Department of Psychology

 

Introduction

The discipline of Psychology and behavioral sciences acts a vital cog for effective functioning of professional in all other discipline as it keeps the finer sensibilities and self, personal and social responsibilities alive in them, paving the way for a composite, sustainable and desirable development which venerates the environment as well as human sensitivity and promoting excellence in their subjective disciplines.
Department of psychology, was established in the year 2018 to offer an undergraduate course in B.Sc Psychology with a vision to be a leader in the cutting edge of professional skill development, teaching psychology, research and to become a recognized and eminent education centre for various disciplines of Psychology and related fields.
Since the humble beginning the department has been successful in providing worthy exposure to its students, not only in the regular curriculum but also to the aspirations of current social, Medical and corporate world, by instilling a professional attitude and skills in them. The department of psychology continuously strives to give its students a chance to understand and investigate their own self and their areas of interest.
Our department is blessed highly motivated, highly skilled and passionate team of teachers as members of faculty. The department has excellent infrastructural support for carrying out quality research as it is equipped Psychology Laboratory, a well-stocked Physical and E-Library.
By imparting skill-based courses in the discipline of Psychology, the department endeavors to form well-rounded individuals. It targets both the timely and timeless needs of the students as it fills them with the much-needed job-ready skills and values that make them professional experts and desirable as individuals. The communication, conversation skill development activities, the aptitude trainings, the sessions on self-development, the expert talks, the outbound training programs, the active participation in social outreach programs etc are all in alignment with university’s vision of awakening this generation to take up the challenges of tomorrow.
As an indicator of consistent growth, the Department is planning to grow and have initiated post-graduation program with specialization MSc Clinical psychology in the current academic year 2021-22 creating experts professionals who can function a Independent professional

Mission

  • To create self-awareness among students to discover one‘s true calling in life for the evolution of higher human consciousness.
  • To create a healthy interface between society, culture and higher education in the context of psychology teaching, learning and research.
  • To bring in, integrate, and strengthen the cultural rootedness and appropriateness of psychological knowledge and practice with a global outlook.
  • To help develop professional skills that empower the students to gain employment, or engage in professional practice, as well as contribute towards the well-being of other individuals and small groups, and promote harmony in the society.
  • To foster and nurture the strengths of Indian society such as diversity, secularism, and accessibility to all thereby ensuring the potential for growth for individuals and the social system.

Vision

  • To contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest in levels of excellence on par with the best International institutions.
  • To create, evolve and demonstrate applicability of the knowledge systems in the discipline of behavioural sciences that would promote subjective strengths and individual specific potentials, to facilitate peaceful co-existence, be the catalysts for positive change and demonstrate professional excellence. Courses will ensure delivery of multidimensional professional competence abiding cultural relevance and in the process of addressing other contemporary societal issues.

Programs Offered

Programs offered

Under Graduate Courses : -(Three Years)

B.Sc - Psychology

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  • To create self awareness among students to discover one‘s true calling in life for the evolution of positive and constructive living.
  • To create a healthy interface between society, culture, and higher education in the context of psychology teaching, learning and research.
  • To bring in, integrate, and strengthen the cultural rootedness and appropriateness of psychological knowledge and practice with global outlook.
  • To develop professional skills that empowers the students to gain employment, as well as contribute towards he well being of other individuals and small groups, and promote harmony in the society.
  • To foster and nurture the strengths of Indian society such as diversity, secularism, and accessibility to all thereby ensuring the potential for growth of individuals and the social system.

  • Collaboration, cooperation and realizing the power of groups and community
  • Analysing social problems and understanding social dynamics
  • Gender sensitization including gender respect, respect for one's gender, dealing with gender confusion and gender identity issues
  • Ethical, social and ecological responsibility including acknowledging the dignity and presence of others, awareness of social order, learning of values and social concern reflected through activation of social participates
  • Moral and ethical awareness and reasoning involving objective and unbiased work attitude, avoiding unethical behaviors such as data fabrication and plagiarism, observing code of conduct, respecting intellectual property rights and being aware of implications and ethical concerns of research studies
  • Commitment to health and wellbeing at different levels


  • To understand the bio-social foundations of human behaviour and cognitive processes
  • To equip students with understanding of application of psychological principles to solve human problems
  • Ability to extend knowledge base to the world of practice with a view to promote health, interface between academia and society
  • To have better understanding of self and work towards holistic self development
  • To adopt ethical values that contribute to community development
  • To create a strong research oriented theoretical foundation in accordance with recent advances in the discipline of psychology
  • To maintain sustenance and sustainability towards the environment
  • To acquire knowledge for higher studies to meet competitive exams

  • Counselling Skills
  • Internship
  • Massive Open Online Course
  • Soft Skill Training
  • Communication (Written, Presentation, Oral)
  • Psychometric Assessment Skilld And Psychodiagnostics
  • Personality Development
Teaching / Training Model:
Technology Integrated Contemporary Knowledge Exploratory Model

  • Government Sector- School Counsellor, Rehabilitation Units, Any Other Government Service Which Has Graduation As The Minimum Eligibility.
  • Private Sector: HR Executive And HR Trainer, EAP Counsellor And Behavior Analyst, Customer Service, Sales And Marketing.
  • Entrepreneurial/ Business Options: Counselling Clinics, Special Schools, Rehabilitation Centres, NGO’s And HR, Career, Academic Consultancy

  • Internship Opportunities In A.C.S. Medical College, Chennai And Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and hospital, Chennai (Managed By The Same University)
  • Fully Equipped Psychology Lab
  • Mentoring by Industry Experts
  • Learning by Industry Visits
  • Research in Association with The Industry
  • Community Outreach Programmes and Field Work as A Part of Curriculum
  • Internship Opportunity in Two Medical College Hospitals
  • Learn Psychometric Assessment Skills, Psych-Diagnostics and Gain Counselling Skills
  • Training in Creative Presentations, Articles and Blog Writing and Research Paper Presentations
  • Organize and Lead Groups, Organizations or Committees
  • Adjust Well to Organizational Rules, Procedures and Traditions


Programs offered

Post Graduate Courses : - (Two Years)

  • Train students with in-depth knowledge about current theories of psychopathology covering both dimensional and diagnostic approaches for conceptualizing, defining, observing and assessing behavioural and mental indicators of psychopathology.
  • Strengthen the research competence and academic profile of those intending to apply for professional training in clinical psychology.
  • Provide broad postgraduate research training in quantitative and qualitative research methods relevant to clinical psychology and mental health in general.
  • Endow students with thorough knowledge about different kinds of effective psychological interventions for the treatment or prevention of mental health and behavioural problems.
  • Impart Knowledge about professional standards for clinical psychologists as well as training in professional skills.
  • Train students Investigating the aetiology of mental health problems, for evaluating the effectiveness of psychological therapies and for auditing mental health services
  • Ensure that the students are able to function in the role of clinical psychologists with adequate training in essential professional clinical skills.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the major theoretical approaches and findings in psychology
  • Understand the Biological, psychological, social and cultural influences on human development and behavior
  • Apply psychological knowledge to one’s own world and, thereby, enhance understanding of human behavior and effective functioning
  • Locate, interpret, evaluate information related to behavior and mental processes to understand the cause for abnormality, use appropriate psychological test for understanding, validating and forming conclusions and communicate psychological information and findings
  • Apply the research methods used in psychology, apply their knowledge in research design, and data analysis
  • Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains and use psychological principles and psychological intervention methods to find solutions to psychological problems, disorders and to promote holistic health
  • Demonstrate the knowledge of the contributions by ancient and contemporary literature related to psychology and health, both in physical and psychological dimensions
  • Communicate their ideas effectively in writing and orally
  • Provide professional assistance on psychosocial, educational and other issues to school teachers, managers, administrators, workers in the judicial system, health professionals and relevant others
  • Demonstrate the skills on how to read and write empirical research reports and literature reviews and gain competence in oral presentation of theories, research, and applications of psychology, using presentation software or other visual formats.
  • Apply psychological content and skills to career goals and prepare a plan for how to use their undergraduate knowledge in the future as they prepare for post graduate school or an occupation
  • Adhere to and apply ethical principles, and demonstrate social responsibility


  • To provide exceptional value based education equivalent to the international standards of professionally train students, who gradually become proficient in fundamentals of psychology and make career in psychology and allied fields.
  • To create a strong theoretical foundation in consonance with recent advances in the discipline of clinical psychology with focus on preserving and enhancing mental health and wellness in the society
  • To enable students to take a creative, empirical and ethical approach to the program that combines conceptual repertoire and research practices in both quantitative and qualitative traditions.
  • To provide an opportunity to extend the knowledge base to the world of practice of psycho social intervention models in organizations, schools and other academic, training settings, clinics and Hospitals, rehabilitation centers with the goal of helping individual to use the best of their potential

  • Psycho-diagnostics
  • Mini-Project
  • Training Module Development
  • Journey Into Self
  • Massive Open Online Course
  • Internship
Teaching / Training Model:
Technology Integrated Contemporary Knowledge Exploratory Model

  • Hospitals and Mental Health facilities: Diagnosis and treatment of psychological issues
  • Corporate sector: Training and development, enhancing motivation, psychological testing, and contributing to mental wellbeing and emotional wellness of employees.
  • Government Sector: Applied research and field work for prevention of psycho-social issues and techniques for the betterment of society.
  • Schools: Emotional and psychological well being of students and their families and diagnosis and treatment of developmental disorders and specific learning disabilities.
  • Private Practice: With the passing of the Allied health Care Bill (2020), students who have completed their post graduation can register themselves as psychologists and behaviour therapists and can practice independently.

  • Giving equal opportunity to both mental health issues and neurological aspects.
  • Exclusive lab with all testing materials and psychometric testing materials and instruments for psychotherapeutic interventions.
  • Training given on physio-psychological therapies
  • Balanced curriculum that helps in equipping students with skills and confidence to practise independently as psychologists after graduation.
  • Exclusive course on training module development
  • In the second semester of the course, students are mandatorily required to publish a paper in indexed scientific journals as part of the course requirement.
  • High focus on research and research publications
  • Importance given to contemporary psycho-social and mental health issues and models of intervention.


Research
  • Ph.D (Research)

Infrastructure


Classrooms with audio – visual facilities to promote holistic learning


Well-equipped lab to assess the following dimensions and functional abilities:

  • Intelligence
  • Attention and Concentration
  • Memory
  • Personality traits and types
  • Visual – motor coordination
  • Interest
  • Abilities
  • Neuropsychological functions and problems
  • Psychopathology
  • Mental wellness
  • Unconscious needs, drives and motives
  • Structure of personality
  • Computer based testing
  • Psychometric tests
  • Instruments to aid psychotherapeutic interventions
  • EMG Biofeedback
  • GSR Biofeedback
  • Multiple behavior therapy equipment
  • Stammer suppressor
  • Aversion therapy
  • Psychosexual therapy
  • Sleep inducer







Research and Publications

Both the graduation and post-graduation program ensure that the students have hands on experience in psycho social research aimed at exploring various psychological social cultural and biological impediments which are hampering the development of individual and society as a whole to chart out the remedial measures and also implement it systematically to ensure positive outcome and also serve as a preventive measure for future generation.


S.No

Title

Name of the journal

Name of the participants

Year of publication
1

Development of video sharing application addiction scale

GIS science journal

NivedhaK, Mary Ann, Prashaant, Vishali and Sneha V

2020
2

Re-examination of the theory of existentialism in A Man called Ove: An Exploratory Study

Turkish Journal of physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Aditi Ganesh Athreya and Angeline

2020
3

Relationship between social anxiety and fomo

IJMER

Bharathi V and Ashwini

2021
4

Yama & Niyama for sound mental health

Turkish online journal of qualitative inquiry

AV Sekhar, R Manoj and Aditi Athreya

2021
5

A study the level of Nomophobia & its impact among Depression, Anxiety & Stress among college students

Zeichen Journal

Mohana Priya P, R Manoj, Nivedha K

2022
6

Relationship between Psychological Wellbeing on Resilience in Adolescents& adults

YMER Journal

Sanjana Sivakumar, R Manoj, Divya Devi M

2022
7

The Impact of anxiety on Prosocial Behaviour in Young Adults

Dickensian Journal

Abida, R Manoj, Bharathi V

2022
8

Sleep Quality and its relationship on Depression, Anxiety & Stress

Zeichen Journal

Zhakia Fathima M, R Manoj, Divya Devi M

2022
9

Impact of stress on Emotional Wellbeing among College Students

Journal of Xidian university

DivyaDharshini N, R Manoj, Bharathi V

2022
10

Relationship between Mindfulness (five factors of mindfulness) & Emotional Regulation among Young Adults

GIS Science journal

Dhanushya K, R Manoj, Divya Devi M

2022
11

Relationship between body image & Self-esteem among Females

YMER Journal

Saranya R, R Manoj, Bharathi V

2022
12

The effect of Social Emotional Competence on Attitude towards Self among Young Adults

Journal of Xidian university

Abdul Shakur, R Manoj, Sri Ranga, AppuDhillipan

2022
13

Effect of grit on the Self-esteem of Women

YMER Journal

Jai Chandru P, R Manoj, Aditi Ganesh Athreya

2022
14

The relationship between Personal growth initiative & Meaning in life among Adults

Dickensian Journal

Vishale N, R Manoj, Nivetha K

2022
15

The impact of Self-Esteem on perceived social Self-efficacy among Young Adults

Journal of Xidian university

Sruthika D V, R Manoj, Aditi Ganesh Athreya

2022
16

A study on the Level Nyctophobia and its impact on Insomnia among Young Adults

Zeichen Journal

Bhavadharanijayajanani, R Manoj, Nivetha K

2022
17

Impact of Perceived stress on Life Satisfaction among Food Delivery Workers

GIS Science journal

Appudhillipan, R Manoj, Aditi Ganesh Athreya

2022
18

Resilience among adolescents from single parenting and dual parenting households

European Chemical Bulletin

Divya Devi M

2023




Awards and Achievements







A.Arthi
1st price in mobile photography  
DG Vaishnava college combat 2k19
V. Jaishri
Name of the college conducted the event: DG Vaishnava
Got selected from zonal level and participated in district
Speak for india
S.Dhanish Muthalif  
Poster making - 1st prize - MSSW
Music (Instrumental) - 1st prize- English Department, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute
Treasure Hunt-1st prize- Biotech Department, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute
Connections-1st prize- Maths Department, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute
Quiz-1st prize-Maths Department, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute
Singing-1st prize-Founder's day-Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute
Debate-2nd prize-MOP Vaishnav College for women
Debate - 1st prize - Tourism and geography-Dept of HMCT, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute
Synapse ( Connections ) - 1st prize - Shasun Jain College
Prashaanth. K
Poster making - 1st place - MSSW
 Poster making-1st prize-MOP Vaishnav college for women, March 2020
 Pot Pourri- 1st prize-MOP Vaishnav college for women, March 2020
 Poster making-1st prize-MOP Vaishnav college for women, Feb 2021
 Joke making-1st prize-MOP Vaishnav college for women, Feb 2021
 Shipwreck- 1st prize-Psychfest Shasun Jain college, March 2021
 Connections-1st prize-Psychfest Shasun Jain college, March 2021
 Maths connections-1st prize-Maths dept, Dr. MGR uni
 Maths quiz-1st prize- Maths dept, Dr. MGR uni
Tourism and geography quiz, 1st prize, Dept of HMCT
Sangeeta Behera
Debate (biozone)- 2nd prize- Department of Biotechnology, Main campus Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute
Debate- 2nd prize- MOP College for women
Fashion photography- 3rd prize- Department of Fashion technology (online) - Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute
Shane Thomas George
Debate- 2nd place - MOP college for women
Tourism and geography quiz-1st prize-Dept of HMCT
Aarthy K.C
Poem writing - 1st prize, MOP college for women -march 2020
Photography - 2nd prize -MOP college for women- march 2020.
Tharun. S
Treasure hunt - 1st prize - Biotechnology Department - Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute
Quiz-1st place- Maths Department - Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute
Connection - 1st prize - Maths Department - Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute
Synapse (Connections) - 1st prize - Shasun Jain College
Aishwarya R
Name of the college conducted the event:Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun jain College
Event name: gold out of old
Year of the competition: 2021
Prize:1st prize
Jayapriya.D
Name of the college conducted the event: Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College
Event name: wall painting
Year of the competition: 2021
Prize:1st prize
Mahitha Maasi
Name of the college conducted the event: Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women
Event name: unmute(open mic)
Year of the competition: 2021
Prize:1st place
Name of the college conducted the event: MGR Educational And Research
Event name: poetry recitation
Year of the competition: 2021
Prize:1 St place
Name of the college conducted the event: MGR Educational And Research Institute ( Deemed to be University)
Event name: singing   
Year of the competition:2021
Prize: 3 rd place
Tanishka Sharma
Name of the college conducted the event: MGR Educational And Research
Competition- National Youth Day poem recitation competition
Rank- 1st
Year- January 2021
S. Vijayadharshini
Name of the college conducted the event: MGR Educational And Research
Competition- National youth day poetry writing
Rank - 1st
Year - January 2021
Vivienne Victor
Name of the college conducted the event: MGR Educational And Research
Competition - Poetry Recitation
Rank - 2nd Rank
Year - January 2021





Faculty Details

S. No

Staff Name

Designation

1

Mr. Manoj .R

Program Head

2

Ms. Divya Devi .M

Assistant Professor

3

Mrs. Athreya Aditi Ganesh Gowri

Assistant Professor

4

Mrs. Nivedha .K

Associate Professor

5

Mrs. Keerthana S

Assistant Professor

6

Ms. Rajashree S

Assistant Professor

7

Mrs. Sudar Oli D

Assistant Professor















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Head of the Department,
Department of Psychology,
Adayalampattu Campus
Dr.M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute,
Adayalampattu,Maduravoyal
Chennai - 600095

Contact Number: +91 9677511187 / +91 9384024196

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