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Course Description
Clinical psychology provides psychiatric services to people of all ages and all walks of life. Methods and techniques may vary from practice to practice. However, the focus of clinical psychology is to assess the client's mental health through psychological assessments and tests and to provide appropriate intervention. In addition to these core activities, clinical psychologists sometimes do research and act as consultants.
Mental health concerns are on the rise in developing countries like India. The globalizing world is witnessing increasing stress levels. The process of modernization has led to an increased momentum of change.
While the burdens are increasing on a daily basis, 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 2-year programme that deals with the science of psychology and the prevention and treatment of a huge variety of complex human problems.
Clinical Psychology courses teach theories and treatment methods that help address unwanted psychological behaviors of clients and patients, promoting 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 MA Psychology Scope (Clinical and Counselling Practice) will equip learners to practice developmental, mental health, and issue-based assessment and interventions with a focus on primary prevention and therapeutic interventions.
The current MA Clinical Psychology 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 inbuilt into the practice component, allowing students to benefit from feedback provided by trained professionals in the field.
Eligibility: Any graduate; with specialization in Psychology, Social Science is best suited.
Industry
WHO states that in India, per 1 lakh population, there are 0.07 psychologists while the desired numbers are anything above at least 3 psychologists per 1 lakh population.
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This need is realized, and there are a large number of mental health and wellness startups in India. It has garnered over US $28.24 million, with the decade's highest investment in 2021, and that is definitely going to increase in the near future.
This clearly points out the need for training mental health professionals who can effectively respond to the mental health needs of communities. Adding to the problem, there is a huge shortage of psychiatrists and psychologists in India compared to the number of people suffering from mental health issues.
The Mental Health Survey (2015-16) showed that the treatment gap for mental disorders ranged between 70 to 92% for different disorders. Anecdotal reports suggest that the total number of psychiatrists in India could be between 3,500 and 5,000, which translates to one psychiatrist to 200,000 to 300,000 people.
The existing training infrastructure produces about 320 psychiatrists, 50 clinical psychologists, and 185 mental health nurses per year. Scarcity of trained and supervised services and professionals is one of the fundamental barriers to the progress of mental health services in India.
Curriculam
SEMESTER I
- Experimental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Practical & (ii) Profiling of Equipments
SEMESTER II
- Systems and Theories
- Systems and Theories
- Cognitive Psychology
- Social Psychology
SEMESTER III
- Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology
- Mental Abilities
- Organizational Psychology
- Principles and Applications of Guidance
- Human Development
SEMESTER IV
- Physiological Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psychological Testing
- Psychometrics
- Personality Reading & Categorization
What You Will Become ?
Clinical Psychologists:
The responsibility of a clinical psychologist is to resolve the physical and mental issues faced by children to adults.
Counsellor:
The counsellors are trained to provide guidance to clients on personal or psychological problems.
Psychotherapist:
Specially trained to offer therapy to clients to resolve their mental and emotional problems.
Teachers:
A graduate of MA Clinical Psychology can teach subjects in universities and colleges.
Child Psychologists:
Responsible for curing the mental illness of children through communication and other methods.
Where Will You Work After Pursuing MA Psychology?
Research Analyst:
Clinical Psychology professionals create efficient solutions to health problems as well as implement and coordinate health programs.
Policy Specialist:
The health policy analyst assesses current and future health policies. After assessing them, they aim to understand how these policies can affect Clinical Psychology.
Healthcare Administration:
Improve the health and well-being of the public at large by assessing their health needs, developing outreach programs, and managing Clinical Psychology facilities.
Clinical Psychology Educator:
A trained professional who works with groups in community settings or with individuals to help them understand how to live a healthy lifestyle.
Clinical Psychology Analyst
collects and analyzes data and uses the insights they get from it to improve Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology Administrator:
Improve the health and well-being of the public at large by assessing their health needs, developing outreach programs, and managing Clinical Psychology facilities.
Healthcare Consultant:
Clinical Psychology 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 behaviors, respond to disasters, and assist communities in recovering from diseases.
Health Promotion Manager:
Guides and educates the public about diseases and their control through various administrative processes.
