- Faculty
School of Social Sciences
- Department
Department of Psychology
- Campus
Gnanagangothri Campus
- Engagement Mode
Full Time
- Study
2 Years
Overview
The Master of Science Psychology program at the Department of Psychology, SSS, RUAS, is a comprehensive, two-year commitment designed by the Department of Psychology. It aims to cultivate proficient scientist-practitioners in psychology, psychotherapy, and Human Resource Management. Through a meticulously crafted curriculum, students undergo a transformative journey encompassing theoretical foundations, hands-on skill development, and immersive internships. Complementing this core structure are opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, including the opportunity to major and minor in specializations like clinical psychology and Human resource management. Moreover, the program places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of social responsibility by encouraging participation in community service endeavors.
Program Objectives
- To disseminate knowledge and skills through instructions, teaching, training, seminars, workshops, and symposia in Engineering and Technology, Art and Design, Management and Commerce, Health and Allied Sciences, Physical and Life Sciences, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences to equip students and scholars to meet the needs of industries, business and society
- To generate knowledge through research in Engineering and Technology, Art and Design, Management and Commerce, Health and Allied Sciences, Physical and Life Sciences, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences to meet the challenges that arise in industry, business, and society
- To promote health, and human well-being and provide holistic healthcare.
- To provide technical and scientific solutions to real life problems posed by industry, business, and society in Engineering and Technology, Art and Design, Management and Commerce, Health and allied Sciences, Physical and Life Sciences, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- To instill the spirit of entrepreneurship in our youth to help create more career opportunities in society by incubating and nurturing technology product ideas and supporting technology-backed business
- To identify and nurture leadership skills in students and help in the development of our future leaders to enrich the society we live in
- To develop partnerships with universities, industries, businesses, research establishments, NGOs, international organizations, and governmental organizations in India and abroad to enrich the experiences of faculties and students through research and developmental programmes
Curriculum Details
| Courses | Classification of Course | Hours/Wk | Duration of Exam (Hrs.) | Marks | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | Exam | Total | |||||
| Cognitive Psychology | Core | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 4 |
| Bio Psychology | Core | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 4 |
| Life Span Development | Core | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 4 |
| Psychological Testing and Measurements | Core | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 4 |
| Basic Statistics | Core | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 3 |
| Practical I | Core | 3 Hours | 03 Hrs | 50 | 50 | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 20 | ||||||
| Courses | Classification of Course | Hours/Wk | Duration of Exam (Hrs.) | Marks | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | Exam | Total | |||||
| Cognitive Neuroscience | Core | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 4 |
| Child Development | Core | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 4 |
| Research Methodology | Core | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 4 |
| Psychopathology-I | CC for clinical | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 2 |
| Rehabilitation | CC for Clinical | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 2 |
| Organizational Behavior | CC for HR | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 2 |
| Human-Resource Management–I | CC for HR | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 2 |
| Practicals II | Core | 3 Hours | 03 Hrs | 50 | 50 | 1 | |
| Seminar | 1 | ||||||
| Total Credits | 22 | ||||||
| Courses | Classification of Course | Hours/Wk | Duration of Exam (Hrs.) | Marks | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | Exam | Total | |||||
| Advanced Research Methods | Core | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 4 |
| Community Psychology | Core | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 4 |
| Forensic Psychology | Core | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 4 |
| Psychopathology II | CC for Clinical | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 2 |
| Psychological Therapies | CC for Clinical | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 2 |
| Organization structure and design | CC for HR | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 2 |
| Human Resource Management II | CC for HR | 4 Hours | 03 Hrs | 40 | 60 | 100 | 2 |
| Practicals III | 3 Hours | 03 Hrs | 50 | 50 | 1 | ||
| SeminarII- Research Proposal | 1 | ||||||
| Total Credits | 22 | ||||||
| Courses | Classification of Course | Hours/Wk | Duration of Exam (Hrs.) | Marks | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | Exam | Total | |||||
| Academic Writing | Core | 3 | 40 | 60 | 100 | 4 | |
| Major Research Project | Core | Report Evaluation and Viva | 50 | 50 (Viva) | 100 | 14 | |
| Publication | 2 | ||||||
| Total Credits | 20 | ||||||
Highlights
- Major / Minor Options
- Seminars
- Research Project
- Publications from Students
Members Of The Board Of Studies (External)
- H.S. Ashok, Professor and Dean, Chanakya University, Bangalore.
- Sreenivas Muniyappa, Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychology, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University.
- Sampath Kumar, Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychology, Manasa Gangotri Campus, Mysore University.
- Pushpalatha Gurappa, Associate Professor and Head, Clinical psychology, Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Shivamogga.
- Murali Thyloth, Professor and Head, Psychiatry department, Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore.
- Lakshmi, Hariharan, Founder and Principal, Srusthi Degree College, Heads Shrusti, NGO an organisation for Girl Child Education.
- Paulomi M Sudhir, Professor of Psychology, NIMHANS, Bangalore.
- Dr. Tissy Mariam Thomas, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Kerala.
Why RUAS?
- The campus is in the neighbourhood of premier institutions like ISRO, IISc, RRI, CIPR, NIAS and so on, which provides students with ample opportunities to engage in academic and non-academic programs of these institutions.
- Enriched academic eco-system provides inter-disciplinary perspectives and opportunities to engage for students of social sciences.
- Highly ranked for its innovation by QS IGUAGE, NIRF & KSURF
- The campus is in the neighbourhood of premier institutions like ISRO, IISc, RRI, CIPR, NIAS and so on, which provides students with ample opportunities to engage in academic and non-academic programs of these institutions.
- Collaborations with foreign universities for exchange programs (University of Illinois System, USA, International Medical School).
- The campus is located in the heart of the city (it is a boon to students keen on attending seminars, conferences, and cultural events in Bengaluru).
Life at RUAS
- Our emphasis on applied brilliance translates into a campus that is buzzing with activity, whether in the form of guest lectures, seminars, workshops and industry events or student-organised activities and competitions.
- With 9 faculties from different areas of study, multidisciplinary thinking is a way of life at RUAS.
- From a host of eateries and cafes to convenience stores and coffee vending machines, our campus has been designed and developed to ensure that the needs of every student are met.
- With access to RUAS’s numerous facilities, students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular sports and cultural events.
- The University offers a range of on-campus accommodation options. Third-party, off-campus hostels are also available.
Contact
Start your journey with MSRUAS
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Gnanagangothri Campus, New BEL Road, MSR Nagar, Bengaluru-54
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