Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Psychologists are actively involved in studying and understanding mental processes, brain functions, and behaviour. The field of psychology is considered a "Hub Science" with strong connections to the medical sciences, social sciences, and education.

POST-GRADUATION PROGRAME

The post-graduation scheme (M.A./M.Sc.) at the Department of Psychology was started in the year 2020 with a maximum seat of 40. Our training and teaching of psychology are largely based on offering students a theory-driven psychological education interlaced with some level of practical/experimental training and research. The subjects that are offered at previous year are Systems & Theories of Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Statistics and Research Methodology. Also, psychological tests and experiments are conducted in the psychology laboratory. The subjects offered at the final year are Applied Psychology, Advanced Social Psychology, optional paper (Clinical Psychology/Counselling Psychology/Organisational Psychology, etc) and optional paper (Personality Psychology/Thesis). Along with it, psychological tests and experiments are also a part of the curriculum.

The Department of Psychology intended to encourage a diverse community of students to come together and further their learnings about psychological theories, principles, and systems in order to facilitate their use of psychology to understand the world and its people. The department’s goal is to help students understand the importance of evidence-based practices in understanding, predicting, controlling, and solving problems in a complex, diverse, and information-rich world. The development of critical thinking skills is encouraged through the courses offered in this department. The application of theoretical concepts to improve understanding of the world is also emphasized.

Besides classroom teaching we also focusses on:

Classroom presentations

Home assignments

Quizzes

Field Visits, etc

Seminars, special lectures by eminent professors are organized regularly by the Psychology Department. To give good practical knowledge of the subject, the department boasts a well-equipped Psychology lab with all necessary psychological tests & apparatuses. Personal attention is given to each student and internal exams are conducted time to time by devoted & committed faculties, to check the student’s gradual progress. The students benefit from the close supervision of departmental lecturers as well as from exclusive P.G. library.

The students are encouraged to be a better decision maker across life’s opportunities.