The MA Psychology programme is a two-year academic programme for training in the theory and practice of Industrial Psychology or Clinical Psychology. The programme is designed to equip students with the necessary skill sets needed to be a professional in the field. It offers a unique opportunity to gain discipline specific knowledge from the industry experts and top-notch academicians. The courses are a blend of the modern knowledge structures and the ancient wisdom coming from the traditional Indian Knowledge Systems. Students will be strongly grounded in courses like Research Methodology and Professional Ethics that will enable them to pursue their career in India as well as abroad.
Minimum 50% aggregate score in 3-year Graduation in any stream from UGC approved Institution or equivalent (at least 45% marks, in case of Reserved Category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only). Preference will be given to students who have done Majors in Psychology.
Selection procedure is based on marks obtained in Remote Proctored Online DES PU PCET Exam.
(NEP Compliant)
| Sr No | Semester 1 | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychometry (Theory) | 4 |
| 2 | Indian Psychology | 4 |
| 3 | Conservation Psychology | 4 |
| 4 | Research Methodology | 4 |
| 5 | Experiments in Psychology (Practical) | 2 |
| 6 | Practicals in Career Guidance & Counselling | 2 |
| 7 | Skill Development | 2 |
| Sr No | Semester 2 | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qualitative Research Methods | 4 |
| 2 | Statistical Methods (Theory) | 4 |
| 3 | Psychopathology I / Performance Management and Development (Theory) / Child Psychopathology | 4 |
| 4 | Psychopathology II / Organization Behaviour / Essentials for Inclusion and Diversity | 4 |
| 5 | Psychometry (Practical) | 2 |
| 6 | Statistics (Practical) | 2 |
| 7 | Skill Development (Optional) | 2 |
| Sr No | Semester 3 | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Personality Theories | 4 |
| 2 | Research Project | 4 |
| 3 | Psychodiagnostics / Strategic Human Resource Management / Counselling and Therapuetic Interventions | 6 |
| 4 | Psychotherapies / Organization Development / Assessments for Children & Adolecents | 4 |
| 5 | Human Interventions / Training and Industrial Relations / Introduction to Play Therapy and allied interventions | 2 |
| Sr No | Semester 4 | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Rehabilitation Psychology | 4 |
| 2 | Research Project | 6 |
| 3 | Internship | 10 |
| 4 | MOOC Courses | 2 |
Postgraduate students can pursue their doctoral research in India and abroad and if they choose to join the work-force then following are the career options. .
With a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, you can pursue various specialized roles within the field of mental health and psychology. Here are some potential job roles:
Clinical Psychologist
Therapist/Counselor
Clinical Supervisor
Clinical Researcher
Psychological Assessors
Consultant
With a Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology, the students can pursue various roles that involve applying psychological principles to the workplace. Here are some potential job profiles:
Organizational Development Specialist
Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter
Training and Development Specialist
Human Resources Consultant
Employee Engagement Specialist
Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
Change Management Consultant
Performance Management Analyst
With a Master of Arts in Child & Adolescent Psychology, you can look forward to working in the field of child development, special education, and therapy.
Here are some potential job roles:
School/College Counsellor
Therapist
Shadow Teacher
Special Educator
Social Worker
Behavioural Therapist
Psychological Assessor
Academic Researcher
