Master of Arts [MA] (Applied Psychology)

MA Applied Psychology is aimed at imparting knowledge on Clinical and Health Psychology, Organizational Behaviour and Social Psychology with other psychological fundamentals.

The course delivery method for this course includes seminars, lectures, field training, internships, and practical lab work. During the semester vacations, the students are encouraged to take up internships which form an integral part of the course.

In the last semester, the students also have to submit a dissertation. In the final evaluation, class assignments, end-semester exams, internships, and dissertation are taken into account.

MA Applied Psychology: Syllabus

Following are the subjects that form a part of the syllabus:

CORE COURSES

Name of Subject Topics Description
Applied Cognitive Psychology Introduction Cognitive neuroscience Language Human and artificial intelligence This course is to impart knowledge of traditional fields of cognitive psychology
Research Methods Meaning, purpose, and Dimensions of Research Introduction to Psychological Assessment Sampling and Hypothesis Testing: Integration of Designs and Analysis Through this course, students will learn to use research methods in applied psychology
Community Psychology Historical and social contexts of community psychology Models of mental health services Community mental health intervention and community-based rehabilitation (CBR) Community mental health in India This course familiarises students to study of community mental health services and issues
Psychological Assessment Introduction to Psychological Assessment Test construction Applications of Psychological testing Ethical Issues in Psychological Testing This course teaches students to learn the scientific approach in the psychological assessment of individuals
Clinical & Health Psychology: Basic Psychological Processes in Health and Disease Introduction to Models of Psychopathology Case-history taking and Mental status examination Mental Disorders of Children and their treatment Supervised Practicum This course is on general orientation towards abnormal behavior and disease process
Advanced Social Psychology Introduction to the changing nature of social psychology Individual group and Relationships Conflict, Collaboration and Competition, Discrimination, Stigma, and Relative Deprivation Pro-social Behaviour Through this course, students will learn the changing nature of concerns in social psychology
Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Processes Functional Neuroimaging, Electroencephalography Event-related Brain potentials Supervised Practicum Through this, students will learn various approaches, techniques, and skills of counseling and psychotherapy.
Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback Conceptual Issues, Client Variables in Counselling Modalities of Psychotherapy Research in Psychotherapy Supervised Practicum This course to apply concepts of applied psychology and bio-feedback
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Introduction to Industrial Psychology Work Environment & Engineering Psychology Staffing Stress and Worker Well-Being In this, students learn staffing and recruiting processes of the employer and employees performance assessment
Psychological Issues in Human Resource Development Managing HR Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs Career and Competency New Challenges and Directions This course will help students to assess organizational functioning in a competitive environment
Personal Growth: An Experiential Paradigm Model and approach to experiential paradigms Experiential Paradigms in practices Transpersonal positive psychology and personal growth, challenges of managing emotions in experience Designing interventions, facilitating and ethical considerations in situations of human interventions This course will teach students to learn through experience and enforces the study of experiential learning
Counselling in Social Settings Introduction to Counselling Perspective on Practices Ethical Issue in Counselling This course teaches students the methods of research and application as a social psychologist and counsellor
Applied Behaviour Analysis and Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy Philosophical and historical foundations of behaviour therapy Reinforcing Desirable Responding Developing New Behaviours Cognitive-behavioural approaches This is a course on general fundamentals of applied behaviour and cognitive behaviour
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Lobular syndromes Neuropsychological assessment and syndrome analysis Plasticity and Restoration of Brain Function This course is on the fundamentals of neuropsychological rehabilitation
Psychology of Happiness Psychology of happiness and well being Positive emotions and its influences Values and conflict management Personal transformation and Role of suffering This course is on principles of positive emotions and positive psychology

ELECTIVES

Name of Subject Topics Description
Forensic Psychology: Study of Criminal Behaviour Forensic Psychology: Introduction and overview Criminal and Investigative Psychology Psychological impacts of violence and sexual offences, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Family violence and victimization, Psychology of the bystanders Correctional Psychology This course specialises in forensic psychology where the students learn the about the behaviour and thinking process of criminals.
Organizational Behaviour: Basics of Organizational Behaviour Dynamics of organizations Behaviour in organizations Organizational Change and Development Organizations as System In this course, students will learn to understand the structure and processes of an organization as a whole.
Psychology of Group Dynamics Approaches study groups Inter-group Conflict and cooperation Structural aspects of the group The group experience This course is to understand history and approaches towards group works and processes

Master of Arts [MA] (Applied Psychology) : 11 answered questions

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Ques. How is the MA in psychology distance course at IGNOU? What are the job prospects of it compared to a regular distance course?

● Top Answer By Arijit Pathak on 13 Oct 22

Ans. Admission is available in two sessions: July and January. The university supplies the study material, which is fine. It follows a year system, with 7 courses (6 theory and 1 practical) in the first year and 6 in the second year (3 theory, 1 practical, 1 internship requiring at least 240 hours total, and 1 project/research (can only be done if you pass the Research Methodology and Statistics subjects in the first year)). There are three optional courses to choose from in the second year of IGNOU's MA in Psychology. Clinical psychiatry Psychology of counseling Psychology in the workplace Each has different job prospects, and it is believed you will be familiar with them because it is clear from their names what fields they represent. The procedure is extremely simple. Obtain admission, complete assignments, and register for the exam at the desired exam center. After passing the exams, which can take between three and six years. Following that, you will be given a mark sheet and a provisional certificate. To obtain an original degree, you must wait at least six to twelve months for the convocation to be held by IGNOU, and you must pay a nominal fee of Rs 600-900 for registration and certificate. If you are unable to attend the convocation, your certificate will be mailed to your home address. However, the practicals and viva-voce are an exception because some of the exams were conducted recently (depending on the Regional/Study center). It is acceptable in the first year, but if it occurs in the second year, it may cause a hindrance for higher education because the certificates may not be available at the right time for seeking admission, (seems IGNOU is nowadays quickly distributing the provisional and statement of marks. The good news is that you will receive it directly to your home via post after completing the course). The learner must submit assignments for all theory papers, and writing them will take a lot of time, but it will be beneficial for a passionate learner of psychology. If you want to pursue this MA in Psychology from IGNOU, you must fully commit to this course because the field of psychology is vast. So working while pursuing this course may not be the best option because it may require 3 months of internship, pure research work, and an ocean of writing work.  Regarding the job prospects, as a student of the specific course, you hope to win the UGC NET/JRF and continue your education to become a lecturer. If I get the JRF, I plan to pursue an M Phil in Clinical Psychology and become a licensed clinical practitioner in the mental health field.Read more
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Ques. IGNOU: Has anyone over here done a MAPC master's in psychology or a Ph.D. in psychology via distance learning?

● Top Answer By Raj Yadav on 18 Oct 22

Ans. It is a well-planned course that includes a required internship, research project, and term-end examinations (TEE). According to some practicing psychologists, the study material appears to be on par with regular university courses. The main difference is that you can complete the course over a 5-year period, with exams held twice a year. As a result, you can write exams for 2-3 subjects each term and finish the course while working full-time. IGNOU has two points of contact for you: SC Study Centre: This is where lectures and practicals will be held, assignments must be submitted, and course-related questions will be answered. There are two in Mumbai: Hansraj College in Khar and Seva Sadan in Ulhasnagar. Regional Centre RC: This is your administrative point for receiving books, issuing ID cards, making changes to exam centers, and so on. This is the IGNOU's general office in Mulund West, Mumbai, for all courses. IGNOU PROBLEMS The RC is sometimes unresponsive, and with a low student-to-administrative representative ratio (IGNOU has no upper limit on the number of students it can admit), it is difficult to get questions answered. To receive a response, students must send emails in bulk. IGNOU (or RC) appoints teachers to give IGNOU lectures in addition to their regular teaching duties. IGNOU urgently needs to address these concerns in order to maintain and improve students' trust in the system.Read more
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Ques. Which one is better correspondence course MA psychology from from IGNOU or MSc Psychology from University of Madras?

● Top Answer By Ritabhari Dasgupta on 13 Jul 22

Ans. IGNOU is better recognized for distance courses. So, pursuing a correspondence course in MA Psychology will be better. However, if possible try to do a regular course in counseling, clinical or industrial psychology. Psychology is practical oriented subject, and you will need to do dissertations, practicals, and internships as a part of coursework. Being a practical-based course, the career outcomes of correspondence degrees in Psychology are somewhat limited.Read more
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Ques. Which one is the best: an M.Sc in Applied Psychology from Annamalai University’s distance education or an M.A in Applied Psychology from Chandigarh University’s distance education?

● Top Answer By Niraj Thakur on 19 Nov 22

Ans. It will be difficult to choose between Annamalai University and Chandigarh University, just as it is difficult to choose where to study when there are so many options. I recommend that you look into Chandigarh University's distance learning program. Chandigarh University's distance education department is relatively new, but it is very promising. The Institute of Distance & Online Learning at Chandigarh University is UGC-DEB accredited, making it an approved distance learning program. Moving on, the facilities and support in distance programs are very helpful and student-friendly. First and foremost, you will receive all study materials and have free access to their online content, which includes videos, e-courses, SLM, and quizzes. Aside from multimedia and course materials, the CU LMS (Learning Management System for distance learners) includes features such as rubrics, teacher and instructor-facilitated learning, a discussion board, a course tracker, download and submit assignments, interact with faculty, and a virtual programming environment and e-library. Furthermore, despite being a distance learner, you will be able to visit the campus, participate in numerous workshops and seminars, and gain first-hand experience with industry tools. With a curriculum that meets international and industry standards, you will also have access to the university's placement drive, which means you can even be placed via distance education.Read more
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Ques. Is someone with an MA in psychology from IGNOU, eligible for RCI registration?

● Top Answer By Raneeta Banerjee on 24 May 22

Ans. No, but you are eligible to get admission at RCI recognized institutes. If you have done an MA in Psychology from IGNOU, you will need to do an M.Phil or a Ph.D. from an RCI affiliated University or hospital, to get RCI registration. You can apply for RCI registration after completing the M.Phil or Ph.D. Read more
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