CURRICULUM – BA (Hons) Applied Psychology
Semester I:
Core Courses:
o Introduction to Psychology I: Exploration of foundational concepts, including
the biological basis of behavior, attention, perception, learning, and memory.
o Research Methodology and Data Processing in Psychology I: Introduction to
research methods, data collection techniques, and descriptive statistics.
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC):
o Environmental Science: Understanding environmental issues and their
psychological implications.
Semester II:
Core Courses:
o Introduction to Psychology II: Continuation from Semester I, covering topics
like intelligence, motivation, emotion, and personality.
o Research Methodology and Data Processing in Psychology II: Advanced
research methods, inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, and introduction to
statistical software.
AECC:
o English Communication: Enhancing language and communication skills.
Semester III:
Core Courses:
o Applied Social Psychology I: Study of how social processes influence
individual behavior, including topics like social cognition, attitudes, and group
dynamics.
o Life Span Development: Examination of human development from infancy to
old age, focusing on physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes.
o Systems in Psychology: Overview of various psychological systems and
theories, including behaviorism, psychoanalysis, and humanistic psychology.
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC):
o Stress Management: Techniques and strategies to manage and reduce stress.
Semester IV:
Core Courses:
o Applied Social Psychology II: Application of social psychology principles to
address real-world issues, such as health, environment, and law.
o Health Psychology: Exploration of psychological factors affecting health,
illness, and healthcare, including stress, coping mechanisms, and health
behaviors.
o Counseling Psychology: Introduction to counseling theories, techniques, and
applications in various settings.
SEC:
o Effective Leadership: Developing leadership skills and understanding
leadership theories.
Semester V:
Core Courses:
o Understanding Psychological Disorders I: Study of various psychological
disorders, their symptoms, causes, and treatment approaches.
o Foundation of Industrial/Organizational Psychology I: Examination of
psychological principles in workplace settings, including employee
motivation, job satisfaction, and organizational behavior.
Discipline Specific Electives (DSE):
o Students could choose from options like Neuropsychology, Youth
Psychology, Environmental Psychology, and Professionalism in Psychology:
Ethics & Issues.
Semester VI:
Core Courses:
o Understanding Psychological Disorders II: Continuation from Semester V,
delving deeper into complex psychological conditions and therapeutic
interventions.
o Foundation of Industrial/Organizational Psychology II: Advanced topics in
organizational psychology, including leadership, organizational development,
and human resource practices.