Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Hons) [BA PSY]

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Department of Psychology offers a B.A. Psychology (Honours) program designed under the National Education Policy (NEP) to equip students for successful careers in psychology.
A Don Bosco College B.A. Psychology (Honours) degree empowers graduates for diverse career paths. They can pursue postgraduate studies in psychology or directly enter the workforce in a variety of fields.
This versatility allows them to thrive in settings like hospitals, NGOs, educational institutions, and corporations, both in India and abroad.
Graduates can leverage their expertise in counseling, human resources, education, and market research, making them valuable assets in various sectors.

Features & Highlights Admission Process Prerequisites & Eligibility Syllabus

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  • The curriculum delves into a wide range of psychology topics such as social, abnormal, counselling, and organizational psychology.
  • Students gain a deep understanding of human behaviour, mental health, and Problem solving.
  • The program bridges the gap between theory and practice through engaging presentations, group discussions, experiments, role plays, and seminars. This immersive approach fosters the development of critical thinking, communication, interpersonal skills, and personality in our students.
  • Highly qualified and recognized faculty members, with their passion and expertise, will guide students throughout their academic journey.
  • Education field trips offer invaluable insights through interactions, collaborations, and visits to mental health institutions across the country, providing exposure to industry experts.
  • Additionally, the advanced psychology lab is equipped with the latest experimental materials and psychological tools, including personality and intelligence tests. This hands-on experience solidifies students’ understanding of psychological assessment.
  • Applicants must register for the program by filling up the online application at the Govt. of Goa DHE website and providing necessary information in the form of data, documents and photographs.
  • On successful verification of the online application a entrance exam and/or video/telephonic/physical interview will be scheduled and conducted subject to Govt notifications.
  • Based on the interview & HSSC result the applicant will be short listed and intimated of the same.
  • A physical verification of documents will be carried out for which guidelines will be communicated to the applicant accordingly.
  • Student candidacy will be confirmed on full payment of Academic Fee.
  • Applicants successfully completing their HSSC or +2 equivalent certificate recognized by Goa University with over 40% marks are eligible for the program.
  • Entrance exam and/or interview with the applicant.
SEMESTER I
CodeSubjectTypeCredits
PSY-100Essentials of PsychologyMaj4
HIS-111Resistance To Colonial Rule In GoaMin4
ENG-151Communicative English (Spoken & Written)AEC2
PSY-141Personality DevelopmentSEC3
VAC-100Environmental Studies - IVAC2
VAC-104Constitutional Values & ObligationsVAC2
MCJ-131Media & SocietyMC3
Total Credits20
SEMESTER II
CodeSubjectTypeCredits
PSY-100Essentials of PsychologyMaj4
POL-112Globalization and PoliticsMin4
ENG-152Digital Content Creation in EnglishAEC2
PSY-142Stress ManagementSEC3
VAC-110Awareness of Cyber Crimes & SecurityVAC2
VAC-116Life SkillsVAC2
MCJ-132Introduction to FilmsMC3
Total Credits20
SEMESTER III
CodeSubjectTypeCredits
PSY-200Attitudes And Social CognitionMaj4
PSY-201Health PsychologyMaj4
PSY-211Adolescent PsychologyMin4
MCJ-231Introduction To Electronic MediaMC3
HIN-251Sampreshan KaushalAEC2
PSY-241Developing Psychological SkillsSEC3
Total Credits20
SEMESTER IV
CodeSubjectTypeCredits
PSY-202Social Influence and Group ProcessesMaj4
PSY-203Positive PsychologyMaj4
PSY-204Human Factors at WorkMaj4
PSY-205Psychology of AgingMaj2
PSY-221Sports PsychologyMin4
HIN-252Sambhashan KalaAEC2
Total Credits20
SEMESTER V
CodeSubjectTypeCredits
PSY-300Psychological Test and MeasurementsMaj4
PSY-301Counselling PsychologyMaj4
PSY-302Abnormal PsychologyMaj4
PSY-303Research MethodologyMaj2
PSY-321Qualitative Data AnalysisMin4
PSY-361Internship2
Total Credits20
SEMESTER VI
CodeSubjectTypeCredits
PSY-304Cognitive PsychologyMaj4
PSY-305Statistics For PsychologyMaj4
PSY-306Criminal PsychologyMaj4
PSY-322Educational PsychologyMin4
PSY-307Project4
Total Credits20
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