About BA Psychology


In today’s age, mental health has taken a place of great significance in the scope of healthcare and ensuring the welfare and livelihood of the people. Parul University’s Faculty of Arts offers a three-year bachelor's degree program in Psychology which seeks to shape and develop effectively trained psychology resource persons who are equipped with the ability to promote and shape the psychological wellness of the people of all ages. The program goes on to impart within the students a unique ability to relate with empathy and understanding the needs and the concerns of people facing various mental health-related issues. The faculty goes on to ensure the facilitation or effective channels of convenience which allow students to access real-time patients and engage with them on various levels. This is made possible through the University’s multi-specialty teaching hospital, Parul Sevashram Hospital, which has a dedicated psychiatry ward and a team of highly skilled trained psychology experts who go on to engage the students of psychology in various practical training sessions. As a way of providing students with real-time field experience, the faculty goes on to engage with various organizations and mental hospitals that go on to equip the psychology students with experiential learning concerning the various dimensions of psychology. Faculty is equipped with an elite league of faculties and teaching resources who nurture and guide students in the ways and strategize effective practicing of psychology and the vast pool of opportunities which come with it such as, clinical psychology and co-operate psychology, psychiatry and another field which relate to the mental wellness of the people. Beyond the scope of the curriculum, the program goes on to shape the interpersonal and communication skills of the students in the preparation for their career in psychology.

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BA PsychologyProgram Outcomes


Why Study BA Psychology

Psychologists have a wide pool of career opportunities which allow them to explore various avenues of career opportunities either in the clinical field or within the corporate field. The program is an in-depth study of human behavior in relation to the cognitive senses. Students who pursue this program will get the chance to possess effective skills in analysis, listening and interpretation, which will be essential for the various career prospects.
Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychology

An ability to understand the significance of mental health and the role it plays in the welfare and the wellbeing of the people.

Counselling Psychology

An ability to work and adapt to various social dynamics and geographic landscapes while dealing with people from various cultural and national backgrounds.

Counselling Psychology
Health Psychology

Health Psychology

An ability to develop effective interview skills, logical and analytical precepts in the context of various subjects and topics.

Organisational Psychology

An ability to develop counselling skills and interpersonal abilities, and communication skill which are required for the smooth navigation of the industry.

Organisational Psychology
Human Resource Persons

Human Resource Persons

An ability to acquire mannerism and ethics which are essential for the field and the effective conduct of the regulations.

Duration: 3 years (Semester System)


affiliation

Affiliation

Constituent College of Parul University

eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate shall have passed 12th Examination in any stream (Science/ Commerce/Arts) with English subject from a recognized board.

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Mode of Admission

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BA Psychology feesFees


BA Psychology

₹ 45,000/- Annually*

* Tuition Fees may vary depending on the Country/ State in which the candidate has passed their qualifying examination.

BA Psychology CurriculumCurriculum

Semester 1

Semester 2

Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)

Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)

Psychology I

Psychology II

Developmental Psychology I

Developmental Psychology II

Minor -1 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)

Minor -2 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)

Sociology: Introduction to Sociology

Sociology: Gender and Society

Political Science: Introduction to political Science

Political Science: Political Sociology

Journalism and Mass communication: Basics of Photography

Geography: Psycho-geography

Geography: Geographical Insights

Journalism and Mass communication: Understanding social media

University Electives -1 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)

University Electives -2 (Multidisciplinary course ) (Select any one)

Indian Society and culture

Creativity Event and Brand Management

Nutraceuticals in Healthcare and Wellness

Internet Technology and Web Designing

First Aid and Life Support

Digital Health

Medical Law

Skill Enhancement Course -2

Skill Enhancement Course -1

Mathematical Aptitude

Soft Skills

Value Added Course-II

Value Added Course-I

IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-I

Climate Change & Sustainable Environment

Ability Enhancement Course -2 /Modern Indian Language- 2(MIL-2)

Ability Enhancement Course -1 /Modern Indian Language-1 (MIL-1)

Basic English-II

Basic English-I

Basic Hindi-II

Basic Hindi-I

Basic Gujarati-II

Basic Gujarati-I

 

 

Semester 3

Semester 4

Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)

Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)

Social Psychology

Psychology of Personality

Mental Health and Well being

Industrial Psychology

Educational Psychology

Industrial Psychology

University Electives -3 (Select any one)

Minor -3/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)

Artificial Intelligence Application in People Management

Sociology: Social Problems in India

Management in Tourism

Political Science: Political Economy

Yoga and Positive Psychology for Managing Career and Life

Geography: Weather Patterns

Skill Enhancement Course -3

Journalism and Mass communication: Fundamentals of Event Management

Artificial Intelligence -AI

Skill Enhancement Course -4

Value Added Course-3

Aptitude and Reasoning

IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-2

Value Added Course-4/ Physical Education (Select any one)

Ability Enhancement Course -3/ Modern European Language-1 (Select any one)

Positive Mental Health

Advanced English - I

Physical Education: Yoga

Basic German - I

Physical Education: Sports

Basic French - I

Physical Education: NCC

 

Ability Enhancement Course -4 / Modern European Language-2 (Select any one)

 

Advanced English - II

 

Basic German - II

 

BasicFrench - II

 

Semester 5

Semester 6

Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)

Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)

Psychological Disorders

Experimental Psychology-II

Experimental Psychology-I

Introduction to Diagnostics and Counselling Skills

Indian Psychology

Rehabilitation Psychology

Minor -4 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)

Minor -6/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)

Sociology: Professional Industrial Studies

Sociology: Sociology of Tribal Society

Political Science: Political Theory

Political Science: Developmental Administration

Journalism and Mass communication: Creative Writing for Beginners

Journalism and Mass communication: Basics of Public Relations

Geography: Human Geography Exploration

Geography: Geographical Information System

Minor -5/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)

Ability Enhancement Course -5

Sociology: Social reforms in India

Professional Ethics and Communication

Political Science: Public Administration

Internship/Mini Project-1 (in Major Specific Course)

Journalism and Mass communication: Art of Short Film Making

 

Geography: Conservation and Resource Management

 

Skill Enhancement Course -5 (Select any one)

 

Digital Literacy

 

Finance for everyone

 

 

BA Psychology Curriculum Practical Resources


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Language Laboratory

The faculty of arts focuses on the overall development and one of the major skills required in this field is the ability of students to adapt to various social dynamics of the students

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Computer Lab

The computer lab provides students hands-on experience in various software with high-speed internet access. Students get aware of the basics of computer which

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