Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- ID: BPY2023
- 6 Semesters (3 yrs)
- Min Qualification : +2 or equivalent
The Undergraduate Programme in Psychology offered by the University is specifically designed to cater to the unique needs of distance learners. The programme provides a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour and mental processes, encompassing fundamental theories, research methods, and key areas such as cognitive, social and developmental psychology. Emphasising critical thinking, scientific enquiry and ethical considerations, the program ensures a well-rounded education, equipping the learners for further studies and diverse career paths in clinical, counselling, educational and organisational psychology. Overall, the programme delivers a thorough understanding of psychological principles and their applications, preparing the learners towards the path of psychology, and contributing to the field and society. The learner is expected to complete the following to fulfil the requirements of the proposed programme:
7 Discipline Core (DC) courses in Psychology, which are courses offered in the chosen major discipline (6 credits each)
3 Discipline Specific Elective (DE) courses from a choice of 6 given courses, spread over the IV and V semesters and are the elective courses offered in Psychology (6 credits each)
4 Ancillary Courses (AN), segments of the discipline that support the core courses to qualify for the programme. These are drawn from two related disciplines: History and Sociology (6 credits each)
4 Language Core Courses (LC) 2 in English (ENG) and 2 in Modern Indian Languages (MIL) (6 credits each)
2 Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AC): Environmental Science and English for Communication offered in the first and second semesters of the programme (4 credits each)
2 Skill Enhancement Courses (SE) which are the skill-based courses offered in the discipline (2 credits each)
1 Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course (SC): Humanism and Logic, the mandatory course included in the third semester (2 credits each).
2 Generic Elective (GE) courses from the options offered by other disciplines different from the preferred major subject of the learner (2 credits each)
1 Dissertation / Project Course (PR), a mandatory course which is included in the final semester (6 credits)
The programme will enable the learners to:
· demonstrate the concepts and language of psychology
· explain the major theories of psychology
· broaden theirperspectives by describing how psychology relates to other academic domains orinterdisciplinary studies
· demonstrate anunderstanding of theories and research on learning, cognition, individual differences,biological foundations of behaviour, developmental changes, and the practicalapplication of psychology
· list the mainapplications of psychology
· describe howpsychological theories and concepts apply to real-world situations
· acknowledge the need for ethical conduct inall facets of psychology’s science and practice
| Semester | Course type | Credit | Semester |
| S1 | Discipline Core Course | Basic Psychological Processes I | 6 |
| S1 | Ancillary Course | History of Indian National Movement I | 6 |
| S1 | Language Core Course | Reading and Writing English | 6 |
| S1 | Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course 1 | Environmental Studies | 4 |
| S2 | Discipline Core Course | Basic Psychological Processes II | 6 |
| S2 | Ancillary Course | Development of Sociological Thought | 6 |
| S2 | Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course 2 – Communication (Choose any one from Communicative Language Courses given) | Communication in Arabic | 4 |
| English for Communication | |||
| പ്രായോഗിക മലയാളം (Prayogikamalayalam) | |||
| रोज़मर्या हिंदी (Rozmara Hindi) | |||
| व्यावहारिकसंस्कृतम् (Vyavaharika Samskrutham) | |||
| S2 | Modern Indian Language 1 (Choose any one from 4 Languages given) | മലയാള സാഹിത്യം : കവിത -കഥ - ഉപന്യാസം - നോവൽ | 6 |
| हिंदी गद्य साहित्य और संरचना (Hindi Gadya Sahitya Aur Samrachana) | |||
| गद्यं नाटकं च। (Gadyam Natakam cha) | |||
| Functional Arabic | |||
| S3 | Discipline Core Course | Social Behaviour | 6 |
| S3 | Ancillary Course | History of Indian National Movement II | 6 |
| S3 | Language Core Course | Literature and the Contemporary World | 6 |
| S3 | Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course | Humanism and Logic | 2 |
| S3 | Skill Enhancement Course | Stress Management | 2 |
| S4 | Discipline Core Course | Human Development | 6 |
| S4 | Discipline Specific Elective Course, DE 1, | Organisational Behaviour | 6 |
| Educational Psychology | |||
| S4 | Ancillary Course | Sociology in India | 6 |
| S4 | Modern Indian Languages 2 | Literature in Arabic | 6 |
| മലയാള സാഹിത്യ മാതൃകകൾ : ആത്മകഥ, ജീവചരിത്രം, യാത്രാവിവരണം, അനുഭവ സാഹിത്യം | |||
| हिंदी पद्य साहित्य और अनुवाद (Hindi Padya Sahithya Aur Anuvad) | |||
| महाकाव्यं गद्यकाव्य ञ्च (Mahakavyam Gadyakavyam cha) | |||
| S5 | Discipline Core Course | Understanding Psychological Disorders I | 6 |
| S5 | Discipline Specific Elective Courses, DE-2 and DE -3, (choose two in total) | Introduction to Counsellign | 6 |
| Psychology of Gender | |||
| Neuropsychology | 6 | ||
| Rehabilitation Psychology | |||
| S5 | Generic Elective I (Choose any one from 5 languages) | ആധുനിക മലയാള സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (Aadhunika Malayala Sahithyacharithram) | 2 |
| Appreciating Literature | |||
| व्यवहारिक हिंदी (Vyavaharik Hindi) | |||
| संस्कृतसोपानम् (Samskruthasopanam) | |||
| Modern Standard Arabic | |||
| S5 | Skill Enhancement course | Psychological Testing | 2 |
| S6 | Discipline Core Course | Statistics and Research | 6 |
| S6 | Discipline Core Course | Understanding Psychological Disorders II | 6 |
| S6 | Generic Electives II | Introduction to the Philosophy of Sree Narayana Guru | 2 |
| Economics for Everyday Life | |||
| Introduction to Sociology | |||
| Modernisation of Kerala | |||
| Computer Systems and Internet Technologies | |||
| Entrepreneurship and Startups | |||
| Banking | |||
| Introduction to Political Science | |||
| S6 | Dissertation/Project | Dissertation/Project | 6 |
| Fee Components | Fee Amount |
| Fees for first semester (S1) | |
| Admission fee | 350 |
| Affiliation fee | 350 |
| Matriculation fee | 120 |
| Eligibility fee | 250 |
| Identity Card Fee | 100 |
| Arts & Sports Activities Fees | 200 |
| Student Welfare Fund | 300 |
| Tuition fee | |
| 1. Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee | 1900 |
| 2. Assignment fee | 160 |
| 3. Counselling Fee | 800 |
| TOTAL | 4,530 |
| Fees for subsequent semesters (S2 to S6) | |
| Tuition fee | |
| Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee | 1900 |
| b) Assignment fee | 160 |
| c) Counselling Fee | 800 |
| TOTAL | 2,860 |