| Email ID :
psy@wcc.edu.in
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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.
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Sanctioned Student Strength: 50 |
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| 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. |
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| 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.
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| 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. |
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| Student Strength: 16 |
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| 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.
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| Eligibility for the M.Phil. Degree course:
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A Masters degree in Psychology. Selection
will be based on performance in M.Sc., Entrance test and Interview. |
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| Student Strength: 6 |
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| 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. |
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| Research Guides:
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Dr. (Mrs.) Sheela Hemalatha
Julius – M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.., Reader & Head
Dr. (Miss) Veena Easvaradoss
– M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D Lecturer S.G. |
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| Eligibility for the Doctoral Degree:
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| As per the norms of the University of Madras. |
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| CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY: |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Faculty : |
| Dr. Sheela Hemalatha Julius,
M.A.,M.Phil.,Ph.D. - Reader & Head of the Department |
| Dr. Susan Koshy, M.A.,M.Phil.,PhD.
- Lecturer S.G. |
| Ms. Malini Rajendran,M.A.,M.Phil.
- Lectuer S.G. |
| Ms. M. Kanchana,M.A.,M.Phil.
- Lectuer S.G. |
| Dr. Veena Easvaradoss,M.A.,M.Phil.,PhD.
- Lectuer S.G. |
| Ms. Nitiksha J. Tarkas,M.A.,M.Phil.
- Lectuer S.G. |
| Ms. D. Sumathi,M.A.,M.Phil.
- Lecturer S.S. |
| Ms. Zarina A, M.A. -
Lecturer |
| Ms. Vijaya S, M.Sc., M.Phil.
- Lecturer |
| Ms. Miriam Paul, M.Sc., M.Phil.
- Lecturer |
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| 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. |
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| PROJECTS OF THE DEPARTMENT: |
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| 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. |
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CHILD
DEVELOPMENT CENTRE |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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
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| Prizes : |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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