The Teresian College offers M.Sc in Psychology a two years (Four semesters) course. The course aims to train students, advance theory and to create knowledge and promote intellectual growth. It helps in addressing real-world problems.
The department has qualified faculty from wide areas of expertise, ICT classrooms and well developed laboratory. We provide the students with excellent and rigorous training in Psychology both theoretically and practically. Students are given practical exposure through involving in community service and different outreach programmes. We invite experts and conduct special lecturers, seminars and workshops for the benefit of the students and motivate students to involve in research projects, to publish and present papers in the conferences.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Well qualified and experienced faculty
- Well developed laboratory
- Practical exposure at hospitals
- Research projects
- Field works and internship
Objectives:
- To provide the students with excellent and rigorous training in Psychology both theoretically and practically.
- To build deep expertise in the respective domain as well as a broad vision of the field.
- To create a generation of excellent psychologists who can contribute to the society as a whole.
Course outcome
After completing course of Msc psychology, one can opt to work in any of the following fields:
Pursuing MPhil or PhD: Completion of this course serves as a foundation to enrol into MPhil or PhD courses
Counselling psychology: One can be employed as counselling psychologist in college counselling Centers, academic settings, community mental health Centers, school counsellors.
Teaching:After clearing UGC NET or K SET one can opt for teaching at under graduate or post graduate level
Research:If the focus is on research , there are career prospects in non- governmental organisations and government organisations such as DRDO where one can work as a researcher . Qualifying in UGC NET or K SET would be mandatory.
Industrial/Organizational psychology: industrial psychology has career opportunities for psychologists in the field of Human Resource and psychological testing
Community counselling: One can provide counselling services for local community centres
The Post-Graduate Department of Psychology (M.Sc) was established in the year 2017 at the Teresian College. The two years (four semesters) course is affiliated to the University of Mysore. The Teresian College is located in a royal and cultural city Mysuru earned it the sobriquet Cultural Capital of Karnataka. Mysuru is noted for its heritage structures and palaces.
Vision
- To provide excellent theoretical and practical knowledge.
Mission
- To prepare the students to apply the classroom learning into real life setting and build a healthy society.
Name : Mrs. Meghana
Designation : Assistant Professor and HoD
Qualification : M.Sc.,
Year of Joining : 2020
Experience : 5 Years
Specialization : Counselling and Indian Psychology
Name : Mrs. Nasreen Afza
Designation : Co-ordinator
Qualification : M.Sc., M.Phil
Year of Joining : 2001
Experience : 21 Years
Specialization : Clinical Psychology
Departmental Activities 2017 – 18
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Sl No |
Activity |
Type |
Date |
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1 |
“Item development and item Validity”. |
Special lecture |
25th November, 2017. |
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2 |
“t test and ANOVA” |
Special lecture |
18 February, 2018. |
Departmental Activities (2018-19)
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Sl. No |
Activity |
Type |
Date and place |
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1 |
World Sexual Health Day |
Awareness Campaign |
September 4th 2018, Mysuru
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2 |
Blood donation camp |
Extension activity |
September 28th 2018, Mysuru |
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3 |
World Mental Health Day: Young people and Mental Health in a changing world |
Awareness Campaign |
October 10th 2018, Mysuru |
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4 |
Case history taking |
Special lecture |
November 14th & 15th, 2018 , Mysuru |
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5 |
Tender Minds, Child and Adolescents Psychiatric Clinic
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Field visit |
October 10th & 11th 2018, Mysuru
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6 |
Kerala Relief Fund (6740-00 Rupees)
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Extension Activity
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August 2018
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Department activities 2019 – 20
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Sl no |
Activity |
Type |
Date |
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1 |
Suicide Prevention Awareness Program |
Awareness Program |
Morarji Desai PU College, Varkodu.26th September, 2019 |
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2 |
Mental health awareness programme |
Outreach program |
30th September 2019 at Mosanabayanahalli |
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3 |
Yoga, Pranayama and Wellbeing |
One day Workshop
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15th February, 2020 at the Golden Jubilee Auditorium, Teresian College |
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4 |
Old age home visit |
Psychometric assessment |
Shantidhama, Mysore, 14th March 2020 |
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5 |
Basic Counselling Skills |
Webinar |
Via Zoom App, 26th May 2020 |
Department activities 2020-21
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Sl. No |
Name of the Programme |
Date |
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1 |
Webinar on Gender Sensitization: Issues and Concerns in the Pandemic |
10-06-2020 |
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2 |
Webinar on Career Opportunities for Psychologists in DRDO |
16-06-2020 |
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3 |
Webinar on Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) |
17-06-2020 |
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4 |
Suicide Prevention awareness programme |
10-09-2020 |
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5 |
Inter Department Competition on the theme ‘Surviving v/s Thriving’ on the occasion of Mental Health day |
20-10-2020 |
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6 |
Webinar on Mental Health for All- Greater Investment, Greater Access |
28-10-2020 |
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7 |
Field work cum internship at Mysore Institute of Mental Health |
18-01-2021 to 05-02-2021 |
Mrs. Meghana Assistant Professor & HoD PG Department of Psychology Teresian College Siddarthanagara, Mysore -11 Mobile: 9148417951 College Office Ph: 0821 – 2471316 (College Office) Email: psypgteresian@gmail.com