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BA in Psychology - Course Description
The 3-year Psychology Program provides you with a basic understanding related to the study of Human behaviour that can be pursued after 10+2 with a minimum 50% score. The programme has been in demand for the last 15 years & has received the highest number of applications from candidates with Arts, Psychology and teaching backgrounds. Students wishing to achieve a (Hons) in their program must complete 4 years.
The BA in Psychology presents wide career prospects in India and abroad and is much appreciated by foreign universities.
Mental health concerns are on the rise in developing countries like India. The globalising world is witnessing increasing stress levels. The process of modernisation has led to an increased momentum of change.
While the commitments are increasing daily, the existing support systems provided by the surrounding environment seem to be insufficient to deal with the stress rising day by day affecting the efficiency to lead a normal life or to maintain a pace with demanding job roles.
- This is a 3-year programme that deals with the science of psychology and the prevention and treatment of a huge variety of complex human problems.
- Psychology Program teaches theories and treatment methods that help them address unwanted psychological behaviours of clients, and patients and promote a state of well-being, self-discovery and personal development.
- The course presents wide career prospects not only in India but also abroad and is much appreciated by foreign universities as well.
- The specific goal of the course is to equip learners to practice developmental, mental health and issue-based assessment and interventions with a focus on primary prevention and therapeutic interventions.
- The programme aims to develop students’ self-awareness and a sound theoretical base from which they can build skills necessary for practice in fieldwork and internship settings. The emphasis is on a seamless blend of theory and practice.
- The focus is also on developing research capacities of students. Supervision is built into the practice component allowing students to benefit from feedback provided by trained professionals in the field.
Industry
According to WHO, there are 0.07 psychologists per 1 lakh individuals in India, but the required number is at least 3 psychologists per 1 lakh population.
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This need is understood, so, there are multiple mental health and wellness firms in India. It has raised more than US$ 28.24, with the decade's biggest investment in 2021, and this figure is expected to rise further soon.
This clearly shows the need to train mental health practitioners who can successfully respond to the mental health needs of those around them. Adding to the situation, there is an extensive shortage of psychiatrists and psychologists in India in juxtaposition with the number of individuals suffering from psychological disorders.
The Mental Health Survey (2015-16) revealed that the treatment gap for mental disorders varies from 70 to 92% for different disorders. According to anecdotal logins, the overall number of psychiatrists in India varies between 3,500 and 5,000, or one psychiatrist for every 200,000 to 300,000 people.
The current training infrastructure produces around 320 psychiatrists, 50 clinical psychologists, and 185 mental health nurses each year. One of the major challenges to the development of mental health care in India is a lack of educated and supervised services and practitioners.
Curriculam
SEMESTER I
- Introduction to Psychology
- Emotions
- Motivation
- Attention and Perception
- Intelligence and Creativity
- States of Consciousness
SEMESTER II
- Endocrine System
- Cognition
- Nature and Methods of Physiological Psychology
- Learning
- Memory
- Nervous System: Structure and Function
SEMESTER III
- Nature of Psychological Research
- Observation, Interview Methods
- Experimental and Non-experimental Research
- Qualitative Analysis
- Application of Measure of Central Tendencies and Variability
- Non-parametric and Parametric Statistics
SEMESTER IV
- Development Concerns during Adolescence, early youth and adulthood
- Emotional and Social Development
- Social and Cultural Context in Human Development
- Cognitive Development
SEMESTER V
- Group and Leadership
- Theoretical and methodological issues in self and personality
- Self in psychoanalysis
- Empirical theories in personality
- Gena Theory of Personality
SEMESTER VI
- Assessment of Psychopathological Behaviour
- Types of Psychological Tests
- Diversity and Multiculturalism
- Community Participation and Social Change
- Social Ecology and Community Psychology
- Psychological Approaches to Environment
What You Will Become ?
Clinical Psychologists:
Clinical psychologists address physical and mental health difficulties in both children and adults.
Counselor:
Counsellors are educated to guide clients through personal or psychological issues.
Psychotherapists:
Psychotherapists are educated to provide treatment to clients to address their mental and emotional issues.
Teachers:
Clinical psychology graduates can teach in universities and colleges.
Child Psychologist:
Child psychologists treat children's mental illnesses using conversation and other means.
Research Analyst:
Public health analysts provide effective solutions to health problems and oversee the implementation and coordination of health initiatives.
Policy Specialist:
The health policy analyst evaluates both present and prospective health policies. The goal of analyzing policies is to evaluate their impact on public health.
Healthcare Administration:
The Healthcare Administration strives to enhance public health by analyzing needs, establishing outreach programs, and managing facilities.
Epidemiologists:
Epidemiologists investigate illness causes, identify at-risk individuals, and devise strategies to avoid future outbreaks.
Public Health Educator:
A public health educator is a qualified practitioner who teaches people and groups how to live healthy lifestyles.
Public Health Analyst:
A public health professional gathers and analyses data to enhance public health outcomes.
Public Health Administrator:
As a Public Health Administrator, you analyse the public's health requirements, create outreach programs, and manage public health facilities to promote their overall well-being.
Healthcare Consultant:
Public Health Consultants are dedicated to wellness and health protection in communities to prevent epidemics, prevent the spread of diseases, protect against environmental hazards, prevent injuries, promote and encourage healthy behaviours, respond to disasters, and assist communities in recovering from illnesses.
Health Promotion Manager:
As a Health Promotion Manager, you will educate the public on illness prevention and control through administrative processes.
