Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology was established in the year 2020 to cater to the demand for offering specializations in Psychology primarily to undergraduate students. The department aspires for excellence both in academics and overall development of students and staffs, and at promoting scientific proficiency within the interdisciplinary field of psychology. It seeks to foster in students a deep understanding of psychological principles and their practical application, and groom them to be mentally and physically healthy, considerate to other individuals, and develop the ability to apply their knowledge of psychological science as a responsible citizen.

The department promotes a high-quality teaching-learning experience, mentoring and an orientation towards research and skill building through the curriculum as well as through the co-curricular activities. Faculty members both in the past and present have worked to the best of their abilities, teaching and helping students realise their potentialities to the utmost level, both inside and outside the classroom. The department is committed to guiding and helping students explore the field of psychology within and beyond the syllabus. Prominent among them is the use of classroom discussions, presentations, seminars, workshops, field work studies, interaction with field experts, film-based discussion and laboratory trainings.

Besides teaching, the faculty members are interested in contributing towards the expansion and development of the subject and have undertaken various research projects. They are also members of various professional associations, and participate in different seminars, workshops and conferences at the national and international level. The faculty members are also actively involved in different committees of the College including Internal Quality Assessment Cell, Research and Development Cell, and Women Development Cell.

Mission

1. To instil value-based education with an aim to help needy students.
2. To nurture students to develop self-confidence, empathy, sensible and responsibility.
3. To promote diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
4. To promote analytical abilities by encouraging students to conduct quality-related research studies as part of their papers.
5. To train the students to be adaptable to the emerging ideas and systems, and capable enough to carry their knowledge into their everyday interactions.
6. Planning to celebrate “Psychological Fest” by organizing talks from well-known experts in our discipline and other activities.

Infrastructure

The department has nearly over 300 books in the college library and a well-equipped laboratory ensuring smooth teaching as per the requirements of NEP 2020 syllabus. The laboratory equipment for psychological testing are as follows:

1. Human Maze Learning Apparatus
2. Muller Lyer Apparatus
3. Bhatia Battery Test of Intelligence
4. Locus of Control
5. Personality Tests (16PF, EPQ, MPI, TAT)
6. Psychological Assessment scales: Emotional Intelligence, Peer Pressure, Family Environment, Conformity, Social Competence, Suicidal Ideation, Achievement Motivation, Altruism, Job Satisfaction, Smart Phone Addiction, PGI General Wellbeing Measure
7. Vineland Behavior Adaptation Scale
8. Wooden Screen
9. Stop watch