SH College | B.Sc. Psychology (Model I)

The Department of Psychology at Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, is committed to fostering a deep understanding of human behavior and mental processes through rigorous academic inquiry and practical engagement. Our curriculum integrates foundational psychological theories with contemporary research, cultivating students’ critical thinking, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Experienced faculty members guide students through a diverse range of psychological domains, encouraging active participation in research projects and community outreach initiatives. The department prioritizes ethical practice and holistic development, striving to equip graduates with the knowledge and compassion necessary to contribute meaningfully to diverse fields, including mental health, education, and social services.

Higher Studies: Clinical Psychology /Counselling Psychology/ Neuropsychology/ Organisational Psychology/ Child & Adolescent Psychology/ Forensic/Criminal Psychology/ Cognitive Science/ AI & Behavioral Research /Educational Psychology/ Health Psychology.

Scope of Employment:Graduates in Psychology have diverse career opportunities in healthcare, education, corporate, research, and social sectors. With a strong foundation in human behavior and mental processes, they can pursue roles in therapy, counseling, research, HR, and more.

Career Pathways Include:

Clinical & Mental Health Fields
Education & Development
Corporate & Organizational Roles
Research & Innovation
Media & Communication
Social & Public Sector

These are the DSCs/mandatory courses across semesters for Psychology major:
*Introduction to Psychology*
*Basic Cognitive Processes*
*Living in the Social World*
*The Shaping of Self: From Infancy to Adolescence*
*Adulthood and Aging: Understanding the Changing Mind*
*Fundamentals of Psychopathology*
*Approaches to Counselling*
*Integrating Counselling Techniques*
*Research Methods in Psychology*
*Psychometric testing and scale construction*
*Cognitive Psychology*

These are the optional courses the students get to choose from:

*Beyond the Binary: Sex and Gender in the Modern Mind*
*Psychology of Storytelling*
*Social Interactions and Human Behaviour*
*Psychology of Management: Unleashing the Potential of People and Organization*
*From Pixels to Perception: The Science of Visual Communication and Design*
*Statistics for Behavioural Sciences*
*Foundations of Organisational Behaviour*
*Environmental Psychology: Unraveling the Mind-Nature Connection*
*Community Psychology*
*Positive Psychology: Cultivating Strengths, Resilience, and Optimal Living*
*Psychology of Health*
*Media Psychology*
*Managing Behaviour in Organisations*
*Essential Principles of Educational Psychology*
*The Psychology of Sports: Optimizing Performance and Well-being*
*Foundations of Clinical Psychology*
*Advertisement Psychology: Decoding Persuasion Strategies*
*Neuropsychology*
*Basics of Indian Psychology*
*Cyber Psychology & more..*

Multidisciplinary Courses (MDC)

Understanding Self and Others
Psychology in Varied Contexts
Understanding Mind through Indian Knowledge Systems

Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

Life Skills Development
Negotiation Skills: Mastering the Art of the Deal*
Transactional Analysis and Neuro Linguistic Programming
Academic Writing in Psychology

Value Addition Courses (VAC)

Management of Emotions and Stress
The Science of Happiness
Introduction to Psychology

B.Sc. Psychology (Model I)

Overview

Scope Of B.Sc. Psychology

Core Courses (Dsc)

Electives ( DSE )

Foundation Courses (MDC, AEC, SEC, VAC)