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 27
2Thesis/Additional Courses 6
3Clinical Placement 09
Total42

Road Map

a) Specialization Courses

Sr. No. Course Title Course Code Cr. Hrs.
1Psycho-diagnosis & Assessment IPS54033
2Psychotherapy IPS54133
3PsychopharmacologyPS54233
4Ethical and Legal IssuesPS57033
5Psychodiagnosis & Assessment IIPS54333
6Psychotherapy IIPS54533
7Advanced Research Methods in PsychologyPS60133
8Clinical Placement IPS64633
9Clinical Placement IIPS64733
10NeuropsychologyPS64833
11StatisticsPSMT60133
12Clinical Placement IIIPS64933

b) Research Thesis

Sr. No. Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
1Research ThesisPS69166
2Thesis ContinuationPS6920

Admission Criteria

A minimum of 16 years of education leading to BS Psychology or equivalent
Minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks from an annual system.
All applicants are required to pass the UCP Admission Test with a 50% score or the GRE/HAT General/equivalent test with a passing score of 50% followed by an interview by the Graduate Admission Committee

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.

Fee Structure