Head of the Department: Prof. A. D. Sharma
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IQAC Profile
Criterion 1 :- Curricular Aspects
Criterion 2 :- Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
Criterion 3 :- Research , Innovations and Extension
Criterion 4 :- Infrastructure and Learning Resources
Criterion 5 :- Student Support and Progression
Criterion 6 :- Governance, Leadership and Management
Criterion 7 :- Institutional Values and Best Practices
Year of Establishment : 1963
Brief Introduction of the Department :
Though the department was established in 1959, the University created an independent Department of Psychology on March 18th 1963. Dr. S. K. Saxena, Ph. D. (London), Professor of Philosophy, was the founder head of the department. Dr. Jai Prakash became the first head of the independent department. The contribution of Prof. H. S. Asthana, Prof. I. S. Muhar, Prof. A. K. Purohit, a Fulbright Fellow (Harvard University), Prof. Y. S. Vagarecha, a trained clinical psychologist, Prof. V. K. Kool, Prof. Udai Jain and Dr. B. B. Asthana has recoded in the development of the Department. Prof. V. Shriwastava (1981-2014) contributed in teaching and research in the area of social psychology and authored books and research articles. Its present activities are multifaceted and keeping pace with time. Specialisations of the department are Cognitive Psychology, Positive Psychology, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology etc.
- (a) Details of Teaching Faculty :
S.no. |
Name |
Designation |
Degree (University /Institute) |
Subject Specialization |
Photo |
1. |
Dr. G. K. Tiwari | Assistant Professor | MA, Ph.D. (BHU, Varanasi) | Cognitive Psychology, Positive Psychology | ![]() |
2. |
Dr. Devaki Nandan Sharma |
Guest Faculty |
M.Sc, Ph.D. (Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University, Sagar) |
Indian Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Psychology of Health and spirituality |
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3. | Dr. Sharda Vishwakarma | Guest Faculty | MA, Ph.D. (Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University, Sagar) | Cognitive Psychology | ![]() |
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- Student Intake Capacity (PG) : 25
- Number of Teaching and Non Teaching Staff in the department :
Designation
SC
ST
OBC
UR
Total
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
01
01
Technical Assistant
Lab. Assistant
01
01
02
Group C
Group D
01
01
02
- (a) Details of the Courses (CBCS) conducted by the Department (PG Programme) :
I
Semester
Code
Course Title
Credit
PSY-CC-121
Advanced Social Psychology
4
PSY-CC-122
Cognitive Psychology I
4
PSY-CC-123
Foundations of Psychological Research
4
PSY-CC-124
Practical
4
PSY-SE-125
Assertiveness Training
4
II
Semester
PSY-CC-221
Applied Social Psychology
4
PSY-CC-222
Cognitive Psychology II
4
PSY-CC-223
Research Designs & Statistics
4
PSY-CC-224
Practical
4
PSY-EC-225
Fundamentals of Indian Psychology
4
PSY-OE-226
Positive Psychology
2
PSY-OE-227
Understanding Mind through Dream Analysis
2
III
Semester
PSY-CC-321
Neuropsychology
4
PSY-CC-322
Psychopathology
4
PSY-CC-323
Psychology of Personality
4
PSY-CC-324
Practical
4
PSY-EC-325
Basic Organizational Processes
4
PSY-EC-326
Community Psychology
4
PSY-EC-327
Counseling Psychology
4
PSY-EC-328
Psychodiagnostics
4
PSY-EC-329
Military Psychology
4
PSY-EC-330
Psychopharmacology
4
PSY-EC-331
Psychology of Adolescence
4
PSY-EC-332
Stress Management in organizations
4
PSY-EC-333
Dissertation (Preparatory Stage)
4
PSY-OE-334
Life Skills and Personality Development
2
PSY-OE-335
Prevention and Management of Depression for Professional Excellence
2
IV
Semester
PSY-CC-421
Psychology of Emotion
4
PSY-CC-422
Psychological Measurement & Testing
4
PSY-CC-423
Clinical Intervention
4
PSY-CC-424
Practical
4
PSY-EC-425
Health Psychology
4
PSY-EC-426
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
4
PSY-EC-427
Organizational Communication
4
PSY-EC-428
Cross-Cultural Psychology
4
PSY-EC-429
Environmental Psychology
4
PSY-EC-430
Forensic Psychology
4
PSY-EC-431
Psychology of Aging
4
PSY-EC-432
Applications of Indian Psychology
4
PSY-EC-433
Dissertation (Advanced Stage)
4
- Course Conducted by the Department for Ph.D. Programme (Ph.D. Course Work):
Courses
Code
Course Title
Credits
I Semester
PSY- CC-141
Research Methods
4
PSY- CC-142
Computer Applications and Research Communication
4
PSY –CC-143
Review of Literature
4
PSY- EC-144 (A)
Current trends in Psychology of Health and well-being
4
PSY- EC-144 (B)
Human Memory
PSY- EC-144 (C)
Higher Mental Processes
PSY- EC-144 (D)
Eyewitness Psychology
PSY- EC-144 (E)
Clinical Assessment and Intervention
PSY- EC-144 (F)
Organizational Behaviour
- Concerned/Allied/Relevant Subjects :
Allied Subjects
Cognate Subjects
Applied Psychology, Organizational Behaviour
Clinical Psychology, Counsellng Psychology, Experimental Psychology
Health Psychology
Cognitive Science
- (a) Student Particulars (Number of Students during 2020-21 ) :
Sl.
No.
Courses / Semester
SC
ST
General
OBC
EWS
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
1.
M.A./M. Sc. I Semester (July 2020)
02
01
0
0
02
09
05
01
0
0
2.
M.A./M. Sc. III Semester (July 2020)
0
0
0
0
0
06
01
03
0
0
(b) Students Support and Progress :
(i) Total No. of Students (2020-21) :
UG
PG
Ph.D.
Total
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
-
-
10
20
04
04
14
24
(ii) No. of Student outside the state : 07
(iii) Students belonging (2020-21) :
UR
SC
ST
OBC
EWS
Total
22
05
00
11
00
38
(c) Course / Programmewise Distribution of Pass Percentage :
Programme/Semester
Registered
Appeared
No. of Pass students
Pass Percentage
M.Sc.
04
04
04
100%
M.A.
07
07
07
100%
- Details of Scholars Registered for Ph.D. Programme (during 2020-21) :
Sl.
No.
Name of Scholars
Registration
No.
Title of Dissertation/Thesis
Name of Supervisor(s)
1.
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
- Details of Candidates qualified for the Ph.D. degree (submitted /awarded during 2020-21):
Sl.
No.
Name
Registration
No.
Title of Dissertation/Thesis
Supervisor
1.
Miss Priyanka Parihar
Y16425041
Understanding the intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics of the well-being of married couples: The role of compassion and forgiveness
Dr. G. K. Tiwari/Prof. P. K. Rai
2.
Mr. Waqar M. Parray
Y15425003
Effects of Assertiveness Training on Self-esteem, Stress, Psychological Well-being and Academic Achievement of Adolescents
Dr. Sanjay Kumar
- Number of publications (Research Papers, Books, Chapters in Books published/ presented / chaired sessions / attended Seminars / Conferences / Workshops; Invited Lectures given by Teaching Faculty) (Annexure I)
Sl.
No.
Name of Faculty
Research
Papers
Published
Books
Published
Chapters
in Books
Papers presented
Chaired sessions
Attended
Seminars / Conferences
Seminar Organized
N
I
N
I
1.
Dr. Gyanesh Kumar Tiwari
1
7
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
- Invited lectures of the external experts organized by the Department.
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Title of the Lecture |
Date |
Name of the Expert with Place & Institution |
1. |
Mental health challenges and Indian soceity |
2017 |
Prof. L. N. Singh Mahatma Gandhi Kashividyapeeth, Varanasi, U. P. |
2. |
Mental health in the workplace |
2017 |
Prof. T. B. Singh, Department of Psychiatry, I.M.S., B.H.U., Varanasi |
3. |
“स्वतंत्रता संग्राम और भारत बोध” |
15.03.2022 | Prof. Girishwar Mishra, Professor and Former Vice- chancellor ,Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya,Wardha,Maharastra |
4. | “An integrated approach of yoga and psychotherapy & experiences with psychotherapy | 21.03.2022 | Miss Maria Hoochstoeger, University of Vienna & Dr. Himanshu Giri, Sigmand Freud University , Vienna |