B.Sc. | Psychology

Undergraduate program focused solely on the study of psychology . Provides a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and mental processes. Covers subjects such as developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, cognitive psychology, and social psychology. Emphasizes research methods and empirical studies in psychology. Includes practical exercises, case studies, and research projects. Taught by experienced faculty with expertise in psychology.

duration

3 Years (6 Semesters)

Programme type

Full time

Programme Regulation

2024-2025
2023-2024

Programme Structure 2023

B.Sc-Psychology

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have passed the PUC / 12th/ Equivalent Exam in any stream from any recognized Board.

Key Features

After completion of the program, a student will be able to
Apply the principles of psychology in multidisciplinary domains to achieve personal, professional, and organizational outcomes
Design, implement, and critically validate well-being programs in counselling and industrial settings
Produce meaningful and relevant research studies addressing psychosocial issues in counselling, clinical, and industrial settings
Solve professional, ethical, and multicultural issues in diverse professional and organizational settings

Scope and Objective

After completion of the program, a student will be able to
Apply the principles of psychology in multidisciplinary domains to achieve personal, professional, and organizational outcomes
Design, implement, and critically validate well-being programs in counselling and industrial settings
Produce meaningful and relevant research studies addressing psychosocial issues in counselling, clinical, and industrial settings
Solve professional, ethical, and multicultural issues in diverse professional and organizational settings

Programme Structure

Semester I

Basic Psychological Processes-I
History and Schools of Psychology
Experimental Psychology – I (P)
Computer Applications (P)
Fundamentals of Public Policy
Principles of Mass Communication
Oral & Written Communication
Indian Constitution

Semester II

Basic Psychological Processes-II
Social Psychology
Experimental Psychology – II (P)
Health Governance & Institution
Mathematics in Everyday Life
Legal Literacy
English/Kannada/Hindi
Environment & Sustainability

Semester III

Theories of Personality
Life-span Development
Psychological Assessments – I (P)
Entrepreneurship & Enterprise
Gender Studies
Disaster Management
Critical Inquiry
Ethics and Values

Semester IV

Cognitive Psychology
Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Biopsychology
Psychological Assessments – II (P)
Behavioural Economics
Artificial Intelligence
Arts and Philosophy
French/German/Spanish

Semester V

Abnormal Psychology
Theories of Counselling
Research Methodology
Indian Psychology
Psychological Assessments – II (P)
Forensic Psychology/Consumer Psychology/Health Psychology
Academic Writing
Career Preparedness

Semester VI

Rehabilitation Psychology
Basic Counselling Skills (P)
Child and Adolescent Counselling/Sports Psychology/ HRM
SWAYAM MOOC
Internship – I
Internship – II
Capstone Project

Semester VII

Advanced Psychopathology
Psychotherapy
Counselling for special population
Entrepreneurship in Psychology
Industrial Relation & Labour Laws
Behavioural Statistics
Professional Ethics in Psychology
Operations Management
Advanced Research in Social Sciences

Semester VIII

Positive Psychology
Community Psychology & Public Policy
Dissertation/Research Project

Programme Assessment

Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS): The university follows CBCS, which allows students to choose courses and earn credits based on their performance
Grades and GPA: Students are awarded grades for each course in a semester, and their Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) is calculated to measure their academic performance. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is used to evaluate the overall performance of a student across all semesters.
Prescribed Curriculum: Each program has a prescribed curriculum or Scheme of Teaching and Evaluation, which includes the required courses, laboratories, and other degree requirements. It also incorporates SWAYAM and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered by reputed institutions.
Auditing Courses: Students have the option to audit courses, which allows them to gain additional exposure without the pressure of obtaining a grade. This can give them an advantage in placements.
Evaluation System: The evaluation of students is comprehensive and continuous throughout the semester. It consists of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) and Semester End Examination (SEE). CIE and SEE carry equal weightage of 50% each, resulting in a total evaluation of 100 marks for each course, regardless of its credit value.
Assessment Methods: Before each semester, faculty members may choose assessment methods such as assignments, seminars, quizzes, group discussions, case studies, practical activities, class presentations, industry reports, etc., with suitable weightage for each.
Semester End Examination: A Semester End Examination is conducted for all registered courses at the end of each semester. However, some courses that already have Continuous Internal Evaluation may not require a SEE. Makeup Examinations: Students who fail the Semester End Examination in one or more courses are eligible for makeup examinations, which provide an opportunity to retake the failed exams and improve their grades.

Programme Outcome

After completion of the program, a student will be able to:

Apply the principles of psychology in multidisciplinary domains to achieve personal, professional, and organizational outcomes
Design, implement, and critically validate well-being programs in counselling and industrial settings
Produce meaningful and relevant research studies addressing psychosocial issues in counselling, clinical, and industrial settings
Solve professional, ethical, and multicultural issues in diverse professional and organizational settings

What expertise will you gain?

Psychological theories, principles, and research methods

Human behavior, cognition, and emotions

Analyze and interpret psychological data

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Career Opportunity

Clinical Psychologist
Counselling Psychologist
Educational Psychologist
Organizational Psychologist
Human Resources Specialist
Researcher
Health Psychologist
Mental Health Consultant
Rehabilitation Specialist
Social Worker
Psychologist (after further specialization or postgraduate studies)
Counselor
Human resources professional
Market researcher
Social services coordinator

Placements at

CMR University

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Testimonials

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