Masters (M.Sc) in Applied Psychology

About the Course

M.Sc. Applied Psychology is offered with specialization in - Counseling & Psychotherapy. The programme balances theoretical understanding, applied knowledge and relevant skill building.
Students apply classroom and theoretical learning in schools, hospitals and organizations through internships, projects and case studies.
Skill based courses are offered in Counseling and Behaviour Modification. The students are trained to administer various psychological tests and are encouraged to use the skills learnt by conducting projects, workshops and seminars. 
Experts in the field are invited for lecturers, which enable the students to gain a broader perspective on the scope of the subject. 

Eligibility Criteria

• B.A. / B.Sc. Psychology 
• B.A. / B.Sc. Double / Triple Major with one major being Psychology
• B.A. / B.Sc. Sociology / Social Work with at least 3 courses at the core level in Psychology

Scope :
Career as Psychologists, School Counselors, Counselors, HR Managers, Organizational Psychologists, Teachers, Assistant Professors, Researchers, Corporate Trainers, Special Educators & Entrepreneurs.

Syllabus

M.Sc Applied Psychology syllabus is a two-year-long postgraduate degree that introduces students to all the vital aspects of the application of psychological studies in several real-life scenarios and trains the graduates on psychological studies of organizations and industries. Some of the M.Sc Applied Psychology subjects include General Psychology, Clinical Training: Experimental Psychology, Theories of Personality and more.

The syllabus for M.Sc Applied Psychology is divided into four semesters and aims to create trained Psychologists to develop efficient solutions to reduce the effect of trauma and pessimistic events that directly affect the mental health of people. As part of the course, there are  core and elective subjects. 

• Advanced Social Psychology
• Child Development
• Theories of Personality
• Psychological Research Methodology
• Clinical Training: Experimental Psychology
• General Psychology
• Basic Psychopathology

Course Structure

M.Sc Applied Psychology course consists of four semesters spread across a time period of two years. The students go through a well-defined study program for their all-round development. The course structure is given below:

Teaching Methodology and Techniques

M.Sc Applied Psychology teaching methodology and techniques include the following in addition to traditional classroom teaching:-

• Lectures
• Practical Sessions
• Research Papers
• Seminars
• Group Discussions
• Internships

When pursuing the M.Sc Applied Psychology course, students need to submit a research project as part of their interdisciplinary learning. The M.Sc Applied Psychology project ideas for the students are decided on the basis of the different specializations that they choose to pursue.  Project topics  undertaken by the students can be related to any specialization in Psychology  according to the students interest.

PH.D IN PSYCHOLOGY

The PhD in Psychology degree gives you the opportunity to develop a broad base of knowledge, strong research and critical thinking skills, and an appreciation for diversity as you work to apply principles of psychology and conduct research related to your area of interest.
It represents a significant and original contribution to the understanding of Psychology. This may be through the discovery of something new, the connection of previously unrelated facts, or the development of a new theory, taking into account all previously published work on the subject.

Eligibility:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences.  All candidates need a minimum score of 55% in their respective degrees. 
• Students with a passion for research, who are highly motivated, can create and take forward their own ideas in research with a sense of team spirit can benefit from Ph.D programme at HITS.
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