Department of Arts Psychology

ABOUT PROGRAMME

About the Programme – Psychology (Under-Graduate)

After completion of three-year program in Psychology the learner acquires a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology which will help to secure admission into Post Graduate program in Psychology or any other Program. On completion of the undergraduate program the learner should be should be able to demonstrate the following skills.

  • Disciplinary knowledge and methods, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in different subfields of Psychology.
  • Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
  • Demonstrating the ability to apply psychological knowledge to prevent and solve human problems existing at individual, group and societal levels and develop related skills that promote human welfare, and optimal human functioning
  • Competence and the ability to use computers and other technology such as e-resources and social media for contributing to new learning approaches and learning preferences
  • Use listening, speaking, observing, empathizing, presentation and public speaking skills to communicate effectively
  • Recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 10 + 2 (Students from Commerce and Science can also apply)

To Register Yourself, Contact:

Dr. Vidyadayini Shetty

vidya@nkc.ac.in

Course Structure Download Brochure

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

  • INPSYCHED – Intercollegiate Psychology Fest
  • Guest lectures delivered by Experts in the field of Psychology
  • Field Visits
  • Student Research Activities

COURSE STRUCTURE

First Year

  • Paper I Fundamentals of Psychology

Second Year

  • Paper II Social Psychology
  • Paper III_Developmental Psychology

Third Year

  • Paper IV_Psychological Testing and Statistics
  • Paper V_Abnormal Psychology
  • Paper VI_Industrial Psychology
  • Paper VII_Cognitive Psychology
  • Paper VIII_Practicals in Cognitive Processes and Psychological Testing-I
  • Paper IX_Counseling Psychology

MA in Psychology (Industrial and Child Psychology)

About the Programme

Psychology as a discipline has garnered lot of attention in the past few years and is the most sought-after course. More and more students are aiming to study psychology due to new career opportunities be it domestic or international level. We at Nagindas Khandwala College have taken this opportunity and introduced PG courses in Psychology with the purpose to help students pursue a career as a professional psychologist. MA in Psychology is a two-year program with 120 hours of internship for two semesters in corporate/school/college settings which will provide a platform to exhibit knowledge of psychological assessment and intervention skills. 120 hours of research project will enable the learners to acquire the nuances of carrying out scientific study on various social/emotional/ behavioural issues at workplace or school/college settings.

Programme Highlights

On completion of the Program of MA in Psychology, the learner will be:

  • Employable in the Human Resources Department of Organizations or in school / college settings.
  • Develop competence in teaching skills, clinical testing, supervision, and consultation skills
  • Employable as a faculty to teach Psychology at the Undergraduate level.
  • Able to understand and apply psychological principles to individual, social, and organizational issues.
  • Able to write a scientific paper (research report, research proposal, literature review) that clearly communicates theories, hypotheses, research methods, and research findings.
  • Able to demonstrate competence in interpersonal skills and sensitivity in working and communicating with culturally diverse populations in the regional, national and global community.
  • Able to pursue PhD in Psychology.
  • Able to work as an independent researcher or seek job as a Research Assistant

Programme details

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: Majors in Psychology

Contact:

Dr. Vidyadayini Shetty

vidya@nkc.ac.in

Course Structure

Semester Papers in Semester I – Industrial and Child Psychology No. of lectures Credits Marks
I Positive Psychology 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
I Personality Psychology 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
I Educational Psychology 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
I Research Methods in Psychology 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
I Practicals in Psychology: Experiments 120 8 100 (60 + 40)
Papers in Semester II – Industrial and Child Psychology
II Applied Cognitive Psychology 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
II Psychological capital 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
II Child Psychology 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
II Statistics in Psychology 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
II Practicals in Psychology: Testing & Psychometrics 120 8 100 (60 + 40)
Papers in Semester III – Industrial Psychology
III Industrial Psychology 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
III Organizational Behaviour 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
III Human Resource Management 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
III Consumer Behaviour 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
III Fieldwork & Dissertation 180 6+6 100 (60 + 40)
Papers in Semester III – Child Psychology
III Assessment techniques for children and adolescents 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
III Child psychopathology - I 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
III Counselling Process and Micro skills 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
III Therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
III Research project - I 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
III Practicum - I 120 8 100 (60 + 40)
Papers in Semester IV – Industrial Psychology
IV Human Resource Development 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
IV Organizational Development 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
IV Cultural Psychology 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
IV Workplace Relationships 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
IV Fieldwork & Dissertation 180 6+6
Papers in Semester IV – Child Psychology
IV Child Psychopathology - II 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
IV Creative Approaches to Counselling 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
IV Disabilities, Special needs and Inclusion 60 4 100 (60 + 40)
IV Practicum - II 120 8 100 (60 + 40)
IV Research Project - II 120 8 100 (60 + 40)

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