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M.Sc. | Psychology (Clinical)

Postgraduate program focusing on advanced study of clinical psychology. Provides specialized knowledge and skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health disorders. Covers subjects such as psychopathology, psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and research methods in clinical psychology. Emphasizes practical training, supervised clinical practice, and internship in clinical settings. Includes research work and dissertation in clinical psychology. Taught by experienced faculty with expertise in clinical psychology.

duration

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Programme type

Full time

Programme Regulation

2024-2025
2023-2024

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have passed in any degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST/Cat-1 candidates), with Psychology as an optional subject from a recognized university.

Key Features

  • The programme aims to provide a strong foundation of theory and practice in specific fields that will enable students to utilize their experience at the university in their field of work.
  • Special emphasis is laid on the development of critical thinking, analytical ability, written and oral presentation skills. This is a vibrant and dynamic undergraduate programme, supported by ongoing research at the School of Social Sciences & Humanities.

Scope and Objective

  • The programme aims to provide a strong foundation of theory and practice in specific fields that will enable students to utilize their experience at the university in their field of work.
  • Special emphasis is laid on the development of critical thinking, analytical ability, written and oral presentation skills. This is a vibrant and dynamic undergraduate programme, supported by ongoing research at the School of Social Sciences & Humanities.

Programme Structure

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  • Personality theories
  • Behavioural Statistics – I
  • Biological foundations of Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Theories of Learning
  • Psychological Assessments and Interventions (Practical)
  • Personality Assessments (Practical)
  • Child Psychopathology and Interventions
  • Child Assessments and Interventions (Practical)
  • Internship
  • Common Core Courses
  • Research Methodology
  • Behavioural Statistics II
  • Psychological Testing
  • Elective – 1
  • Elective – 2
  • Elective – 3
  • Elective – 4
  • Elective – 5
  • Interdisciplinary Elective I
  • Internship
  • Common Core Courses
  • Basic Counselling Skills
  • Basic Counselling Skills (Practical)
  • Psychopathology
  • Clinical Assessments and Interventions (Practical)
  • Elective – 6
  • Elective – 7
  • Elective – 8
  • Elective – 9
  • Elective – 10
  • Interdisciplinary Elective II
  • Internship
  • Common Core Courses
  • Advanced Psychopathology
  • Therapeutic Interventions (Practical)
  • Interdisciplinary Elective III
  • Dissertation(D1+D2)
  • Internship (I1+I2+I3+I4)

Elective Course 1

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Criminal Psychology

Elective Course 2

  • Neuropsychology
  • Experimental Psychology

Elective Course 3

  • School Psychology
  • Special Education

Elective Course 4

  • Psychotherapy I
  • Contemporary behavioural therapy

Elective Course 5

    • Applied Social Psychology
    • Community Psychology

Elective Course 6

  • Indian and Transpersonal Psychology
  • Indigenious healing practices

Elective Course 7

  • Rehabilitation Psychology
  • Crisis and Trauma Intervention

Elective Course 8

  • Sports Psychology
  • Health Education

Elective Course 9

  • Psychotherapy II
  • Psycho-oncology

Elective Course 10

    • Positive Psychology
    • Educational Psychology

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

  • The programme aims to provide a strong foundation of theory and practice in specific fields that will enable students to utilize their experience at the university in their field of work.
  • Special emphasis is laid on the development of critical thinking, analytical ability, written and oral presentation skills. This is a vibrant and dynamic undergraduate programme, supported by ongoing research at the School of Social Sciences & Humanities.

What expertise will you gain?

Advanced Clinical Assessment Techniques

Psychopathology and Diagnostic Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Clinical Intervention and Treatment Planning

Psychological Testing and Evaluation

Neuropsychology and Mental Health

Ethical and Legal Aspects of Clinical Practice

Research and analytical skills in clinical psychology

Psychopharmacology and Medication Management

Therapeutic Communication and Counseling Skills

In-depth knowledge of psychopathology and psychological disorders

Clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

Competence in various psychotherapy techniques and interventions

Ethical and professional practices in clinical psychology

Career Opportunity

  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Counselling Psychologist
  • Mental health counselor
  • Rehabilitation specialist
  • Child Psychologist
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Behavioral Health Specialist
  • Psychotherapist
  • Neuropsychologist
  • Psychiatric Social Worker
  • Therapist
  • Research associate in clinical psychology

Placements at

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200+ Recruiters, Pre-Placement modules from first semester focus on employability, emphasis on experiential learning, extensive focus on Internships, Training for competitive examinations – CAT, GRE, TOEFL, CMAT, Bank PO, and more.

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FAQs

Two years.

Written test and interview.

Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 50% marks. Other equivalent qualifications may also be considered.

Yes, the MSc course at CMR University provides students with practical training and internship opportunities as part of the curriculum.

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