DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHMENT: 2022
VISION:
To transform students into motivated, competent and empowered graduates in Psychology by providing quality education, challenging learning experiences, practical skills, moral values and self-confidence for achievement.
MISSION:
• To provide quality across the academic domains and to pursue academic excellence in teaching.
• To expose the students to a wide range of valuable learning experiences.
• To encourage every student to search for knowledge and understand the lives of human beings from the viewpoint of the psychological science.
• To challenge every student with opportunities to reach the highest level of academic achievement possible by them.
• To develop deep thinkers with creative minds and responsible attitudes towards studying psychology.
• To expand each students’ level of literacy, numeracy and digital literacy.
COURSE DETAILS:
Name of the Programme | B.Sc. Psychology |
Duration | 3 Years |
Intake | 40 |
Eligibility | A candidate must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination of Tamil Nadu or an examination (like the CBSE) recognized by the universities. |
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO):
PLO1: Disciplinary knowledge
Apply the knowledge of Arts, Science and Humanities to address fundamental and complex questions appropriate to their programmes.
PLO2: Critical thinking, Problem solving and Analytical reasoning
Make use of appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze and solve problems in order to reach substantiated conclusions.
PLO3: Research related skills and scientific reasoning
Critically analyze research processes, products and practices with a view of strategic use of data in their field.
PLO4: Communication skills and Digital literacy
Demonstrate skills in oral and written communication and make use of ICT in various learning ambience.
PLO5: Team work and Leadership quality
Interact productively with people from diverse backgrounds as both leaders/mentors and team members with integrity and professionalism.
PLO6: Multicultural competence with Moral and ethical awareness
Defend the society against gender and environmental issues with moral and ethical awareness.
PLO7: Self-directed and Life-long learning
Formulate their own educational needs in a changing world in ways sufficient to maintain their competence and to allow them to contribute to the advancement of knowledge.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs):
The Graduates will be prepared to
PEO1: advance with the learned knowledge to secure a job or create a profession within the realms of psychology.
PEO2: develop managerial and entrepreneurial skills that aid them to handle challenging work environments ahead.
PEO3: innovate ideas to solve problems of the society with the aid of psychological research and publication skills by pursuing a higher education in the field of psychology
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO):
PSO1: Acquire psychological knowledge through the study of different aspects of human mind and behavior.
PSO2: Attain technical skills like writing skills, presentation skills and verbalization skills by actively engaging in the academic realm of psychology.
PSO3: Gain exposure to various specialized fields of Psychology promoting more employment and higher education opportunities.
On 17.07.2025, the Department of Psychology hosted a guest lecture by Mr. Sheik Ahamed Imthiyas, who simplified key psychology concepts and research across various fields like clinical, educational, organizational, and social psychology.
Flash Mob on World Suicide Prevention Day (10.09.2024)
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY – 10.10.2023
OUR MINDS, OUR RIGHTS – 10.10.2023
INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION – 18.08.2023
STRESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME – 07.08.2023