The Department of Psychology Association is inaugurated on August, 2016 in the Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women by Dr. Savithri Krishnan, Former Head, Dept Of Psychology, JBAS College and Dr. Subashini. R, Dean, Madras School of Social Work. The inauguration was felicitated by Correspondent and the Principal of the college.
The Bachelor of Science – Psychology, undergraduate programme, at minimum requires the applicant to have obtained the pass percentage in Higher Secondary Level exam finals.
About Us
The Department of Psychology Association is inaugurated on August, 2016 in the Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women by Dr. Savithri Krishnan, Former Head, Dept Of Psychology, JBAS College and Dr. Subashini. R, Dean, Madras School of Social Work. The inauguration was felicitated by Correspondent and the Principal of the college.
Objective
The Department of Psychology aspires to be an outstanding in Undergraduate Education, where students and faculty establish close collaborations to learn the Scientific Principles of Behavior and Mental processes, to make significant contributions to the science and practice of Psychology.
Bachelor Of Science
Psychology
Department of Psychology
CTTEWC main campus ,Chennai.
Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 4:00P.M.
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Department Events & Activities
The Psychology Lab is used for practicing and simulating counselling sessions and mock sessions among students
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Ashma Shafrin – Rank II in Major (B.Sc. Psychology 2017-2020 Batch)
Bismi Parwin – Rank III in Major & Rank IX in Foundation English (B.Sc. Psychology 2017-2020 Batch)
Sayed Kameela Banu H – Rank III in Major (B.Sc. Psychology 2016-2019 Batch)
Marita W – Rank X in Major (B.Sc. Psychology 2016-2019 Batch)
This Section details the different courses undertaken, over a period of Six Semesters to complete the Bachelor Of Science – Psychology : Undergraduate Program.
The courses are of the following varieties, Core papers that are mandatory, Electives that can be chosen from list of available electives and Laboratory practicals if applicable. The courses when successfully completed, collectively contribute towards the minimum requirement of awarding a Bachelor’s degree.
Program Outcomes
On successful completion of Bachelor of Science programme, students will develop a scientific temper, critical thinking, problem solving skills, and research attitude for the betterment of the society.
Program Specific Outcomes
By the end of B.Sc. Psychology programme, students will be able to understand human behaviour, describe the ethical principles, conduct basic psychological tests and experiments, and interpret the findings.
As part of the Madras University’s OBE – Outcome Based Education program, the desired outcome is presented along with each course.
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Semester I
பொதுத்தமிழ் Paper – I:
இந்தப் பாடத்தைக் கற்றலின் முடிவில் மாணவியர்கள்
Hindi I:
By the end of the course, students will be able to
French I:
By the end of the course, students will be able to
After completing this course, the learners will be able to
After completion of the General Psychology – I course, students will be able to:
After completion of the Biological Psychology I course, the student will be able to:
After completion of the Introduction to Indian Psychology course, students will be able to:
Semester II
பொதுத்தமிழ் Paper – II:
இந்தப் பாடத்தைக் கற்றலின் முடிவில் மாணவியர்கள்
Hindi II:
By the end of the course, students will be able to
French II:
By the end of the course, students will be able to
After completing this course, the learners will be able to
After completion of the General Psychology II course, students will be able to:
After completion of the Biological Psychology II course, student will be able to:
After completion of the community psychology course, students will be able to:
Semester III
பொதுத்தமிழ் Paper – III:
இந்தப் பாடத்தைக் கற்றலின் முடிவில் மாணவியர்கள்
Hindi III:
By the end of the course, students will be able to
French III:
By the end of the course, students will be able to
After completion of the Developmental psychology -I course, students will be able to:
After completion of the Experimental Psychology course, students will be able to:
After completion of the Statistics in psychology course, students will be able to:
Semester IV
பொதுத்தமிழ் Paper – IV:
இந்தப் பாடத்தைக் கற்றலின் முடிவில் மாணவியர்கள்
Hindi IV:
By the end of the course, students will be able to
French IV:
By the end of the course, students will be able to
After completion of the Developmental Psychology II course, the student will be able to:
After completion of the Psychological assessment course, students will be able to:
After completion of the consumer behaviour and advertising course, students will be able to:
Semester V
After completion of the abnormal psychology – I course, students will be able to:
After completion of the Social Psychology I course, students will be able to:
After completion of the Introduction to research methodology course, students will be able to:
After completion of the health psychology course, the student will be able to:
After completion of the Sports Psychology course, students will be able to:
Semester VI
After completion of the abnormal psychology – II course, students will be able to:
After completion of the social psychology – II course, students will be able to:
After completion of the Introduction to theories of personality course, students will be able to:
After completion of the Guidance and counselling Psychology course, students will be able to:
After completion of the human resource management course, students will be able to:
Semester I
பொதுத்தமிழ் Paper I – CLA1L
மாணவியர்கள் இந்தப் பாடத்தைக் கற்றலின் முடிவில்,
Hindi I – CLE1E
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● recollect the interesting words and phrases used in the prescribed texts
● practise writing leave letters, complaint letters, order letters, and enquiry letters
● analyse the concepts or themes in the prescribed texts
● write error-free official memos, government orders, notices, and various forms of official correspondence
French I – CLK1S
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● remember basic words and phrases related to transportation, fruits, and vegetables
● understand basic grammar concepts like articles, prepositions, verbs, and adjectives
● practise pronunciation using listening comprehension activities
● analyse sentence structures in simple texts
● write short essays using simple vocabulary
By the end of the course, students will be able to
• remember English vowel and consonant sounds and symbols, along with the rules for word stress, sentence stress, intonation, and voice modulation
• understand the life and works of renowned writers
• apply grammatical rules of tense, aspect, auxiliaries, question tags, interrogative / negative statements in writing error-free sentences
• analyse poetic language or story elements in the prescribed texts
• write critical essays and enact scenes from the prescribed stories
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● recall key concepts, methods, and different sub-fields in Psychology
● describe human anatomy and basic functions like vision, smell, taste, hearing, touch, and kinesthetic movements
● analyse different perspectives related to sensation, perception, memory, consciousness, and learning
● differentiate between major approaches psychologists use to observe behavioural and mental processes
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● trace the history of biological basis of behaviour
● describe the significance of nervous system in human body
● distinguish between synaptic transmission functions of normal and damaged brain
● sketch the concepts of bio-mechanism behind emotions, aggression, learning, and memory
● appraise the importance of biorhythmic alignment
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● remember basic concepts in Sociology and their fundamental theoretical interrelations
● analyse how self and social interaction influence society and social structures
● apply sociological concepts, principles, and perspectives to substantiate areas addressed by sociologists
● evaluate how social change factors such as population, urbanisation, or technology development affect individuals and social structures
Semester II
பொதுத்தமிழ் Paper II – CLA2H
மாணவியர்கள் இந்தப் பாடத்தைக் கற்றலின் முடிவில்,
Hindi II – CLE2G
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● remember new vocabulary learnt from translation practice (English to Hindi)
● understand the dramatic elements in one-act plays
● analyse the themes in short stories
● enact scenes from one-act plays
● write critical essays on prescribed texts
French II – CLK2L
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● recollect new vocabulary learnt from prescribed texts
● understand grammatical rules and sentence structures
● apply grammar rules and write error-free sentences
● develop conversations using simple vocabulary
● write simple essays or stories using new vocabulary
By the end of the course, students will be able to
• recollect new vocabulary learnt through word-building activities
• apply grammatical rules of tenses, framing questions, and question tags in identifying errors in sentences
• analyse figurative language in prescribed poems
• evaluate story elements in short stories
• synthesise information and write critical essays on poems, short stories, and one-act plays
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● recollect concepts, theories, and assumptions underlying thinking, intelligence, emotions, personality, and motivation
● develop skills to promote better understanding of self and society, and practise self-control
● analyse different enhancing strategies related to personality and intelligence
● critically evaluate the complexities in human cognition
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● remember basic concepts and theoretical background of
Anthropology
● describe how historical and evolutionary processes have shaped human ancestors and primates and led to behavioural, biological, and cultural diversity of the present
● analyse how cultural systems construct reality differently for various human groups
● evaluate how cultures responded to the challenges of globalisation in various times and places
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● understand the development of nervous system, in phases
● analyse causes of brain damage and treatment procedures
● demonstrate physiological and behavioural events of sleep and circadian rhythms
● evaluate cortical mechanism of sensory system
● examine motor control and its related disorders
Semester III
பொதுத்தமிழ் Paper III – CLA3M
மாணவியர்கள் இந்தப் பாடத்தைக் கற்றலின் முடிவில்,
Hindi III – CLE3H
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● describe different literary trends in poetry
● understand the themes in the prescribed poems
● analyse the poetic language used by poets like Surdas, Tulasidas, and Meera Bai
● use newly learnt vocabulary in speech and writing
● writing critical essays on the prescribed poems
French III – CLK3M
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● recollect new vocabulary and grammatical rules
● apply grammatical rules to make meaningful sentences
● understand cultural references in the prescribed texts
● write general essays on favourite film, book, monument, etc.
By the end of the course, students will be able to
• remember complex vocabulary used in literary contexts
• apply grammatical rules and avoid errors in speaking and writing
• analyse poetic elements in prescribed poems
• evaluate various biographies and critique the lives and works of famous personalities
• develop their interview skills through mock-interviews
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● describe the influence of biological, cognitive, and psycho-social factors on life span development
● analyse personal and social attitudes of human beings during early stages of lives
● assess the complex effects of early stages of life span on one’s mental and physical health
● evaluate various issues and problems related to childhood and adolescence
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● recall the key concepts and formulae in Statistics
● understand statistical concepts used in Psychology research
● describe raw data using tables and graphs
● differentiate between descriptive and inferential statistical methods
● appraise research studies using appropriate statistical tools
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● remember psychological principles and techniques used in Experimental Psychology
● use Psychology tools and apparatus appropriately in the lab
● apply concepts of learning, motivation, and intelligence in their subject of study
Semester IV
பொதுத்தமிழ் Paper IV – CLA4K
மாணவியர்கள் இந்தப் பாடத்தைக் கற்றலின் முடிவில்,
Hindi IV – CLE4J
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● understand the characteristics of modern poetry
● apply the vocabulary used by modern poets in speech and writing
● analyse the poetic techniques used by the modern poets
● describe the techniques used in short stories and one-act plays
● write critical essays on modern writers and their works
French IV – CLK4N
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● remember new vocabulary and grammatical rules
● apply grammatical rules and make error-free sentences
● understand cultural differences using prescribed texts
● analyse sentence structures in prescribed texts
● write essays and letters in the prescribed formats
By the end of the course, students will be able to
• remember interesting words and phrases used in one-act plays and selected scenes from Shakespeare
• analyse the complex themes in one-act plays and short stories
• apply various techniques in letter writing, précise writing, paraphrasing, and report writing
• evaluate writing techniques used by playwrights and short story writers
• enact scenes from Shakespeare, one-act plays, or short stories
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● recognise concepts related to later stages of lifespan – adulthood, middle age, and old age
● describe adjustment related issues during various stages of lifespan
● understand physical and psychological functioning during subsequent stages of lifespan development
● discuss social and personal problems in these stages of lifespan
● analyse various issues related to senior citizens, for example, bereavement process and empty nest phenomenon
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● understand processes and factors affecting marketing and consumer behaviour
● analyse marketing techniques used by marketers and target-specific consumer groups
● differentiate between models and levels in consumer decision making and buying process
● appraise consumer choices based on factors influencing consumer buying behaviour
● construct their own consumer research study
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● remember psychological principles and techniques used in psychological assessment
● use Psychology tools and apparatus appropriately in the lab
● apply concepts of learning, motivation, and intelligence in psychological assessment
● appraise application of Psychology concepts in real-life scenarios
Semester V
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● recall the impact of society on individual behaviour
● understand different social phenomena like empathy, altruism, and attitude formation
● evaluate diverse theories and scientific methodologies in Social Psychology
● develop ability to comprehend the basis for attitude formation and emotional behaviour
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● identify normal and abnormal behaviour patterns
● match biological, psychological, and socio-cultural causes of abnormal behaviour
● analyse different types of anxiety disorders, with respect to their symptoms and therapies
● categorise causes, symptoms, and therapies to deal with Somatoform and Dissociative disorders
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● understand scientific and social research approaches and methods
● identify various sources of information for literature review and data collection
● evaluate primary and secondary data collected using questionnaire method, observation, qualitative interviewing, and case-study
● design a research project addressing the research question, hypothesis, methodology, data collection, and analysis
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● remember basic concepts in Applied Psychology
● understand how psychological principles and concepts can be used effectively to resolve real life problems
● analyse the role of Applied Psychologists and their contributions to better understand human mind and behaviour
● evaluate the methodology and interventions used by Applied Psychologists
● develop research-based specific interventions to solve problems in healthcare, education sectors, communities, and organisations
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● identify types of physical illness caused by mental disturbance
● comprehend issues related to physical conditions and mental well- being of individuals
● apply behaviour modification techniques for various health problems
● evaluate psycho-educational interventions in prevention and control of illness in the society
Semester VI
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● recollect biological and psycho-social factors, treatment, and outcomes related to mood disorders
● classify subtypes of Schizophrenia and treatment processes
● describe categories and clinical features of personality disorders
● analyse causes, symptoms, and therapies to deal with addiction disorders
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● recall various concepts and theories in Organisational Psychology
● understand the framework for organisational design, structure, culture, and dynamics
● apply different motivational theories in a variety of organisational settings and study their effects on job satisfaction
● evaluate the effectiveness of various leadership styles and teamwork types
● develop effective interventions to solve problems in organisations
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● understand social characteristics related to human behaviour
● discuss the importance of Social Psychology in social institutions like law, medicine, and education
● evaluate the connection between various mental phenomena and social stereotypes in contemporary life
● design socio-psychological researches using appropriate methods
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● identify major concepts, scope, and ethical issues in Counselling
● demonstrate micro-skills including non-verbal skills, listening skills, reflecting skills, paraphrasing, challenging, and goal setting
● apply counselling skills in addressing special groups such as alcoholics, elderly people, AIDS patients, sexually abused, and differently abled in individual and group settings
● compare different approaches related to Counselling such as Directive, Humanistic, Behaviouristic, Existential, and Eclectic
● involve in professional activities related to Counselling Psychology, bringing positive changes in the society
By the end of the course, students will be able to
● recall basic terminologies in Human Resource Management and understand related concepts and theories
● develop an understanding of conflicts and challenges in Human Resource Management
● describe techniques used in recruitment, talent management, and compensation planning
● evaluate ethical and legal issues faced by Human Resource Management executives locally and globally
● formulate human resource policies and practices that help promote an organisation’s strategic goals