Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is formed with vision to produce knowledgeable, self-aware, thoughtful, responsible and well-adjusted individuals who are responsive to the needs of rapidly changing social world. To achieve these objectives, the Department of Psychology endeavors to enhance the understanding of students about social, environmental and cultural factors relevant to mental health and also to enable them apply this knowledge in their own lives and in the society at large for better adjustment and learning. The department of Psychology strives to promote the scientific discipline of Psychology through the established and relevant programs. Psychology, being an emerging field globally, is mainly concerned with human behavior and mental processes. By the latest scientific advancements in the mental evolution of the human race, studying consciousness is an extremely interesting area, not only for Psychologists but for many other disciplines. Psychology is influential in almost every walk of life. Its applications are found in educational institutions, armed forces,organization, hospitals, industries, rehabilitation centers, law enforcement agenciesetc. For such students, a BS in psychology offers a broad liberal arts background. The psychology curriculum introduces students to the basic scientific and applied areas of the discipline. It emphasizes theories, methods, and terminology, as well as research findings in each of psychology’s major subareas. Students learn about various research methods used to study psychological phenomena, as well as the strengths and limitations of each.

Vision

The aim of psychology department is to preparing professionals at graduate level in the discipline of psychology, i.e. educational, organizational, clinical, counseling and community development to achieving the national goals of progressive and sustainable society.

Mission

The mission of psychology department to ensure that the students are aware of the nature, origin, history and scope of Psychology as a modern discipline and its relationship with other sciences.

Programme of study

• BS Psychology (4 Years Programme)

CURRICULUM OF PSYCHOLOGY FOR Bachelor Studies (BS) 4-years

(Semester System)

Lay out of the B.S (Hons) Courses in Psychology

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