Master of Science Counselling Psychology- Overview

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Programme Design

Program Objective

The main objective is to help the students develop awareness, knowledge and skills in the discipline of Counselling Psychology. In specific the programme aims to train the students to acquire the requisite competencies in the following areas:

Programme Outcome

PO1:Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical foundations of counselling psychology and its application in diverse contexts and populations.
PO2: Practice evidence-based and culturally-sensitive counselling based in a holistic model of mental health services for individuals, couples, families, and groups.
PO3: Exhibit an emerging professional identity and an openness to ongoing personal and professional development through engagement in relevant professional organizations, continued learning, and reflexive practices.
PO4: Design, implement, evaluate, interpret, and disseminate psychological research to solve real world problems
PO5: Demonstrate a critical understanding of professional, ethical, and legal policies and procedures in mental health and counselling practice
PO6: Demonstrate skills of leadership, creativity, and social sensitivity to recognize the needs of the community and become active agents of change.

Programme Objectives

Alumni Engagement

Parent Advisory Board

Program Structure

Student Internship

Students Achievements

Collaborations and Linkages

Department Best Practice

Application Process

Applications are available online.

Applications for each programme will close approximately a week before the scheduled selection process.

All applicants must visit the page: https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/ and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID and set a password (the email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.

Applicants must have the following documents prior to fill the application online:

Copy of statement of marks of Class 10, Class 11/ 12 (Mandatory).
Fill in all the details in the “detailed application” page. Scan and upload a recent passport-size photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background) and click “Submit”. On clicking Submit, a viewable and editable page will appear on the screen. In case you need to make any corrections; you may edit the data/details and then click “Confirm Submission”.
Make payment using a card and after successful payment, click on submit. A 9 (nine) digit application number will be generated. If unable to print the application form due to system/power/internet failure, logon to https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/ under the “Application Status” page enter the registered Email-ID and password to view and print the application form (after the payment if you do not receive the 9 (nine) digit application number, then your application process is incomplete, and the payment will go in for refund process. The refund will take about 15 days and must be checked with your bank).

Important
Candidates falling under any of these categories (PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) must send the required supporting documents (copy of passport, copy of PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable and copy of class 10 & class 11/12 marks card) in an A4 size envelope ONLY through registered post/courier to “The Co-ordinator, Office of International Affairs, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru - 560 029, Karnataka, India, Phone: +91 80 4012 9439”.

All other candidates will have to carry the application printout, original documents and a set of photocopies to the selection process on the allotted date, time and venue mentioned on the selection process admit card.
All applicants must make a note of the username and password, the application number, programme applied for, selection process date and city for all further purposes.
All travel arrangements, if necessary, have to be made in advance.
The "Important Dates" section must be referred to before filling the application, or candidates can choose the selection process dates while filling the application online.
No request for change of date/city will be entertained.
Applicants applying while in their final year of schooling must carry the marks card up to the previous year when they report to the selection process venue. Documents to be carried are application printout along with the original class X, and class XI / XII marks cards and a set of photocopies.
Original marks cards and ID proof will be verified during the selection process.

Office of Admissions will communicate with the applicant only through the university website www.christuniversity.in under the link “Application Status” or click the link: https://appstat.christuniversity.in

International Student Category

International students coming from Non-English speaking countries should:

produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores

Candidates without the above pre-qualifications will have to enroll either for

Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.

Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.

Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.

Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the option to apply for any programme at Christ University.

Online Application form

Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

NRI Category

Students are welcome to apply under the Non-Resident Indian category for the programmes offered by the University.

Students who fall under any of the following classifications can apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the programme.

NRI defined under the Indian Income Tax Law
Either of the parents is outside India (except Nepal) on Work Permit / Resident Permit.
Indian citizen financed by any Institution / agency outside India, even if parents are Residents of India.
Indian Citizen who has pursued studies for qualifying examination in any foreign / Indian syllabus outside India.
NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the programme for candidates who

Admission to all programmes is based on academic achievement and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Selection Process. Candidates should submit the final results of class 12 on or before July 15th of the admission year.

Applicants must read through the Selection process, Fee Structure and other details under the preferred programme given on our website before proceeding with the application process.

Admission Process

Selection process results will be available on https://appstat.christuniversity.in Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission. The offer will be valid upto the date mentioned in the Offer of admission.

All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules.

Selected candidates must download the offer of admission on the ‘Application Status’ link on the University website.

To process admission

Candidates must choose the preferred date and time from available options to facilitate a smooth admission process.
Admission must be processed in person at the campus where the programme is offered as published in the offer of admission.
As per UGC guidelines, fee payment has to be made through online/NEFT mode.
Payment options and details will be available in the Offer of admission.
Fees for the first year including non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 5000/-must be paid in full as part of the admission process.

All original marks cards and one set of photocopies must be submitted for verification at the time of admission as mentioned below,

Copy of E-Admission card (Mandatory).
Copies of the NEFT / Online Payment Receipt (Mandatory).
Statement of Marks: Class 10, Class 12 (Mandatory).
Students pursuing their Undergraduate final year must bring the statement of marks up to the previous semester/year (Mandatory).
Provisional degree certificate, if the candidate has completed/graduated before June 2023 (Mandatory).
Degree certificate (Convocation Certificate), if the candidate has graduated before November 2023 (Mandatory).
Transfer Certificate (TC) of undergraduate/postgraduate degree from the last qualified institution (Mandatory) must be submitted by 20 September 2024.
Migration Certificate of an undergraduate degree from a qualifying University (applicable for all candidates except those studying in Karnataka) (Mandatory) must be submitted by 20 September 2024.
Candidates falling under any of these categories (NRI / PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) should submit

Copy of Passport and Visa Details (Mandatory).
PIO / OCI have to produce a copy of the PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable (Mandatory).
Foreign Nationals has to submit the Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC) from any recognized medical practitioner certified by the Medical Council of India and (If available while applying)
Resident Permit (RP) (If available while applying)

All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification during the admission process.

An undertaking for pending original documents unavailable currently [applicable only for candidates writing/passing their exam in March – May – 2024], must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. These documents must be submitted on or before 20 September 2024.

Failure to submit the pending documents will be treated as unsuccessful in the qualifying examination or considered “Not Eligible” and admission will be terminated from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without any claim.

All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process and must carry relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card).

The University ID card is a smart card, which is both an ID cum ATM card with a chip containing the student personal details. All transactions within the University campus after the commencement of classes, including fee payment, will be processed only through this card. It is also an access card for Library and other restricted places.

Selected candidates who fall under International student category (ISC) should register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO / FRO) of the Local Police in Bengaluru, India within 14 working days from the date of admission or arriving in Bengaluru.

The date of commencement of the academic Year 2024 will be intimated during the admission process.

Please Note:
The University does not collect any type of capitation/donation other than the fees mentioned in the website.
All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost if required by the department.
Admitted students who wish to avail bank loan will be provided a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
The decision of the admission committee is final and binding.

Cancellation Policy

Syllabus

Miscellaneous Information

The University does not collect any type of Capitation / Donation other than the fee mentioned in the website.
If the Application is incomplete or incorrect, the University Management has the right to reject it.
Kindly do not send any original marks cards through post or courier.
Ignorance of the Terms, Conditions, and guidelines will not be considered as an excuse for non-fulfillment of any stipulated process.
The University shall allot the seat to the selected MBA (Central/Kengeri) candidate in the Bangalore Central campus or Kengeri campus based on the availability of seats.
All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules.
It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for 2 years, there will be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.
Fees should be paid within the stipulated date for the first year and before the commencement of final examinations of the 2nd semester, 4th Semester, 6th Semester, and 8th Semester for the consecutive years.
All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost.
Admitted student who wish to avail Bank Loan will be provided a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
The decision of the Admission Committee is final and binding.

Admission Queries

For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:

Delhi NCR Campus

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

Phone
1800-123-3212

Email
admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)

Selection Process

Undergraduate Programmes

Postgraduate Programmes

Eligibility

Entrance Test Pattern

MSc Psychology (Counselling)
Part A
General Aptitude	15
Basic Psychology	30
General Knowledge	15
Research Aptitiude	15
Ethical concerns	15
Part B -Councelling
Counselling psychology	30
Part B -HRDM
Human resource management	15
Industrial/organisational psychology	15
	TOTAL MARKS 120

FAQs

What are the different programs offered by the Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus?

The Department of Psychology offers a wide range of double majors, Honors, and PhD for its undergraduate programs. The postgraduate programs degrees offer specialization in Psychology.

What are the admission requirements for pursuing a undergraduate, masters or PhD in psychology at CHRIST (Deemed to be University)?

Admission requirements vary depending on the program. Generally, applicants must meet eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, entrance exam scores, and interview rounds. For specific details please visit the university website or the admission brochure.

Can students pursue research opportunities, internships, and placement opportunities in the Department of Psychology?

Yes, the Department of Psychology provides opportunities for students to engage in research projects and internships. The department has its own dedicated placement officer who supports the students in accessing these opportunities which allows students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings and gain valuable practical skills.

What higher education options are available to graduates of psychology programs?

Graduates of psychology programs can pursue diverse career paths in fields such as clinical psychology, counselling etc. The department offers career guidance and support to help students explore their options.

Are there opportunities for extracurricular activities in the Department of Psychology?

Yes, the Department of Psychology encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, clubs, and events related to psychology and social sciences. Students can participate in seminars, workshops, conferences, Department Clubs and community outreach programs organized by the department.

How can prospective students or parents contact the Department of Psychology for more information?

Prospective students or parents can contact the Department of Psychology through various channels, including phone, email, or campus visits. They can find the contact details, including office hours and location, on the university website.

Are there any counselling services available for psychology students?

Yes, the Department of Psychology provides counselling services to students to help them cope with challenges experienced by them be it a family issues, mental health challenges, stress or any issue in managing the work load. The counsellors are equipped to support the needs of the students and one-on-one counselling sessions are available to assist students in making informed decisions.

What support services are available for students with academic or personal challenges?

The Department of Psychology is committed to supporting the holistic development of students and offers counselling and guidance services to address academic, personal, and emotional challenges. Students can access confidential counselling sessions with trained professionals to receive support and assistance as needed.

How can alumni stay connected with the Department of Psychology and contribute to its initiatives?

What are the different kinds of clubs and teams available for the students to take part in?

We have the Kissae- Stories through art, Hunar, Psyfi club, SDG Cell, Department of Psychology, and Psychology Association. Apart from this, the students can take part in various intra-diversity and interschool competitions in sports, dance, music and many others and they also have the opportunity to audition for the Christ Music Society and the university dance team Natyarpana. We believing in the holistic development of a student’s personal and professional life and belive in providing them with not just academic exposure but also practical experiences.

Academic Mentoring

Academic mentoring programs are provided to provide a blend of modern and traditional teaching methods .Mentoring practices are being offered to facilitate students to provide them with the opportunity to understand, express and communicate about them. It helps students to clear their doubts, clarify their assumptions and hunches. Each student is being provided with a faculty to have one to one mentoring session. Academic mentoring sessions enables student to

Academia-Industry Connect

Name of the event	Resource Person	Event Details
Workshop on Cultural Competence and Evidence Based Practices in Mental Health Care in Diverse Societies	Dr.BaijuGopal, Associate Professor, Dr.Jayashankara Reddy, Professor Dr.Padmakumari	A Two-day state level workshop was conducted on Cultural Competence and Evidence Based Practices in Mental Health Care in Diverse Societies organised by Department of Psychology, Delhi-NCR campus on 16^th and 17^th August, 2019. Forty-three participants attended the workshop. The objective of the workshop was to sensitise the mental health professionalstoapproach mental health issues in a culturallyrelevant manner without losing its evidence base. Modules for the workshop are developed based on research conducted as part of theUS-Indo 21st century knowledge initiative award incollaboration with MIAMI university (OxfordOhio, USA)funded by USIEF.
Creative Movement Therapy Workshop	Ms. Tripura Kashyap Co-founder Creative Movement Therapy Association of India	On October 21, 2019 Department of Psychology organized CMT workshop. Creative Movement Therapy is a medium through which individuals explore their natural movements to express and process their thoughts, ideas or emotions to achieve physical, emotional and mental well-being.Movement therapists utilize creative / expressive body movements as the primary approach to unchain people’s bodies from habitual, limiting movement patterns.
Workshop on Evidence based Practices of working with children and Adolescents.	Dr Sebastian Perumbilly	The session started with discussing the mental health issues in childhood and adolescence. The discussion then focussed upon how these issues can be worked on through the involvement of the family and other major community members. The resource person discussed the importance of Multi dimensional family therapy and the intensive home child and adolescent psychiatric services to create a more effective therapeutic service
Workshop on Suicide Prevention: Childhood and Adolescent Mental Health	Dr Sebastian Perumbilly	The workshop organized by the Department of Psychology on 8th January 2020 focused on causes and prevention of suicide, and the role of a therapist with context to mental health scenario. Dr Sebastian Perumbilly, a full bright scholar in Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR campus, led the session. He is known for his immense work and contribution to the field of marriage and family therapy, with impactful findings from his prolific research
Management and social Sciences in the context of digital era	Lucy Howe Lopez, the Deputy Executive Director of Globetrhics.net	Three eminent speakers on the topic “Management and Social Sciences in the context of Digital Era”. And in a developing world like India, where youth is the forerunner of change coming in tomorrow, this session was looked brightly and interestingly upon, for growth and technological advancements because of its exponential growth has changed the course of multiple disciplines. To highlight the many changes that the countries have come across and adopted to, the speakers divided their topic into three sub divisions and actively engaged the crowd. Starting with ‘Responsibility and Integrity in the Digital Arena and Beyond: Challenges, Resources and Opportunities’ by Lucy Howe Lopez, the Deputy Executive Director of Globetrhics.net. She gave an introduction to the organization and talked about its values. As Deputy Executive Director she has responsibility for strategic planning, financial oversight, programme and project design, delivery and reporting, support services and human resource management. Her experience and expertise includes project management, administration, finance, fundraising, partner relations, research, communication, editing, event management and logistics.
POCSO Act and Child Protection Policy	Mr. Neil Andrew Roberts Lawyer and a child rights	The Webinar on POCSO Act and Child Protection Policy was conducted via Google Meet in the presence of The Academic Coordinator of Psychology, Dr SurekhaChukkali and the postgraduate students of psychology. The resource person Mr. Neil Roberts introduced the POCSO Act to the Students and briefly highlighted that this act came into force on 14^th November 2012. He then gave insight to the students on the different sections of the act

Internship Organisation

S.No	Name of Organizations
1	Achal Welfare Foundation
2	bharatpuriya sikhsha samithi (lbs baal asharm)
3	Blue Pen India
4	Child Rights and You (CRY)
5	GV NGO- Gratitude as Virtue
6	Initiators of Change
7	Jeevan Dhara Welfare Center
8	Khalsa Help International
9	Kritansh- The School of Hope and Trust
10	Little seeds NGO
11	Love Care Foundation
12	Nirbhed Foundation
13	Pehchaan The Street School NGO
14	Robin Hood Army
15	Salaam Baalak Trust
16	Sewa Bharti
17	Shakti Foundation
18	Sisters of Destitute
19	Sparsh Society NGO
20	Swarn Yug Foundation
21	The Earth Saviours Foundation
22	Udyam Trust
23	VikaLP – De-addiction Counseling and Rehabilitation Centre

Placement Opportunities

The department of Psychology is committed to provide the best suited jobs in the field of counselling psychology. This programme enables the students by providing

Exclusive workshops by industry and academia dignitaries on various therapeutic skills, assessment skills, coaching and life skills
Pre Placement initiatives like C V writing skills, drafting professional emails are taught from the very initial of the semester
Individual and group sessions for self enhancement and self healing.
Making students industry ready with intensive supervised internship in best of health, community and corporate organizations
Institutional placement cell aid and facilitate students

Through this programme the students can be placed in varied capacity as counsellors, therapists, researcher, entrepreneur, trainer and life coach, motivational speakers, special educator. They will get job opportunities in hospitals, clinics, schools, organizations, NGOs

Fee Structure - 2024

Year	All Indian States	NRI	SAARC / Africa / OCI / PIO / ASEAN	Other Foreign Nationals	Time of Payment
1	153,000 INR	280,000 INR	3800 USD	4400 USD	Within seven days of the declaration of the Selection Process, the Result
2	153,000 INR	280,000 INR	3800 USD	4400 USD	On or before March 15, 2025

It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).

To claim the Indian category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals).
Admission registration fee of INR 5000/- (US $80 for foreign nationals/PIO/OCI) is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of admission. This fee will be apart from cancellation charges if any applicable.
All Candidates If “Selected” after appearing for the final selection process, the fee may be paid through the following option: Payment can be made through Net banking / NEFT / RTGS Payment / Transfer of fees does not guarantee admission.

Syllabus (Academic Year-2023)

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