-05 | Counselling Across Life Span | 5 |
Elective (any one) MPSY4CPIIIDDEC-06 MPSY4IPIIIOBIIEC-06 | Clinical Psychology III (Developmental Disorders) Industrial Psychology III (Organizational Behaviour II) | 5 |
Elective (any one) MPSY4CPIVAIEC-07 MPSY4IPIVHRMIIEC-07 | Clinical Psychology IV (Assessment and Intervention) Industrial Psychology IV (Human Resource Management II) | 4 |
MPSY4PR-01 | Dissertation | 6 |
Infrastructure
- 7 UG Fully equipped Labs.
- 4 PG Fully equipped Labs.
Activities of the Department
- Department organizes guest lectures, seminars and workshops for the students, these events are pertinent to the subject matter.
- Education tours – experiential learning and team building.
- Visit to research labs and the ‘Brain Museum’.
- Students are encouraged to attend seminars, workshops and webinars, and intercollegiate competitions.
- Students are also encouraged to make presentations in class on subject related topics.
- Assessment cell – Personality, IQ, EQ, Aptitude, Interest and well-being are looked into.
- Counseling and consultation – for students, staff, support staff, parents and organizations.
- Awareness drive/programs on social issues.
- Short films and videos on related subjects.
- Role plays and skits to explain concepts in psychology.
- Internships in Industry, Special schools and Hospice and/or half-way homes.
- Quizzes conducted by students.
- Annual Newsletter on Psychology is printed and circulated.
- PG students also participate in a group discussion of current events (related to psychology) once a week for one hour.
- PG students are a part of the Journal Club wherein they participate in interactive sessions and look into enriching journal articles to stay up-to-date with the field.
Industry Linkage
- UG Students’ participation in Positive Psychology Unit of NIMHANS.
- UG Students’ involvement in Child Guidance Centers and Special Schools.
- PG students’ compulsorily internship of 4-6 weeks in Recruitment and Consultancy Firms, Counselling Centers, Special schools and Neuro-centers.
Department Fest
- Annual intra-department fest is organized, wherein the department newsletter is released, papers are presented and various inter class competitions are held.
Teaching techniques adopted to cater to the diverse student needs
- Remedial classes are arranged after college hours. Previous years’ question papers are given to the students, and they are encouraged to answer them. Individual counseling and confidence boosting sessions are given to the students who are underachieving.
- Gifted students are encouraged to participate in inter-collegiate competitions, present papers in seminars, and participate in department research activities. Academically bright students are encouraged to help the underachievers in academics.
Highlights extension activities
- Faculty and students are associated with the activities of Positive Psychology Unit of NIMHANS.
- Personality and IQ assessment are carried out in schools that approach us.
- Life skills training is given to students in schools that approach us.
- Headstreams – Students intern in Headstreams, an NGO which works with children from the lower economic status for either 6-month programs or their summer internship.
- MCC Outreach Program: Students stay back after college every day from 3 – 4 p.m. to play/ educate the children of construction workers.
- PG students are part of the counselling and assessment cell which caters to counselling and the assessment of college students as well as school children in the neighborhood.
- PG students also participate in group discussions on current events (related to psychology) once a week for one hour.
- PG students are also, part of the Journal Club wherein they read journal articles followed by a discussion.
- Students (PG and UG) are guided to present research papers in seminars and conferences.
- They are encouraged to conduct workshops on personality development and softs skills training for school children.
2017 - 2018
- Organics Millets- National Trade Fair Conference conducted on 29th and 30th April 2017 along with a Millet Cookery Competition – the event was organised by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka.
- Millets workshop – one-day workshop conducted on Millets for Nutritionists on 25th April, 2017 – in association with Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Karnataka and Indian Dietetic Association, Bangalore Chapter and Nutrition Society of India.
- The organising committee of Organics & Millets International Trade Fair 2018, Department of Agriculture, Govt. Of Karnataka organised two events from 19th to 21st January, 2018.
- Inter collegiate short video making competition
- Millet cooked product display challenge
2015 - 2016
- Workshop on Nutri-genomics on 10th and 11th July, 2015.