D.K.M College For Women

( AUTONOMOUS )

Vellore - 1

Affiliated To Thiruvalluvar University

Accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade with a CGPA of 3.22 out of 4 in the 4th Cycle

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Department of Psychology / உளவியல்

Department of Psychology

We are in the era of “Stress”. As long as there is an increase in technology, the scopes for stressful situations are highly increasing for both adults and youngsters. Those stressful situations can be handled by the adults oneself but youngsters face problems in making decisions in major parts of their Life. Hence everyone is in need of professional help to overcome those Stress & other related mental problems. Thus, Psychologists play major role in helping the individual in overcoming their problems and help them in dealing with the environment in an effective way.
Year of Establishment
B.Sc
:
2014
Scope of the Programme B.Sc .Psychology is an undergraduate programme. It is the study of the mind via the study of behavior & mental functions. It involves study of mind processes, motives, reaction, feeling, conflict resolution, crisis management, group think motivation & nature of Mind. To practice Psychology in the profession you could go into clinical, School Counselling, General counselling and as well as counsellors in industry/organisations. Department Highlights
  • First College to start this course under Thiruvalluvar University.
  • Providing students with excellent opportunities for personal growth & Professional excellence.
  • Career oriented Syllabus.
  • Psychological Assessment and Experimental Psychology as practical.
  • Guidance & Counselling centre (student support Centre)
  • Internship Training
  • Mini Projects
  Teaching Highlights
  • Teaching through case study, Group discussion, Brain stroming & Seminars.
  • Interactive & Innovative Teaching.
  • Use of Audio-Visual Aids.
  • Special focus on the Practical aspeed.
  Courses offered
  • Basic Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Research and Statistics in Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Positive Psychology
  • Counselling and Guidance
  • Consumer Psychology
  • Organisational Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Physiological Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Neuro Psychology
  • Cyber Psychology
  • Sports Psychology
Skill Based Courses
  • Communicative Skills
  • Stress Management
  • Life Skills Education
  • Interpersonal Skills
 Job Opportunities
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • School Counselor
  • Trainers in Industries
  • HR Assistantship
  • Rehabilitation Centers
  • De-Addiction Centers
  • Patient counsellor
  • Emergency care counsellor
  • Call respondent in Counselling related BPO
  • Soft skill trainers
  • Sports Psychologist
   
D.K.M College For Women (Autonomous),Vellore-Department of Psychology
B.Sc., PSYCHOLOGY
B.Sc Psychology- CBCS PatternThe Course of Study and the Scheme of Examination
SEMESTER-I
S.No Part Study Components Course Title Ins. Hrs/ Week Credit Title of the Paper Syllabus
1. I Language-I 6 4 Tamil/ Other language View
2. II English-I 6 4 English View
3. III Core Theory-I 5 4 Basic Psychology – I View
4. III Core Theory-II 5 4 Developmental Psychology –I View
5. III Allied-I 6 5 Research and statistics in Psychology View
6. IV EVS 2 2 Environmental Studies View
SEMESTER-II
S.No Part Study Components Course Title Ins. Hrs/ Week Credit Title of the Paper Syllabus
1. I Language-II 6 4 Tamil-II/ Other Language View
2. II English-II 4 4 English-II View
3. III Core Theory-III 5 4 Basic Psychology – II View
4. III Core Theory-IV 5 4 Developmental Psychology- II View
5. III Allied-II 6 5 Educational Psychology View
6. IV Value Education 2 2 Value Education View
7. IV Soft Skills 2 1
SEMESTER-III
S.No Part Study Components Course Title Ins. Hrs/ Week Credit Title of the Paper Syllabus
1. I Language-III 6 4 Tamil-III/ Other Language View
2. II English-III 6 4 English-III View
3. III Core Theory-V 4 4 Abnormal Psychology- I View
4. III Core Theory-VI 4 4 Positive Psychology View
5. III Allied-III 6 5       Organizational Psychology View
6. IV SBS-I 2 2 Life Skills Education View
7. IV NME-I 2 2      Psychology of Adjustment View
SEMESTER-IV
S.No Part Study Components Course Title Ins. Hrs/ Week Credit Title of the Paper Syllabus
1. I Language-IV 6 4 Tamil/ Other Language View
2. II English-IV 6 4 English-IV View
3. III Core Theory-VII 4 4 Abnormal Psychology-II View
4. III Core Theory-VIII 4 4 Counselling and Guidance View
5. III Allied-IV 6 5 Consumer Psychology View
6. IV SBS-II 2 2 Stress Management View
7. IV NME-II 2 2 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing View
SEMESTER-V
S.No Part Study Components Course Title Ins. Hrs/ Week Credit Title of the Paper Syllabus
1. III Core Theory-IX 6 4 Social Psychology-I
2. III Core Theory-X 6 4 Physiological Psychology View
3. III Core Practical-I 6 4   Experimental Psychology View
4. III Elective –I 5 3 School Counselling/ Cyber Psychology View
5. III Elective-II 5 3 Environmental Psychology/ Learning Disabilities View
6. IV SBS-III 2 2 Communicative skills View
SEMESTER-VI
S.No Part Study Components Course Title Ins. Hrs/ Week Credit Title of the Paper Syllabus
1. III Core Theory-XI 6 4 Social Psychology – II View
2. III Core Theory-XII 6 4 Neuro Psychology View
3. III Core Practical-II 6 4 Psychological Assessment View
4. III Elective –III 5 3 Health Psychology/Sports Psychology View
5. III Elective-IV 5 3 Psychology in HRM/ Project View
6. IV SBS-IV 2 2 Interpersonal Skills View
7. V Extension Activity - 3
Note: Extra 1-3 credit for Internship Training at the end of the IV semester and Extra 1 – 3 credit for project at VI semester (optional).
  • GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING CENTRE (STUDENT SUPPORT CENTRE)

Unaided

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Mrs.Aarthi.D 308PYUA01 Assistant Professor Click Here
Ms.Soniya.K 308PYUA02 Assistant Professor Click Here
Ms.Elakiya 308PYUA04 Assistant Professor Click Here
Name Staffcode Designation View Profiles
Ms. T. Angelin Mary Slessor 308PYUA03 Assistant Professor Click Here

2023 - 2024

S.No Name of the programme Date of the programme Title/Topic Report
1. Departmental Workshop to observe “International Self-care Day” 03.08.2023 Resilience, Adaptability, and Thriving in Adversity View
2. Psychological orientation for freshers 22.06.2023 10.08.2023 & 11.08.2023 30.09.2023 Discover yourself Self-assessment Memory techniques View
3. An outreach program-Are you Okay day 14.09.2023 I’m here to hear View
4. An outreach program-World Suicide Prevention Day 22.09.2023 Awareness talks on say no to suicide View
5. IIC-DKMC Seminar with Department of Psychology and Tamil 25.09.2023 Motivation talks by women entrepreneurs on the topic “My psychological approach towards becoming a successful entrepreneur View
6. An outreach program-National Depression Awareness Day 05.10.2023-10.10.2023 Depression Screening test View
7. An outreach program-World Mental Health Day 14.10.2023 Our mind, our rights, mental health is a universal human right View
8. Field Visit 01.11.2023& 02.11.2023 Educational observation and intervention with mentally challenged children View
9. An outreach program-International Stress Awareness Day 01.11.2023 Occupational stress and management of work life balance View
10. Multidisciplinary Seminar 02.11.2023 AI and mental health: Bridging the gap View
11. Extension Service at Sekkanur Village 07.11.2023 Adolescence counselling and educational assessment View

2022-2023

S.No Name of the programme Date of the programme Title/Topic Report
1 Extension Activity at L.G Matric School, Ulli, Gudiyattam 18.08.2022 Educational Assessment View
2 Interdepartmental Orientation Seminar to observe World Suicide Prevention Week                     16.09.2022 Creating Hope through action View
3 Collegiate Event to observe World Mental Health Day                         11.10.2022 Theme: Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority Title: “Meditation for better tomorrow” View

2021-2022

S.No Name of the programme Date of the programme Title/Topic Report
1 Intercollegiate Webinar to observe World Suicide Prevention Week 09.09.2021 Speak up and Reach Out View
2 Departmental event to observe world Mental Health day 11.10.2021 Mental Health Care for all, let’s make it as reality View

2020 - 2021

S.No. Name and Nature of Programme Date of the Programme Title/Topic Report
1 Webinar on “ the development and practice of Community Psychology” 26.03.2021 The Development And Practice of Community Psychology View

 2019 - 2020

S.No Name of the programme Date of the programme Title/Topic Report
1 Orientation Program 15.07.2019 -17.07.2019 Key to success View
2 World Mental Health Day (Seminar, Flash mob and MIME) 10.10.2019 Seminar on “ Me and my values” MIME theme “Say No To suicide” View
3 Departmental Video Lecture 20.02.2020 Autism Spectrum Disorder View
4 Hands on Training cum  Departmental Workshop 28.02.2020 Industrial Psychology View

2018-2019

S.No Name of the programme Date of the programme Title/Topic Report
1 Departmental Guest lecture 10.10.2018 World Mental Health Day Awareness Program “Problems in Youth” View
2 Departmental Workshop 25.02.2019 Psychometric Analysis View

2017-2018

S.No Name of the programme Date of the programme Title/Topic Report
1 Departmental Guest lecture 13.09.2017 Basic Skills and Ethical Practices in counselling View
2 Departmental Guest lecture 30.01.2018 Basics of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy View

2016-2017

S.No Name of the programme Date of the programme Title/Topic Report
1 Interdepartmental Guest lecture 30.08.2016 Learning Disabilities View
2 Interdepartmental Focused Group Discussion 28.04.2017 Problem faced by adolescent children View
3 Interdepartmental Life Skills Training Programme 03.01.2017-07.07.2017 Training programme on empowerment of adolescent women through life skills and sports View