Syllabus for
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Sociology, English)
Academic Year  (2021)

The Department of Psychology, NCR Campus, runs a range of programs that include Undergraduate and Post-Graduate programs, Open electives and Research Degree (PhD). Through these programs students are encouraged to consider careers and missions that integrate understanding of life. The programs integrate scholarship with professional practice and offer courses that are cutting edge in Psychology. It is a goal that students who complete these programs demonstrate high degrees of self awareness, service orientation and are encouraged to embrace humane values in their vocation. The department realizes its vision to promote high academic standards through a continuous and dynamic curriculum review process based on feedback from peers, professionals, potential employers and students. A variety of student-centered teaching and training pedagogies are practiced by the faculty members. Prominent among them are the use of seminars, experiential methodologies, laboratory training, conferences, workshops, field based studies, and film based discussions and interactions with field experts.

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. The Department runs a range of programmes that include Undergraduate programme, Post Graduate programmes with two specializations and Research degree in psychology (Ph.D.).

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.

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO2: Apply domain knowledge for sculpting career progression.

PO3: Synthesize their understanding through self-learning and research.

PO4: Recognize the significance of interdisciplinary inquiry.

PO5: Analyze and enhance their personal abilities.

PO6: Promote teamwork and leadership skills.

PO7: Demonstrate effective communication for scholastic and co-scholastic activities.

CIA I,II, III and ESE 

As detailed in the University student handbook