Womens Christian College

The Department of Psychology is innovative, dynamic and vibrant offering varied and diverse teaching methods throughout the curriculum. We have a reputation for

Academic Excellence.
Students who think for themselves.
Research and service oriented faculty.

The Department began in the year 1973. The credit of laying a strong foundation goes to the late Ms.Vishnu Rao, former Head of the Department. A course in Psychology takes you on a journey into the fascinating world of the mind. The Department offers Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programmes. In addition to them it also offers UGC certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses. The Department has a well equipped laboratory. Latest Books and journals are available in the library. Special lectures are organised in areas of Developmental Research, Clinical, Counseling and Organizational Psychology. The Department had visiting Fulbright Scholars offering series of lectures. Students are encouraged to familiarize with Statistical Package for Social Sciences so as to analyse and interpret the research data.

The Bachelors Degree course is preparatory in nature and will enable the students to specialize further or choose a career. The course offers papers which focuses on the History and Basics of Psychology, the development of the individual, an overview of Statistics and also covers diverse areas like Abnormal Psychology, Behaviour in Organisations, Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology and Social Psychology thus providing an exposure to the different areas of Psychology. Laboratory work forms an integral part of the course. The students get an opportunity to apply the principles learnt in the above theory papers by conducting case studies and observing the applications of theses concepts.

Thus the Bachelors Degree course offers Psychological knowledge to empower people with self-understanding and interpersonal skills to add meaning and depth to one’s life as well as help one achieve success in life and career. Programmes aim to provide a sound foundation for further study and for development of a career as a Professional Psychologist in Education, Social, Health services or in Industry.

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Eligibility for the Bachelors Degree course (B.Sc.):

Higher Secondary or equivalent with Psychology / Biology
Mathematics / English / Business Mathematics / Sociology

Sanctioned Student Strength: 50

At the Post Graduate level the courses prepare the student to launch themselves in the expanding professional world as Psychologists, Counsellors, Consultants, Resource persons, Faculty members, Facilitators, Trainers, and Instructors and so on. The papers offered are application oriented and train the students in the skills required to become experts in the fields of Counselling or Organisational Behaviour. The students are trained to administer various psychological tests and are encouraged to use the skills learnt by conducting projects, workshop and seminars. Experts in the field are invited for lecturers, which enable the students to gain a broader perspective on the scope of the subject.

In the final semester students are given the opportunity to transfer their classroom knowledge into practical experience through placement in schools, hospitals and organizations. Projects and thesis form an integral part of the programme. The course work and research papers provide comprehensive training in psychological research methods and statistical procedures. Research is undertaken at the PG level. The areas include Developmental, Clinical, Social and Counselling. The students are encouraged to present papers at conferences and publish their work in journals.

Eligibility for the Masters Degree course (M.Sc.):

A Bachelors Degree in Psychology / Sociology from a recognized University
Selection will also be based on the performance in B.A./ B.Sc. , Entrance test and Interview.

Student Strength: 16

The Masters in Philosophy programme introduces the students to various papers such as Psychological Theories & Related Therapies, Research Methodology and Statistics with an immense scope for self-study and understanding. The students do a project on an area of interest and present a report. Dissertation is carried out under the guidance of a supervisor.

Eligibility for the M.Phil. Degree course:

A Masters degree in Psychology. Selection will be based on performance in M.Sc., Entrance test and Interview.

Student Strength: 6

The Department offers Part-Time and Full-Time Doctoral programs. The programme emphasis a theoretical, rigorous scientific approach to the gathering and evaluation of data, solving basic and applied research problems. Independent but supervised research program is undertaken.

Research Guides:

Ms. Kanchana M., M.A., M.Phil.
Dr. Veena Easvaradoss, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Dr. Nitiksha J. Tarkas, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Dr. D. Sumathi, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Eligibility for the Doctoral Degree:

As per the norms of the University of Madras.

CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY:

For professional careers in Psychology, students need to go on to M.Sc. and M.Phil./PhD. They can develop a research career in Universities or colleges or work in organization. Careers are offered in private and Government sectors. Students who complete a PG course in Psychology work as Psychologists, Counselors in Educational set up or with large organizations in various departments such as the HR dept., Training, Work place, Career Counseling, Health Psychologist.

Research Activities:

The Department is actively involved in research. Students and faculty are constantly attending lectures and presenting papers. The Department is involved in publishing articles in journals of repute. Research has been carried out in the special areas of Mental Retardation, Learning Disability, Juvenile Delinquency, Autism and Orthopaedically handicapped. Adults, Adolescents and Children have formed the sample when researches on social, educational, or developmental aspects were dealt with. The Department also has research projects sanctioned by United Board of Christian Higher Education.

UGC Major Research Project

Dr. Sheela Julius Head of the Department received a grant of Rs. 1,73,000.00 to carry out a research on Gifted children in a developing society . The variables considered were Personality, Intelligence and Creativity.

Faculty :

	Ms. Malini Rajendran - M.A., M.Phil. Associate Professor & Head
	Ms. M. Kanchana - M.A., M.Phil. Associate Professor
	Dr. Veena Easvaradoss - M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Associate Professor
	Dr. Nitiksha J. Tarkas - M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Associate Professor
	Dr. D. Sumathi - M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Assistant Professor
	Ms. Zarina A - M.A., NET Assistant Professor
	Ms. Vijaya S - M.Sc., M.Phil. Assistant Professor
	Ms. Miriam Paul - M.Sc., M.Phil. Assistant Professor
	Ms. Kavina Nazeen Marzban - M.Sc., M.Phil., NET Assistant Professor
	Dr. S. Usha Rani - M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Professor

University Grant Commission Career oriented courses:

The course introduces students to career and market oriented skill enhancing courses that have utility for job, self-employment and empowerment. At the end of three years the students will be equipped with a Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma along with a Bachelors degree.

The course in Human Relations is offered after regular classes during the week. The course is open to students of all disciplines of all the years. The maximum student strength in each course will be 30.

PROJECTS OF THE DEPARTMENT:

VIKAAS Student Counseling Centre:

VIKAAS started in 1985. Psychological counselling is offered to students related to issues on concentration, time management, study habits, insecurity, self esteem, exam fear, communication skills, interpersonal relationships, etc. Group counselling programs are held on a regular basis for students in Personality development. Psychological assessments of personality, intelligence, vocational interest and aptitude are available at Vikaas.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

Child development Centre had its inception on 23rd February 2001 with the aim of serving children. The objective of the centre is to provide psychological services for school children up to 16 years of age. This includes assessment and counseling services. Assessments for aptitude, intelligence, memory, learning, personality and creativity are carried out. The centre offers special education for children with mental retardation between the ages of 6 and 18.

The day to day activities of the centre includes academics, functional skills training, yoga therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, recreational activities and vocational training in candle making, key chains, greetings cards, phenyl and gardening.

The staff of the centre includes a full time Psychologist, Special Educator and a Helper. A part time Physiotherapists extends her service thrice a week and a part time Speech therapist is available once a week. Individualized counseling is offered to parents of the children. Faculty and students of the Department of Psychology are involved with the activities of the centre

Prizes :

Undergraduate

The Sujatha Kuruvilla prize for securing the highest mark in the core subjects in the first year psychology class.
The Developmental Psychology prize for securing the highest mark in Developmental Psychology papers I & II in semesters III & IV.
The Mr. R.Y. Samuel prize for securing the highest mark in Counselling Psychology.
Miss. Vishnu Rao prize for the student who secures the highest mark in Social Psychology and Abnormal Psychology.
The Mrs. Mercy Samuel Prize for securing the highest mark in Social Psychology I and II.
The Department of Psychology prize for the student who secures the highest mark in core papers during Semesters I to IV.
The Dr. Angela Richard Prize for the best student of Experimental Psychology and Psychological testing.
The Mrs. Chellamal Krishna Raj prize for the student who secures the highest mark in Behaviour in Organisations / Health Psychology.

Postgraduate

The Dissertation prize for the student who secures the highest mark in Dissertation of the M.Sc Psychology class.
The Madras Alumnae Endowment prize for the best outgoing student of the M.Sc Psychology class.
Dr. Jubilee S. Prathapkumar Prize awarded to a student for her achievement in the academic field, qualities in leadership, participation in extra-curricular activities and contribution to the College.

Email:info@wcc.edu.in

Phone: 2827 5926

Fax: 2827 6798