Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is functional since the inception of the college (July 1979). It started offering undergraduate course for first and second year arts students. In 2006 it has added a Counseling center. Post graduate research program was added to the department since 2007. Major research projects were undertaken by the department since 2009. International research collaborative research has added its strength to the department since 2011.

Activities

Sr. No. Title of Activity Dates Funding Agency No. of Participants
1 International Conference on Life Skills Education. (ICLSE) In Collaboration with School of Life Skills Education, RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur. December 7-9, 2012 RGNIYD 374
2 5th InSPA International Conference on Life Skills and School Development in India by Indian School Psychology Association (InSPA) November 20-21, 2015 Self-Funded 136
3 Workshop on School Psychology by InSPA November 22, 2015 Self-funded 07
4 Workshop on Life Skills Education by IALSE  August 15, 2016 Self-funded 56
5 Movie Screening and Movie Review to understand Mental Disorders  August 8, 2018 Self-funded 45
6 Workshop on 'Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy'  September 29, 2018 Self-funded 33
7 One day workshop on 'Psychological First Aid and Basic Counseling Skills'  December 13, 2018 Self-funded 35
8 RCI Approved Two Days Natonal Conference on 'Psychology For Health, Happiness and Humanity'  February 22 & 23, 2018 Self-funded 15
9 One Day Workshop on 'Careers in Forensic & Clinical Psychology' September 19, 2019 Self-funded 100
9 One Day Workshop on 'OpenSesame Software: Development and Training' September 19, 2019 Self-funded 16
10 Workshop on 'Being Professional' September 20, 2019 Self-funded 70
11 Workshop on 'Humour Psychology' November 23, 2019 Self-funded 27
12 Workshop on 'Hypnotherapy' November 26, 2019 Self-funded 56
13 Two Days National Workshop on 'Development & Standardization of Psychological Tests' January 30 & 31, 2020 RUSA 65
14 Three Days National Workshop on 'Core Clinical Competencies Development: Rorschach Inkblot Test' February 17 to19, 2020 RUSA 35
15 Two Days National Workshop on 'Core Clinical Competencies Development: MMPI' February 20 to 21, 2020 RUSA 30
16 Two Days National Workshop on 'Core Clinical Competencies Development: MCMI III' February 22 to 23, 2020 RUSA 33
17 Two Days National Workshop on 'Core Clinical Competencies Development: MCMI III' February 22 to 23, 2020 RUSA 33
18 Psychology Day' Special Quiz competition April 24, 2020 Self-funded 775
19 Two minutes Video Making Competetion' May 8, 2020 Self-funded 23
20 Rayat Telecounselling, 'Counselling service for all' April 14 to June 8, 2020 Self-funded 193
21 Online Workshop on 'Music Therapy' November 28, 2020, 2020 Self-funded 46

Awards / Recognitions received by other faculty

Awards / Recognitions received by Students

Year Name of Student Class Award/Recognition
2014-2015 Sameen Khan SYBA Secured Second Prize at Psych Insight competition at Jai Hind College, Churchgate, Mumbai
2014-2015 Thamyres Christina & Kopel Ahluwalia   FY BA Selected at the zonal level competition of Avishkar Research Convention of the University of Mumbai
2018-2019 Soniya Gholap FYBA Selection at Zonal Level by Intercollegiate Avishkar Research Convention
2018-2019 Raiyya Ahmed FYBA Selection at Zonal Level by Intercollegiate Avishkar Research Convention
2018-2019 Teona Sinha FYBA Selection at Zonal Level by Intercollegiate Avishkar Research Convention
2018-2019 Soniya Gholap and Kynat Valiani FYBA 1 st Prize in Paper Presentation, RCI Approved Two Days Natonal Conference on 'Psychology For Health, Happiness and Humanity'
2019-2020 Zeel Gajariya and Pratik Dhole FYBA Selection at University Level by Intercollegiate Avishkar Research Convention
2019-2020 Zeel Gajariya and Pratik Dhole FYBA 1st Prize in Rayat Avishkar Competition, Satara
2019-2020 Smita Gangurde FYBA Best Paper Presentation in International Conference on 'School Psychology: COVID-19 Empowering Men
Faculty Details
Ms. Divya H. Pillai Mr. Rohit Subramanian Iyer

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