PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Clinical Psychology is the practice of assessing, diagnosing, treating and preventing mental and emotional disorders, ranging from anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, emotional adjustment disorders to severe disorders like mood disorders, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. Clinical Psychologists typically specialise in one or more of these sub-specialities: Child mental health, Adult mental health, Learning disabilities, Emotional disturbances, Substance abuse, Geriatrics, Health psychology and Net Addiction.
The primary job of a student trained in clinical psychology is to assess patients, diagnose the mental, emotional or behavioural disorder and recommend a treatment. This includes counselling, behavioural therapy, cognitive therapy, and other psychological and mindful therapies.
These candidates may work for the government, private hospitals, mental health facilities, or practice privately. Some of them also work in academic institutions for research and teaching purposes. They also work with corporate organisations/industrial setups, and other institutions where humans are involved.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
- Extensive training in key clinical psychology therapy skills and their application in multi-cultural settings, including leadership& management skills for working in all sectors.
- Dynamic and inspiring teaching by leading psychologists and practitioners, with opportunities for work placements in India and abroad.
- High-quality training in all aspects of clinical psychology, including advanced level developmental, social, biological& cognitive psychology, to open a range of career paths.
Programme Curriculum
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SEMESTER I +
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SEMESTER I (Total Credits = 20) Hours / Wk Credits Marks
(Internal + External)MCPJ6501 Evolution of psychology 4 4 100
(40+60)MCPJ6502 Personality: theory, research, assessment 4 4 100
(40+60)MCPJ6503 Cognitive psychology 4 4 100
(40+60)MCPJ6504 Biological foundations of behaviour 4 4 100
(40+60)MCPT6505 Epidemiology & Statistics 4 4 100
(40+60)TOTAL 500
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SEMESTER II +
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SEMESTER II (Total Credits = 24) Hours / Wk Credits Marks
(Internal + External)Time allotted for Exam MCPT1506 Developmental Psychology 4 4 100 (40+60) 3 hrs MCPT1507 Psychopathology 4 4 100 (40+60) 3 hrs MCPT1508 Basics of Clinical Psychology 4 4 100 (40+60) 3 hrs MCPT1509 Psychotherapies 4 4 100 (40+60) 3 hrs MCPT1510 Cognitive Psychology – II 4 4 100 (40+60) 3 hrs Practical MCPL1501 Clinical Psychology
Practical – I4 2 100 (80+20) 2 hrs MCPL1502 Clinical Psychology
Practical – II4 2 100 (80+20) 2 hrs TOTAL 700
PROGRAMME FEE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
| One-Time Fee | Admission Fee | ₹ 10,000 |
| 1st Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,50,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 2nd Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,50,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| Total Course Fee | ₹ 3,36,000 |
Scholarship is available for eligible students
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences/ Life Sciences/ Social Sciences from a recognised University with at least 50% aggregate marks.
EMPLOYABILITY AREAS
After completing the course they can get in many fields as:
- Clinical Psychologist in Hospitals, Corporations and Independent Practice
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Welfare Organisation
- Health Educator
- School Counsellor
- Community Relations Officer
- Research Lab and Organisation
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