Introduction

Psychology is a fast growing and exciting science and a great field to be involved in. Overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6 per cent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. In fact, several fields of psychology are growing at an unprecedented rate and jobs are plentiful. Psychology helps to shape our understanding of how people perceive, think, feel and interact with other humans. The program equips the students with the necessary training to work in schools, hospitals, prisons, human resources, with people with developmental disabilities, and in various social policy areas in the private and public sectors. The students learn skills to apply psychological principles in real-world situations. They gain valuable hands-on training through internships and have the opportunity to conduct significant research as part of their dissertation work.

2 Year Post Graduate Degree - Post Graduation in Psychology+

Forensic Psychology
Childhood Psychopathology
Neuropsychology
Organisational Change and Development
Training and Consulting in Organisations
Human Resource Management
Psychology of Group Dynamics
Counselling and socio-cultural Contexts
Psychology of Relationships
Health Psychology
Behaviour Modification and Behaviour Therapy
Psychological Assessment and Profiling
Application of Social - Psychological Principles

Neuropsychological rehabilitation
Cognitive Behavioural Interventions
Psychoneuroendocrinology
Organizational culture and climate
Leadership processes in organizations
International human resource management (IHRM)
Psychology of Gender and power
Psychoanalytic and cognitive- behavioural approaches to counselling
Humanistic and feminist approaches to counselling
Play therapy
Psychology of peace and happiness
Psychology of rehabilitation in forensic setting
Sports psychology
Practicum
Dissertation

In the third semester the students will study specialized courses and papers in greater detail. Paper like Forensic Psychology explore the intersection of psychology and the legal system and the application of psychological principles in legal settings and Childhood Psychopathology that delves into the study of psychological disorders that manifest in childhood, assessment, and intervention strategies for effective treatment and support. Papers like Neuropsychology examine the relationship between brain function and behaviour in both healthy individuals and those with neurological disorders.

Among subjects that offer specialization in HRM includes Organisational Change and Development along with paper on Training and Consulting in Organisation that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing training and consulting services within organizational contexts. Human Resource Management explores the role of psychology in managing human resources within organizations.

Papers offered under the specialization of Counselling Psychology include Psychology of Group Dynamics. Counselling and socio-cultural Contexts explores the cultural, social, and contextual factors that shape counselling processes and outcomes.

The students in the fourth semester will be equipped to design various interventions for the improvement of cognitive, emotional and psychological functioning. Their understanding of the interactions between mind, brain, and hormonal function will be enhanced. Additionally, students will be disseminated knowledge on International Human resource management which will assist them in honing their leadership skills. To build their counselling as well as clinical training, they will be taught evidence based techniques in psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic and feminist approaches. Ample opportunities to generate sensitization regarding the psychological problems in diverse groups will be given pertaining to play therapy, forensic rehabilitation, and sports psychology. At the same time, keeping the interdisciplinary nature of psychology intact, papers like Psychology of Gender and Power, Psychology of Peace and Happiness will be taught. At the end of 4th semester, students will be required to submit a compulsory practicum and final dissertation.

1 Year Diploma +

Introduction to Applied Psychology
Community Psychology
Quantitative Research Methods
Applied Cognitive Psychology
Practicum

Applied Psychometrics
Qualitative Research Methods
Psychopathology
Psychotherapeutic Processes
Basics of Organizational Behaviour
Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Psychology of Group Dynamics
Self and Personal Growth
Practicum

The first semester offers the students an understanding of the vibrant fields of Cognitive Psychology which is a tremendously growing field in the present scenario. They also get an opportunity to learn the applications of psychology in community setting and social environment. Students improve their ability via learning various tests in the laboratory like intelligence tests, memory tests and a variety of others. In addition, they learn the various quantitative research methods which are used extensively in research. This semester overall enhances the understanding of the students to the advanced level of psychological theory and practical applications

In the second semester students deal with subjects that enrich their understanding of the various psychological disorders, the tests required to assess the condition of the client. They also learn psychotherapeutic methods to treat the psychological conditions. In addition, they enhance their understanding of qualitative research methods which would equip them for their higher studies. They also learn about Organisational Psychology which is widely used in organisations. Also, they learn the ways to promote their personal growth which is intended to make one’s life fulfilling.

Course Objectives

The three-year Under Graduate Psychology (H) Programme at the JCC is an intensive, rigorous and methodical study designed to:

Help students develop soft skills to deal efficiently with people while working as counsellors and trainers.
Making students aware about the applications of psychology in day-to-day life
Imbibing reflective thinking in students so they can know about their behaviours while working with people.
Developing a holistic knowledge base in research, clinical, counselling and organizational psychology so our students have ample opportunities to look forward to.
Inculcate the right moral conduct and ethical behaviour in the mental health practitioners of tomorrow.

Course Highlights

The program offers in Psychology course offers intensive career training in areas like psychological research methods, cognitive psychology, child psychology and more.
This course aims to introduce the students to the wide range of approaches in psychology and how to apply their knowledge in it.
It helps to study and learn about theories, concepts, tactics, and strategies that apply to the human behaviour.
Candidates may also get training in social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences.
It covers several areas of the field, such as physiological, abnormal, and developmental psychology.
A wide range of activities like fests, seminars, cultural conferences, guest lectures & internships to enhance learning and other necessary skills.
100% placement assistance for different careers in companies of repute for all meritorious students. Education counsellors, behavioural therapist, child development specialist, human resources, organizational development and many other careers are placed under this gamut.

The course offers education in related sciences, and human behaviour, along with the core psychology coursework. Candidates explore topics given below:

Perception
Psychological research methods
Cognitive psychology
Child development
Personality theories

Common skills gained from a psychology degree include:

Ability to analyze complex data sets, and general analytical skill
Communication and teamwork skills
Numeracy and technology literacy, including statistics handling
An understanding of scientific literature and how to use it
Ability to approach issues from multiple perspectives
Sensitivity to a range of different experiences and emotions
Information-gathering skills, including survey design, observation, case study and sampling
Problem solving
Ability to work within a team

Eligibility

Minimum 50% marks in 10+2 (best of four including English)

Fee Structure

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Career Opportunities

It is well known that the field of psychology is very diverse because the human mind and human behaviour are very complex. Psychology touches every area of our lives—work, family, relationships, and mental and physical health. Based on the application of psychology in different areas of human life, different streams of professional psychology have been developed, such as clinical psychology, counselling psychology, organizational/industrial psychology, child psychology, military psychology, sports psychology and forensic psychology. Let us know more about these streams.

Clinical Psychology

Clinical psychologists diagnose, understand and treat psychological disorders using psychotherapy. The reason is that often the medication given by the psychiatrist to the patient is not enough to fully treat a psychological disorder, and the patient requires psychotherapy by the clinical psychologist to be able to cope with the psychological disorder. However, clinical psychologists do not deal with the people suffering from major mental health issues. They work in hospitals, drug rehabilitation centres, NGOs,etc. Earlier an M.Phil.in clinical psychology wasrequired to start practicing as a clinical psychologist. Under the just announced new education policy, the name of this degree is likely to change. The students interested in making a career in clinical psychology need a minimum of master’s degree in clinical psychology. Given the growing mental health issues in our society, the demand for clinical psychologists is expected to rise.

Counselling Psychology

Counselling psychologists also provide therapy to help patients deal with their personal and interpersonal problems. Like clinical psychologist, they do not treat people suffering from major mental health issues. Instead, they deal with day-to-day issues such as solving fights between couples, helping students struggling with their course work, to assist professionals in dealing with the anxieties of job, and helping students with career guidance, etc. A counsellor works to makethe clientsmore functional and adjusted in their daily lives. Today, counselling is required across all occupations, and the need for it will continue to grow.Those pursuing counselling psychology can get training to provide different types of counselling. They can specialize as career counsellors, relationship/marital counsellors, guidance counsellors, and rehabilitation counsellors. Counsellors work in therapy centres, private set-ups, career centres, schools, NGOs and organizations.To become a counselling psychologist, students need to have a minimum a B.A (H) in Psychology along with a one-year diploma course in counselling.

Organizational/Industrial Psychology

Organizational/industrial psychologists apply the principles of psychology to tackle workplace issues. They work to make organizations and industries more efficient. They study workplace issues at the individual, group and organizational levels and develop modules to solve these issues. The students who specialize in organizational behaviour can work as human resource development specialists, organizational consultants, HR managers and training specialists, etc. Today organizations are investing a lot on evaluating emotional and social intelligence of their employees. Organizational and industrial psychologists have a good career prospects as they are equipped to help organizations train their employees on these new-age skills such as emotional intelligence and ability to work in teams. Students can get jobs after B.A (H) or M.A in psychology along with a diploma course in organizational psychology.

Child Psychology

The field of child psychology has a great potential in India because so far it has not got the required attention from parents as well as psychologists. In the last few decades, childhood developmental disorders have tripled thus underlining the growing need for the services of child psychologists. Child psychologists deal with psychomotor, cognitive, emotional and social development of children and infants. They mostly work in child therapy centres, schools, and NGOs. Those trained to impart special education help the kids with special needs. For example, children with learning disabilities or autistic children or children with brain impairment can greatly become functional with use of psychological training and therapy.For becoming a child psychologist, you need a minimum of master’sdegree in child psychology or a master’s in special education.

Sports Psychology

Psychology has become an important part of sports. Sportspersons’ performance is affected a great deal by their mental conditioning. A sports psychologist works to improve the mental conditioning of a sportsperson, particularly an athlete. A sports psychologist studies the factors that can impact an athlete’s performance. These include cognitive, emotional, motivational and physiological factors. Sports psychologists generally work with sports coaching centres, sports teams, sports academies and leagues.

Today winning sports events gives the winners and their managers or team managements instant fame and rich rewards. Therefore, team managements take the services of sports psychologists along with coaches and physical trainers to enhance the performance of their sportspersons.

Sports psychology is relatively new in India but is expected to grow at an exponential rate.For practicing as a sports psychologist, a master’s in sports psychology is required. The Sports Authority of India provides research fellowships for psychologists; to avail this student need a master’s in psychology and must qualify for national eligibility test (NET) qualification.

Forensic Psychology

Forensic psychology is relatively new in India. It has application in legal and judicial systems, especially in the context of witness testimony and custody issues.Forensic psychologists try to understand the psychology of criminals and the intent behind crimes. They have an important role to decide thenature of sentencing for criminals. In conflicts between spouses where child custody is an issue, the role of forensic psychologists is very important. For becoming a forensic psychologist, you need a minimum of M.Phil. in Forensic Psychology (the name of this degree will change from M. Phil.). Also, with the expected improvement in the judicial system, forensic psychologists are expected to play an important role in legal policymaking.

Infrastructure

Lecture Halls and Seminar Rooms

Fully air-conditioned, spacious lecture halls and custom-built seminar rooms, equipped with latest audio-visual aids, provide an excellent infrastructural back-up for academic interaction among faculties and students.

Library

The Library at JCC Sector 3 Rohini is a veritable storehouse of information with ample text and reference books, national and international periodicals and journals. Well equipped and fully computerized library provides latest research and reference material in print and audio-visual formats along with the facility to refer to e-journals, Project Reports, Government Publications etc. To cultivate values in students and enhance their personality, the knowledge storehouse has an array of books on social issues and historical readings. The reading rooms provide a conducive environment for better learning and concentration.

Psychology Laboratory

There is a curiosity to know intellectual level, interests, aptitudes, personality, adjustment etc. One can know such things through their measurements & this measurement is possible through relevant psychological tests. The college has a separate psychology Laboratory which has sufficient psychological apparatus, tests etc. which are related to various aspects of human development and teaching learning process for conducting psychology experiments.

Activities

Annual Fest: Verve

The Annual College Fest ‘Verve’, celebrated in February’24, was a two-day extravaganza which had a number of fun-filled events like Music and dance competitions, Theatre, Fashion shows and Cooking and baking-related events. The Psychology department organized ‘Psych Fiesta’, which was an inter-college competition where teams of students set up various intriguing stalls around the theme of ‘De-stressing the mind’. The winners were awarded and felicitated by the jury members. It turned out to be a huge success and received appreciation from all students and staff members.

World Mental Health Day

On 10th October 2023, ‘World Mental Health Day’ was celebrated in the college campus. The students of Department of Psychology performed Nukkad Natak to disseminate awareness on importance of mental health. Moreover, various stalls were put up by the students where they conducted various fun-filled activities which captivated the minds of youngsters as well as the faculty members.

Annual Fest- Psychphoria

The Department of Psychology organized its Annual Fest ‘Psychphoria’ in October’23. The students and the faculty worked collaboratively to make this event successful. This event was all about spreading awareness about the importance of mental health, having fun and reflecting on one’s own self. The motive was to spread happiness and promote discourses on mental health..

Participation of students in Research Conference

Under the guidance of Ms. Prerna Goyal (faculty at the Department of Psychology), 9 students went to present 1 Research paper and 3 research posters at a Student Research Conference held at O.P Jindal Global University, Sonipat in October’23. It was an insightful experience for the students.

Campaign- Hope through Action

Department of Psychology organized ‘Hope through action’ campaign on 21st September 2023 to mark the ‘World Suicide Prevention Day’.

The campaign featured several initiatives including a workshop led by a mental health expert from Outlive (a suicide prevention project), a myth-busting poster drive and several booths including an activity booth, a stories booth and a resource dissemination booth. The festival allowed students to learn more about the magnitude of youth suicide and sensitize them towards it.

AADI - Action for Ability Development and Inclusion

The Department of Psychology organized a visit to AADI (Action for Ability Development and Inclusion) and Sambhav centre.

This visit contains a lot of learning and exposure for the students. The focus was on the needs and fulfilment of people with disabilities and have an idea using realistic examples of how easy it is to make a comfortable setup for all with just a little bit of creativity and change.

Rorschach Inkblot Test

The Department of Psychology invited an expert Ms. Kanika Khandelwal (working as a SRF at AIIMS, Delhi) for workshop to teach the students about Rorschach Inkblot Test.

The aim of the workshop was to teach the students about Rorschach Inkblot test which is a projective psychological test in which subjects' perceptions of inkblots are recorded and then analysed using psychological interpretation, complex algorithms or both.

Let us reach out to the children. Let us do whatever we can to support their fight to rise above their pain and suffering -Nelson Mandela

Department of Psychology organised a visit to Children's Home for Girls, Burari run by Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust and Phulwari Children Home for boys, Alipur run by Department of WCD.

The students interacted with all the children (orphans, survivors of various forms of abuse, victims of child neglect, missing cases etc.). They met all of them and got to know how each one of them had gone through so much in life and yet were so standing so strong!

RETREAT- LIFEZHONOUR

A one day trip/visit was organized as a retreat program where 5 kind of therapies were covered -colour therapy, sound therapy, dance therapy, breathing, relaxation and yoga.

Rangmanch

Rangmanch Farms leisure trip (Feb ‘23)

The students of psychology department recently visited the Rangmanch farms where they got to perform various activities like zip-line, pottery making, camel ride, water activities and much more. The day-out not only filled the students with immense enthusiasm but also helped them break through the monotony.

Rorschach workshop

The department of psychology organized a 3- day workshop by Ms.Kanika Khandelwal, an established clinical psychologist and senior research fellow at AIIMS, to get our budding psychologists oriented with the conduction of Rorschach Inkblot Test- a projective psychological test which is used popularly by psychologists to examine an individual’s personality characteristics and emotional functioning. It was a great learning experience and got the students acquainted with the application of the subject in clinical settings.

Poster Making- Competition

To inspire and encourage students to be creative, as well as to assist them in honing their abilities, the Department of Psychology conducted a "poster making activity” and students participated with enthusiasm and showed there talent on how Media impacts on Gaming Disorder, Body. Image Issue, Cybercrime, Stereotypes, Role in Destigmatization. And to see how much the Students created the idea of media portraying and how media literates is just as much fascinating after looking at their posters

From the idea of body shaming to the idea of gaming disorder to the stereotypes, shows how much understanding the students have of their surroundings. This competition was held to encourage students to present their talent and how beautifully they have showcase it on paper.

Psychphoria

Psychphoria: The annual department fest

The Department of Psychology organized its departmental fest “Psychphoria” on 5th December ’22 which is hugely popular in the institute. It was accompanied by a speech competition, 'Psychtalk' and an art competition, 'Psyhcart'. The topic for both of them was “how can we make this world a better place to live in”

Awareness Walk

The Department of Psychology collaborated with The PsyK- Life, and celebrated the World

Mental Health Month, by volunteering for the Mental Health Awareness Walk and came together to bust myths, and become the voice for change, raise awareness among the youth, advocate therapy and spread positivity.

TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY

During the activity students were first asked to form a team and then they were given a task. It was a rather interesting Task in which they were asked to create something from newspapers. Each team was given two newspapers. The condition being whatever they made should be out of the box and should be able to stand on its own. In all there were 5 teams. All the teams and their members did their best at both individual and group level.

This showed how effectively and efficiently each member coordinated and contributed in the completion of task. Their efforts at both individual and group level shows no matter how big the task is strength of the team is each individual member and strength of each member is the team.

To conclude it the activity taught us how to work effectively and efficiently in a team. It also taught us to respect and trust our team members to help achieve the goals. This team building exercise guided us to acknowledge the importance of team building and team work.

Hence, we can all agree to the fact together everyone achieves more.

Pyschphoria

One of the greatest events held in JCC, the annual event of psychology department Psychphoria played a crucial role in bringing out the best in the students.

They had an immense opportunity to showcase their talent by acting up as a medium between the spectators and an overrated issue "Generation Gap".

Generation Gap, a self explanatory term i.e. differences in actions, beliefs and tastes of members of younger generations versus the older ones. When we bring this topic to the table, a debate is very likely to tag along. Even though, some people might believe that this issue has a presence between them and their peer group too, every person once in a lifetime feels generation gap amongst the older generations of their family. People often confuse "generation gap" with the term "misunderstanding" and it becomes a tough job to be able to acknowledge the difference between the two terms.

In the skit competition, Psychphoria, the participants turned out to be consummate as they brought out the transparency in various matters, from breaking simple stereotypes to a topic as complex as homeosexuality. Belonging from a young generation, they not only presented their views but dished out the standpoint of the older generations as well.

Freshers 2021

When students join college, the first thing that comes to our mind is the Freshers Party. The batch of 2021 was lucky enough to get this once in a lifetime experience. The whole department including students left no stone unturned to make it the best. Four days before the fresher’s party, the auditions for the title of Mr. and Miss Freshers were announced. All of us were on cloud 9, excitedly discussing about our attire, hairstyle, our overall look for the event and how we would present ourselves in front of the judges. The event started with a huge opening, with well managed programmes, a big stage with rounds of Photo sessions and selfies of us, well dressed. As everyone was beaming in an unparalleled aura and excitement was at peak, it didn't take much for us to settle in that ambience.

The selected boys and girls for Mr. and Miss freshers were given different tasks, who showcased their hidden talents which ranged from Stand-up comedy to singing performances and after much cheering we got our Mr. and Miss freshers. It was quite astonishing to realise that we have some gems studying in our batch.

Delicious Lunch was served along with these. It ended with a grand DJ, where we danced like there was no tomorrow.

It was a really memorable day. We enjoyed to the fullest, got to know about each other, interacted with our lovely seniors and that's the best part.

Trade Fair

JCC has organised a trip to trade fair for students assisted with teachers. It's a great place to venture with friends and family. Many traders come from around india even some across the world to offer and present what their country has speciality in.

Every year the trade fair has a main attraction, this time it was the hunar haat, where people from all over India came to showcase their talent and put up stalls. There was also a section dedicated to the start ups for the youth and new generation ideas to come in front of the world.

The state's showcase was smaller this year in comparison but beautiful neither less. It showcased beautifully about the states of India. The union territories were the show stealer for me, the way they presented all the states in such a way and with limited space available was a new concept we got to see.

The handicraft stalls were way more eye-catching than anything in the whole fair, the wooden items, the craftsmanship of those items showed the dedication put in them to be made. The turkish lamps were one of them. The beautiful coloured lights would make any room, any balcony look way more aesthetic and cool and would help set the mood in whatever sense the mood is being set into. Overall the experience was wholesome and enriching for students.

Best out of Waste

The students of first year participated in this online classroom activity pertaining to the Environmental Studies subject. They were to create useful products out of waste material available at home. They participated with great enthusiasm and carved out many amazing and useful things like table lamp, wall hanging, mobile stands, decorative show pieces, table coasters etc out of the waste stuff. Students were judged in the end on the basis of their creativity , usefulness of their product and presentation. The three best products were ranked and students were given the certificates.

Mindfulness Intervention

To enhance the mental health of our students a guided mindfulness intervention was conducted in psychology dept. It was started with the breathing exercise as a warm up to prepare them for further activity. Following the breathing exercise Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) was being conducted. In this activity they had to carefully focus on their body muscles starting from toes to head. At the end an individual feedback session was done to map the effectiveness of the intervention. Overall, the intervention turned out to be effective for the students.

Movies Screening

Learning through cinema stimulates learner reflection. The concepts are easily related to feelings and emotions through movies and the story telling definitely sets up the foundation of sound and retainable knowledge. Thus, movie screening is an integral part of the course. Movies related to mental health including A beautiful mind, Peaceful warrior, Room, Unbroken, Inside out among many others are shown to students to understand various mental conditions better.

Raise Awareness

The students were sent to classrooms of various other courses where they gave presentations in groups to spread awareness on the issues related to mental health. They talked about the most common problems like stress, depression and anxiety and discussed the common symptoms along with the strategies to deal with them. Each group of students was accompanied by a teacher. The students even answered questions raised by the audience on the issue

Observational Learning

To better understand a subject like Educational Psychology the students were given an assignment under which they sat in different classrooms to observe various teaching strategies adopted by teachers for effective learning by students. The students observed the overall environment in the class and the teacher’s role in it, they observed the teaching style and the students’ involvement level among various other things. Later these observations were discussed by everyone in the class.

Article Reading and Interpretation

The best way to enhance knowledge is through reading. The students are motivated to read books related to different subjects. They are regularly taken to the library to read articles related to mental health from various magazines, they are then asked to interpret the articles in their own words. The same is discussed in the class with other students for collective knowledge enhancement.

Guest lectures –

Forensic Psychology

On 28th April we had a guest lecture on Forensic Psychology and the resource person is an experienced crime investigator by Mr. Gaurav Gill who have a specific certification on Body language along with that he is a consultant of Delhi Police crime branch, His expertise is on body language analysis. He was recently awarded on December 2021 by the Delhi police crime branch for his contribution as a psychologist.

Bullying

The department of psychology organised a guest lecture on the topic "bullying' in collaboration with Fortis Hospital!

Shubhika Sharma is an Expressive Arts Based Therapist and Psychologist at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon.

In addition to this, she also conducts life skills & mental health workshops with schools as a part of the Fortis School Mental Health Program

Suicide and Prevention

To raise awareness about Suicide Prevention, the psychology department organised a guest lecture on Suicide Awareness and Prevention on World Suicide Prevention day (10 September, 22)

The session was taken by Ms.Sanya Bedi, an experienced counselling psychologist. The aim of the department through such activities is to create a holistically healthy campus environment by fostering mental well-being in students through awareness and acceptance.

Decolonising Psychology

The department of psychology had a guest lecture on 28th June 22 on the topic 'Decolonizing Psychology'. The guest was Ms. Radhika Goel -a counselling psychologist who taught in a manner which developed interest of students.

Decolonizing as the word suggests freeing of colonies, and we were made to understand how psychology being a western subject needs to have a more understanding at a regional level. while studying such a beautiful subject as psychology it is important for students to acknowledge and empathise the client's situation as much important it is to question why this School of Psychology?

Career options in the field of Child Psychology

A guest lecture was organised for Psychology students on career opportunities and challenges in the field of child psychology. Ms. Eti Goel was the resource person who apprised the students of the common disabilities and disorders among children and parents counselling.

Scope of forensic Psychology in India by Ms. Pooja Tomar (Forensic Psychologist). The scope and opportunities in the field Forensic psychology in India was discussed in the session.

Scope of Clinical psychology in India by Ms. Mrinali (MPhil, NIMHANS). The scope and opportunities in the field of clinical psychology in India was discussed in the session.

SPSS workshop –
The use of SPSS tool is of per significance in psychological researches. Ms. Arshiya Kochar (Psychologist) was invited to teach the required skills of the statistical tool to the second-year students.

Importance of Diet and Nutrition in Mental Health’ by Dr. Sangeeta Malik (HOD Diet and Nutrition)
The special lecture on significance of healthy diet, nutrition and health promotive behaviors was organised. The emphasis was given on the role of healthy diet on our mental well-being.

Challenges for an Adolescent
A guest lecture was taken by Ms Tanya Alagh a Clinical Psychologist. Various methods and techniques used in overcoming the conflicts and confusions during this age were discussed by her. Students also shared their experiences through ‘self control circle’ and ‘self discovery’ activities.

Creating an Effective Social Media Campaign
A session by Mr. Tarun Jajoria, Tech Lead, Pracify.This topic was from the subject ‘Media and Psychology’. Understanding mass media and the fundamental steps on how a message is propagated to certain audiences via digital and print medium was discussed in the session. The session apprised students of the impact of marketing campaigns designed according to the moral and ethical profile of the audience.

Cybercrime
A guest lecture was taken by Ms. Pooja Tomar, Forensic Psychologist on the topic ‘Cybercrime’. The session apprised the students of the origin and the current scenario of cybercrime in India. Some important cyber laws and case studies were also discussed in the session.

Industrial Visits

NIEPID, NOIDA (National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities)

NIEPID (Formerly known as NIMH) is dedicated to provide quality services to Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in the national interest. The department organized an educational field visit where students learnt about various types of intellectual disabilities, assessment methods and increased their awareness about interdisciplinary fields like occupational therapy, special education, physiotherapy for children with intellectual disability.

SIRTAR (State Institute of Rehabilitation, Training and Research, Rohtak)

An educational field visit to SIRTAR (State Institute of Rehabilitation, Training and Research, Rohtak) was done for students of UG and PG psychology courses in May, 2024.

The objective of the visit was to disseminate awareness on Intellectual Disability, Neuro-cognitive disorders and the governmental projects and interventions associated with them. The students learned about various interventions like speech-occupational therapy, special education, physiotherapy and specialized counseling provided by the institution.

AADI (Action for Ability Development and Inclusion)

The Department of Psychology organized a visit to AADI (Action for Ability Development and Inclusion) and Sambhav centre in March, 2024. AADI’s Vision is of “a world in which people with disability are an integral part of society, participating in the community and living life to the fullest, with equitable access to opportunities and services.

The place was made in a universal way i.e., people with or without any disability could do the daily task without anyone's help. This visit contained a lot of learning and exposure for the students. The focus was on the needs and fulfillment of people with disabilities and have an idea of how easy it is to make a comfortable setup for all with just a little bit of creativity and change.

INTERNSHIPS

Our students have successfully completed internships under various domains which are mentioned below:

Child psychology:

Child psychology focuses on the study of how children develop physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially from infancy through adolescence. It examines factors influencing development, such as genetics, environment, parenting, and social relationships.

Counseling psychology:

It focuses on helping individuals cope with emotional, social, educational, and developmental challenges throughout their lives. Counselors work with clients to improve their well-being, resolve personal issues, and achieve personal goals. They use various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalytic therapy, and humanistic therapy, tailored to each client's needs.

Clinical psychology:

Clinical psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental illnesses and psychological disorders. Clinical psychologists work with individuals of all ages, from children to the elderly, to help them manage and overcome their psychological distress and improve their overall mental health.

Organizational behavior:

It focuses on understanding employee behavior, motivation, communication, leadership, and how these factors influence organizational effectiveness and culture. OB helps organizations improve productivity, enhance employee satisfaction, and create a positive work environment through insights from psychology, sociology, and management theories.

Educational psychology:

Educational psychology is the study of how people learn and the processes and outcomes of teaching and learning. It focuses on understanding factors that affect learning, such as cognitive development, motivation, learning styles, and instructional methods. Educational psychologist works with educators, administrators, and policymakers to enhance educational outcomes and support student success.

Forensic psychology:

Forensic psychology involves the intersection of psychology and the legal system. Forensic psychologists may assess individuals involved in legal cases, such as defendants, witnesses, and victims, to provide insights into mental health, competency, criminal responsibility, and risk assessment. They also conduct research on topics related to psychology and the law, such as eyewitness testimony, jury decision-making, and offender rehabilitation.

The internship sites include mental health clinics, hospitals, NGOs, schools, corporate firms, and government institutions. In past, students have interned at Unique Psychological Services (UPS), Manosthiti, Sthir-The Mind’s clinic, Catalyst India, Centre for Child and Adolescent Wellbeing (CCAW) and many more.

Internship Sites

“INPSYCHFUL”- QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

The aim of ‘Inpsychful’: Psychology department’s newsletter is to educate readers about various aspects of psychology, including new psychology trends, practical applications, and mental health tips. They provide valuable information that can help readers understand themselves and others better. Moreover, they can advocate for important issues within mental health and psychology field, raising awareness and promoting positive change.

Our quarterly published Psychology newsletter not only provides valuable knowledge related to mental health and well-being, but also provides a platform for our students to hone their creative writing and critical thinking skills. Through our department’s newsletter, students engage in reflective writing and submit their articles. The best work is then duly recognized and awarded. Our newsletter has always been a recipient of great appreciation and acknowledgment, given by faculty members as well as students.