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FYUGP in Psychology

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FYUGP in Psychology

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology at Saraswathi College of Arts and Science is anundergraduate programme that offers a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour, mental processes, and emotional functioning. The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing students to work in a variety of psychological settings. The programme offers specialisations in School Psychology, Counselling Psychology, and Clinical Psychology, allowing students to explore specific domains of interest in depth. These specialisations equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to support mental health and well-being across diverse populations, and lay a strong foundation for advanced studies and professional careers in psychology.

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Specializations:

1. Clinical Psychology (CLP)

2. Counselling Psychology (COP)

3. School Psychology (SCP)

Semester: 1

DSC -Foundations and Methods of Psychology
DSC -Fundamentals of Psychology
DSC -Adolescent Psychology

Semester: 2

DSC -Cognitive Processes
DSC -Introduction to Social Psychology
DSC -Positive Psychology

Semester: 3

DSC -Motivation, Emotion and Individual Differences *
DSC -Individual Differences
DSC -Life Span Development
DSE -Academic Writing In Psychology

Semester: 4

DSC -Biopsychology
DSC -Developmental Psychology *
DSE -Introduction to Criminal Psychology

Semester: 5

DSC -Counselling Psychology *
DSC -Social Behaviour *
DSC -Abnormal Psychology-I *
DSE -Psychological Testing and Test Construction
DSE -Applying Psychology to Education (SCP)
DSE -Sports Psychology
DSE -Suicide Prevention (CLP & COP)

Semester: 6

DSC -Fundamentals of Psychological Research *
DSC -Abnormal Psychology-II
DSC -Organizational Behaviour
DSE -Advanced Developmental Psychology (SCP)
DSE -Career Counselling (COP & SCP)
DSE -Disorders of Childhood (CLP & SCP)
DSE -Psychology of Addictive Behaviours (CLP & COP)
DSE -Data and Data Analysis

HONOURS

Semester: 7

DSC -Advanced Research Methodology
DSC -Psychotherapy *
DSE -Counselling in Special Settings (COP)
DSE -Neuropsychology (CLP)

Course Pathways

  • Counselling Psychology Cluster (University Recognised Specialisation) Course Combination: “Suicide Prevention”, “Career Counselling”, “Psychology of Addictive Behavior”, and “Counselling in Special Settings”
    Potential Career Pathways: Counselling Psychologist, Career Counsellor, Addiction Counsellor, Special Settings Counsellor (e.g., schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers).
  • Clinical Psychology Cluster (University Recognised Specialisation) Course Combination: “Suicide Prevention”, “Disorders of Childhood”, “Psychology of Addictive Behavior”, and “Neuropsychology”
    Potential Career Pathways: Clinical Psychologist, Child Psychologist, Addiction Specialist
  • School Psychology Cluster (University Recognised Specialisation) Course Combination: “Applying Psychology to Education”, “Advanced Developmental Psychology”, “Career Counselling”, and “Disorders of Childhood”
    Potential Career Pathways: School Psychologist, Career Counselor, Child Psychologist.

Courses Offered

  • BSc Psychology
Dr. Jisha P R

Dr. Jisha P R

Head & Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology

Sikky J

Sikky J

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology