Psychology

UNDER GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

The Department of psychology was established in the year 2002 with a view of imparting the best psychological knowledge for the students.

Psychology as a subject has been gaining importance in various facets of life, so understanding psychology in its true sense has been the need of the hour.

As the aim of Psychology revolves around studying human behaviour, this knowledge when imparted to students will help them to understand themselves and their surroundings in a better way.

 

VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT:

 To  provide students with an understanding of human behavior  that will support their ability to participate as informed members of the society, and to develop in them an empathetic outlook towards others and their surroundings

MISSION:

• To provide students with excellent and rigorous training in Psychology both theoretically and Practically.
• To build deep expertise in the respective domain as well as a broad vision of the field
• This is achieved through integrated Curricula that compasses of Teaching, Faculty guided Projects, Class room activities and Field works .

To create a generation of excellent psychologists who can contribute to the society as a whole

 

FACILITIES:

Well equipped Psychology Laboratory.

Good number of e books  related to the subject

Departmental library with books, question banks, Old question papers.Refferals

 

STAFF:

1. Josvita D’Sa, MSc , K-SLET, Lecturer in Psychology

 

ACADEMIC DETAILS

• Master of Science in Psychology

Name of College         : St. Agnes Centre for research and P.G studies

University                   : University of Mangalore

Year                            : 2013 – 2015

Marks                          :70.71%

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Name of College         : Alva’s college Moodbidri

University                   : University of Mangalore

Year                             : 2010 – 2013

Mark                            : 73.48%

 

• U.C –Science

Name of School          : Little Flower composite P.U.College Kinnigoli

Board                          : Department of P.U Education, Karnataka

Year                            : 2008 – 2010

Mark                            : 67.5%

 

• Secondary School Leaving Certificate

Name of School          : Little Flower High School

Board                          : Karnataka Secondary Education Examination

Year                             : 2008

Mark                            : 72.16%

 

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

• Computer concepts, Microsoft Windows, MS word, excel, power point.
• Desktop Publishing

 

ACADEMIC PROJECT DETAILS

• Presented a research paper entitled “Life Satisfaction in Adolescents: the effect of Optimism and Adjustment” at National Conference on Enhancing Psychological Well-being-2014, Coimbatore.
• Presented a Paper On “Role Conflicts among Women” In National Conference held at Alva’s College in 2016.
• Pursued Short term course on “Self esteem” from ICTA Cochin.
• Secured ‘Student Faculty Award’ for the year 2012-13 at Alva’s College Moodbidri.
• Presented Modules on Memory, Study Habits and Learning Skills at St. Mary’s School, Mangalore and Mangala Jyothi Integrated School, Vamanjoor.
• Presented a module on Effective Study Habits on 28^th December 2012 at Community Camp held at J.P.H.P School, Mantradi.
• Internship at All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore for 3 weeks from 09-06-2014 to 27-06-2014.
• Internship at Dr. A.V Baliga MemorialHospital, Udupi for 15 days from 1-07-2014 to 15-07-2014.
• Field works at Arunodhaya special school Karkala, Kittle Memorial School Mangalore and LINK integrated rehabilitation centre for addicts, Padil Mangalore.
• Volunteered for De-addiction Community Camp held at Mahakali Temple Udupi from 16-8-2014 to 22-8-2014 organized by Dr. A.V Baliga Memorial Hospital.
• Attended Faculty development programmes on “Basic Research Skills” and “ Understanding Adolescents”
• Held various responsibilities like Academic Advisorship, Forum In- charge and Certificate Course In -charge.

 

HONOURS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Secured Third place in state level table tennis competition 2009-10 held at St.Philomina P.U College, Mysore.
• Participation in Drama and other activities at school and District level.
• Publication of various articles in Newspaper and college news bulletin.

 

PERSONAL STRENGTHS

• Good leadership quality.
• Capacity to adapt to new situations and work under pressure.
• Confidence to face challenges.
• Dedication to the work assigned.

 

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

• Reading, writing articles, acting and dancing..
• Worked as a School Counsellor in Alva’s Education Foundation Moodbidri from June 11^th2015 to May 31^st
• Currently working as a Lecturer in Psychology in Alva’s College since          1-6-2016

 

 DEPARTMENTAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Academic: 100 % results every year, with 5 university ranks in the last 5 years.
• Students undertake minor Research projects as a part of their curriculum. , so far 3 students presented their papers and National level conferences.
• As a part of the extension activity students go to various schools in and around Moodbidri to present the psycho educational
• IQ Assessment of children of nearby schools is undertaken by the students of the Department.
• Students Conducted the Mental health Week by organizing  Psychology exhibition., Guest talks to spread the awareness of Mental health.