B.S. (Hons) in Applied Psychology

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Applied Psychology (Honors) Programme at L.D. Arts College (Autonomous) is designed to provide students with a clear understanding of various fields of psychology The study of behavioural science aims to provide a broad, scientific, and humanistic understanding of the complexities of the human mind and behaviour. Psychology is of utmost need in almost every field of life and helps to solve the problems of daily life. This course is specially designed to cater to students by imparting knowledge about scientific methods to understand all the relevant concepts of human beings. The study of Psychology at the collegiate level ought to be aimed at developing a basic understanding and equipping the student with knowledge to choose further advancement and specialization in the field.

Eligibility

  • HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) i.e., 12th Standard or Equivalent in Arts/Commerce/Science/ Stream.

Program outcomes (POs)

Program Code
Name of the Programe Outcome
Programe Outcomes
PO1
Foundational Knowledge
Imparting and applying knowledge of basic psychological concepts and models to gain an understanding of human nature and behavior.
PO2
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
To develop the ability to employ the tools of critical thinking and methods of enquiry in identifying, formulating, analyzing, and evaluating complex problems and issues for arriving at effective solutions from first principles.
PO3
Community Engagement & Service
To demonstrate the capability to participate in community-engaged services/ activities for promoting the well-being of society.
PO4
Communication Skills
To Speak, read, write, and listen clearly in person and through electronic media the knowledge gained and disseminated to people through media and technology.
PO5
Coping with Real Life Situations
To demonstrate the capability to solve different kinds of problems in familiar and nonfamiliar contexts and apply the learning to real-life situations.
PO6
Creativity
To demonstrate the ability to view a problem or a situation from multiple perspectives; think ‘out of the box’ and generate solutions to complex problems in unfamiliar contexts; adopt innovative, imaginative, lateral thinking, interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
PO7
Multicultural competence
Develop an ability to understand psychological realities in various cultural contexts.
PO8
Scientific Reasoning
To demonstrate the ability to apply values of objectivity and open mindedness to break stereotypes about psychological conditions.
PO9
Research Skills
To Demonstrate the ability to plan, design and conduct research while adhering to ethical guidelines, including collecting data using qualitative and quantitative research methods. Also, applying the latest technologies such as AI tools to research and improve health and wellbeing.
PO10
Leadership Qualities
Ability to articulate and motivate self and others in a team and play the role of inspiration in developing a clear sense of purpose

The Program Structure

Year
Semester
Course
Total Credits
1st Year
Sem-I
Major-1 (4C)
Major-2 (4C)
Minor-1 (4C)
MDC 1 (4C)
AEC-1 (2C)
SEC-1 (2C)
IKS-1 (2C)
22
Sem-II
Major-3 (4C)
Major-4 (4C)
Minor-2 (4C)
MDC-2 (4C)
AEC-2 (2C)
SEC-2 (2C)
VAC 1 (2C)
22
2 nd Year
Sem-III
Major-5 (4C)
Major-6 (4C)
Major-7 (4C)
MDC-3 (4C)
AEC-3 (2C)
SEC-3 (2C)
IKS 2 (2C)
22
Sem-IV
Major 8 (4C)
Major 9 (4C)
Major 10 (4C)
Minor 3 (4C)
AEC 4 (2C)
SEC 4 (2C)
VAC 2 (2C)
22
3rd Year
Sem-V
Major 11 (4C)
Major 12 (4C)
Major 13 (4C)
Minor 4 (4C)
Minor 5 (4C)
SEC 5 (2C)
-
22
Sem-VI
Major 14 (4C)
Major 15 (4C)
Major 16 (4C)
Minor 6 (4C)
AEC 5 (2C)
Internship (4C)
-
22
4th Year
Sem-VII
Major 17 (4C)
Major 18 (4C)
Major 19 (4C)
Minor 7 (4C)
Research Project/On the Job Training (6C)
-
-
22
Sem-VIII
Major 20 (4C)
Major 21 (4C)
Major 22 (4C)
Minor 8 (4C)
Research Project/ On the Job Training (6C)
-
-
22

Course Outcomes:

Course type and Credit
Course Code
Course Title
Course Outcomes
MAJOR COURSE 1 (4 Credits each)
111
Foundations of Psychological Processes-I
MAJOR COURSE 2 (4 Credits each)
112
Child Development and Adolescence
Minor Course (4 CREDITS)
113
Basic Psychological Processes – I
Multidisciplinary Course (4 Credits)
114
Introduction to Economics-01
Ability Enhancement Course (2 Credits)
115
Basics of IT Tools and Spread sheet
Skill Enhancement Course (2 credits)
116
Basic English Communication
Indian Knowledge System
117
Introduction to Indian Knowledge System
Course type and Credit
Course Code
Course Title
Course Outcomes
Major Course-1 4 Credits)
121
Foundations of Psychological Processes – II
Major Course-2 (4 Credits)
122
Adulthood and Ageing
MINOR course (4 Credits)
123
Basic Psychological Processes – II
Multidisciplinary Course (2 Credits)
124
Introduction to Economics-02
Ability Enhancement Course (2 credits)
125
Advance Spreadsheet Tools
Skill Enhancement Course (2 credits)
126
Presentation Skills
Value Added Courses (2 credits)
127
SWAYAM Course
-

Fee Structure

SR NOPARTICULARSBS IBS IIBS IIIBS IV
PSYPSPSYPSPSYPSPSYPS
1TUITION FEE2200022000220002200022000220002200022000
2LAB FEE5000500050005000
3EXAM & STATIONERY FEE20002000200020002000200020002000
4MISC FEE10001000100010001000100010001000
5ADMISSION FORM FEE200200200200200200200200
TOTAL3020025200302002520030200252003020025200
  1. STUDENTS OFFERING PSY. OR GEO. AS MAIN SUBJECT(MAJOR) SHALL PAY RS.70/- PER SEM AS LAB FEE
  2. EXAM FEES RS. 550/- (IN STEAD OF RS. 500) WILL BE CHARGED SEPARATELY IN COMPUTER SUBJECT FOR BA SEM 1 & 2
  3. COMPUTER SUBJECTS FEES (RS. 300) & S FEES (RS.200) WILL BE CHARGED SEPARATELY IN BA SEM 1 TO 6
  4. EXAM FEES RS.300/- (IN STEAD OF RS.250) WILL BE CHARGED SEPARATELY IN COMPUTER SUBJECT FOR BA SEM 3 TO 6
  5. EXAM FEES RS. 300/- (IN STEAD OF RS. 250) WILL BE CHARGED SEPARATELY IN PSY, GEO & COM (PRACTICAL) SUBJECTS FOR BA SEM 6

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