B.Sc. Applied Psychology (Hons./Hons. with Research)
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Specialisation:
Clinical Psychology/Industrial and Organisational PsychologyDuration:
4 years | 8 semestersCampus:
Eligibility:
Must have successfully cleared the Higher Secondary Examination (Class XII), with a minimum of 60% or an equivalent grade.- Apply Now
Why B.Sc. Applied Psychology at CVV?
- The curriculum gives equal importance to both, natural and behavioural science aspects of the discipline.
- The curriculum is embedded with the American Psychological Association’s (APA) listed graduate attributes, with an emphasis on developing the professional and personal skills ofstudents.
- Importance is given to training students in Indian psychology and the psychology of Indians.
- High level of intellectual rigour.
- Specialisation (Minor) in the fields of Clinical Psychology and Industrial Psychology.
- Option to choose Honours with Research Degree by doing an intense 12 credit Dissertation (as per NEP guidelines-2020 Honours with Research graduates can get direct admission to PhD)*.
- Flexibility to enter or exit the programme at various stages**
- Multidisciplinary courses
- Advanced pedagogical practices
- Internship
Programme Structure
Semester I | ||
Course Name | Course Type | Credits |
Psychological Processes | Core | 4 |
Biopsychology | Core | 4 |
AEC-1: English in Context – The Essentials | Ability Enhancement Courses | 3 |
Learning from Leaders/Stress Management | Discipline Specific Minor courses | 4 |
Indic Knowledge Systems: Pride of India | Skill Enhancement Course | 3 |
Multi-Disciplinary – 1 | Multi-Disciplinary | 3 |
Environmental Studies | Value Added Courses | 2 |
Yoga | Value Added Courses | 2 |
Semester Credits | 25 | |
Semester II | ||
Course Name | Course Type | Credits |
Advanced Psychological Processes | Core | 4 |
LifeSpan Development | Core | 4 |
AEC – 2 Sanskrit/Hindi/Malayalam | Ability Enhancement Course | 3 |
Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology/Fundamentals of Business Psychology | Discipline Specific Minor courses | 4 |
SEC 2 Wellness Insights from Bagavad Gita | Skill Enhancement Course | 3 |
The Art and Science of Love and Relationships | Multi-Disciplinary | 3 |
Indic Knowledge Systems: Wisdom Through the Ages | Value Added Courses | 2 |
NSS/Introduction to Seva/Any other VACs | Value Added Course | 2 |
Semester Credits | 25 | |
Exit Option (with 42 credits) * | ||
Semester III | ||
Course Name | Course Type | Credits |
Quantitative Research Methods | Core | 4 |
Statistics for Behavioural Sciences | Core | 4 |
AEC 3: Sanskrit/Hindi/Malayalam | Ability Enhancement Course | 3 |
Indic Knowledge Systems: Self Unfoldment | Skill Enhancement Course | 3 |
Assessments in Clinical Setting/Behavioural Assessments in Organisational Settings | Discipline Specific Minor courses | 4 |
Stress and Anxiety Management | Multidisciplinary courses | 3 |
Semester Credits | 21 | |
Semester IV | ||
Course Name | Course Type | Credits |
Psychological Testing | Core | 4 |
Qualitative Research Methods | Core | 4 |
AEC - 4: Ways of the World | Ability Enhancement Course | 3 |
Psychopathology/Organisational Behaviour | Discipline Specific Minor | 4 |
Child and Adolescent Behaviour Pathology/Designing and Leading Organisations | Discipline Specific Minor | 4 |
Internship | Internship | 2 |
Semester Credits | 21 | |
Exit Option (with 84 credits) ** | ||
Semester V | ||
Course Name | Course Type | Credits |
Neuro-Psychology | Core | 4 |
Applied Social Psychology | Core | 4 |
Community Psychology | Core | 4 |
Community Intervention Skills/Corporate Training Skills | Discipline Specific Minor | 4 |
Addiction Management/Human Resource Management and Development | Discipline Specific Minor | 4 |
Semester Credits | 20 | |
Semester VI | ||
Course Name | Course Type | Credits |
Positive Psychology | Core | 4 |
Introduction to Indian Psychological Thought | Core | 4 |
Industrial Psychology | Core | 4 |
Academic Writing and Professional Communication | Core | 4 |
Principles and Practices of Psychotherapy/Organisational Development | Discipline Specific Minor | 4 |
Internship | Internship | 2 |
Semester Credits | 22 | |
Exit Option (with 126 credits) *** | ||
Semester VII | ||
Course Name | Course Type | Credits |
Personality Theories | Core | 4 |
Contemporary Trends in Psychology | Core | 4 |
Cultural Psychology | Core | 4 |
Behavioral Neuroscience | Core | 4 |
Counselling Skills and Techniques | Core | 4 |
Semester Credits | 20 | |
Semester VIII | ||
Course Name | Course Type | Credits |
Health and Yoga Psychology | Core | 4 |
Rehabilitation Psychology | Core | 4 |
Education Psychology | Core | 4 |
Indian Knowledge Traditions in Organisational Behaviour/Indigenous Psychotherapies | Discipline Specific Minor | 4 |
Forensic Psychology/Marketing and Consumer Psychology | Discipline Specific Minor | 4 |
Dissertation (Research Project) (Optional) | 12 | |
Semester Credits | 20 | |
Core Course | Credits |
Core Courses | 92 |
Ability Enhancement Courses | 12 |
Skill Enhancement Courses | 9 |
Discipline Specific Minor Courses (Minor Stream) | 40 |
Multidisciplinary Courses | 9 |
Value Added Courses | 6 |
Dissertation | 12 (optional) |
Internship | 4 |
Total Credits | 172 |
International Collaborations
1. Global Exposure and Internships
CVV’s global internship programme provides an exceptional chance for students and young professionals to acquire practical work experience in a diverse cultural and business environment. Through hands-on work assignments, mentorship, and networking opportunities, interns will gain a deep understanding of the local culture, while developing skills that are highly valued in today's global economy. CVV's global internship provides a chance to:
- Experience a different work culture
- Build a global network
- Improve language skills
- Develop cross-cultural skills
- Reflection and evaluation
2. Distinguished Visiting Faculty
Prof. Annette Leonhardt
University of Munich, Germany
Prof. Roger Natarajan
Actuarial Program Director
University of Michigan, USA
Prof. Craig Hassed
Monash University, Australia
Prof. Uma S.Kambhampati
Head of School, School of Politics Economics and International Relations
Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, University of Reading, UK
Prof. Bernadine Van Gramberg
Professor and Academic Board Chair Federation University Australia
Prof. Timothy Marjoribanks
Associate Dean Research
School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia
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Student Achievements
S Gouri
2020 Batch(2020-2023)
Member of British Psychological Association (BPS)
Received offer letter from Bath University for M.Sc. Applied Psychology
Devangana Maneesh
2020 Batch (2020-2023) Received offer letter from University of Plymouth for M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
School FESTS
Food Exhibition
PPSH organised a food fest in association with Adarsh Special School. The food items sold were exclusively made by the differently abled students.
Disability Day Celebrations
PPSH celebrated International week of persons with disability by conducting a sports day for the differently abled students at Adarsh Special School.
Fee Structure: Academic Year 2023-24
| Annual Tuition Fee | Activity Fee | Annual Programme Fee (Tuition + Activity) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,27,050 | 3,500 | 1,30,550 |
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