The department offers following degree programs:
3-year UG Degree: On successful completion of three-year B.A. / B.Sc. programme, a UG Degree will be awarded in the Major discipline (Psychology / Clinical Psychology) after securing 120 credits in three years.
4-year UG Degree (Honours): A four-year UG Honours degree in B.A. (Hons) Psychology/ B.Sc. (Hons) Clinical Psychology will be awarded after securing 160 credits on successful completion of four-years.
4-year UG Degree (Honours with Research): Students who secure 75% marks and above in the first six semesters and wish to undertake research in the major discipline can choose a major research project or dissertation with publication. A four-year UG Honours with research degree in Psychology/Clinical Psychology will be awarded on successful completion of four years.
Laboratories
Practical skills, including an appreciation of the link between theory and practice, will constitute an important aspect of the teaching-learning process. The department has well-equipped laboratory for both psychological testing and experimentation. The lab practicums consist of instruments and psychological tools to give hands-on training to study memory, attention, intelligence, personality, aptitude, attitude, and disorders etc. The course structure contains regular field visits, workshops, and expert guest lectures to give the varied exposure to the students.
KEY FEATURES:
- Experienced and qualified faculty.
- Curriculum designed as per National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to give the students flexibility of choosing electives (disciplinary and interdisciplinary).
- Choice of major and minor specialization.
- Practical training, field visits, workshops, expert guest lectures and group projects
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Practice as a psychologist/Clinical Psychologist, Research Associates, Educational Institutions, NGOs & hospitals, MNCs in HR, Counsellors in schools, Entry level opportunities in fields of mental health, industries, higher education, In defence services as scientists in Defence Institute of Psychological Research-DRDO.
ELIGIBILITY
- Passed 10+2/equivalent in science subjects with 50% marks (45% in reserved category)
FACULTY
Dr Jyotika Sharma
Coordinator
Department of Psychology
jyotika.sharma@smu.edu.in
8837658536
Dr Raj Kumar (Communication Skills)
Raj.k@smit.smu.edu.in
Dr Dipanjan Bhattacharjee (UHV)
Dipanjan.b@smit.smu.edu.in
Dr Rakesh Vishwakarma (Phy Edu)
rakesh.v@smit.smu.edu.in
