Psychology
The Department of Psychology was established in the year 1999, as an undergraduate department.
OBJECTIVE
· Cultivate empathy and sensitivity towards psychological aspects in dealing with every day issues and gain theoretical and practical knowledge in emerging fields in psychology.
· At the completion of this course, students will be able to acquire the fundamental knowledge of psychology and its applications, understand the intricacies of human development and behavior, appreciate the social dimension and cultural aspects of behavior and develop themselves personally and professionally.
SCOPE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
· MSc Psychology (any stream)
· MBA
· MA (HRM)
· MPhil
OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER AND PLACEMENT
· Students can opt to work in hospitals, clinics, de-addiction centers, corporate companies, schools, special schools and therapy centers.
· The Placement cell of the college offers 100% placement to all those who are interested in working after completion of the course.
FACILITIES
LABORATORY
· The laboratory is equipped with high quality equipments such as Bhatia’s Battery of Performance Test of Intelligence, Raven’s Progressive Matrices, Tachistoscope, Mirror Drawing Apparatus to name a few.
LIBRARY
· The department library has over 300 books and 400 project reports which are issued to students for reference.
BRIDGE COURSE
The bridge course for the I Bsc psychology is conducted for 1 year students .Introduction to psychology, which includes theories, careers in psychology and research methods. The teacher in charge will explain the students about the field of psychology before starting the course. Curricular, co-curricular and extra -curricular activities of the college are briefed to the freshers.
CERTIFICATE COURSE
A certificate course on Childhood Psychological Disorders for a duration of 30 hours is offered in the 3rd semester.
SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
· A National Seminar on “Training and Development- Collective dimensions” was organized on 20-01-2023 The resource persons were Mr.Firthouse Shibly, Director Office of strategic planning, Southeaster university of Srilanka, Dr. Vasuki Mathivanan, career counsellor , Dr. Vijayabanu, Assistant Professor, Jain University, Bangalore Juhi Pandey, Consultant corporate psychologist, Dr.Geetha Muthusamy, Senior lecturer of marketing, university Teknologi, Malaysia Mr Rumesh Shankar, Leadership coach, Chennai.
· One day workshop on “Early Identification and Intervention in special needs rehabilitation” was held on 03.12.2022. The resource person was Ms. Lalitha Sridhar, Founder-Director, Sahay India.
GUEST LECTURES
· A guest lecture on “Postpartum depression”was held on 26.07.2022. The resource person was Ms.Komal Palicha, Mental health facilitator and an Author.
· A Guest lecture on “Hypnosis” was conducted on 08.08.2022. Mr. Siva Kumar, Psychologist and Hypnotherapist was the speaker of the day. 
· “Art of Communication” guest lecture was conducted on 26.8.22. Ms.Aruna, Assistant professor, Sathayabama Institute of Science and technology was the speaker.
· A guest lecture was conducted on “Addiction Management” by Ms. Mary Helen, Counsellor, TTK hospital, on 28.10.2022. 
· A guest lecture was conducted on “Neurodevelopmental issues in sleep disorders” by Ms. Alankritha, Consultant Child psychologist, MGM hospital on 24.03.2023.
ACADEMIA INDUSTRY CONNECT
The students of the Department visited the following organizations for internship
1. NIPMED, Tamilnadu
2. Tiny Todds, Chennai
3. Revamp Hospital
4. SCARF, India
INSTITUTIONAL VISIT
The students visited Mysore for an Institutional Visit from 03.04.2023 to 05.04.2023. The students visited Government Ayurvedic Hi-Tech Panchakarma hospital and learnt abput various treatments given to the patients.
Student Achievements
I BSc Psychology students participated in AUTISCON 2022conducted by Chaitainya truston 01.12.2022and won 3rd prize
The students from I BSc Psychology participated in intercollegiate 2022conducted by HAMSA REHAB on on21/10/2022.
The students from I BSc Psychology participated in intercollegiate 2022conducted by DG Vaishnava college on on 18/10/2022. Many students participated and won prizes in various competitions
Shahira Thaslim .N from I UGChennai Counselors Foundation As A Part Of "WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY CELEBRATION 2022” At Stella Maris College ON 20/10/2022Won 3rd place for poster making.
Shobika .N from III UG participated in intercollegiate college in DG vaishnav collge and won 3rd place in memory jack
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Sindhiyafrom III UG participated in 4th national kung- fu tournamentWON I st place.
Pavithra K from II PG participated in the international conference in IIT Madras research park.
FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS
Dr. Ragitha Radhakrishnan, presented a paper in International conference on the topic - theory of mind and social desirability among students in regular and inclusive schools in Kerala and Tamilnadu in APSPA Iternational Conference on 15-16 march 2022 and won G. P Thakur Best Paper Award
Dr. Ragitha Radhakrishnan won Best Paper Award in 'National Conference on Autism and it's Intervention strategies' held by HAMSA Rehab on April 28th, 2023, at Chennai.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Dr. Ragitha presented a paper in 1st International Conference on Positive Psychology by NPPA 2023 on the topic Perceived Stress & Emotional Regulation among Female College Teachers in Tamil Nadu
Dr. Ragitha presented a paper in international peace and security issues on 17th and 18th oct 2022 on the topic applying Gandhi an thoughts in context of current international crisis on humanization of modern international law
Dr. Ragitha presented a paper in the National seminar on Superstitious Attitude and Exercise Self-Regulation among Female College Students 12th April 2023
Dr. Ragitha presented a paper in National seminar on Relation between Parenting Style and Subjective Well-being among Emerging Adults in Chennai
Ms. Datchyaayne.N attended the following conferences
1. Tamilnadu largest Psychology conference on modern therapies” on 30th July 2022 at IIT madras conducted by 3G school of Applied Psychology.
2. AUTISCON 2022 organized by Om chaitanya therapy center” on 1st December 2022.
3. Music therapy conference organized by Indian Music therapy association” from December 3-5 2022
4. Participated in 1 week FDP on “Mentoring and Teaching Pedagogy for Classroom Delivery Enhancement” from 23rd August to 30th August organized by Sri Sairam engineering college.
Dr. Ragitha, attended the following conferences
1. International conference mental health a holistic approach MSSW from 6th to 8th feb
2. international workshop SEM AND CFA USINF AMOS From march 18,19 and 20th 2023
3. National seminar- Relation between Parenting Style and Subjective Well-being among Emerging Adultsin Chennai
4. National seminar Perception of Parenting and Self-esteem among Emerging Adults in Chennai
Dr. Ragitha,was a resource person for the following programs
1. Seminar on emotional intelligence served as a resource person conducted by patrician college of arts and science
Ms. Datchyaayne.N, attended the following Faculty Development Programs
1. Participated in 1 week FDP on “Mentoring and Teaching Pedagogy for Classroom Delivery Enhancement” from 23rd August to 30th August organized by Sri Sairam engineering college.