What is the scope of B.Sc in psychology? Which is the best college for the same?

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Vibha Gupta · Answer

Various career prospects of this programme are Various state/national level competitive examinations, Content and Creative writers, Counsellor, Psychologist, Researcher, UPSC Exams, Higher Studies, Entrepreneurship, State Level Government Jobs, NGOs etc. In my opinion Lovely Professional University is good for the programme. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It is a UGC-approved university which has been ranked well by various agencies on the basis of its infrastructure, its faculty, its placements, its teaching practices, etc. The university provides ample opportunities to each and every of the eligible students to secure good placement. Special inputs in the form of professional enhancement classes are given to students to hone their skills and prepare them for placements. These are some of the reasons that LPU has become the first choice of both national and international students. LPU has availed various rankings and accreditation because of its unbeatable records.

Sameeksha kapoor · Answer

If you are really passionate about pursuing the Bachelors of Psychology then Lovely Professional University will meet your dreams and ambitions as my relative is fully satisfied after completing his Master of Psychology. Few points told by my cousin who did her studies from LPU that will help you to make your decision: She told me she got some of the benefits provided by the Lovely professional university for pursuing Master of psychology are:Teaching and Research Aptitude, Research Methodology help enhance professional skills in the students. They use to visit Educational health institutes, clinics, hospitals, NGOs, rehabilitation centers, case studies provide practical exposure for understanding contemporary psychological issues. She did Dissertation work which help strengthen the research orientation in students. Students get the opportunities to interact with experts in order to gain understanding of the subject. In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. To Develop the understanding about theoretical developments in the areas of attention, perception, memory, language, problem solving provides the courses that focuses on the psychology of students at different levels of schools. She has discussed me that in the University one department with a name Department of Happiness is dedicated to such students to get themselves trained with the support of expertise of this field. In order to get practical exposure students are asked to interact with the general health queries of other students from mix backgrounds who need advise for their behavior towards certain situations within the campus. I hope such kind of exposure with well trained academic services that LPU provides can make better future of any psychology student, so without thinking much you can go for LPU to complete your Bachelors. LPU Provides the course that focuses on the how to construct the test and how to check the reliability and validity of the test. Fosters skills in using and applying Psychological Statistics. Also LPU provides the Application of various psycho therapeutic strategies to deal with behavioral problems and their intervention. Not only this there are so many benefits being provided by the Lovely Professional University, so its good to go for LPU for pursuing the Bachelors of Psychology. Thank you.

konatham Abhishek · Answer

Hello Saumy, Please click on link for more details:- https://www.shiksha.com/humanities-social-sciences/psychology/colleges/colleges-india

Konatham Abhishek · Answer

One can easily find jobs in the private and government sectors. Psychologist mostly is taken up for jobs in various universities, colleges & schools, hospitals, clinics, government agencies, etc. Countries like Europe, USA, New Zealand & Australia are the popular places for job opportunities. The employment in psychology is expected to rise in a few years. Most of the job opportunities will open in the clinic and in the school psychologist. Due to more demand in health care centers, hospitals, mental health centers, social health services, and schools will lead to the growth of employment in psychology sector. With the increase in the aging population, mental problems, physical problems the need of psychologist is increasing. There are a number of sectors offer for the psychology degree holders. You can work in various psychology departments in different hospitals. Recruitment Areas: Rehabilitation Centers Psychological Research Centres Advertising Industry Teaching Welfare Organizations Psychological assessment and testing Research Establishments Development of prevention programs Forensics Universities/schools Child/ Youth Guidance Center Top Universities are: Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, Bangalore Annamalai University, Faculty of Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Banaras Hindu University, Faculty of Science, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Lovely Professional University, Faculty of Science, Phagwara, Punjab Indira Gandhi National Open University, Faculty of Science, Delhi Jamia Millia Islamia University, Faculty of Science, New Delhi Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Faculty of Science, New Delhi Annamalai University, Faculty of Science, Kurukshetra, Haryana Manipur University, Faculty of Science, Imphal, Manipur.

Raj shakya · Answer

Hi, A psychologist is a very good choice for a professional highly lucrative career. One can easily find jobs in the private and government sectors. Psychologist mostly is taken up for jobs in various universities, colleges & schools, hospitals, clinics, government agencies, etc. Countries like Europe, USA, New Zealand & Australia are the popular places for job opportunities. The employment in psychology is expected to rise in a few years. Most of the job opportunities will open in the clinic and in the school psychologist. Due to more demand in health care centers, hospitals, mental health centers, social health services, and schools will lead to the growth of employment in psychology sector. With the increase in the aging population, mental problems, physical problems the need of psychologist is increasing. There are a number of sectors offer for the psychology degree holders. You can work in various psychology departments in different hospitals. Recruitment Areas: Rehabilitation Centers Psychological Research Centres Advertising Industry Teaching Welfare Organizations Psychological assessment and testing Research Establishments Development of prevention programs Forensics Universities/schools Child/ Youth Guidance Center Top Universities are: Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, Bangalore Annamalai University, Faculty of Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Banaras Hindu University, Faculty of Science, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Lovely Professional University, Faculty of Science, Phagwara, Punjab Indira Gandhi National Open University, Faculty of Science, Delhi Jamia Millia Islamia University, Faculty of Science, New Delhi Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Faculty of Science, New Delhi Annamalai University, Faculty of Science, Kurukshetra, Haryana Manipur University, Faculty of Science, Imphal, Manipur North Eastern Hill University, Faculty of Science, Shillong, Meghalaya University of Calcutta, Faculty of Science, Calcutta, West Bengal University of Hyderabad, Faculty of Science, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh University of Mumbai, Faculty of Science, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

iam ssuhana · Answer

Hi Saumy, A psychologist is a very good choice for a professional highly lucrative career. One can easily find jobs in the private and government sectors. Psychologist mostly is taken up for jobs in various universities, colleges & schools, hospitals, clinics, government agencies, etc. Countries like Europe, USA, New Zealand & Australia are the popular places for job opportunities. The employment in psychology is expected to rise in a few years. Most of the job opportunities will open in the clinic and in the school psychologist. Due to more demand in health care centers, hospitals, mental health centers, social health services, and schools will lead to the growth of employment in psychology sector. With the increase in the aging population, mental problems, physical problems the need of psychologist is increasing. There are a number of sectors offer for the psychology degree holders. You can work in various psychology departments in different hospitals. Recruitment Areas: Rehabilitation Centers Psychological Research Centres Advertising Industry Teaching Welfare Organizations Psychological assessment and testing Research Establishments Development of prevention programs Forensics Universities/schools Child/ Youth Guidance Center Top Universities are: Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, Bangalore Annamalai University, Faculty of Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Banaras Hindu University, Faculty of Science, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Lovely Professional University, Faculty of Science, Phagwara, Punjab Indira Gandhi National Open University, Faculty of Science, Delhi Jamia Millia Islamia University, Faculty of Science, New Delhi Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Faculty of Science, New Delhi Annamalai University, Faculty of Science, Kurukshetra, Haryana Manipur University, Faculty of Science, Imphal, Manipur North Eastern Hill University, Faculty of Science, Shillong, Meghalaya University of Calcutta, Faculty of Science, Calcutta, West Bengal University of Hyderabad, Faculty of Science, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh University of Mumbai, Faculty of Science, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

mani khanna · Answer

Hi, It has a good scope in India as well as outside also. Because the increasingly complex world has helped opportunities for psychology graduates to grow manifold. These range from working in hospitals and schools to NGOs and corporate houses. An undergraduate course in Psychology is career oriented as it offers a theoretical understanding ofthe major schools of thought along with providing practical skills in psychometric testing and various psychological tools. Specializations in theareas of Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology,Counseling Psychology, Organizational Behavior (OB), Rehabilitative Psychology, Health Psychology, Sports Psychology and Medical Psychology are available. Those of you who opt for Counseling Psychology can further specialize in marital counseling, child counseling, family counseling, drug rehabilitation and trauma counseling. For colleges: https://www.shiksha.com/humanities-social-sciences/psychology/colleges/colleges-india

College	Location	Total Fees (Approx)	Notes
Madras Christian College (MCC)	Chennai, TN	₹1.7 lakh	NAAC A, strong placements, reputed faculty.
Stella Maris College	Chennai, TN	₹1.8 lakh	NAAC A+, women's college, good academics.
Women's Christian College (WCC)	Chennai, TN	₹1.5 lakh	NAAC A+, affordable, strong infrastructure.
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women (PSGRKCW)	Coimbatore, TN	₹1.3–1.5 lakh	Highly rated, merit-based admission.
Thiagarajar College	Madurai, TN	₹1.4–1.6 lakh	Affordable, strong rural outreach scholarships.
KASC (Kongunadu Arts & Science College)	Coimbatore, TN	₹1.2–1.5 lakh	NAAC accredited, good lab facilities.
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University (RMLAU)	Ayodhya, UP	₹40,000–60,000	Government university, very low fees.
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University	Uttarakhand	₹50,000–70,000	Govt. university, affordable hostel.
Purvanchal University (VBSPU)	Jaunpur, UP	₹45,000–65,000	Govt. university, low fees, merit-based.

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