“The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.” – Carl Rogers
The Department of Psychology at Spicer Adventist University introduced the B.A Psychology Programme in 2014 to provide students with excellent opportunities for personal growth and professional excellence.
The vision of the department is to promote the potentialities of students, mould their personalities and prepare them to be contributing citizens of society through holistic education.
The Psychology Department is located on the 1st floor of the Arts & Social Sciences complex at Spicer Adventist University, Pune- 411067.
Salient Features:
- Academic Excellence
- Medium of Instruction – English
- A. Psychology [Honors] Programme
- UGC Choice Based Credit System [CBCS]
- UGC Learning Outcomes based Curriculum Framework [LOCF]
- Well-equipped Laboratory and Library
- Research Orientation
- Caring Learning Environment
- Development of Cognitive Skills
- Student Engagement
- Skill Development
- Holistic Development
Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Psychology [Honours]
Eligibility Criteria:
Higher Secondary School Certificate (10+2) or its equivalent Examination certification with 40% marks.
Apply:
Link for application: https://sau.edu.in/ug/
Programs Offered:
| B.A Psychology [Honours] 2020 onwards |
B.A Psychology [CBCS] 2016 onwards
|
- A. Psychology [ Honours ] 2020 onwards
B.A. Psychology [Honours] with CBCS educational system follows the LOCF [2019] pattern of curriculum as per the new guidelines of the UGC, India. This program is student- centric designed to equip students with the academic knowledge and theoretical constructs; to develop critical, analytical and interpretational thinking skills; and the ability to apply the principles learned in various courses to real-life situations. The CBCS educational system offers an opportunity to select Generic Electives from a wide range of courses and this provides an exposure to other interdisciplinary fields.
The courses and curriculum are carefully designed to equip students with academic excellence, skills and values; and to enhance the graduates’ professional skills and employability. B.A Psychology [Honours] programme prepares students with aptitude, interests, and skills to join for Postgraduate programmes in Psychology and to be competent Psychologists.
B. A. Psychology [ Honours ]
LOCF Program Structure [2020 onwards]
Choice Based Credit System [CBCS]:
Semester I
| Course Category |
Course Code |
Course Title |
L |
P/T |
C |
| Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC1) |
AECC 111 |
English Communication |
4 |
|
4 |
| University Compulsory Course (UCC1) |
MLPR 111 |
Moral Principles |
2 |
|
2 |
| Core Course (CC1) |
PSCC 111 |
General Psychology |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Core Course (CC2) |
PSCC 112 |
Applied Psychology |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Generic Elective (GE1) |
PSGE 113 |
Introduction to Psychology |
5 |
1 |
6 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
24 |
Semester II
| Course Category |
Course Code |
Course Title |
L |
P/T |
C |
| Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC 2) |
AECC 121 |
Environment Science |
4 |
|
4 |
| University Compulsory Course (UCC2) |
HLWL 121 |
Health and Wellness |
2 |
|
2 |
| Core Course (CC3) |
PSCC 121 |
Social Psychology |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Core Course (CC4) |
PSCC 122 |
Psychological Assessment |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Generic Elective (GE2) |
PSGE 123 |
Psychology of Health and Wellbeing |
5 |
1 |
6 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
24 |
Semester III
| Course Category |
Course Code |
Course Title |
L |
P/T |
C |
| Core Course (CC5) |
PSCC 231 |
Research Methodology in Psychology |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Core Course (CC6) |
PSCC 232 |
Personality Psychology |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Core Course (CC7) |
PSCC 233 |
Biopsychology |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Generic Elective (GE3) |
PSGE 234 |
Intergroup Relations |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Skill Enhancement Course (SEC1) |
PSSC 235 |
Psychology of Relationships |
4 |
|
4 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
28 |
Semester IV
| Course Category |
Course Code |
Course Title |
L |
P/T |
C |
| Core Course (CC8) |
PSCC 241 |
Developmental Psychology |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Core Course (CC9) |
PSCC 242 |
Counselling Psychology |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Core Course (CC10) |
PSCC 243 |
Quantitative Data Analysis |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Generic Elective (GE4) |
PSGE 244 |
Psychology at Work |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Skill Enhancement Course (SEC2) |
PSSC 245 |
Counselling Skills |
4 |
|
4 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
28 |
Semester V
| Course Category |
Course Code |
Course Title |
L |
P/T |
C |
| Core Course (CC11) |
PSCC 351 |
Organizational Psychology |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Core Course (CC12) |
PSCC 352 |
Clinical Psychology -I |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Discipline Specific Elective (DSE)
(Any TWO) |
PSDE 353 |
Educational Psychology |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| PSDE 354 |
Environmental Psychology |
5 |
1 |
| PSDE 355 |
Sports Psychology |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| PSDE 356 |
Psychology of Health and Yoga |
5 |
1 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
24 |
Semester VI
| Course Category |
Course Code |
Course Title |
L |
P/T |
C |
| Core Course (CC13) |
PS CC 361 |
Cognitive Psychology |
4 |
2 |
6 |
| Core Course (CC14) |
PSCC 362 |
Clinical Psychology -II |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| Discipline Specific Elective (DSE)
(Any TWO) |
PSDE 363 |
Applied Social Psychology |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| PSDE 364 |
Applied Cognitive Psychology |
5 |
1 |
| PSDE 365 |
Positive Psychology |
5 |
1 |
6 |
| PSDE 366 |
Human Resources Management |
5 |
1 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
24 |
- A Psychology [CBCS] [ 2016-2022]
This program includes a comprehensive list of all major Psychology fields that are offered as the Core and Elective courses to our students. We also collaborate with the other departments under the choice-based credit system [CBCS] due to which they are free to choose from a manifold of elective courses.
- Infrastructure: Well-ventilated and equipped classrooms that provide a conducive learning environment.
- Laboratory: The Department of Psychology maintains a well-equipped laboratory with various Psychological Tests and Psychological Apparatus. Students conduct various experiments in the well-designed cubicles of the spacious Psychology Laboratory.
- Teaching – Learning Resources: Various resources like Instructional Charts PPT’s on various topics and Digital Resources that helps in teaching-learning experiences.
- Books facilities: The department has a number of books on various fields of Psychology. We also have the facility of the online library and E-books.
- Technological facilities: Enhancement of learning experiences is facilitated through availability of Computers , Projectors and Wi-Fi connectivity.
The faculty at the Department of Psychology believes in a holistic and overall improvement of each student. Co-Curricular activities can help the students to build their skills outside and inside of the classroom. The following are the activities undertaken in the department:
- Psychology Department Club
Department Club-Meetings are conducted monthly. Activities like quizzes, movie screening, role-plays, debates, etc. are organized by students. Club-Meeting activities develop leadership and organizational skills.
- Seminars, Workshops and Presentations
In addition to academic activities, co-curricular activities like seminars, webinars, presentations and group discussions are incorporated in instructional methodology to improve professional and social skills.
- Educational Trips
Educational trips are organized with the objective of expanding the socio-cultural awareness through interactions with the amateurs and professionals in real life. The students are also expected to extend the classroom learning to everyday common situations.
- Department Get- togethers
The department systematically conducts a Freshers and Farewell party every year for the incoming and outgoing students. We hope to bring out the brighter side of our students through various Departmental Get- togethers.
Achievements
Internships and Courses
Address:
Psychology Department,
Division of Arts & Social Sciences,
Spicer Adventist University,
Aundh Road, Pune- 411067.
Maharashtra, India
Telephone:
+91 7588699738
E-mail:
deptpsychology@sau.edu.in
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