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B.Sc - Psychology
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2022 Full Time
2018 Full Time

Program Educational Objectives

  • To create self awareness among students to discover one‘s true calling in life for the evolution of positive and constructive living.
  • To create a healthy interface between society, culture, and higher education in the context of psychology teaching, learning and research.
  • To bring in, integrate, and strengthen the cultural rootedness and appropriateness of psychological knowledge and practice with global outlook.
  • To develop professional skills that empowers the students to gain employment, as well as contribute towards he well being of other individuals and small groups, and promote harmony in the society.
  • To foster and nurture the strengths of Indian society such as diversity, secularism, and accessibility to all thereby ensuring the potential for growth of individuals and the social system.

Programe outcomes

  • Collaboration, cooperation and realizing the power of groups and community
  • Analysing social problems and understanding social dynamics
  • Gender sensitization including gender respect, respect for one's gender, dealing with gender confusion and gender identity issues
  • Ethical, social and ecological responsibility including acknowledging the dignity and presence of others, awareness of social order, learning of values and social concern reflected through activation of social participates
  • Moral and ethical awareness and reasoning involving objective and unbiased work attitude, avoiding unethical behaviors such as data fabrication and plagiarism, observing code of conduct, respecting intellectual property rights and being aware of implications and ethical concerns of research studies
  • Commitment to health and wellbeing at different levels

Program Specific Outcomes

  • To understand the bio-social foundations of human behaviour and cognitive processes
  • To equip students with understanding of application of psychological principles to solve human problems
  • Ability to extend knowledge base to the world of practice with a view to promote health, interface between academia and society
  • To have better understanding of self and work towards holistic self development
  • To adopt ethical values that contribute to community development
  • To create a strong research oriented theoretical foundation in accordance with recent advances in the discipline of psychology
  • To maintain sustenance and sustainability towards the environment
  • To acquire knowledge for higher studies to meet competitive exams

Exclusive Unique Subjects

  • Counselling Skills
  • Internship
  • Massive Open Online Course
  • Soft Skill Training
  • Communication (Written, Presentation, Oral)
  • Psychometric Assessment Skilld And Psychodiagnostics
  • Personality Development

Teaching / Training Model:Technology Integrated Contemporary Knowledge Exploratory Model

Placement and Career Opportunities

  • Government Sector- School Counsellor, Rehabilitation Units, Any Other Government Service Which Has Graduation As The Minimum Eligibility.
  • Private Sector: HR Executive And HR Trainer, EAP Counsellor And Behavior Analyst, Customer Service, Sales And Marketing.
  • Entrepreneurial/ Business Options: Counselling Clinics, Special Schools, Rehabilitation Centres, NGO’s And HR, Career, Academic Consultancy

Why B.Sc Psychology @ Dr.MGRERI?

  • Internship Opportunities In A.C.S. Medical College, Chennai And Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and hospital, Chennai (Managed By The Same University)
  • Fully Equipped Psychology Lab
  • Mentoring by Industry Experts
  • Learning by Industry Visits
  • Research in Association with The Industry
  • Community Outreach Programmes and Field Work as A Part of Curriculum
  • Internship Opportunity in Two Medical College Hospitals
  • Learn Psychometric Assessment Skills, Psych-Diagnostics and Gain Counselling Skills
  • Training in Creative Presentations, Articles and Blog Writing and Research Paper Presentations
  • Organize and Lead Groups, Organizations or Committees
  • Organize and Lead Groups, Organizations or Committees

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Program Educational Objectives

  • 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.
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MSc in applied Neuropsychology provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between brain function, thought process, emotions and behaviour. This program covers the following key areas:

  • Understanding the structure and function of brain the nervous system.
  • Explore how attention, concertation, memory and all other cognitive functions are supported by neural systems.
  • Gain insights into how brain function influences emotional experiences and behaviours and develop effective strategies for assessing and treating emotional and psychological disorders,
  • Get trained in the administration and interpretation of neuropsychological tests.there by develop effective Strategies for helping individuals recover from brain injury or illness.and other neurological conditions.
  • Develop skills for designing and conducting research in neuropsychology.

Expected outcome in students pursuing the program

  • Have the Ability to interpret complex data from neuropsychological assessments.
  • Be Proficient in conducting assessments and interventions with patients.
  • Be Competent in conducting and presenting neuropsychological research.
  • Have Communication Skills essential for effectively managing the patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

Career Opportunities

  • Hospitals and Clinics: Providing assessment and rehabilitation services.
  • Research Institutions: Conducting studies on brain-behavior relationships.
  • Academic Settings: Teaching and mentoring students for developing cognitive dexterities
  • Private Practice: Offering neuropsychological services independently.
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A Master of Science (MSc) in Psychotherapy and Counseling provides students with advanced knowledge in the theories, techniques, and practices of psychotherapy and counselling. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills which are essential to provide effective support individuals to facing mental health challenges, emotional difficulties, and stress by enabling them develop appropriate problem-solving abilities, coping strategies and changing the personality traits which creates impediments in achieving their goals and over all development. This program covers the following key areas:

  • Providing a thorough understanding of various psychological theories, human development, and psychopathology.
  • Training in effective proactive therapies such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), Dialectic behaviour therapy, Solution focussed therapy, psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, and family therapy.
  • Developing clinical skills through appropriate training, hands-on practice and supervision.
  • Enhancing the ability to conduct and evaluate psychological research.
  • Enlightening on ethical standards, legal issues, and professional behaviour to be adopted in counselling practice.

Expected outcome in the students

  • Have Skills essential for Effectively communicating with clients to understand and address their concerns.
  • Developing empathetic understanding by considering the socio-cultural factors and personal perspectives
  • Identifying and diagnosing mental health conditions.
  • Applying appropriate therapeutic interventions based on individual client needs.
  • Analyzing and integrating various psychological theories and research findings.

Career opportunities

  • Clinical Psychotherapist: Working in private practice, hospitals, or mental health clinics.
  • Counsellor: Providing support in schools, community centres, or corporate settings.
  • Researcher: Conducting psychological research in academic or clinical settings.
  • Consultant: Offering expertise to organizations on mental health issues and interventions.

Research

  • Ph.D (Research)
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