MAHARAJA SUHEL DEV STATE UNIVERSITY, AZAMGARH

SYLLABUS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

PSYCHOLOGY
(MAJOR)
UNDER CBCS [NEP – 2020]
w.e.f. Academic Session 2022-2023
(Approved by BOS on 24-08-2022)

SUBMITTED BY

DR. FAHMEEDA ZAIDI

CONVENOR (PSYCHOLOGY)
MSDSU, AZAMGARH
 MAHARAJA SUHEL DEV STATE UNIVERSITY, AZAMGARH
SYLLABUS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME
PSYCHOLOGY
(MAJOR)
UNDER CBCS [NEP – 2020]
w.e.f. Academic Session 2022-2023
(Approved by BOS on 24-08-2022)

Semester-wise Titles of the Course/Papers in B.A./B. Sc.

Course
Year Sem. Paper Title Theory/Practical Credits
Code
I A090101T Basic Psychological Processes Theory 4

I A090102P Lab Work Practical 2

B.A. 1
Basic Research Methodology and
II A090201T Theory 4
Statistics
II A090202P Lab Work/ Psychological Testing Practical 2

III A090301T Psychology of Social Behavior Theory 4

Lab Work and Measurement of

B.A. 2 III A090302P Practical 2
Social Behavior
IV A090401T Abnormal Psychology Theory 4
IV A090402P Assessment/Testing Practical 2

V A090501T Life Span Human Development Theory 4

V A090502T Positive Psychology Theory 4

V A090503P Lab Work/Survey/Field Visit Practical 4

B.A. 3 V A090504R Research Project Project 3
VI A090601T Community and Health Psychology Theory 4
VI A090602T Counseling Psychology Theory 4
VI A090603P Survey/Field Visit/Project Work Practical 4
VI A090604R Research Project Project 3

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 Undergraduate Psychology Program
Semester-wise Course Curricula

Subject prerequisites: Open to all.

Program Outcome (After 3 Years)

The learning outcomes that a student should be able to exhibit on completion of a degree level
program in Psychology are as follows:

(i) Comprehension about the discipline, its research methods, related theories and models.
(ii) Knack to link up theory with individual experiences and varied applied settings.
(iii) Capacity to practice professional skills in the area of psychological testing, assessment
and counseling.
(iv) Development of skills in specific areas related to specific specialization (e.g. psycho-
diagnostics, counseling, learning disability, health, community mental health and
organizational behavior).
(v) A general understanding about how knowledge of psychology can be applied to benefit
the management and/or amendment of problems of mankind.
(vi) Capability to articulate ideas in appropriate manner, with scientific writing and authentic
reporting.
(vii) Sensitivity towards diverse contexts, ethnic groups, minorities, marginalized groups and
gender issues
(viii) Development of skills and attributes of empathy, team work, coordination, cooperation,
conflict resolution, and congruence.

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 Semester I
Paper 1
Theory

Program/Class: Certificate Year: First Semester: First

Subject: Psychology
Course Code: A090101T Course Title: Basic Psychological Processes
Course Outcome: The students will learn about the fundamental processes and core psychological
concepts, models, classical theories, varied perspectives, and will be able to apply them in their
own and in others lives. It will also give the learner a clear understanding of the concepts like
intelligence, motivation, emotion and personality. It will develop critical analytical skills
regarding these individualistic traits.

Credits: 4 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
Psychology: Meaning, Nature, Scope and Applications. Approaches:
Psychodynamic, Behavioristic and Gestalt. Indian Psychology:
I 8
Introduction of Kapil Muni and Sankhya Darshan, Introduction of
Buddha and Buddhism.
Attention Processes: Meaning, Nature, Determinants and Types.

II Perceptual Processes: Meaning, Nature and Determinants. Perceptual 7

Organization, Perceptual Illusion.

Learning: Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning and Insight

III 8
Learning.

Memory: Stages of Memory - Encoding, Storage and Retrieval. Types of

IV Memory: Sensory, Short Term and Long-Term Memory (Basic 8

Introduction).

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 Forgetting: Meaning and Nature, Interference and Cue-Dependent
V 7
Forgetting.

Intelligence: Nature and Definition, Concept of IQ. Theories of

VI 8
Intelligence (Basic Concepts)- Spearman, Thurston, Guilford.

Motivation: Concept and Nature (Needs, Drives, Instincts), Types of

VII Motives- Biological and Social Motives, Need Hierarchy Theory (Basic 7
Concept).

Emotion: Concept, Nature and Classification of Emotion. Theories of

VIII 7
Emotion: James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, Lazarus.

Suggested Readings:

1. Baron, R. & Misra, G. (2016). Psychology (5th edition). New Delhi: Pearson.
2. Ciccarelli, S. K., White, N.J., & Misra, G. (2017). Psychology (5th ed., South Asian
Edition). New Delhi: Pearson Education.
3. Cornelissen, M., Mishra, G. & Verma, S. (2014). Foundations of Indian Psychology. New
Delhi: Pearson Education.
4. De Silva, P. (2005). An introduction to Buddhist psychology. Springer.
5. Galotti, K.M. (2014). Cognitive Psychology: In and Out of the Laboratory (5th ed.). New
Delhi: Sage.
6. Feldman, R. S. (2006). Understanding Psychology. India: Tata McGraw Hill.
7. Mishra, G. (Edited) (2019). Personality in Indigenous Tradition. In ICSSR Research
Surveys & explorations Psychology (Vol.2): Individual and the Social Processes &
Issues. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
8. Morgan, C.T., King, R.A., Weiss, R.A., & Schopler, J. (2004). Introduction to
Psychology (7th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.
9. Suhotra. (2007). Vedantic Psychology: India’s ancient vision of the Mind. The
Bhaktivedanta Academy.
10. Swami Akhilanand. (2001). Hindu Psychology: It’s meaning for the West. Taylor &
Francis.

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11. Zimbardo, P.C. & Weber, A.L. (1997). Psychology. New York: Harper Collins College
Publishers.
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http://www.apa.org

This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

• Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks)
• Written Test (15 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)

Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:
• Coursera
• Swayam

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 Paper 2
Practical

Program/Class: Certificate Year: First Semester: First

Subject: Psychology
Course Code: A090102P Course Title: Lab Work
Course Outcome: Students will be imparted a variety of skills to design and conduct
psychological experiments ensuring controlled conditions, report writing and interpretations of
the report.

Credits: 2 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-2
Unit Topics No. of Lectures

I Any one experiment based on Attention/Perceptual Processes 8 (16 hrs)

II Any one experiment / test on Learning 8 (16 hrs)
III Any one experiment on Memory/Forgetting 7 (14 hrs)
IV Any one experiment/test on Motivational/Emotional Processes . 7 (14 hrs)
Suggested Readings:

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4. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx

This course can be opted by the students who has opted psychology as a subject.
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
• Preparation and Presentation of Practical file (20 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites: Only for those who took psychology as a subject

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 Semester II
Paper 1
Theory

Program/Class: Certificate Year: First Semester: Second

Subject: Psychology
Course Title: Basic Research Methodology
Course Code: A090201T
and Statistics
Course Outcome: The learners will be able to comprehend psychological data and can put them
on appropriate scaling method. Moreover, they will be getting hold of essentials of psychological
testing along with various kinds of tests implemented.

Credits: 4 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Measurement: Meaning, Nature and Functions of Psychological
Measurement. Levels of Measurement (Basic Concepts). 8

II Psychological Research: Meaning and Nature; Psychological Research

Methods: Experimental, Correlational and Observational. 7

III Basic Concepts and types of Research Problem, Variable, Hypothesis,

Sampling: Concept and Methods. 8

IV Psychological Statistics Introduction- Parametric and Non- Parametric

Statistics (Basic Concepts). Frequency Distribution (Basic Concept).
8
Graphical Representation of Data: Frequency Polygon, Histogram and Bar
Diagram.
V The Normal Distribution: Meaning and Nature. Measures of Central
Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode), Measures of Variability (SD, QD, AD).
8

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 VI Correlation: Meaning and types of Correlation. Methods of Correlation-
7
Product Moment and Rank Order Correlation.
VII Chi- Square: Meaning, Nature, Application and Computation. t-test:
Meaning, Assumptions, Application and Computation. Interpretation of t- 7
value – level of significance.
VIII Tests: Concept and Types. Psychometric Properties of Tests:
Validity and Reliability- Nature and Types. 7

Suggested Readings:
1. Anastasi, A. (1950). Psychological Testing. Prentice Hall.
2. Cronbach, L.J. (1960). Essentials of Psychological Testing (2 Ed.). New York:
Harper.
3. Freeman, F.S. (1962). Theory and practice of psychological testing (3 Ed.). NewYork:
Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
Garrett, H. E. (1966). Statistics in Psychology and Education. Paragon International
Publishers.
5. Gregory, R.J. (2014). Psychological Testing: History, Principles and Applications (6
Ed.). New Delhi: Pearson India Education.
6. Guilford, J.P. (1936). Psychometric Methods. London: McGraw Hill Publishing
Company.
7. Kerlinger, F.N. (1983). Foundations of Behavioral Research. New Delhi: Surjeet
Publications.
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10. Singh, A.K. (2006). Tests, Measurement and Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences.
Patna: Bharti Bhavan.
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Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
• Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks)
• Written Test (15 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)

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 Paper 2
Practical

Program/Class: Certificate Year: First Semester: Second

Subject: Psychology
Course Title: Lab Work/ Psychological
Course Code: A090202P
Testing
Course Outcome: Students will be conferred an array of skills to carry out experiments in lab
settings, design and conduct psychological experiments ensuring controlled conditions, report
writing and interpretations of the report.

Credits: 2 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-2
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Plan, conduct and report an experiment using experimental method. 8 (16 hrs)
II 7 (14 hrs)
Conduct a correlational study using any psychological variable.

III Administer any one Inventory/Questionnaire on a subject/sample, 7 (14 hrs)

score and report.

IV Administer any test on a small group of subjects, score and report 8 (16 hrs)
with graphs.
Suggested Readings:

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2- Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx,
www.psytoolkit.org

This course can be opted by the students who took psychology as a subject.

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

• Preparation and Presentation of Practical file (20 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites: Only for those who took Psychology as a subject

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 Semester III
Paper 1
Theory

Program/Class: Diploma Year: Second Semester: Three

Subject: Psychology

Course Code: A090301T Course Title: Psychology of Social Behavior

Course Outcome: By the end of the course, students will be able to summarize general
information, through in-class discussion and assignments, pertaining to social psychological
theories and an opportunity to apply social psychological theories to their lives. Criticallyevaluate
research to understand and explain distressing human social behavior and relate social
psychological concepts and theories to the context of historic and current world, national, and
local events.

Credits: 4 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Social Psychology: Concept, Nature, and Scope. Methods of 8
studying Social Behavior.
II Person Perception: Concept, Nature and Determinants. Impression 7
Formation: Aspects of impression formation and information
processing in impression formation.
III Attribution: Concept, factors, stages and principles of Attribution. 7
Theories – Heider’s Attribution Theory, Jones and Devis’s
Comparative Inference Theory and Harold Kelly’s Causal
Attribution Theory.
IV Attitude: Meaning, Nature and Formation. Measurement: 8
Thusrston’s and Likert’s Scales. Interpersonal Attraction: Concept
and Determinants.

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 V Socialization: Meaning, Nature and Agents of Socialization. 8
Theories of Socialization.
VI Pro-social Behavior: Meaning and Nature. Determinants: Personal, 7
Situational and Socio-cultural. Bystander Effect.
VII Social Influence Processes: Conformity and Compliance. 7
Intergroup Relations: Prejudice and Discrimination.

VIII Group Dynamics: Structure, Function and Types of Groups. 8

Group Influence Processes: Social Facilitation, Social Loafing and
De-individuation.
Suggested Readings:

1- Baron, R.A. & Branscombe, N.R. (2012). Social Psychology (13th ed.) New Delhi:
Pearson.
2- Baron, R.A., Byrne, D. & Bhardwaj, G. (2010). Social Psychology (12thed). New
Delhi: Pearson.
3- Baumeister, R.F. & Bushman, B.J. (2013). Social Psychology and Human Nature.
(3rded.). Wadsworth Pub. Co.
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Delhi: Pearson Publications.
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This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

• Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks)
• Written Test (15 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)

Course prerequisites: Open to All

Suggested equivalent online courses:
• Coursera
• Swayam

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 Paper 2
Practical

Program/Class: Diploma Year: Second Semester: Third

Subject: Psychology
Course Title: Lab Work and Measurement of
Course Code: A090302P
Social Behavior
Course Outcome: Students will be exposed to the mixture of skills such as how to conduct
a psychological experiment for understanding social behavior as well as psychological
measurements and scientific reporting of the data.

Credits: 2 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-2
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Measurement of Attitude/ Interpersonal Attraction. 7 (14 hrs)
II Measurement of Helping Behavior/ Prejudice. 7 (14 hrs)
III Any one experiment/test on Attribution/Aggression/Impression 8 (16 hrs)

Formation.
IV Any one Experiment/test on Social Facilitation/ Conformity/ 8 (16 hrs)
Compliance.

Suggested Readings:

1. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx

www.psytoolkit.org

This course can be opted by the students who took Psychology as a subject.

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

• Preparation and Presentation of Practical file (20 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)

Course prerequisites: Only to Psychology Students

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 Semester IV
Paper 1
Theory

Program/Class: Diploma Year: Second Semester: Four

Subject: Psychology
Course Code: A090401T Course Title: Abnormal Psychology
Course Outcome: The students will be able to understand criteria of abnormality and one’s own
behavior and behavior of others. By applying the knowledge of assessment, diagnosis,
classification system and DSM categories, the learners’ will develop the sensitivity towards
individual diversity and various approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of psychological
disorders. Summarize clinical features, symptoms, etiology and valid and reliable treatment of
diagnostic categories of mental health disorders.

Credits: 4 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Abnormal Psychology: Concept and Criteria of Abnormality, 6
Classification of Abnormality (DSM-V): An Introduction.
II Anxiety Disorders: Clinical Picture and Etiology: Generalized 8
Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Phobia and Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder (OCD).
III Somatic Disorders: Clinical Picture and Etiology of 8
Hypochondriasis, Pain Disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
IV Dissociative Disorders: Clinical Picture and Etiology of 7
Dissociative Amnesia, Fugue, Dissociative Identity Disorder and
Depersonalization Disorder.
V Mood Disorders: Unipolar or Depressive and Bipolar Disorder or 8
Manic Depressive Disorder:- Clinical Picture and Etiology.
VI Schizophrenia: Types, Clinical Picture and Etiology. 7

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 VII Substance Related Disorder: Substance Abuse and Dependence; 8
Alcohol, Nicotine, Marijuana.
VIII Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Clinical Picture and Etiology of 8
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Intellectual Disability or
Mental Retardation.
Suggested Readings:
1. Barlow D. H. & Durand V. M, & Stewart, S. H. (2009). Abnormal Psychology. New
Delhi: Cengage Learning.
2. Bennett, P. (2006). Abnormal and Clinical Psychology: An introductory textbook. New
York: Open University Press.
3. Brewer, K. (2001). Clinical Psychology. Oxford: Heinemann Educational Publishers
4. Carson, R.C., Butcher, J.N., Mineka, S. & Hooley, J.M. (2008). Abnormal Psychology.
New Delhi: Pearson.
5. Kearney, C. A. & Trull, T. J. (2012). Abnormal Psychology and Life: A dimensional
approach. New Delhi: Cengage learning
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This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
• Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks)
• Written Test (15 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)

Course prerequisites: Open to All

Suggested equivalent online courses:
• Coursera
• Swayam

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 Paper 2
Practical

Program/Class: Diploma Year: Second Semester: Four

Subject: Psychology
Course Code: A090402P Course Title: Assessment/Testing
Course Outcome: At the end of the course, the students will be imparted a variety of proficiency
to conduct the screening and assessment of psychological tools for examining developmental
issues and disorders. The practicum of case study will let the students learn and execute an in-
depth investigation of a single person, group, event or community.

Credits: 2 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-2
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Administration, Scoring and Interpretation of any anxiety test. 7 (14 hrs)
II Administration, Scoring and Interpretation of any test of Depression. 7 (14 hrs)

III Administration, Scoring and Interpretation of any test of Intelligence. 8 (16 hrs)

Administration, Scoring and Interpretation of any test of any

IV 8 (16 hrs)
Neuropsychological test/Cognitive function test.
Suggested Readings:

1. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx

http://www.apa.org

This course can be opted by the students who took psychology as a subject

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

• Preparation and Presentation of Practical file (20 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites: Only for psychology students

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 Semester V
Paper 1
Theory

Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Five

Subject: Psychology
Course Code: A090501T Course Title: Life Span Human Development
Course Outcome: At the end of the course, the student will able to develop an ability to identify
the milestones in diverse domains of human developments across the child, adolescent and
adulthood stages, understand the contributions of socio-cultural context toward shaping human
development and acquire an ability to decipher key developmental challenges and issues.

Credits: 4 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Human Development: Introduction, Principles of Development. 8

Methods of Studying Human Development: Longitudinal, Cross

Sectional and Sequential.
II Foundations and Development Pattern: Heredity and Environment 8
– Meaning and Effects, Relative Importance of Heredity and
Environment, Effects of Maturation and Learning on Development.
III Prenatal Development: Stages and Determinants. Neonatal 8
Development: Sensory and Motor Capacity.
IV 7
Infancy: Physical, Social and Language Development.

V 7
Childhood Development: Cognitive, Emotional and Moral
Development.
VI Adolescence: Physical Changes (Puberty and Growth Spurts); 7
Development of Identity, Cognitive, Social, Emotional and Moral
Development.

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VII Early Adulthood: Sex - Role Adjustment, Career Development. 8
Middle Adulthood: Changes in Mental Abilities, Adapting to
Physical Changes. Vocational Life.
VIII 7
Late Adulthood / Old Age: Major Problems of Old Age. Ageing
and Personal, Social and Family Adjustment. Successful Ageing.

Suggested Readings:
1. Berk, L. E. (2010). Child Development (9th ed.). New Delhi: Prentice Hall.
2. Berk, L.E. (2017). Development through the Life span (7th ed.). Allyn & Bacon: Pearson.
3. Feldman, R.S. & Babu. N. (2011). Discovering the Lifespan. New Delhi: Pearson.
4. Misra, G. (2011). Handbook of Psychology in India (Section IV), New Delhi: Oxford
University Press.
5. Santrock, J. W. (2011). Child Development (13th ed.). New Delhi: McGraw-Hill.
6. Santrock, J.W. (2012). Life Span Development (13th ed.). New Delhi: McGraw-Hill.
7. Srivastava, A.K. (1997). Child Development: An Indian Perspective. New Delhi:
NCERT.
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http://www.apa.org

This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
• Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks)
• Written Test (15 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)

Course prerequisites: Open to All

Suggested equivalent online courses:
• Coursera
• Swayam
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 Paper 2
Theory

Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Five

Subject: Psychology
Course Code: A090502T Course Title: Positive Psychology
Course Outcome: By the end of the course, the students will be able to understand the basic
principles of positive psychology, the major areas within positive psychology that have received
a considerable amount of attention, the use of positive psychology tools and techniques in own and
in other’s life. It will also ease the understanding of positive aspects of human behavior through
the wisdom embedded in Indian scriptures like Vedas, Upnishad, Shrimad Bhagwad
Gita, Buddhist literature and folk tales.

Credits: 4 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures

Positive Psychology: Assumptions and Goals; Eastern and Western

I 7
Perspectives on Positive Psychology.

Positive Emotional State: The Broaden and Build Theory of Positive

II 8
Emotions. Concept of Mindfulness in Buddhism.

Positive Cognitive States: Definition and nature of Hope, Optimism,

III 8
Self-efficacy, Resilience.

Gratitude, Forgiveness, Empathy and Compassion: Meaning and

IV 8
Nature; Cultivation exercises in Positive Psychology.

V Self-Awareness: Concept, Techniques to enhance self- awareness. 7

Social Competence: The Value of Social Support and Relationships

VI 8
in a Fulfilling and Meaningful Life; Love and Belongingness.

Happiness: Concept and Determinants. Perspectives of Happiness-

VII 7
Eudaimonic and Hedonic.

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 VIII Psychological and Subjective Wellbeing: Concept, and Components. 7
Suggested Readings:
1- Baumgardner, S.R. & Crothers, M.K. (2009). Positive Psychology. Pearson.
2- Carr, A. (2004). Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Human Strength
U.K.: Routledge.
3- Gilman, R., Hubner, E. & Furlong, M.J. (Eds.) (2009). Handbook of Positive Psychology
in Schools. New York: Routledge.
4- Lyubomirsky, Sonja. (2008). The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting
the Life You Want. The Penguin Press.
5- Noddings, N. (2003). Happiness in Education, New York, Cambridge Press.
6- Peterson, C. (2006). A Primer in Positive Psychology. New York: Oxford University
Press.
7- Seligman, M. E. P. (2002). Authentic Happiness. New York: Free Press.
8- Synder, C.R. & Lopaz, S.J. (2011). Positive Psychology: The Scientific and practical
exploration of Human Strengths. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
9- Synder, C. R. & Shane, J.L. (2005). Handbook of Positive Psychology. Oxford University
Press.
10- Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx
http://www.apa.org

This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

• Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks),
• Written Test (15 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)

Course prerequisites: Open to All

Suggested equivalent online courses:

• Coursera
• Swayam

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 Paper 3
Practical

Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Five

Subject: Psychology
Course Title: Lab Work/Survey/
Course Code: A090503P
Field Visit
Course Outcome: After completing this practicum, the student will have an understanding
about how to frame research objectives and questions, plan, decide and execute appropriate
methods of research, data analysis, interpretation and discussion of the findings.
Credits: 2 Core Compulsory
Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-2
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Formulate a Questionnaire/Inventory from the given Variables- 10 (20 hrs)
Empathy/Gratitude/Self-Awareness/Social Support/Well-being.
The questionnaire should be of 15 to 20 items.
II Conduct a survey/field study using the self-prepared 10 (20 hrs)
Questionnaire/Inventory as formulated in Unit I. Collect data
on a small group (10-15 sample size).
III 10 (20 hrs)
Analyze the data using relevant statistics and write the report.

Suggested Readings:
1. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx
http://www.apa.org

This course can be opted by the students who took psychology as a subject
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
• Preparation and Presentation of Report (20 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)

Course prerequisites: Only for psychology students

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 Paper 4

Research Project

Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Five

Subject: Psychology
Course Title: Problem Identification &
Course Code: A090504R
Research Proposal Writing
Course Outcome: After completing this practicum, the student will have a comprehensive
understanding about carrying out research project, how to frame research objectives and
questions, plan, decide and execute appropriate methods of research, and intended data analysis.

Credits: 3 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks:

Unit Topics No. of Lectures

I Visit any nearby community or field and identify the problems, issues, 20 (40 hrs.)
good practices, skills, community services etc. For example- Health
Services, Women Self Help Groups, NGOs, Banks, Organizations,
Industries, Villages, Panchayat etc. Group of 15 to 20 students can be
formed for field visit.

II Based on the field visit, observations and experiences, each student 25 (50 hrs.)
will write a research proposal (Group of 15 to 20 students can be
formed for field visit but the students will write the research proposal
individually).
The research proposal is an important process in providing a clear
statement of the problem, a review of literature, how the literature
relates to the proposed study, formal research questions and
hypotheses, a full methods section, and the data analysis you intend
to conduct.
Research report should be as per APA’s guidelines.
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Suggested Readings:
1. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx
http://www.apa.org

This course can be opted by the students who took psychology as a subject
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
• Preparation and Presentation of Research Proposal (20 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)

Course prerequisites: Only for psychology students

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 Semester VI
Paper 1
Theory

Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Six

Subject: Psychology

Course Title: Community and Health

Course Code: A090601T
Psychology
Course Outcome: At the end of the course the student will be able to recognize that individuals
relate to their communities and the reciprocal effect of communities on individuals and will be
able to understand and resolve community issues, analyze the data, and recommend interventions
that promote community wellness. Moreover, they will able to use the psychological theories on
health-related practices and will able to examine persons’ health history and describe and enact a
positive, proactive attitude toward healthy living for oneself and others.

Credits: 4 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Community Psychology: Meaning and Nature, Fields of 7
Community Psychology.
II Approaches of Community Psychology: Mental Health Approach; 8
Social Problems Approach.
III Community Intervention Issues: Poverty and Prolonged 8
Deprivation; Marginalization; Migration & Immigration issues;
Superstitions in Indian Society.
IV Community Interventions: Community Mental Health; Gender, 7
Discrimination and Power Issues Related Interventions; School
Intervention; Rural Development Intervention.
V Health Psychology: Nature, Development and Goals of Health 6
Psychology; Biopsychosocial Model of Health.

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 VI Health Behavior: Health Compromising and Health Enhancing 8
Behaviors; Theories of Health Behavior: Health Belief Model,
Planned Behavior and Reasoned Action Theory.
VII Stress and Health: Meaning, Nature and Types of Stress. Coping 8
Strategies of Stress.
VIII Chronic Illnesses: Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and Diabetes- 8
Major Symptoms and Psychological Corelates.
Suggested Readings:
1. Dalal, A.K. (2016). Cultural Psychology of Health in India: Well-being, Medicine and
Traditional Health Care. New Delhi: Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd.
2. Dalal, A.K. (2015). Heath Beliefs and Coping with Chronic Diseases. New Delhi: Sage
Publications India Pvt. Ltd.
3. Ghosh, Manika. (2015). Health Psychology: Concepts in Health and Well-being.
New Delhi: Pearson.

4. Kloos, B., Hill, J., Thomas, E., Wandersman, Elias, M. J., & Dalton, J.H. (2012).
Community Psychology: Linking Individuals and Communities. Wadsworth, Cengage
Learning.
5. Marks, D. F. Murray, M. Evans, B. & Willing, C. (2000). Health Psychology: Theoretical,
Research and Application. New Delhi: Concept.
6. Misra, G. (1999). Psychological perspectives on stress and health, New Delhi: Concept
Publishing Company.
7. Schneider, F.W., Gruman, A., Coults, L .M. (Eds.). (2012). Applied Social Psychology:
Understanding and addressing Social and Practical Problems. New Delhi: Sage
publication.
8. Sarafino, E.P. & Smith, T.W. (2012). Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interaction. (7th
ed.). U.K.: John Wiley & Sons.
9. Taylor, S.E. (2013). Health Psychology. New Delhi: McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.
10. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx
http://www.apa.org

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This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

• Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks)
• Written Test (15 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)

Course prerequisites: Open to All

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 Paper 2

Theory

Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Six

Subject: Psychology
Course Code: A090602T Course Title: Counseling Psychology
Course Outcome: At the end of the paper, students will able to understand how to establish
rapport and use various approaches in counseling.

Credits: 4 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Counseling: Meaning, Goals; Types of Counseling. 7

II Counseling Processes: Phases of Counseling, Counseling Interview; 7

Counseling Skills of Counselor.
III Approaches of Counseling: Basic Assumptions and Techniques of 8
Psychoanalytic (Freudian); Humanistic-Existential (Person Centered
and Gestalt) and Cognitive-Behavioral (Behavioral and Cognitive)
Approaches.
IV Evaluation of Counseling: Criteria of Evaluation, Approaches to 8
Evaluation of Counseling – Case Study and Experimental. Measures
of Quality Evaluation.
V Counseling in Schools and Career Counseling: Assumptions and 7
Procedures.
VI Group Counseling: Marriage and Family Counseling. 8

VII Counseling for Substance-abuse and Child Abuse. 8

VIII Counseling Ethics: Definition and Significance. RCI Code of Ethics. 7

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Suggested Readings:
1. Edward, N. (2011). Counseling Theory and Practice. Cengage Learning.
2. Gelso, C. J. & Pretz, B.R. (1995). Counseling Psychology. Bangalore: Prism Books Pvt.
Ltd.

3. Gibson, R. L. & Mitchell, M.H. (2005). Introduction to Counseling and Guidance (6th
Ed.) Pearson Education.
4. Kapur, Malavika. (2011). Counseling Children with Psychological Problems.
Pearson Publications.
5. Nelson-Jones, R. (2011). Theory and Practice of Counseling & Therapy. New Delhi:
sage South Asia Edition.
6. Patri,V. R. (2008). Counseling Psychology. New Delhi: Authors Press.
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8. Rao, S. N. (1991). Counseling and Guidance. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill.
9. Woolfe, R., Dryden, W. & Strawbridge, S. (2003). Handbook of Counseling Psychology
(2nded.). London: Sage Publication Ltd.
This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
• Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks)
• Written Test (15 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)

Course prerequisites: Open to All

Suggested equivalent online courses:
• Coursera
• Swayam

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 Paper 3
Practical

Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Six

Subject: Psychology
Course Code: A090603R Course Title: Survey/Field Visit
Course Outcome: After completing this practicum, the student will have an understanding about
how to frame research objectives and questions, plan, decide and execute appropriate methods of
research, data analysis, interpretation and discussion of the findings.

Credits: 2 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-2
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Select any psychological variable related to the current syllabus, then 15 (30 hrs.)
conduct a survey/field visit to any Community Center/Social Service
Center/ School and collect the data on a small group (30-40 sample
size). Group of 15 to 20 students can be formed for the survey/field
visit and data collection.
II 15 (30 hrs.)
Analyze the data on the basis of above work and write the report
individually.

This course can be opted by the students who took psychology as a subject
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
• Preparation and Presentation of Research Report (20 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)

Course prerequisites: Open to All

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 Paper 4
Research Project

Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Six

Subject: Psychology
Course Code: A090604R Course Title: Research Project
Course Outcome: It will help the learner to critically reflect on, review the scientific basis
for, and integrate what you have learned and accomplished as a psychology student and will
prepare to explore the cultural, social, and ethical impact of psychological application on
community and daily life.

Credits: 3 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks:

Unit Topics No. of Lectures

I Based on the field visit observations and experiences, the learner get 25 (50 hrs.)
in Semester V, plan to visit to identified unit, organization,
community etc. to get an understanding of the same and do data
collection either through questionnaire, or interview or with the help
of audio-visual medium based on the identified research
problems/ issues.
II Analyze the data and submit a detailed report. The student will 20 (40 hrs.)
work in groups (15 to 20 students) in completing the project, but
will write the research report individually. Research report should be
as per APA’s guidelines.

Suggested Readings:
1. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx
http://www.apa.org

This course can be opted by the students who took psychology as a subject

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Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
• Making of Short film or Presentation of Research Report (20 Marks)
• Attendance (5 Marks)

Course prerequisites: Only for psychology students

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