Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology

Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology

Psychology is more than just a study of mind and behaviour with a vast research area of interest, advancing tools and assessments. Psychology has become one of the influential aspects in every sector. With growing awareness about mental health, psychology is being incorporated into everyday life.

Psychology currently is one of the ever-growing science disciplines with increasing demand for professionals globally. As psychology studies the conscious and unconscious human mind, Psychologists are involved in understanding the physiological process of the brain and behaviour. Psychology Honours at PES offers you optional modules such as Clinical, Health, Neuropsychology, Organisational Psychology, Forensic Psychology and Sports Psychology.

Program Outline

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology

Duration: 3 Years (6 semesters) for B.Sc in Psychology, 4 Years (8 semesters) for B.Sc (Hons) in Psychology.
Affiliation: PES University
Admission Test: PESSAT

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Key Differentiators of B.Sc Psychology @ PESU

Unlike the 3 years B.Sc. programme offered at other colleges, the Psychology 4-year Hons degree has a curriculum that puts the prime focus on studying Psychology. The curriculum is meticulously developed to provide the best of traditional and upcoming fields of psychology.
The Eighth semester is completely dedicated to internship and project to offer more practical exposure for skill development. In addition, there are two summer internships.
Another “one of its kind” initiative of the programme is a greater focus to help students develop more employability skills and competencies. Leading practitioners in the field were contacted to understand the profiles they look for in future psychologists. These skills sets were incorporated into a compulsory skill development programme called “Reflections”. These sessions are aimed at developing a balanced and objective view of human behaviours after intensive introspection sessions and working through self-issues.
The programme also incorporates a 4-credit course on giving students real time experience of working in a hospital set up. The course aims at helping students connect and establish rapport with patients coming from diverse backgrounds and getting acclimatized to a hospital environment. This is component is also a unique feature of the programme.
Hands-on experience is emphasised to gain practical experience in various sub-areas of psychology.
Well equipped laboratory with standard equipment, models and psychometric testing facility.
Counselling and guidance provided by teachers.

Why Psychology at PES University?

B.Sc (Hons) Psychology Program at PESU will be for four years with an exit option after the completion of three years. The program will consist of 142 credits spread over eight semesters. The curriculum has been designed meticulously to provide students with very detailed course work, which will enhance their knowledge and practical skill to become critical thinkers and analysers.

We aim to deliver the best facilities to the students, which will cater to the present available and increasing opportunities.

Program Highlights

It is a Four-year HONOURS degree specialising in psychology, unlike another three-year Undergraduate programme that offers three subject specialisations.
First three years provide a strong foundation in various sub-areas of psychology including newer emerging areas in sports psychology, forensic psychology, neuroscience, cross-cultural psychology and so on.
The course is designed to provide practical exposure through multiple means such as experiential learning modules (case study discussions, role plays, documentaries screening, field visits and guest lectures), 4 compulsory internships, and a major research project.
The program also includes student self-development and skill enhancement opportunities through “Reflection” session and hospital working hours.
In line with the student’s interest, they can opt for papers in the fourth year from the choices offered by the department.
The course provides foundations for specialisations in clinical psychology, industrial and organisational psychology, forensic psychology, neuropsychology, school psychology etc.

Program Objectives

The program is designed to enable students to actively interact with, and investigate the dynamic interrelations between the human being and the environment. The program specifically focuses on the study of human interaction with significant others, society, environment, and machine interface through directed research in the laboratory, library, and field settings. The program facilitates students to have the first-hand experience in various fields of psychology. Further, it endeavours to inculcate research culture among students. Finally, it focuses on the holistic development of the student through the incorporation of curricular aspects with personal growth.

Comprehensive knowledge of the social science and natural science concepts in the functioning of the human mind, body, and behaviour.
The ability to formulate problem statements in psychology and to develop hypotheses, analyse data, and interpret results.
Appreciate the implications of ethical issues and professionalism in the research and practice of psychology.
Develop the aptitude for multidisciplinary in the theory, application, and practice of psychology.
Enhanced awareness of the Self, guided by academic pursuit.
Develop a community-level understanding with an emphasis on cultural ethos.

Course Work

The course is spread into both theory as well as practical papers.
In addition to the theory and practical papers, students will have two language papers: the first language being General English and the second language being Kannada/Hindi/Additional English.
Field work /Extension Activities is compulsory for every semester. The students are encouraged for these activities. These activities help the students to apply the theoretical knowledge that learn to the outside world.
Educational trips are organized periodically. The students are taken to various places such as rehabilitation centres/ media centres/ outreach programmes whereby providing a platform to study outside classroom.
Supervised Assignments/Projects are mandatory in every semester.
Personal mentoring programs are held in a regular basis. This provides a platform for the students to share their concerns regarding academics or other personal issues.

Career Outcomes

A judicious selection of Psychology courses can provide an excellent background for the students planning careers in Business, Education, Law, Medicine, social work & Psychology.

This program paves the path for the graduates to choose their area of study to become professionals in a vast array of psychological fields such as…

Industrial Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Career and Marriage Counsellors
Human Resource Management
Health
Sports
Forensic
Industrial

Psychology is a vast area of study which would fascinate the graduates to explore other sub-fields by opting for this program.

Curriculum Structure

20 Compulsory Core Modules - 82 credits (I to XIII Sem)
Language - 8 credits (I & II Sem)
Generic Electives - 4 credits ( III & IV Sem)
Internship - 8 credits (V, VI & VII Sem)
Dissertation - 8
Discipline Specific Electives - 16 credits (VII & VIII sem, any 2 each Sem)
Practicals - 18
Total credits - 144

Semester - 1: First Year

Sl. No.	Course Name
1.	General Psychology
2.	Psychological processes
3.	Social psychology
4.	Brain and Behaviour
5.	Environmental Science
6.	Psychological Assessments 1

Semester - 2

Sl. No.	Course Name
1.	Infant and child development
2.	Cross-cultural Psychology
3.	Cognitive psychology
4.	English
5.	Indian constitution
6.	Mini Project
7.	Psychological Assessments 2

Semester - 3: Second Year

Sl. No.	Course Name
1.	Psychology of Personality
2.	Adolescent and adult development
3.	Sports Psychology
4.	Statistics
5.	Generic Elective – Artificial intelligence & Neural Networks
6.	Psychological Assessments 3

Semester - 4

Sl. No.	Course Name
1.	Abnormal psychology
2.	Research methods I
3.	Industrial and organizational psychology
4.	Environmental Psychology
5.	Generic Elective – Data Sciences
6.	Psychological Assessments 4

Semester - 5: Third Year

Sl. No.	Course Name
1.	Behavioural neuroscience
2.	Health Psychology
3.	Research methods II
4.	Counselling psychology
5.	Psychological Assessments 5
6.	Internship

Semester - 6

Sl. No.	Course Name
1.	Forensic psychology
2.	Psychology and addiction
3.	Positive psychology
4.	Academic writing
5.	Psychology and Law
6.	Psychological Assessments 5
7.	Internship

Semester - 7: Fourth Year

Sl. No.	Course Name
1.	Community service and psychoeducation
2.	Advanced Psychological Assessments
	Any 3
3.	Discipline-Specific. Elective
4.	Discipline-Specific. Elective
5.	Discipline-Specific. Elective
6.	Discipline-Specific. Elective
7.	Discipline-Specific. Elective
-8.	Dissertation proposal

Semester - 8

Sl No.	Course Name
1.	Internship
2.	Dissertation

Specializations

The course provides foundations for specializations in:

Psychotherapy
Forensic psychology
Industrial and organisational behaviour
Neuropsychology
School psychology

Generic Electives

Data Science
Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks

Skill enhancements during the program

Ability to analyse complex data sets, and general analytical skil
Communication and collaboration skills
Numeracy and technology literacy, including statistics handling
Reporting the findings in both written and oral form
An understanding of scientific literature and how to use it
Ability to approach issues from multiple perspectives
Sensitivity to a range of different experiences and emotions
Information-gathering skills, including survey design, observation, case study and sampling
Problem solving
Ability to work within a team

Focus Areas

Statistics
Experimental Psychology
Physiological Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Personality Psychology

RESEARCH PROSPECTS FOR PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATES IN THE SUBSEQUENT AREAS

Neurocognitive aspects of the brain
Eye witness testimony
Violence and aggression
Developmental Neurobiology and brain ageing
Human behavior and Artificial Intelligence
Psycho-Linguistics
Forensic Assessments
Drug addiction and alcoholism
Hypnosis
Mindfulness
Memory and forgetting

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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology

Program Outline

Social Info

Key Differentiators of B.Sc Psychology @ PESU

Why Psychology at PES University?

Program Highlights

Program Objectives

Course Work

Career Outcomes

Curriculum Structure

Semester - 1: First Year

Semester - 2

Semester - 3: Second Year

Semester - 4

Semester - 5: Third Year

Semester - 6

Semester - 7: Fourth Year

Semester - 8

Specializations

Generic Electives

Skill enhancements during the program

Focus Areas

RESEARCH PROSPECTS FOR PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATES IN THE SUBSEQUENT AREAS

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