Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology, M.E.S Arts and Science College Perinthalmanna was established in the academic year 2019-20.
Courses Offered: B.Sc. Psychology
Vision
The graduate programme envisages a life oriented education for its students which will ultimately empower them to get acquainted with the very essence of human nature. The programme aims to equip students to respond relevantly and precisely to various patterns of human behaviour.
Academics
The Department has adopted a student-centric approach to impart learning, thereby following the choice based credit system. The Bachelors programme taps into the wide range of avenues that exists in the study of human Psychology. Students will gain insight into core branches of psychology such as
- General Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Applied Psychology
- Counselling Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Organizational Behaviour
In addition, the programme also offers Human Physiology and Descriptive Statistics as complimentary courses.
An extensive collection of books are made available for further reference as well as elaborate learning. The department also provides remedial coaching for academically backward students.
Other Activities
The department invites prominent speakers to give motivational and personality development classesfor overall growth of the students. Service learning programmes are included for the students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real life situations with an aim to build empathy towards their fellow beings. Students are encouraged to conduct various cultural programmes so as to foster leadership skills in them.
Student Support Programmes
There is a counseling centre that functions to provide emotional and psychological support to the student community. Regular follow up sessions are also organized to check progress.
Mission
The department consists of dedicated faculties that steadfastly works towards cultivating a generation of dynamic individuals who could foster love, care and ingenuity for the betterment of the society.