Periyar University, Salem

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The department of Psychology is established in 2008, to fulfill the vision of social reformer Periyar E. V. Ramaswamy by promoting equal opportunities to students across the country. The department carries energy and dynamism, providing students with excellent opportunities for personal growth and professional excellence. The focus is on the wholesome development of students, interlacing classroom experience and practical exposure. Expertises of faculty in the department include Clinical Psychology, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Cyber Psychology, Health Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, HRD and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

VISION

To holistically develop students who would be contended and successful in dealing with the psychological challenges at personal, professional and social level.

MISSION

To provide Counselling for various emotional and behavioral problems and facilitate the development of healthy personality.
To conquer the heights of personal and professional excellence.
To develop students and scholars with competencies necessary to face the challenges in their personal and professional life, in turn they help others in society.
To ignite the spark in the students to reach their fullest potential.
To impart value-based knowledge through teaching and research.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

PROGRAMMES OFFERED	ELIGIBILITY
M.Sc. (Applied Psychology)	A candidate who has passed B.A., or B.Sc., or B.Com., or B.B.A. BCA.,of this University or an examination of any other University accepted by the syndicate as equivalent shall be permitted to appear and qualify for the M.Sc.Applied Psychology. Preference will be given to the candidate with B.A./B.Sc. degree in Psychology.
M.Phil (Psychology)	[as per University Norms]
Ph.D (Psychology)	[as per University Norms]
Value Added Course	Broucher

SUPPORTIVE COURSES FOR OTHER PG PROGRAMMES

Personality and Adjustment to Modern Life – Odd Semester
Psychology for Personal and Professional Development – Even Semester

Syllabus

S.No	PROGRAMMES	DETAILS
2023 - 2024 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc. (Applied Psychology)	SYLLABUS
2022 - 2023 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc. (Applied Psychology)	SYLLABUS
2018 - 2019 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc. (Applied Psychology)	SYLLABUS
2	M.Phil (Psychology)	SYLLABUS
2014 - 2015 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc (Applied Psychology)	SYLLABUS
2012 - 2013 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc (Applied Psychology)	SYLLABUS
2	M.Phil (Psychology)	SYLLABUS
2009 - 2010 ONWARDS
1	M.Phil (Psychology)	SYLLABUS

Faculty
Former Faculty

Conference / Workshop

SI.No	Date	Name of the Conference/Workshop	Number of Participants
1	05-03-2020 and 06-03-2020	National Workshop on Counselling Skills	44
2	04-02-2020 and 05-02-2020	National Workshop on Body Movement Therapy	62
3	06-01-2020 and 07-01-2020	National workshopn on HR Skills	48
4	03-12-2019 and 04-12-2019	International Workshop on Brief Therapies	70
5	06-09-2019 and 07-09-2019	National workshop on Solution-focused Brief Therapy	46
6	03-04-2019 and 04-04-2019	National workshop on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse	80
7	06-02-2019 and 07-02-2019	National Workshop on Psychological Test Construction	73
8	11-10-2018 and 12-10-2018	National workshop on Advanced Counselling skills	86
9	29-08-2018 and 30-08-2018	National Workshop on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy	109
10	02-08-2018 and 03-08-2018	Workshop on soft skills - Periyar University	70
11	03-04-2018 to 01-05-2018	Career Orientation Skills Training for School Students	76
12	26-02-2018	National Seminar on Applications of Behaviour Technology	75
13	20-02-2018 and 21-02-2018	National Workshop on Neuro Linguistic Programming	122
14	24-10-2017 and 25-10-2017	Positive Psychology: A Pathway to Flourishing Life	80
15	22-10-2017 and 23-10-2017	National workshop on Positive Psychology	80
16	06-09-2017 and 07-09-2017	National workshop on Counselling Skills	86
17	13-03-2017 and 14-03-2017	National Workshop on Applications of Psychology in HR Practices	100
18	16-02-2017 and 17-02-2017	National Workshop on Life Skills Training	73
19	22-09-2016 and 23-09-2016	National workshopn on Clinical Hypnotherapy	26
20	21-03-2016 to 22-03-2016	National Workshop on Family Therapy	62
21	22-01-2016 to 28-01-2016	Faculty Development Programme on Advanced Counselling Skills	72
22	27-10-2015 and 28-10-2015	National Workshop on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Emotional Disorders	62

ACTIVITIES

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FACILITIES

Career Oriented Syllabus
Dynamic and Proactive Faculty
Separate Departmental Library
Well Equipped Laboratory
Guidance and Counselling Cell
Hi-speed Internet Connection
Practical Exposure through Internship
Project work in consultation with Experts
Supervised Peer Coaching for NET/SET Exams
Professional Training and network building through frequent workshops, conferences and departmental initiatives
Integration with Professional Community through invited lectures by practitioners in the field

Classroom	Class room 1	Classroom 2
Computer lab	Psychology Lab	Research Sholars room
Department Library	Mirror Drawing Test	Muller Lyer Illution Test
Thematic apperception test

FUNDED PROJECT

Name of the Faculty	Project Title	Funding Agency	Total Amount Sanctioned (in Lakh)
Dr. S. Kadhiravan	Enhancing Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health of College Students	UGC Major	3.78
Dr. D. V. Nithyanandan	Exploring the Psychosocial Correlates of Online Deviant and Dishonest Behavior among College Students	UGC Minor	1.20

JOURNAL

Periyar University Journal of Psychology (An International Journal)

ISSN: 2319-9601

Journal Volumes

ALUMNI

CONTACT US:

Professor and Head
Department of Psychology
Periyar University
Periyar Palkalai Nagar
Salem – 636011
Tamil Nadu
India
Ph: 0427-2345766 (Ext.No:298 & 299)
E-Mail : psychology@periyaruniversity.ac.in

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