Syllabus for

Academic Year  (2022)

CIA I,II, III and ESE 

As detailed in the University student handbook

One of the first departments to be founded in Christ University, the Department of Psychology has grown in leaps and bounds with innovations in curriculum, pedagogy and ground-breaking initiatives. The Department runs a range of programmes that include Certificate courses, Undergraduate programmes, Post Graduate programmes with three specializations and Research degrees in psychology (M.Phil. and PhD). Through these programmes, we encourage students to consider careers and life missions that integrate psychological understanding to life. Our programmes integrate scholarship with professional practice and we offer courses that are cutting edge in the field of psychology. Students who complete programmes in Psychology from the University demonstrate high degrees of self-awareness are service-oriented and are encouraged to embrace humane values in their vocation.

The Vision of the Department of Psychology is to promote high academic standards and scholarship in psychology, by creating an optimal and enriching learning environment, fostering ongoing professional and personal development and contributing effectively to societal needs.

BA Psychology, Sociology, English (PSEng) is a three-year triple major programme. The program combines three disciplines which are Psychology, Sociology and English to give students a flavour of both social sciences and humanities and develop their scientific and aesthetic capabilities. The discipline of Psychology is aimed at introducing students to the fundamental processes underlying human behaviour. Students are exposed to various fields of psychology such as Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology and specific electives. Practical applications of psychology are also demonstrated through experiments, service-learning and experienced through internships. Students are also made aware of the scientific nature of the discipline by engaging in research projects. The discipline of Sociology lays emphasis on the theoretical and methodological functions of Sociology. Equal importance is given to a systematic introduction to the sociological studies in India. Contributions of eminent Indian sociologists and substantial themes of Indian Society are explored. The students are exposed to divergent perspectives with Sociology and acquire the necessary skills to understand various social phenomena through the perspectives of Sociology. Literature is an important cultural product of a society or a nation. Hence, the study of literature offers insights into the worldviews of different societies. This course begins with traditional British literature to the present. The course also introduces students to other literature namely American, World, Postcolonial and also the Indian literature in translation. The course also introduces students to interdisciplinary studies in culture and gender helping them to gain insights from other disciplines like history, anthropology, and sociology.

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO2: Demonstrate critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and sensitivity to diversity while applying psychological concepts to everyday life and real-world situations.

PO3: Design, conduct and communicate basic research following fundamental methods and ethical standards in social sciences and humanities

PO4: Use the knowledge of Psychology, Sociology and English to enhance self-awareness, well-being, interpersonal relationships, career-decision making, and social responsibility in personal and professional domains

PO5: Analyze the contemporary world with an awareness of the intersectionality of race, gender, class, sexuality, and national and global history