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B.Sc. (Hons.) Applied Psychology

  • Offered by:
  • Specialisation:
    Neuro-Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Rehabilitation Psychology and so on
  • Duration:
    3 years | 6 semesters
  • Campus:
  • Eligibility:
    Must have successfully cleared the Higher Secondary Examination (Class XII), with a minimum of 60% or an equivalent grade.
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Why B.Sc. (Hons.) Applied Psychology at CVV?

Highlights of the Programme

  • 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 of students.
  • Importance is given to training students’ in Indian psychology and the psychology of Indians.
  • High level of intellectual rigour
  • Interdisciplinarity (inter-disciplinary non-core papers)
  • Advanced pedagogical practises
  • Dissertation and internship

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

Industrial Visits

Industry Expert Talks

Programme Structure

Semester I

SEMESTER I

Introduction to Psychology ICore6
BiopsychologyCore6
Lifespan DevelopmentCore6
Environmental StudiesAECC4
Indic Knowledge Systems: Pride of IndiaSEC4
English in Context: The EssentialsAECC4
Total Credits 30
Semester II

SEMESTER II

Introduction to Psychology II

Core

6

Applied Social Psychology

Core

6

Project Development & Management science/ Introduction to Psycholinguistics

GE

6

Nutrition and Lifespan

GE

6

Indic Knowledge Systems: Self Unfoldment

SEC

4

Total Credits

28

Semester III

Semester III

Course Name

Course Category

Credits

Operations Management

Core

6

Marketing Management

Core

6

Human Resource Management 

Core

6

Entrepreneurship Development/Appreciation of Indian Sciences-East vs West/Event Management

GE

6

Indic Knowledge Systems- Pride of India / Personality Development & Communication Skills/Cultural Heritage and Tourism Management

SEC

4

Total Credits

28

Semester IV

Semester IV

Course Name

Course Category

Credits

Indian Financial Systems

Core

6

Accounting For Managers 

Core

6

Introduction to Business Analytics

Core

6

Tax Planning/India’s Diversity & Business 

GE

6

Indic Knowledge Systems- Self Unfoldment/ Statistical Software Packages/Financial Software Packages

SEC

4

Total Credits

 

28

Semester V

Semester V

Course Name

Course Category

Credits

Operations Research

Core

6

Principles of Financial Management

Core

6

Elective- I: Consumer Behaviour/Rural Marketing/R programming/Database Management Systems/HRD: Systems & Strategies/Training & Development/International Trade Policy & Strategy/Global Business Environment

Core

6

Elective- II: Digital Marketing/Customer Relationship Management/Data Visualisation Techniques/Data Mining Techniques/Management of Industrial Relations/Performance & Compensation Management/Transnational & Cross Cultural Marketing/International Distribution & Supply Chain Management

Core

6

Internship*

SEC

4

Total Credits

 

28

Semester VI

Semester VI

Course Name

Course Category

Credits

Business Research

Core

6

Introduction to Strategic Management

Core

6

Elective -III: Services Marketing/Personal Selling & Sales Force Management/International Marketing/Big Data Analytics/Marketing Analytics/HRM and HR Analytics/ Counselling & Negotiation Skills for   

Managers/ Cross Cultural HRM /Talent Acquision/International Accounting & Reporting System/Multinational Business Finance/International Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions

Core

6

Elective -IV: Research Project

Core

6

Total Credits

 

24

Total Credits (Program)

 

152

Other Details

Core Courses

84

Discipline-Specific Elective (DSE)

24

General Electives

24

Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)

12

Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC)

8

Total Credits

152

Higher Studies & Career Avenues

Alumni Testimonial

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 FeeActivity FeeAnnual Programme Fee (Tuition + Activity)
1,27,050 3,5001,30,550

Expert Teaching Faculty

Professor and Head,
School of Philosophy,
Psychology and
Scientific Heritage
DR. RAMESH PATTNI Adjunct Assistant Professor School of Philosophy, Psychology & Scientific Heritage

Professor Emeritus

DR. SATHEESH VARMA Assistant Professor School of Philosophy, Psychology & Scientific Heritage
Assistant Professor
DR. KAVITA R. SHANMUGHAN Assistant Professor School of Philosophy, Psychology & Scientific Heritage
Assistant Professor
Assistant Dean | Assistant Professor

 Assistant Professor

Programme Coordinator
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor

Faculty