MS Clinical Psychology

The MS in clinical psychology programme prepares students to understand the biological, affective-cognitive and social basis of human behavior. Students study individual differences, Psycho diagnosis, Psychopathologies and Psychotherapies. Ethical principles applied to research and clinical practice are an integral part of this course. MS clinical Psychology also offers practical training in a clinical setting backed by academic teaching to provide a solid theoretical foundation. The students are placed in hospitals and clinics throughout their study programme. There is a number of employment opportunities for clinical psychologists. They can work in hospitals and medical clinics, mental health centers, rehabilitation centers, special schools, community service agencies, education sector (as academicians, researchers and clinicians), armed forces and police, or can establish own private practice.

Outline

Sr. No. Category Cr. Hrs.
1Specialization Courses 24
2Thesis/Additional Courses 6
3Clinical Placement 9
Total39

Road Map

Specialization Courses

Sr. No. Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
1Psycho-diagnosis & Assessment IPY54033
2Psychotherapy IPY54133
3PsychopharmacologyPY54233
4Ethical and Legal IssuesPY57033
5Psychodiagnosis & Assessment IIPY54333
6Psychotherapy IIPY54533
7Advanced Research Methods in PsychologyPY60133
8Clinical Placement IPY64633
9Clinical Placement IIPY64833
10NeuropsychologyEL66133
11Clinical Placement IIIPY64933

Research Thesis

Sr. No. Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
1Research ThesisEL69166
2Thesis ContinuationEL69211

Admission Criteria

M.Sc., BS (Honors), with a psychology major
At least 2.00 CGPA or 50% marks in BS/M.Sc. Psychology.
Duration: 2 Years

Note: Students awaiting result may also apply for admission on provisional basis.

Prospects

Educational institutions often employ psychologists in positions other than teaching, such as counseling, testing, research, and administration. The government often employs psychologists as healthcare practitioners to work in public hospitals, clinics and other settings. Those who work in healthcare often work in the offices of mental health practitioners, physicians, outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers, and private hospitals.

After several years of experience, some psychologists, usually those with doctoral degrees, can enter private practice or set up private research or consulting firms. In addition to the previously mentioned jobs, many psychologists held faculty positions at colleges and universities and as high school psychology teachers.

Many psychologists work in research positions in various subfields of psychology. Some additional areas of employment include community service agencies, special schools and positions in industrial/organizational psychology. Psychologists work in the business as managers, consultants, and marketing researchers.

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