M.Sc. Psychology Clinical Program

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

Programme Structure 2023

M.Sc Psychology Clinical Programme Structure 2023

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

The computer science syllabus for each semester is as given below:
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SEMESTER I

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

SEMESTER II

Research Methodology
Behavioural Statistics II
Psychological Testing
Elective – 1
Elective – 2
Elective – 3
Elective – 4
Elective – 5
Interdisciplinary Elective I
Internship
Common Core Courses

SEMESTER III

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

SEMESTER IV

Advanced Psychopathology
Therapeutic Interventions (Practical)
Interdisciplinary Elective III
Dissertation(D1+D2)
Internship (I1+I2+I3+I4)

ELECTIVE COURSE

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 COURSES

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.

Course Outcomes

M SC PSYCHOLOGY ( CLINICAL) Course Outcomes

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

CMR University

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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