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 B.Sc. Clinical Psychology (Hons.) is a four-year, RCI-guided undergraduate programme designed to prepare students as frontline mental health professionals through rigorous academic learning, practical clinical exposure, and community-based training. The programme combines foundations of psychology with specialized clinical training, enabling students to understand human behaviour, mental health conditions, psychological assessment, rehabilitation, and early intervention approaches. Structured as a professional honours programme, the curriculum integrates theory, laboratory training, internships, clinical placements, research, and dissertation work to provide a holistic learning experience. Students are trained in mental health promotion, psychological first aid, behavioural assessment, psychoeducation, and community mental health practices under supervised clinical settings.

On successful completion of the programme, graduates become eligible for licensure under the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) as “Clinical Assistant (Clinical Psychology)” and can pursue higher studies and professional pathways in psychology and mental health.
 

The M.A. Clinical Psychology programme offered at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Yeshwanthpur Campus is a Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) approved programme designed to train competent mental health professionals through rigorous academic, clinical, and research-oriented training. The curriculum integrates foundational and advanced knowledge in clinical psychology with supervised practicum, psychological assessment, psychotherapy training, and multidisciplinary mental health exposure. The programme enables students to develop competencies in diagnosis, assessment, intervention planning, psychotherapy, ethical clinical practice, and evidence-based mental health care across diverse populations and settings. In addition, students are trained in scientific inquiry through research methodology, proposal development, dissertation work, and dissemination of research findings relevant to contemporary mental health concerns. The programme also emphasizes holistic development by integrating academic learning with reflective practice, professional ethics, community engagement, and personal growth. Through structured internships and supervised clinical training, students are prepared to function as responsible and competent professionals within hospitals, rehabilitation centres, educational institutions, mental health organizations, and community settings.
Candidates who successfully complete the two-year M.A. Clinical Psychology programme are eligible to register with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) under the Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR) as “Clinical Psychologist” and practice independently as trained professionals in the field. Graduates may also pursue advanced professional training and higher education opportunities, including Psy.D. Clinical Psychology programmes, subject to eligibility criteria.
 

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology