Overview
M.A. – Applied Psychology is a two-year post-graduate programme that enhances and builds upon the knowledge and skills gained from the master’s program of M.A. – Applied Psychology. It is designed to teach various theories, methods, techniques, and principles in the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. The programme intends to prepare students to practice in the areas of psychological assessment and diagnosis, human resources, counseling and therapy, group influence, and psychological research.
The Department of M.A. – Applied Psychology,
KR Mangalam University aims to encourage learners to explore connections between the major and other disciplines. M.A. – Applied Psychology curriculum includes the latest trends in M.A. – Applied Psychology, with emphasis on practical training and fieldwork. The courses lay special emphasis on the acquisition of knowledge and skills through theoretical understanding and its practical implications. Teaching is interactive with due emphasis on seminar, presentations, and discussions and also experiential exercises and peer mentoring.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should have passed a Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or equivalent degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Candidates who have appeared in the examination of the final year shall also be eligible. However, for such candidates admission shall be provisional.
Programme Details
Programme Highlights
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Professionally qualified, competent and committed teaching faculty.
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Consistent interaction with renowned academicians and experts.
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Emphasis on project-based learning, fieldwork, research projects, internships, colloquiums.
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Organizations of seminars, conferences and workshops for experiential learning.
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Access to certification courses, ability & skill development programmes, value-added courses besides core curriculum.
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Effective career counselling, guidance and mentoring programme to excel in professional and personal spheres of life.
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Special programmes for advanced and slow learners with focus on inclusion and student diversity.
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Focus on career progression through training, placements and preparation for pursuing research.
Programme Structure
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Semester 1 |
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Course Title |
Credit |
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Introduction to Applied Psychology |
4 |
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Applied Social Psychology |
4 |
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Applied Cognitive Psychology |
4 |
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Advanced Research Methods |
4 |
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Practicum |
4 |
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Semester 2 |
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Course Title |
Credit |
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Applied Psychometrics |
4 |
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Advanced Statistical Techniques |
4 |
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Psychopathology |
4 |
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Positive Psychology |
4 |
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Practicum |
4 |
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Semester 3 |
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Course Title |
Credit |
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Field Training Internship / (Theory-Practice Integration) |
4 |
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Practicum |
4 |
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Community Mental Health |
4 |
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Psychological Therapies |
4 |
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Human Resource Management |
4 |
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Health Psychology |
4 |
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Media Psychology |
4 |
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Semester 4 |
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Course Title |
Credit |
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Counseling and Socio cultural Context |
4 |
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Childhood Psychopathology |
4 |
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Cyber Psychology |
4 |
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Post-graduate Thesis / Dissertation |
4 |
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Sports Psychology |
4 |
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Psychology of Trauma |
4 |
Who should Pursue
M.A.–Applied Psychology is best suited for students who aim to work as psychologists or vocational counsellors or therapists with various NGOs, Clinics. Hospitals. Students from diverse backgrounds, but preferable from social sciences or sciences. This course is for students who want to have a better understanding of the people around them.
Stipend Policy
Aspirants who wish to opt for the M.A. – Applied Psychology programme at KRMU will get a chance to avail stipend during their course period based on their marks percentage scored during their graduation.
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Marks Percentage
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Stipend per month (INR)
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Annual Stipend (INR)
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70% to less than 75%
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1500
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18000
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75% to less than 80%
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3000
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36000
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Above 80%
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5000
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60000
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Financial Assistance
KR Mangalam University partnered with the leading banks to help you to finance your dream course through Education Loan. You only have to start repaying one year after finishing your course or six months after you get a job.
Benefits:
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Quick and Instant
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Includes tuition fees, books cost, hostel fees, airfare.
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Concessional rate of interest.
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Speedy disposal of loan applications
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Availability of the loan across the country
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Up to 100% loan with lower interest rate and zero processing fees
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Repayment tenure ranges from 5-to 15 years
Career Options
The M.A. – Applied Psychology programme provides scholars with an entry to a rewarding career as a psychologist. Multiple career opportunities await them upon successful completion of the programme. Some of the Top Career Options chosen by our students are listed below:
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Army Psychologist
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Clinical Psychologist
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Teacher
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Counsellor
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Human Resource Manager
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Sports Psychologist
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Prison Psychologist
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User Support Analyst
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Educational Psychologist
Placements
In the digital world, many top companies offer good job opportunities to new talents with amazing salaries, KR Manglam University provides good placements opportunities to students so that they can apply their skills and knowledge learned during their graduation. All organizations whether big or small, private or public hire MA graduates.
Some of the top recruiting companies visiting our campus to select students are mentioned below:
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HCL
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Indiabulls
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Outlook
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Paytm
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Barclays
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Genpact
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TCS
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Ziffy Homes
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Internshala
Faq
You need to fill out the application form by providing your details, a link will be issued for the test you need to complete the test, an interview will be scheduled by the university you need to attend the interview. To know more about M.A.–Applied Psychology Admission 2022 at KRMU Click Here.
Yes, college gives internships opportunities to the students in various companies such as Internshala, Genpact, HCL, etc. so that they can learn new skills and acquire the qualities required in the data science field.
Students will be able to work on their communication skills, data analysis, leadership qualities and will learn professional ethics and code of conduct.
KRMU provides scholarship facilities to the students who secured 80% marks with 75% attendance and there is no indiscipline action taken against the aspirant. To know more about the scholarship criteria click here.
Yes, KRMU has well-equipped medical rooms that serve the first-aid needs in emergencies and medical services. The campus clinic provides healthcare services for the prevention and treatment of illness.
*Subject to Approval from the Competent Authority