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M.Sc. Applied Psychology

Course Duration

4 Semesters
(2 years)

Eligibility Criteria

B.A /B.Sc. three years course in Psychology or having studied at least one paper in Psychology at the Graduate level with 50% marks in the aggregate are eligible to apply.

Overview

The focus in M.Sc. Applied Psychology program is to empower students with application and field experience in domain specialisation. The program helps the students to identify their potential and area of specialisation like I/O Psychology or Counselling Psychology. The specialization focused curriculum is designed in all two specializations. The program incorporates rich hands-on experience through supervised internship. A rigorous research training is provided through out the program.

Facilities Available:

Psychology Laboratory/Testing Rooms: These are often used for conducting experiments or assessments.

Classrooms and Lecture Halls: Spaces for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Computer Labs: Equipped with software for statistical analysis.

Central Library-The library is equipped with the lates books and journals.

REVA Health and diagnostic centre-The health centre provides all kinds of healthcare services to the students in the campus.

Hostel- The campus has a hostel for the students with comfortable rooms and healthy meals.

Student Achievements:

  • Pooja B, Student of batch 2023 has received Young Researcher Award in the International Symposium under the guidance of Prof. Namratha M at SDM College Ujjire.
  • Pooja B and Somuki S Student of batch 2023 has presented a research paper in the International Symposium under the guidance of Prof. Namratha M at SDM College Ujjire.
  • International Symposium in association with IAAP – “Mental Health and Well-being: Trends and Challenges” with wide range of sub themes. The date of symposium are 9th and 10th Dec 2022.
  • Priya Shekar, student of batch 2022 has qualified UGC NET.
  • Akash N.S, student of batch 2023 qualified UGC NET
  • Angel Martis, student of batch 2020 has been selected by IIM Rohtak – Executive Program in Stategic Human Resource Applied Analytics.
  • Suryanarayanan H presented research paper on ‘Psychological Abuse among College going Adolescents in Bangalore: Prevalence, Forms and Determinants’ at Diamond Jubilee International Conference on Mental Health themed Public Mental Health: Mental Health of the people, by the people, for the people held on 14th-16th September, 2023 at PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
  • Priya Shekar  From III Semester M.Sc. presented research paper on ‘Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Well-Being among College going students: A correlational study’ at Diamond Jubilee International Conference on Mental Health themed Public Mental Health: Mental Health of the people, by the people, for the people held on 14th-16th September 2023 at PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
  • Vachana Subhash and Nafisa from I Semester M. Sc. Presented research paper on ‘Forms and Prevalence of Physical Abuse among College going Adolescents in Bangalore, Karnataka, South India’ in the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches to SDG’s and International Partners Meet 2024 organised by Rajagiri College of Social Science (Autononomus) and Rajagari Business School, Kochi from 10 to 13 January 2024.
  • Shreya V Kulkarni from III Semester M. Sc. Presented research paper on ‘Birth Order Matters: A study on Depression in College going Female Students in Karnataka’ in the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches to SDG’s and International Partners Meet 2024 organised by Rajagiri College of Social Science (Autononomus) and Rajagari Business School, Kochi from 10 to 13 January 2024.

Course Curriculum

01Theories of Learning and Personality

02Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods

03Behavioural Statistics

04Mental Health at Workplace

05Counselling Theories and techniques , Industrial Psychology

06Psychometric Assessment

07Psychometric Assessment Practical

08Behavioural Statistics Practical

09Mental Health at Workplace Practical

10Voluntary Service in Psychology Practical

01Cognitive Neuropsychology

02Organisational Behaviour, Trauma Informed Counselling

03HRMD, Child and adolescents counselling

04Principles of Management

05Theories of Psychotherapy, Intelligence and Managerial Effectiveness, Multi-cultural counselling

06Integrated Talent Management, Counselling for Special Population

07Academic Research Writing Practical

08MOOC

01Life Span Development, Organisational Training and Development

02Counselling in Practice

03Consumer Psychology, Educational and Career Counselling

04Industrial Relations and Labour Law

05Learning disabilities and interventions

06Organisational Training and Development - practical, Assessments in counselling - practical

07Diversity Management in Workplace-practical

08Counselling Interventions - Practical, Corporate Counselling

09Corporate Counselling -Practical

10Open Elective

01MRP

02Positive Psychology

03Internship – Six months duration

03Employability Skills

Programme Outcomes (POs)

PO 1Disciplinary Knowledge:
Understand human behavior in cultural and intercultural contexts.
PO 2Assessment and profiling Skills:
Enable students to assess the psychological profile of Individuals by applying psychometric assessment tools in counseling, and organizational contexts.
PO 3
Implement appropriate therapeutic approaches for the treatment and management of mental health conditions.
PO 4
Equip students to administer psychological tools to diagnose mental health conditions
PO 5Ethical Practice:
Develop the empathy and skills adequate to facilitate a healthy work environment by addressing mental health concerns, and psychological constraints to promote the overall well-being of the employees.
PO 6
Develop the required skills to exert empathy and non-judgemental attitude in approaching clients with mental health concerns
PO 7Cultural Competence:
Understand distinct mental health issues in adults and children using psychological models concerning environmental and social factors.
PO 8
Foster adaptability towards multi-cultural facets of society by facilitating exposure to real-world scenarios.
PO 9Individual and team work:
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO 10Research-related Skills:
Expose students to the triad of theory, research, and practice in their respective fields of specialization and equip them to bring it into practice
PO 11Communication Skills:
Facilitate students with training in the diagnosis and formulation of a treatment plan for prevailing mental health conditions. To apply effective communication strategies in organizations to improve interpersonal relationships among employees
PO 12Self-directed and Life-long Learning:
Equip students to extend the practice by applying theoretical knowledge to train employees to enhance their leadership skills while fostering the development of self-awareness and introspective abilities among the employees.

Programme Specific Outcomes

  • PSO-1 Advanced Applied Skills Development: Equip students with advanced applied skills necessary for professional practice in various domains of psychology, such as clinical, counselling, organizational, educational, and community settings.
  • PSO-2Cultural Competence and Diversity Awareness: Emphasize understanding of cultural, social, and individual differences, and promote the development of culturally sensitive and inclusive approaches to psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation.
  • PSO-3 Integration of Theory and Practice: Facilitate the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills through hands-on training and experiential learning opportunities.

Career Opportunities

After the completion of M.Sc. in Applied Psychology (counselling) program, students will have the opportunity to work in various settings as, Counsellor at, community health centre and hospitals Welfare Officers at both private and public sectors, Researcher at Research and Development Centres, Mental Health Counsellor, Counsellor at educational institutions, NGO’s, and Police Stations, and Counsellor at Family Courts.

After the completion of M.Sc. in Applied Psychology (Industrial) program, students will have the opportunity to work in various settings as, Training and Development Specialist, Wellness Coach, Market Researcher, Freelance consultants, Corporate counsellors.

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