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Dr.G.R. Damodaran College of Science - B.Sc Psychology

College Info:

Established by The GRD Trust, Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science (Autonomous), has emerged as a fitting memorial to Prof. G.R. Damodaran (1914 – 1986), one of the greatest educational visionaries and Institution builders of our Country. Over a period of four decades from 1943, he dedicated himself to the cause of education especially in the fields of Science, Engineering, Technology and Management and had made unparalleled contributions to educational development both quantitatively and qualitatively while nurturing the PSG group of Institutions as outstanding centres of educational excellence in the Country.

Course Info:

A course in Psychology takes you on a journey into the fascinating world of the mind and fosters valuable aptitude for work and forms a flexible basis for a wide range of careers. The course offers papers which focuses on the foundations of psychology, human development and various fields of psychology like abnormal psychopathology, experimental psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, health psychology, human resource development, forensic and criminal psychology, etc. To develop a deeper understanding of the biological and psychological foundation of human behavior. To provide the students with wide knowledge of human development and the effects of environmental influences on behavior at all stages of development. To train the students with therapies and skills to deal with abnormalities of human behaviour and various mental health issues. The students get an opportunity to apply the principles learnt in the above theory papers in a laboratory by conducting case studies and experiments. To develop self-understanding and interpersonal skills to aid the issues of contemporary society by adding value and meaning to one’s existence.