52nd Rank in NIRF 2025
History
Psychology is considered as one of the much-needed courses for every individual. It is an emerging field which has its own unique features and is application oriented. The Department of Psychology was established in the year 2017, with Prof. Dr. Sr. Catherine S., M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Ed., Ph.D. as its founder and Head.
The department was later headed by Prof. Dr. M. Vijay, M.A., NET., Ph.D., followed by Dr. Arul Subila, M.A., M.Sc., NET., M.Phil., Ph.D., with a team of qualified, dedicated and vibrant faculty along with an excellent infrastructure that leads to an enriching teaching–learning experience for both the students as well as the professors.
The Department offers B.Sc. and M.Sc. programmes. The programmes have strong theoretical roots and contemporary practice that enable students to diagnose clients with a scientific perspective, while employing therapeutic techniques and counselling skills with appropriate ethical consideration. Students are moulded in a way that helps them to analyse and evolve themselves positively, changing their perspective towards their fellow beings so that they look at their clients empathetically and sympathetically. The faculty encourage students to participate in trainings, seminars, conferences, workshops, field-based studies, internships, case discussions, case analyses, film-based discussions and interactions with field experts.
Our Journey
Key milestones in the development of the Department of Psychology:
Field Practicum & Supervised Training
Students are provided with opportunities for field practicum, internships, case works, institutional visits and supervised skill training in each of the following domains:
Vision & Mission
Vision
To help the students learn the scientific principles of behaviour and mental process, to make a significant contribution to the field of Psychology and produce professionals who serve communal bodies at local, national and global level.
Mission
- To advance the understanding of human behaviour, thought and emotion through quality education.
- To promote rigorous research that contributes to the scientific study of the mind.
- To engage with the community and extend psychological services where they are most needed.