Undergraduate Program In Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study and application of knowledge concerning the behavioral and cognitive processes of humans and other animals. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology. This degree prepares students for employment in applied settings or for graduate study in psychology and related fields. Students who choose not to continue toward a graduate degree may find employment in a wide variety of organizations and agencies as well as in research settings where knowledge of behavior and cognition is useful. For such students, a BS in psychology offers a broad liberal arts background. The psychology curriculum introduces students to the basic scientific and applied areas of the discipline. It emphasizes theories, methods, and terminology, as well as research findings in each of psychology's major subareas. Students learn about various research methods used to study psychological phenomena, as well as the strengths and limitations of each.

Mission Statement of The BS Programme 

To train the next generation professionals to gain advanced knowledge in Psychology that is required to design and implement novel methods which can be useful to define and solve problems with emphasis on acquisition, representation, retrieval, visualization and analysis of psychological data. 

BS Programme Objectives 

The BS programme is designed to:

• Equip the student with basic knowledge, skills and capabilities required in the various areas of Psychology;
• Give students a balanced and firm foundation in theory and research vis-à-vis the contemporary demands of society;
• Develop critical thinkers and creative workers who will use their knowledge for the full development of human beings in a growing society; and
• Cultivate scientific literacy in the appreciation of the role played by science in a developing society.

Learning Outcomes of The BS Programme 

At the completion of this programme, students will be prepared to:

• Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
• Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design and data analysis and interpretation.
• Respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, a scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
• Understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
• Tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a science serving a global society.
• Apply cultural competencies to effective and sensitive interactions with people from diverse backgrounds and cultural perspectives.

Requirements of The BS Programme 

BS student is required to either do a Research Project in the final semester to fulfill the degree requirement. Candidates will be expected to develop their ideas to the point of publication.

Eligibility : At least 45% marks in Intermediate in aggregate.
Duration : 4 years Programme spread over 8-Semesters, 2-Semesters per year.
Course and Credit Requirements : A total of 132-144 credits are required to complete Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Evaluation : For uniformity in the evaluation system, the minimum CGPA required for award of degree is 2.5 out of 4.0 at undergraduate level subject to meet all requirements of the university.