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Course Offered | Duration (in Years) | Eligibility |
M.Sc In Applied Psychology | 2 | Graduate with Psychology with at least 55% marks A Personal Interview will be conducted by the Competent Authority of the University |
Disclaimer: TNU reserves the right for relaxation in admission criteria for the most deserving candidates.
M.Sc. in Applied Psychology is a 2-year Post Graduate course with specialization in Clinical and Industrial or Organizational Psychology. Post-Graduation syllabus is at par with UGC NET or various M Phil Entrance test. Internship programme at NIMHANS, Bangalore and Child development Centre of Apollo Gleneagles Hospital in Kolkata is a regular feature at The Neotia University (TNU) and part of the Curriculum.Students participate in numerous Conferences, Workshops and Submit Papers in International Forums, where they receive the Best Paper Award. Industrial Experts visit the Campus, to interact with students and train them for the research and industrial opportunities. Students are guided for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programme. Post Graduates are either working in topnotch organizations in psychiatric division or pursuing higher education from India and Abroad.
With the increase in the aging population, mental-health problems, physical problems the need of psychologist is increasing. Applied Psychology postgraduates have a vast range of career options. With a master’s degree in clinical psychology, post graduatescan practice psychotherapy in limited situations while those with a degree in an experimental psychology area can
instead opt to focus on a research-oriented career. Post graduates shall have ample opportunities to work in the speciality areas such as developmental specialist, drug and alcohol specialist, rehabilitation expert, human resources analyst, vocational rehabilitation provider, self-reliance specialist and more. A master’s degree in psychology also serves as an excellent preparation for careers outside of psychology. A solid background in research and statistics might also qualify you to work in areas such as market research, human resources manager, public relations representative, employee trainer, project manager and more. Post Graduates may pursue M.Phill & Ph.D courses in psychology, which will help to get more knowledge, experience, and a higher job roles. The compensation and salaries for these individual jobs are specific and depend largely on the skill-set they have built and the experience in the industry.
Students successfully presented their Paper in State Level Conference on CBT & Beyond
Shaireen Ali and Sneha Roychoudhury, successfully Presented their Paper at State Level Conference on CBT & Beyond organized by Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry – A Centre of Excellence (IOP-COE), Kolkata.
Shaireen Ali won the ‘Best Paper Award’.
Serial No. |
Course Name |
Course Code |
Course Content |
Credits |
1 |
Advanced Research Methods |
CC-APL701 |
Unit 1: Introduction to Research. Problem, hypothesis, variables and their operationalization. Methods of data collection: Observation, interview, questionnaire, tests and scales, nonparametric tests. Test standardization: Reliability, validity and norms, Unit2:, Analysis of quantitate data, experimental Design one variable, two & more Inferential statistics. Data analysis. Unit3: Qualitative Research-Definition, Objectives, Difference of qualitative with quantitative research. Types: Ethnography, Narrative/Autobiography, Grounded Theory, Phenomenological, Case Study, field study |
4 |
2 |
Advanced Cognitive Psychology |
CC-APL702 |
Unit1-Different approaches of learning theories: Hull & Tolman, Hebb, Cognitive approaches in learning: Latent learning, observational learning. Unit 2- Information Processing:-.Stanbury and Garderner Theory Perception:-Pattern, object and face recognition Memory –Encoding, retrieval & storage-(LTM,STM) Procedural Memory, Working memory(Baddeley Hitch), Eye witness testimony, false memory forgetting theories Attention: Attenuation theory, Broadbent’s Theory ,Treisman theory, Signal detection theory Unit 3: Motivation & Emotion: Mechanism to Cognition. Intrinsic & extrinsic motivation, Attribution, Competence, Theories of emotions (valance theory) Physiological basis of motivation & Emotion. Unit 4:Decision making, Problem solving
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4 2 |
3. |
Quest for Self |
CC-APL704 |
Unit 1-Introduction to Self from the experiential perspective, Concept of Self from Indian and Western perspective, Difference between Indian and Western concept of self. Unit2:-Indian Concept of Self-Ahamkara, The Philosophy of Vedanta, The Philosophy of Navya Nyay, The GUNAS, The Upanishad-Sankhyay ,The Yoga Period and its contribution to Psychology ,The Buddhist Philosophy, concept of Stress in Indian Philosophy. Unit 3-The western concept of self, Introduction to Self-Concept, Self-esteem, Self Determination Theory of Ryan and Deci, Reasons for Alienation and Motivation. Unit 4-Introduction to the concept of Self-Regulation, Self-Regulation theory, Self Enhancement-technique. Practical 1.Word association 2. Rorschach |
3 1 |
4. |
Biostatistics |
AECC |
4 |
Total Credits: 18
Serial No. |
Course Name |
Course Code |
Course Content |
Credits |
1 |
Clinical Psychology |
CC-APL801 |
Unit 1-Classification of Psychiatric Disorders: ICD & DSM ,Factors Associated with Psychiatric Disorders & Cure (Predisposing, Precipitating, Perpetuating, Prognostic Factors) Unit2-Adult Disorder (Schizophrenia, Mood, Anxiety, Substance Abuse–Clinical picture & etiology) Unit 3-Childhood disorder (Following ICD, Concept of Internalizing and Externalizing disorders-separation anxiety, neurosis, ADHD) |
6 |
2 |
Advanced Social Psychology |
CC-APL802 |
Social Perception- Nonverbal Communication, Attribution, Impression formation 2. Social Cognition- Schemas, Heuristics, Affect & Cognition 3. Attitudes- Formation, Attitudes and its influence on behaviour, Persuasion, Change, Cognitive Dissonance 4. Prejudice and Discrimination 5. Interpersonal Attraction 6. Social Influence- Conformity, Compliance, Obedience 7. Altruism and Aggression- causes and various hypotheses
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6 |
3 |
Personality Psychology |
CC-APL803 |
Determinants of Personality: Biological and socio-cultural approaches Psychoanalytic, neo-Freudian, Social learning Theories Trait and type Cognitive Practical: Neo Fi 16 PF TAT |
3 1 |
4 |
Higher Order Statistics |
DSE-APL703 |
Psychological scaling , purpose and methods Sources of bias in psychological testing Ethical issues in psychological testing Application of factor analysis in standardization of tests – with important illustrations Research designs: Correlational , factorial, randomized block, matched group, quasi experimental, time series design ANOVA: Randomized and repeated Correlational analysis : Partial, multiple and regression analysis Factor analysis: Assumptions, methods, rotation and interpretation Practical: SPSS & Excel |
3 1 |
5. |
Journal Club |
SEC |
2 |
Total Credits: 22
Serial No. |
Course Name |
Course Code |
Course Content |
Credits |
1 |
One month Summer Internship/Project |
CC-APE901 |
8 |
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2 |
Psychology of Health & wellbeing |
CC-APE901 |
Unit 1-Concept of subjective well-being (Biener’s contribution), Quality of life, and Positive Psychology, Positive Psychology in management of chronic illness Unit2-Health Psychology Aims and objectives of Health Psychology, Challenges for the future. Theories of health behavior: Attributive theory, Health Locus of Control, Health Belief Model. Role of Behavioral factors / Life style in Disease & Disorders: CAD, HIV and Obesity. Unit 3: Stress & coping: Concept, Definition and Sources of Stress. Stress Models: Fight or Flight, General adaptation Syndrome; Life events theory, Transactional model. Types of coping strategies & Concept of Mindfulness, Work life stress, Practical: WHO Quality of life ,Life event skill scale by Holmes & Rahe Stress &Coping |
4 2 |
Elective Course ( Any one) |
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3 |
Counselling & Psychotherapy |
EC-APL902 |
Unit-1.Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy, Counselling skills and functions of therapist. Importance and limitations Unit-2. Different Schools of intervention- Psychoanalytic/ Psychodynamics, Rogers’s person-centered school, , Existential, Humanistic approach. Unit 3.- Ethics in Counselling, National and international Policies & Legal aspects in Counselling Practical: Case Study Writing- 2(Different school) |
3 1 |
Nature and Principles of Organizational Psychology |
EC-APL911 |
Unit 1-Organizational Behavior: Scope and Processes; Positive Psychology at Work; Unit2-Management Functions, Roles and Skills; Effective v/s Successful Managerial Activities Unit3-Disciplines that Contribute to OB field; Challenges and Opportunities for OB; Foundations of Individual Behavior Practical: Case study-2-(Different) |
3 1 |
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Elective Course (Any One) |
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4. |
Basic Psychotherapy |
EC-APE903 |
Unit 1: Behaviour and Cognitive Behaviour Therapies: Techniques, Stages, Effectiveness, Limitations, Indications and Contraindications. . Unit 2: Therapies: Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy , Play Therapy, Group Therapy, Psychodrama. Family Therapy and Couples Therapy, Interpersonal therapy. Practical: MSE, case history taking and clinical symptoms rating scale application (BDI, HAM-A, HAM-D ) |
3 1 |
4. |
Motivation and Leadership in Organization |
EC-APL912 |
Early Theories of Motivation; Contemporary Theories of Motivation; Motivating by Job Design. The Job Characteristics Model; Employee Involvement; Using Rewards to Motivate Employees. Leadership: Approaches and Contemporary Issues; Trait Theories, Behavior Theories of leadership; Contingency Theories: Fiedler Model and Situational Leadership Theory; Path Goal Theory; leader – Member Exchange (LMX) Theory B. Inspirational Approaches to Leadership: Charismatic Leadership; Transformational Leaders C. Authentic Leadership: Ethic and Trust are the foundation of leadership D. Contemporary Leadership Roles: Mentoring, Self-Leadership. Practical: based on above topics
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3 1 |
Serial No. |
Course Name |
Course Code |
Course Content |
Credits |
1. |
Internship |
EC-APE1003 |
8 |
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2. |
Seminar |
SEC |
2 |
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3. |
Dissertation |
CC-APD1002 |
Dissertation |
8 |
Elective Course ( Any one) |
6 |
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5 |
Psychological Interventions |
EC-APL1001 |
Unit1-Anxiety disorders- assessment using psychometric tools, Understanding and planning psychological planning in anxiety disorders, using different approaches to treatment (CBT/ BT, IPT) Unit2-Depressive Disorder & Suicide – assessment using psychometric tools, intervention and planning in depressive disorder (CBT/ BT, IPT, Family and couple therapy), Management of suicidal behavior. Unit3- Childhood disorder intervention- Behavioral modification techniques Unit4-Substance abuse- assessment, overview of different management approaches |
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5. |
Organizational Culture |
EC-APL1002 |
Unit-1Organizational Culture: Meaning & Definition; Related Concepts (Organizational, Societal & Work Cultures & Organizational Climate) Unit2-Perspectives and Typologies of Organizational Culture ,Creating and Sustaining Culture, How Employees Learn Culture Unit3-Positive (OCB) and Negative Discretionary Behavior (e.g. Deviance, Theft, Aggression etc); Justice in Organization |
Total Credits: 24; Grand Total: Credits :98