The Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs) are attained by students through learning acquired on completion of a programme of study. The term ‘programme’ refers to the entire scheme of study followed by learners leading to a qualification. It will include subject-specific skills and generic skills, including transferable skills and competencies, the achievement of which the students of a specific programme of study should be able to demonstrate for the award of the Degree qualification. They would also focus on knowledge and skills that prepare students for further study, employment, and citizenship. A programme of study may be mono disciplinary, multi-disciplinary or interdisciplinary (LOCF Manual, UGC).
B.A. (Hons.) degree programme in Psychology embodies the following programme outcomes:
Explain the concepts, major theories, and mechanisms underlying human cognitions, emotions and behaviours
Equip students with the ability to design, conduct, interpret scientific research
Describe the purpose, construction and standardization of psychological tools of assessment
Plan and perform tests and experiments related to key psychological constructs, analyse and interpret data and accurately reporting the results of the experiment
Acquaint students with different statistical measures, graphical representation of data, testing of hypothesis and drawing inferences
Elucidate the fundamentals of psychopathological disorders, including diagnosis, prognosis, causal factors, assessment and therapeutic treatment.
Explore the unique aspects of each developmental period, which helps to gain better understanding about how humans grow, change and develop and then apply this knowledge to maximize potential.
Recognize, understand and honour sociocultural diversity at global level, explains social change from psychological perspective and how the ethical integrity can be preserved
Explain the historical contributions of different schools of thought that led to the emergence of Psychology as an exclusive and independent discipline
Provide an overview about the importance of counselling, historical development, scope and current status
Helps students to employ critical and creative thinking, sceptical inquiry and scientific approach to solve problems and mental processes.
Explain the role of neural and physiological mechanisms in determination of human behaviour
Helps students to engage in proactive and thoughtful process of self-examination with regard to personal ideals, goals, virtues and self-concept
Develops a strong intellectual foundation and knowledge base for psychological science
The students will gain awareness about the innumerable career opportunities in psychology and hence will be able to provide meaningful professional direction to their life after graduation
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