Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Clinical Psychology

The B.Sc. in Clinical Psychology program is a comprehensive undergraduate degree that offers a three-year course in Clinical Psychology and a four-year course with honors and research in Psychology, with multiple entry and exit points. The curriculum is designed in accordance with the NEP-2020 guidelines and the institute/university's regulations.

Program Overview:

The program integrates courses from various disciplines such as chemistry, physics, environmental science, computer applications, social science statistics, and sports science, providing students with a holistic education. This interdisciplinary approach prepares students for higher studies in M.A./M.Sc. Psychology/Clinical Psychology programs at this university or other reputed institutions. It also equips students with applied psychology skills for various industries.

Course Objectives:

• Provide a comprehensive education to meet students' intellectual aspirations.
• Equip students with techno-managerial skills for their roles in the industry.
• Inculcate essential ethics and values to meet students' spiritual needs.
• Provide a supportive institutional environment that nurtures emotional strength, a healthy mind-body, and resilience.

Aims of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Psychology:

• Orient students towards the scientific and humanistic study of the complexities of the human mind and behavior.
• Impart knowledge of basic psychological concepts and methods, and develop the ability to address challenges in field settings.
• Shape cognitive, affective, and behavioral abilities for building responsible psychology professionals and researchers.
• Facilitate acquisition of basic skills in major areas of application such as psychological testing, counseling, behavior modification, etc.
• Promote self-understanding, reflexivity, and personal growth.
• Develop a strong sense of ethical and moral aptness.
• Master basic reflective, analytical, scientific writing, computational, and communicative competencies.
• Develop respect for social diversity and enhance social and cultural relevance of learning.

Programme Outcomes (POs):

The program outcomes for the B.Sc. in Clinical Psychology include:

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of selected fields of study in core disciplines.
• Application of critical and analytical skills to resolve problems within complex social contexts.
• General understanding of concepts and principles in selected areas of study outside core disciplines.
• Independent approach to knowledge using rigorous methods of inquiry.
• Articulation of the relationship between diverse forms of knowledge and their contexts.
• Effective communication in a chosen language/s.
• Informed and critically discerning participation in the community of scholars, as citizens, and in the workforce.
• Work with independence, self-reflection, and creativity to meet goals and challenges in the workplace and personal life.