Department of Applied Psychology
July 14, 2023 2023-12-31 18:21Department of Applied Psychology
The Department of Applied Psychology, Central University of Tamil Nadu was established in 2017 and started M.Sc. Applied Psychology in the academic year 2017-18 to cater the increased need for knowledge generation and application in the field of Behavioural Sciences in general and Psychology in particular. The Department aims to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge in the scientific discipline of Psychology, opportunities for learning in the laboratory as well as from the field, and advancement in the understanding of self and others. The Department emphasizes excellence in teaching and research through active involvement of faculty and students in the generation and dissemination of knowledge.
The field of psychology is all-inclusive; virtually any aspect of human behaviour and development can be viewed from a psychological perspective. Psychologists work in different settings, including universities, colleges, research institutes, hospitals, government agencies, counselling centres, schools, business, defence, NGO’s etc. and take up different roles in various fields ranging from teaching to research and counselling to training.
In the changing global scenario, application of psychological principles to solve human problems has acquired new dimensions with the changing nature of the challenges that the world faces today. In this context, the department currently offers a regular two years fulltime programme in Applied Psychology (M.Sc. Applied Psychology) with three specialisations: (i) Clinical Psychology, (ii) Counselling Psychology, and (iii) Organisational Psychology. In addition to the post-graduate programme, the department also offers Ph.D. in Applied Psychology.
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Vision
To lead in teaching and scientific research in the field of Psychology
Mission
- To impart scientific knowledge in all domains of psychology
- To inculcate professional and ethical psychological practices
- To equip students with skills required to conduct scientific research
- To adopt contemporary advances in the field and promote Inter, Multi and Transdisciplinary approach in teaching and research
Programmes Offered
M.Sc. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
Eligibility Criteria:
Any Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks for General Category,
50% marks for OBC (Non-creamy Layer), 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD Candidates at Graduate level.
Candidates seeking admission to the M.Sc. Applied Psychology programme should apply and appear for CUCET
(Central Universities Common Entrance Test) for the respective academic year, the details of which will be updated
on the Website.
Duration of the programme: Two Years (Four Semesters)
Sanctioned Strength: 26
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Specializations:
- Clinical Psychology
- Counselling Psychology
- Organisational Psychology
Ph.D. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
The Ph.D. in Applied Psychology aims to provide a basis for an independent, critical, and thoughtful perception of research
through studying theoretical and methodical subject areas, as well as providing practice in communicating research results in
academic- and other forums. This programme provides academic support and supervision to the candidate for qualifying research
activity, thesis work, and other activities that require an advanced extent of academic insight.
Eligibility Criteria and Guidelines:
The Department of Applied Psychology will follow the CUTN Ph.D. Regulations – 2022 adhering to the University Grants
Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degrees) Regulations 2018.
Curriculum:
Infrastructure
- Smart Classrooms
- Department Library
- Counselling Room
- General Psychology Laboratory for Psychological testing and experiments
- Organizational Behaviour – Laboratory
- Computer Lab
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Head of the Department
Department of Applied Psychology
Central University of Tamil Nadu
Thiruvarur – 610 005
Phone : +91-4366-27730
Email : hodpsychology@cutn.ac.in
