The Department of Psychology offers two year full-time M.Sc Course in Counselling Psychology. Master’s course in Counselling Psychology is an advanced course aimed at competence building among the students from a holistic and an interdisciplinary perspective.

The PhD in Psychology helps the research scholar to have a better insight about the behavioral and mental process of the human beings. The course work emphasizes on the various tools and techniques used in research and also provides deeper knowledge about the quantitative and qualitative analysis in research. PhD programme in Psychology encourages research Scholars to conduct research in the areas like Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Cross –Cultural Psychology and Social Cognition. Thus, the research scholars can contribute for the development of Inter disciplinary research which in turn helps life missions that integrate psychological understanding to life.  

The programme is designed with a focus on Psychology and English as part of the Undergraduate dual major programme. It aims at sustaining a keen academic interest across two major disciplines through various student training experiences, projects, internships, workshops, field visits, and association activities. The courses in Psychology introduce students to the fundamental processes underlying human behaviour while familiarising them with emerging fields and branches of psychology such as Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Industrial Psychology & Consumer Behaviour, Health Psychology, and Positive Psychology. The programme also includes practicum and skill-building courses, along with opportunities to undertake research projects and internships. The English component of the programme provides extensive exposure to literature, language, critical theory, cultural studies, academic writing, and communication. The interdisciplinary structure of the programme equips students with strong research, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills relevant to contemporary academic and professional environments.

The combined majors in Psychology and Economics offer students the opportunity to integrate the study of economics with psychology through an interdisciplinary academic framework. These interlinked disciplines possess distinct conceptual and methodological specializations that help students develop a comprehensive understanding of human behavior, economic systems, and decision-making processes. The Psychology component introduces students to the fundamental processes underlying human behavior and familiarizes them with emerging branches such as Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Industrial Psychology & Consumer Behavior, Health Psychology, and Positive Psychology. The programme also includes practicum and skill-building courses, along with opportunities to undertake research projects and internships. The Economics component provides in-depth exposure to microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, public policy, international economics, and behavioral economics. Through research training, data analysis, field exposure, and applied learning, students develop analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills suitable for higher education and diverse professional pathways in psychology, economics, behavioral sciences, research, analytics, and public policy.

The Master of Science Clinical Psychology programme is a dedicated, full-time two-year program offered by the Department of Psychology at CHRIST, BYC. Its primary objective is to equip students with the necessary skills to become effective scientist-practitioners in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy. This program features a structured curriculum that fosters learning through a blend of core theoretical courses, practical skill-based training,and valuable internships, all while nurturing scientific research abilities. Moreover, students are presented with opportunities to expand their knowledge in allied mental health disciplines like psychiatry and pharmacology through supplementary courses. Additionally, the program promotes the development of socially responsible citizens by encouraging engagement in community service initiatives.

 

 

The programme offers a blend of theoretical and practical courses which prepares students for future professional endeavors. Counselling and professional skills are nurtured and honed by providing hands on training in counselling, exposure to field visits, certification courses, one-to-one mentoring sessions, opportunities to publish research studies, on-site observerships and internships and an exposure to cutting edge research laboratories.