Postgraduate Psychology

Postgraduate Psychology

Psychology is the science or scientific study of the human mind and behaviour and as such plays a number of important roles in modern society.

Psychology emerged in Western countries and traveled to India approximately 70 years back. Psychology is an upcoming field and is becoming one of the most popular courses. Master’s Degree in psychology has been of great demand in the recent years, the need for psychological assistance and guidance has been recognized by all the sections of the society and there is a dearth of professionals in the field. Keeping this in mind the present curriculum has been framed to provide theoretical as well as practical training in a wide range of specialization in the field of Psychology. As both an academic discipline and a professional practice, psychology is employed in many industries.

PROGRAM MISSION:
To provide and promote quality education and innovations by providing the necessary infrastructure and learning resources. To encourage and enhance the knowledge through continuing education programmes and significant research involving students, staff and community. To provide wellness focused services that promote psycho emotional development and prevent and address the development of mental health challenges; and continue to strive for excellence in supporting mental health for the children, youths and families in the community.

VISION:
To be an outstanding department in the pursuit of quality and excellence at National and International level in Postgraduate education in the field of psychology, where post graduate students and faculty establish close collaboration to learn the scientific principle of behavior and mental processes, to make significant contributions to the research and practice of psychology; and also to produce professionals who serve the local, national and global communities.

Course offered:M.Sc. in Psychology

Nature of course: Semester scheme(CBCS)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Intake: 20

Candidates who have passed Three Years BA (with Psychology) / B.Sc. or Graduates of Life Health Sciences from any University recognized by UGC.
Sl. No.NameDesignation Qualification
1.Dr. Yasmin D. Nadaf Head & Co- ordinatorPh.D.(Psychology), PGDPM
2.Ms. Carol D’SouzaLecturerM.Sc. (Psychology)
3.Ms. Rozisahar B JamadarLecturerM.Sc. (Psychology)