Department of Psychology

The department of Psychology was established in the year 1965. It was headed by Prof.R.A. Phanishayi, who also served as the Principal of the College for 8 years. Under his leadership, the department earned the reputation of being one of the best departments in the college. Later, his predecessors also upheld the standard of the department. Many of our students have progressed to higher education in various fields of Psychology such as Clinical Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Child care and guidance and counseling Psychology.

The department of Psychology offers undergraduate degree in Psychology and also Interdisciplinary course from 2016, namely “Self understanding and assessment” and “Life skills education”  for students of all streams. The department follows a semester system with CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) as evaluative tool.

MAJOR TOPICS OF STUDY:

• General Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Organisational Behaviour
• Educational Psychology

VISION:

• Fostering Global Competency, Inculcating Human Values andempowering the students to contribute to the Well-being of the Society.
• Equipping students with knowledge and skills about Human Cognitive processes and Behaviour through innovative methods and experiential learning opportunities.

FACILITIES:

1. The facility to do Project Work for all the students is provided, thus laying the foundation for Research work. The Project Work assigned at present includes Data collection and Analysis for different target groups by using the following tools:

• EMS –EMOTION AL MATURITY SCALE BY MAHESH BHARGAVA – VI Semester
• GHQ –GENERAL HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE BY GOLDBERG AND HILLIER – V Semester
• IELC SCALE –INTERNAL- EXTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL SCALE BY Dr. VALECHA – III and IV Semesters
• EPI –EYSENCK PERSONALITY INVENTORY BY H.J. EYSENCK – I and II semesters

2. Innovative Teaching Methodologies:

• Use of ICT in teaching.
• Screening Documentaries on Psychological themes.
• Conduction of Quiz, Role play, Speaking contests.
• Paper Presentations by S
• Add – on courses.

3. Laboratory Facilities :

The Department has well equipped laboratories with 80 units of Laboratory materials and equipments such as Bhatia’s Battery of Intelligence Test, General Mental Ability Test, 16 Personality Factors Test, Emotional Maturity Scale, IPAT Depression Scale to name a few.

4. Books provided for students in the Departmental Library.
5. Educational Tour and Internships at Mental Health Care Institutions and other Institutions.
6. Workshops, Symposium, Seminars and Talks by eminent professionals. Publication of Departmental magazine.
7. Support to participate in Intercollegiate competitions and programs.
8. Student mentoring and remedial classes.
9. Counselling:

The Department of Psychology has been rendering free Psychological Counselling, open to all the students of the College. Individual Counselling services (1:1 basis) and Group Counselling sessions are also being undertaken.

Common problems dealt in Counselling:

• Difficulties in Studies
• Memory and Concentration problems
• Inferiority feelings
• Examination fear/failure
• Anger / irritability
• Worries about future
• Disturbed relationship with Parents and other family members.
• Disturbed Peer group relationship
• Financial problems
• Social Phobia

• Organized a talk and Workshop on ‘Understanding Gender and it’s Social Construction’, in collaboration with SAMVADA Youth Resource Center, Bangalore on April 7, 2015. The resource persons were Ms. Komala Rangaswamy and Ms. Kirana.
• Organized UGC sponsored, State Level Symposium & Workshop on “Life Skills Counseling” on September 17, 2014 to equip the students and faculty of Psychology with the knowledge and skills of the ten life skills recommended by the WHO for enhancing Holistic well-being and quality of life. The Symposium comprised of the technical sessions on “Management of Stress”, “Child Therapy”, “Counseling Adolescence with Substance Abuse Problems” and “Life Skills for Psycho- Social Competence”.  The Resource persons were eminent Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatric Social Workers from reputed Institutions. It was followed by Workshops on three prominent Life Skills namely- “Management of Emotions”, “Self- Awareness” and “Inter- Personal Relations”. These sessions were very educative and made an impact on the students and faculty members. The Symposium and workshop was well attended by 350 delegates from 20 colleges across Karnataka.

• Conducted an Add- on Certificate Course in Clinical Hypnotherapy on August 12, 2014. Jointly with EKAA Integrated Hypnotherapy Association, Mumbai. Dr. Molly Joy, A Psychologist and Hypnotherapist conducted the course. Around 40 students of our Department underwent this course.
• Arranged for a talk on “Depression & Suicide” on February 24, 2014. Honorary Secretary of NES, Formerly, Head of the Department of Psychology and Vice- Principal of the college, Prof. S.N. Nagaraj Reddy was the resource person. It was a great opportunity for the students to have an Interactive Session with the Secretary.
• The Staff and the Students of Psychology made an Educational Trip to Manasa School for Mentally Challenged, Tumkur on 12/03/2013. It was a great learning experience for the students. They also visited Siddaganga Shrine.
• On March 4, 2013 a Workshop on “Career Guidance and Counseling” was conducted to enable the students to explore the opportunities available in the field of Psychology.
• Our students have been participating in the National Level Paper Presentation competition for UG students,Inter-Collegiate competitions and have won prizes.
• In 2013-14, six students underwent Internship in Clinical Psychology at Spandana Hospital and Prasanna Counseling Center.
• In 2014-15, seven students have undergone Internship at Prasanna Counseling Center, Manasa Clinic, Montfort College and Spandana Hospital.
• Many of our students have progressed to higher education in various fields of Psychology, such as Clinical Psychology, Industrial & Organisational Psychology, Child Care & Guidance and Counseling Psychology.