ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The department of Psychology offers BA/BSc. Honours, MA/M.Sc, and Ph.D in Psychology, a field that encompasses the study of mind, brain, human and animal behaviour, and social interactions. The Department of Psychology engages as pedagogy in various kinds of research on human beings across cultures. The department prepares students for a wide range of careers in psychology while also provides foundational understanding of human nature that is useful across a diverse range of field such as education, health care, business, law, child life, etc. It offers specialization in Rehabilitation Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

  • Competent Faculty members with diverse specializations (Clinical Psychology, Industrial Psychology & Organizational Behavior, Rehabilitation Psychology, etc.)
  • Excellent Infrastructure: Well-equipped classrooms and laboratories with significant and latest psychometric testing tools for IQ testing, Personality assessment, etc. along with significant neuropsychological equipment to assess brain functioning.
  • The Department runs a Wellness Centre for providing counseling to the students of the department as well as to other students and staffs from Adamas University
  • Up-to-date syllabus and course materials (All courses approved by the UGC)
  • Wide variety of relevant elective/specialization topics: Clinical Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management, Rehabilitation Psychology, Educational Psychology, Stress Management, Neuropsychology, Cultural and Indigenous psychology, etc.
  • Special care for advanced as well as slow learners.
  • Extra classes for state and national-level discipline-specific competitive exams such as SET, NET, RET, and M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology) entrance examinations.
  • Extra discussions on counseling skills, observation, and communication skills relevant to the world outside books.
  • Numerous workshops, seminars, expert talks, and invited lectures on trending and significant topics.
  • Internship opportunities in reputed organizations such as the Indian Institute of Psychometry, Antara Hospital, Pavlov hospital, NRS medical college, etc.

Our Vision

To be an internationally recognized department through excellence in Psychological research, teaching and innovation, thus preparing socially responsible, and well-grounded individuals contributing to the welfare of the society.

Our Mission

  • Foster outcome based education system for ongoing improvement in psychological education and research
  • To instil community based understanding and application of psychological principles
  • Collaborate with hospitals, research institutes, and professional bodies to stay relevant and produce constructive outcomes
  • Inculcate ethical principles and develop empathetic understanding of Psychological environment

Prof. Dr. Kaptan Singh Sengar

Professor and HOD, Department of Psychology (Specialization:  Clinical Psychology)

PROGRAMS

Undergraduate

Eligibility:

Minimum 50% aggregate in 10 +2 or equivalent from any recognized board.

Duration (in Year): 4

Eligibility:

Minimum 50% aggregate in 10 +2 or equivalent from any recognized board

Duration (in Year): 4

Postgraduate

Eligibility
Minimum 50% aggregate in 10 +2 or equivalent from any recognized board and Minimum 50% aggregate in any stream in undergraduate degree with Psychology as a subject from any recognised University in India or abroad.

Duration (in Year): 2

Eligibility:

Minimum 50% aggregate in 10 +2 or equivalent from any recognized board and Minimum 50% aggregate in any stream in undergraduate degree with Psychology as a subject from any recognised University in India or abroad.

Duration (in Year): 2 years

Research

Introduction to the course:

A constant endeavour towards innovation coupled with a powerful spirit of research has been the hallmark of Adamas University since its inception. With a robust infrastructure and a strong/powerful research orientation, Adamas Universiy is all set to offer Ph.D. programme in the areas of Basic & Applied Sciences / Engineering & Technology / Humanities & Social Sciences / Law / Management/Education.

As per the UGC guidelines 2016 and its amendments, the academic programme leading to the Ph.D. degree at Adamas University involves a course work program (one semester) followed by a research project leading to thesis submission. Adamas University also actively encourages research in interdisciplinary areas through a system of joint supervision and interdepartmental group activities. The University also undertakes sponsored research and development projects from industrial and other organizations in public as well as private sectors.

Course Grid for PhD Coursework:

Applied Psychometry (Credits – 2),

Qualitative Research (Credits – 2).

FACULTY OF OUR DEPARTMENT

Ms. Debopriya Ghatak

Assistant Professor

Ms. Annu Biswas

Assistant Professor

Ms. Sudhanya Roy Chowdhury

Assistant Professor

Ritika Das

Assistant Professor