B.Sc PSYCHOLOGY

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology focuses on understanding human behavior, emotions, and mental processes. It builds skills in observation, analysis, research, and interpersonal communication.

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Bachelor Of Psychology-Career Path

Course Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology focuses on understanding human behavior, emotions, and mental processes. It builds skills in observation, analysis, research, and interpersonal communication.
Clinical Psychology
Graduates can work in mental health settings after higher studies (M.Sc/MA Psychology). Roles include clinical psychologist, therapist, and counselor, helping individuals manage mental health issues.
Counseling & Guidance
Students can become school or career counselors, guiding individuals in personal, academic, and career-related matters. Additional certifications enhance opportunities.
Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Graduates can work in companies handling employee behavior, recruitment, training, and workplace wellbeing as HR executives or organizational psychologists.
Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Opportunities exist in hospitals and rehabilitation centers assisting doctors and therapists in patient care, mental health support, and recovery programs.
Research & Data Analysis
Psychology students can work as research assistants, conducting surveys, analyzing behavior patterns, and supporting academic or corporate research projects.
Media & Social Work
Graduates can enter media, NGOs, and social services, working on awareness programs, community development, and behavioral studies.
Higher Studies
Advanced qualifications like M.Sc/MA Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or specialized certifications are essential for professional growth.
Career Note
Most high-level psychology careers require postgraduate specialization, so continuing studies is highly recommended.

Syllabus : University of Calicut
Eligibility : Pass in Plus Two or an Equivalent Examination

4 Years Course Duration
8 Semesters
Campus Facilities
4 Years Course

Course Structure

SEMESTER-1


PSY1CJ101 - Core Course 1 in Major – Invitation to Psychology Minor Course 1 Minor Course 2 ENG1FA101(2) - Ability Enhancement Course 1– English Ability Enhancement Course 2 – Additional Language Multi-Disciplinary Course 1

SEMESTER-2


PSY2CJ101 - Core Course 2 in Major – Science of Mental Processes Minor Course 3 Minor Course 4 ENG2FA103( 2) - Ability Enhancement Course 3– English Ability Enhancement Course 4 - Additional Language Multi-Disciplinary Course 2

SEMESTER-3


PSY3CJ201- Core Course 3 in Major - Psychological Assessment PSY3CJ202 - Core Course 4 in Major - Individual Differences Minor Course 5 Minor Course 6 Multi-Disciplinary Course 3 - Kerala Knowledge System ENG3FV108( 2) - Value-Added Course 1 – English

SEMESTER-4


PSY4CJ203 - Core Course 5 in Major – Child and Adolescent Development PSY4CJ204 - Core Course 6 in Major – Foundations of Social Behaviour PSY4CJ205 - Core Course 7 in Major – Biological Basis of Behaviour ENG4FV109( 2) - Value-Added Course 2 – English Value-Added Course 3 –Additional Language. ENG4FS111(2) - Skill Enhancement Course 1 – English

SEMESTER-5


PSY5CJ301_Core Course 8 in Major – Organizational Behaviour PSY5CJ302_Core Course 9 in Major – Development in Adulthood PSY5CJ303_Core Course 10 in Major – Foundations of Abnormal Psychology Elective Course 1 in Major Elective Course 2 in Major. Skill Enhancement Course 2

SEMESTER-6


PSY6CJ304_Core Course 11 in Major – Abnormal Psychology: Exploring the Depths PSY6CJ305_Core Course 12 in Major– Introduction to Psychological Research PSY6CJ306_Core Course 13 in Major –Psychological Counselling Elective Course 3 in Major Elective Course 4 in Major PSY6FS113_Skill Enhancement Course 3 PSY6CJ349_Internship in Major

SEMESTER-7


PSY7CJ401_Core Course 14 in Major –Applied Social Psychology PSY7CJ402_Core Course 15 in Major –Health Psychology: Theory and Practice PSY7CJ403_Core Course 16 in Major - Rehabilitation Psychology PSY7CJ404_Core Course 17 in Major –Orientation to Psychological Interventions PSY7CJ405_Core Course 18 in Major –Human Resource Planning and Development

SEMESTER-8


PSY8CJ406_Core Course 19 in Major –Assessments in Counselling and Clinical Settings PSY8CJ407_Core Course 20 in Major –Applied Psychology PSY7CJ403_Core Course 16 in Major - Rehabilitation Psychology PSY8CJ408 _Core Course 21 in Major –Foundations of Neuropsychology OR (instead of Core Courses 19 – 21 in Major) PSY8CJ449_Project (in Honours programme) Elective Course 5 in Major Elective Course 6 in Major Elective Course 7 in Major / Minor Course 9 / Major Course in any Other Discipline OR (instead of Elective Course 7 in Major, in the case of Honours with Research Programme) PSY8CJ489_Advanced Research Methods in Psychology