Train students with in-depth knowledge about current theories of psychopathology covering both dimensional and diagnostic approaches for conceptualizing, defining, observing and assessing behavioural and mental indicators of psychopathology.
Strengthen the research competence and academic profile of those intending to apply for professional training in clinical psychology.
Provide broad postgraduate research training in quantitative and qualitative research methods relevant to clinical psychology and mental health in general.
Endow students with thorough knowledge about different kinds of effective psychological interventions for the treatment or prevention of mental health and behavioural problems.
Impart Knowledge about professional standards for clinical psychologists as well as training in professional skills.
Train students Investigating the aetiology of mental health problems, for evaluating the effectiveness of psychological therapies and for auditing mental health services
Ensure that the students are able to function in the role of clinical psychologists with adequate training in essential professional clinical skills.
Programe Objective
Demonstrate knowledge of the major theoretical approaches and findings in psychology
Understand the Biological, psychological, social and cultural influences on human development and behavior
Apply psychological knowledge to one’s own world and, thereby, enhance understanding of human behavior and effective functioning
Locate, interpret, evaluate information related to behavior and mental processes to understand the cause for abnormality, use appropriate psychological test for understanding, validating and forming conclusions and communicate psychological information and findings
Apply the research methods used in psychology, apply their knowledge in research design, and data analysis
Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains and use psychological principles and psychological intervention methods to find solutions to psychological problems, disorders and to promote holistic health
Demonstrate the knowledge of the contributions by ancient and contemporary literature related to psychology and health, both in physical and psychological dimensions
Communicate their ideas effectively in writing and orally
Provide professional assistance on psychosocial, educational and other issues to school teachers, managers, administrators, workers in the judicial system, health professionals and relevant others
Demonstrate the skills on how to read and write empirical research reports and literature reviews and gain competence in oral presentation of theories, research, and applications of psychology, using presentation software or other visual formats.
Apply psychological content and skills to career goals and prepare a plan for how to use their undergraduate knowledge in the future as they prepare for post graduate school or an occupation
Adhere to and apply ethical principles, and demonstrate social responsibility
Program Specific Outcomes
To provide exceptional value based education equivalent to the international standards of professionally train students, who gradually become proficient in fundamentals of psychology and make career in psychology and allied fields.
To create a strong theoretical foundation in consonance with recent advances in the discipline of clinical psychology with focus on preserving and enhancing mental health and wellness in the society
To enable students to take a creative, empirical and ethical approach to the program that combines conceptual repertoire and research practices in both quantitative and qualitative traditions.
To provide an opportunity to extend the knowledge base to the world of practice of psycho social intervention models in organizations, schools and other academic, training settings, clinics and Hospitals, rehabilitation centers with the goal of helping individual to use the best of their potential
Exclusive Unique Subjects
Psycho-diagnostics
Mini-Project
Training Module Development
Journey Into Self
Massive Open Online Course
Internship
Teaching / Training Model: Technology Integrated Contemporary Knowledge Exploratory Model
Placement and Career Opportunities
Hospitals and Mental Health facilities: Diagnosis and treatment of psychological issues
Corporate sector: Training and development, enhancing motivation, psychological testing, and contributing to mental wellbeing and emotional wellness of employees.
Government Sector: Applied research and field work for prevention of psycho-social issues and techniques for the betterment of society.
Schools: Emotional and psychological well being of students and their families and diagnosis and treatment of developmental disorders and specific learning disabilities.
Private Practice: With the passing of the Allied health Care Bill (2020), students who have completed their post graduation can register themselves as psychologists and behaviour therapists and can practice independently.
Why M.Sc Psychology @ Dr.MGRERI?
Giving equal opportunity to both mental health issues and neurological aspects.
Exclusive lab with all testing materials and psychometric testing materials and instruments for psychotherapeutic interventions.
Training given on physio-psychological therapies
Balanced curriculum that helps in equipping students with skills and confidence to practise independently as psychologists after graduation.
Exclusive course on training module development
In the second semester of the course, students are mandatorily required to publish a paper in indexed scientific journals as part of the course requirement.
High focus on research and research publications
Importance given to contemporary psycho-social and mental health issues and models of intervention.
