Alagappa University Karaikudi
- University
- Co - Education
- ESTD 1947
- State University
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Psychology
Master of Science (M.Sc) Psychology
Course
MSc psychology is a postgraduate course that lengthens with a two year and is divided into four semesters offered in Alagappa University Karaikudi. The program accompanies both academic and practical information in the field of psychology. Psychology is a branch of science that accompanies the study of mental behavior and the mind of humans. The candidates can apply for this program by achieving 50-60%marks in the graduation course. And it is mandatory to take the same subject for graduation then only they can go for the advanced studies. Some of the universities to attend the post- graduation program may conduct an entrance examination. Alagappa University shall possess a curriculum with topics such as Statistics in Behavioural Science, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive psychology 2, Psychometrics Theory, Research Methods in Psychology, Experimental designs theory, Neuropsychology, Elective, Seminar and Practical. Applications of Psychology 1, Dynamics and Interpersonal Behaviour Theory, Psychology of Social Behaviour Theory, Applications of psychology 2 Systems and Skills, Dissertation, Personality Theory, Systems and Skills Intervention, Synopsis and Self and Positive Psychology. In the syllabus, they are a list of electives such as Psycho Diagnostic and Assessment, Organisational Dynamics, Special Areas of Counselling, Engineering Psychology, Therapeutics in Counselling, Perspectives in Mental Health, Issues in Industrial Psychology, Assessment in Guidance and Counselling, Psychological Treatment of Mental Disorders, Psychopathology, Guidance and Counselling Psychology, and Principles of Organisational Behaviour. After completing the studies the professionals can work on different job profiles in different fields like in schools, colleges, hospitals, courtrooms, laboratories, community health centers, prisons, and corporate offices. And the job profiles can be Psychologist, Counsellor, Social Psychologist, Staff Recruiter, Educational Psychologist, Urban Planning Officer, Child Support Specialist, Social Worker, Research Specialist, Consultant, and Human Resource Assistant.
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility
Candidates must have pass Graduation from a recognized University
Higher studies
- PhD
- M.phil
Career Opportunities
- Counsellor
- Psychologist
- Social Psychologist
- Staff Recruiter
- Educational Psychologist
- Urban Planning Officer
- Child Support Specialist
- Social worker
- Research specialist
- Consultant
- Human resource Assistant
