MSc Applied Psychology

Program Outcomes (POs)

• PO1. Demonstrate an understanding of communications and human behavior in consonance with recent advances in the discipline.
• PO2. Applies skills problem solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning to design and execute innovative research projects.
• PO3. Communicates effectively, comprehends knowledge, writes effectively reports, designs documentation and makes effective presentations.
• PO4. Functions effectively as an individual, as a member and leader of diverse teams in multi disciplinary settings for holistic development.
• PO5. Integrate knowledge and skills to function effectively in the workplace while adhering to the standards of professional ethics.
• PO6. Developing proactive attitude towards positive social change fostering with a sense of responsibility towards environment and sustainability.
• PO7. Ability to boost self-directed career progress and utilize core competencies to effectively enhance professional growth.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Upon completion of these courses the student would

• PSO1. Post graduate students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of key concepts, basic assumptions and principles of applied psychology.
• PSO2. Post graduate students will be able to analyze and illustrate the implication of the key theoretical frameworks and research evidence pertaining to the various branches of psychology.
• PSO3. Post graduate students will be able to collect data using psychological experiments and assessments. They will also be able to identify and use appropriate statistical techniques to analyze and interpret data.
• PSO4. Post graduate students will be able to design, execute and report research projects related to various psychological phenomenon.
• PSO5. Post graduate students will be able to conduct need analysis; critically valuate case history and suggest probable diagnosis. They will also be able to design and execute psycho-educational modules to address psychological issues and enhance well-being.
• PSO6. Post graduate students will be able to appraise the organizational climate and apply skills of counseling and behavior management to improve the organization at an individual, group and organizational levels.
• PSO7. Post graduate students will be able to design, execute and refine strategies to identify and recruit talent according to the need of the organization. They will also be able to increase productivity and performance by coaching the employees of the organization.
• PSO8. Post graduate students will be able to enhance organizational citizenship behavior in workplace setting by applying management practices and reinforcing healthy consumer behaviors.
• PSO9. Post graduate students will be able to integrate and apply the skills of counseling in dealing its psychological issues.
• PSO10. Post graduate students will be able to understand and analyze various counseling specific issues and interventions concerning students, couples, families and other diverse groups.
• PSO11. Post graduate students will be able to understand and analyze the dynamics of their psyche, assess their competencies as councilors and evaluate theory social functioning.