Psychology
Introduction
Psychology is the systematic and scientific study of human behaviour, its mental
processes and environment. Psychology is one of the major subjects offered at the
undergraduate level as part of the triple major programme. It is a three-year full time
course aimed at introducing students to the fundamental processes underlying human
behaviour and familiarize them with a few emerging fields and branches of
psychology such as Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Abnormal
Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Health Psychology and
Counselling Psychology. More importantly, the course aims to facilitate personal
development or growth of students through enrichment activity with peer group and
faculty interactions.
Vision
The Department envisions the students to acquire knowledge and experience in Psychology
Mission
To enlighten our students towards the fundamental processes underlying human behaviour
and the process of human development and change, appreciating the different branches in the
emerging fields of psychology, and applying right techniques to the challenges in the field of
Psychology. The department strives to apply knowledge and skills that will allow the students
to engage in the theory and practice of psychology in an energetic learning environment.