Profile

Head of Department :Mrs. Vandana Solanki

Established in 1965, Department of Psychology boasts of high quality teaching-learning experience, research and skill building through its regular curriculum and several co-curricular activities. The department takes great pride in moulding illustrious academic student achievements. The Department has the history of University merit rank holders at bachelors' level.

Apart from academics, the faculty is rigourously involved in research activities.The teachers have undertaken research projects sponsored by various institutes. Both students and teachers actively participate in National and International Conferences/Seminars and also present papers. The students are also encouraged to conduct scientific research as part of their projects to build their research aptitude.

The department is committed to help the students explore the field of Psychology within and beyond the syllabus through classroom teaching, guest lectures, seminars, workshop by eminent professional working in the field, relevant screening of movies with discussion, field visits etc.

The Department of Psychology also organises various seminars and talks related to varied areas in mental health for students across streams every year with the objective of spreading mental health awarenes. Inspiring talks, conferences and activities are held on the occassion of mental health day.

Activities

The Department adopts diverse teaching methods to facilitate student learning. Group exercises, Presentations, role play exercises, film screening relevant to the syllabus topics followed by analysis and discussion and field visits for real life exposure to the concepts.

The department regularly conducts weekly tests and feedback is given. The academically weak students are identified and remedial sessions are arranged for them

Various talks, Seminars and discussion forums are arranged to orient students with the scope of the subject and also provides with the platform to interact with active professionals in the field.