Can I pursue M.A. In psychology in LPU? Can I get good job opportunities after pursuing this course in LPU?

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Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi Nomanjee, Yes, you can pursue M.A. In psychology in LPU. This programme seeks to provide understanding and the answers to the complexity of human behavior with broad focus on psychological testing, Psychopathology, Health Psychology, Positive Psychology and Organizational Behavior etc. Eligibility criteria is that candidate must be Pass with 50% aggregate marks in Bachelors Degree in any discipline. Salient Features: # Teaching and Research orientation: Subjects on Teaching and Research Aptitude, Research Methodology help enhance professional skills in the students. # Visits: Educational visits to mental health institutes, clinics, hospitals, NGOs, rehabilitation centres, case studies provide practical exposure for understanding contemporary psychological issues. # Dissertation: Dissertation work help strengthen the research orientation in students. # Industry Immersion: Students get the opportunities to interact with experts in order to gain understanding of the subject. # Professional Enhancement: In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. # Candidate can Get a foreign degree through international collaborations (2 year in India and 2 years abroad or 2 year in India and 1 year abroad or 1 year in India and 1 year abroad). All the best.

Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

Broadly described as studying the human thought, behavior, development, personality, emotion, motivation, and more, psychology has become a preferred career for many who are interested in the reasons behind human behavior. Generally a Psychologist conducts scientific studies of behavior and brain function. Observes, interviews, and survey individuals to identify psychological, emotional, behavioral, or organizational issues and diagnose disorders. Coming to careers, the psychology grads can be hired as Clinical psychologist, Counseling psychologist, Educational psychologist, Forensic psychologist, Further education teacher, Health psychologist, High intensity therapist, Occupational psychologist, Psychological well being practitioner, Sport and exercise psychologist, Advice worker, Border Force officer, Careers adviser, Chaplain, Counselor, Detective, Education consultant, Human resources officer, Life coach, Market researcher, Mediator, Neuroscientist, Play therapist, Policy officer, Psychotherapist, Special educational needs coordinator etc. Life coach, Career counselors, detectives, mediators and special needs coordinators are much sought after careers these days. As the education, job and financial stability related stress levels are increasing day by day. Many companies also hire professional psychologists to help the core team employees perform better and keep their creative juices flowing by employing the specific motivational tools. Even sports persons also hire life coaches to keep their mind free of all the obstructions and interventions to make the best use of their abilities. One unique instance : A university by the name of LPU has established the department of happiness ! To keep the freshmen away from homesickness and blues culture shocks! From a Managers point of view, understanding psychology is a much needed for them. As a manger would definitely be interested in: What drives people? And how can he influence behavior of team? How does the team react to stress? What methods to employ, to keep team motivated and extract the best out of it? At LPU, M.A. (Psychology) requires the eligibility of pass with 50% aggregate marks in Bachelors Degree (any discipline) or equivalentLPU is famous for its placements in almost all streams of studies as more than 700 companies visit the campus for recruitment. Seats are filling up fast due to online admissions so be fast to grab your seat. Hope this helps DVD.

Sampreet Kaur · Answer

Yes, Lovely Professional University offers a two-year M.A. in Psychology programme for graduates with 50% aggregate marks, accessible via LPUNEST or merit. Graduates gain strong placement support through a dedicated cell, linking to roles in counseling, HR, clinics, NGOs, and corporates via 2,000+ r

Ankita Sharma · Answer

Yes, you can pursue an M.A. in Psychology at Lovely Professional University (LPU). It's a 2-year postgraduate programme, and LPU puts a good amount of focus on practical exposure, internships, fieldwork, case studies and research, rather than keeping learning limited to theory. Career-wise, you can explore opportunities in areas like counselling, schools, NGOs, HR, research and mental-health-related organisations, depending on the role and any additional professional qualifications required. LPU also provides placement and internship support, which can be useful when starting your career. So, if you want a mix of academics, practical exposure and career support, LPU can definitely be a good option for pursuing Psychology.

Arshiya Singh · Answer

Yes, you can pursue M.A. in psychology in LPU. This programme seeks to provide understanding and the answers to the complexity of human behavior with broad focus on psychological testing, Psychopathology, Health Psychology, Positive Psychology and Organizational Behavior etc. Eligibility criteria is that candidate must be Pass with 50% aggregate marks in Bachelors Degree in any discipline. Salient Features: # Teaching and Research orientation: Subjects on Teaching and Research Aptitude, Research Methodology help enhance professional skills in the students. # Visits: Educational visits to mental health institutes, clinics, hospitals, NGOs, rehabilitation centres, case studies provide practical exposure for understanding contemporary psychological issues. # Dissertation: Dissertation work help strengthen the research orientation in students. # Industry Immersion: Students get the opportunities to interact with experts in order to gain understanding of the subject. # Professional Enhancement: In addition to core curriculum, course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. # Candidate can get a foreign degree through international collaborations (2 year in India and 2 years abroad or 2 year in India and 1 year abroad or 1 year in India and 1 year abroad). All the best.

Poonam Angural · Answer

Hi, In case you are looking for excellent academics let me share the details of this course at LPU. M.A. Psychology programme seeks to provide understanding and the answers to the complexity of human behavior with broad focus on psychological testing, Psychopathology, Health Psychology, Positive Psychology and Organizational Behavior etc. Industry certifications, MOOCs, Hackathons / Co-curricular Competitive events, Workshops, Guest lectures, Educational Trips, Live projects, Incubation projects, Community projects, projects with NGOs etc. Are an integral part of curriculum. The university also provides with International Exposure Option where the Student may be given an option to go for 4 weeks study tour to USA/ European countries or any other country as decided by the University subject to conditions. Also, there is Semester Exchange in which Student may be given an option to join partner/ receiving university abroad for a semester as decided by the University subject to conditions. The programme outcomes include Behavior understanding, Advanced knowledge, Research, Critical thinking, Ethical considerations, Counselling skills, Case presentation and Psychological assessment. The important highlights of this course includes:- 1.Case/study/ dissertation/ experimentation-based lectures, assignments and projects are included to sharpen analytical skills in all PG Programmes. 2. Use of audio/video lectures 3. Development of Psychometric Tests and Psychological Assessment t 4. Social Impact assessment 5. Disaster Relief Management 6. Emphasis on Research 7. Field/Educational Visit 8. Research Paper Writing and Publication 9. Emphasis on Personality Development and life skills Some of the companies in this area include Institute of Social and Economic change Institute of Population Sciences Institute of Economic Growth Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Guru Arjan Dev Institute of Development studies Help Age India Goonj - A voice, an effort Give India-The power to change live s Cry -child rights and you etc.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

Definitely you can pursue your desired programme based on qualifying the eligibility norm. Here I am sharing the eligibility criteria of the programme I. e. Pass with 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor's Degree (any discipline) or equivalent. LPU is a well renowned university, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum. The university has been ranked high by various outer agencies with regard to placements. LPU is conferred with National Employ-ability Award 2020 by Aspiring Minds for the 7th time in a row for having Most Employable Students and being one among the top colleges and universities in India with one of the highest Employ-ability rates. The university provides ample opportunities to each and every of the eligible students to secure good placement. Special inputs in the form of placement classes are given to students to hone their skills and prepare them for placements. The university leaves no stone unturned to shape the future of its students. It is definitely the first choice of both national and international students. LPU has become the landing place of many leading industries for recruitment. It has many top rankings in placements. Admissions are going on at LPU, hurry to grab a seat.

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