UGC-JRF Coaching

The Departmental initiative of UGC-JRF coaching for the PG students, M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars started on 13th August at 4 pm. This is a departmental initiative where Ph.D and M.Phil scholars are extensively involved to train themselves as well as PG students under the supervision of Teachers. It has been made compulsory for the genuine benefit of the aspiring psychologists. The classes are happening on all the 5 days between 4-5 pm.

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Admissions (2010-11) going on for PG, M.Phil and Ph.D(FT)

Dear All,

Admissions are going on for M.Sc in Applied Psychology, M.Phil and Ph.D full time course. For details contact through mobile or e-mail immediately.

Regards

Jayakumar.K.N

Department Faculty

Dr. S. Kadhiravan
Associate Professor and HOD i/c

Mr. D. V. Nithyananadhan
Assistant Professor

Ms. J. Parameswari
Assistant Professor

Mr. K.N. Jayakumar
Assistant Professor

Department Web Liaison in-charge
Mobile: 0-8012 698 558

mail: jayakumar1927@gmail.com

For your information

The Periyar University

The Government of Tamil Nadu established the Periyar University at Salem on 17th September 1997 as per the provisions of Periyar University Act, 1997. The University is named after the Great Social Reformer E.V. Ramasamy affectionately called as “Periyar”. The primary objective of the University is “Holistic Development of the Students”. Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) is followed from the year 2008-09.There are 18 Departments spread across various disciplines in Arts and Science, offering PG, M.Phil and Ph.D. courses. There are 61 Colleges affiliated to this University as on date.

The Department of Psychology

Understanding the felt need, Periyar University, Salem functionally started the Department of Psychology in the year 2009. The Department has an Associate Professor and three Assistant Professors whose expertise and experiences varies from Counselling Psychology, Cyber Psychology to Organizational Psychology. The Department has all the facilities required in the Teaching, Learning and Researching Process. The Department has its own Library and Lab to cater to the knowledge enhancement and experimentation.

The Vision of the Department

To holistically develop students who would be contended and successful in dealing with the psychological challenges at personal, professional and social level.

Objectives of the Department

 To impart value based knowledge through teaching and researching.

 To ignite the spark in the students to reach their full potential.

 To develop students and scholars with competencies necessary to face the challenges in their personal and professional life, in turn they help others in society.

 To provide Counselling for the various emotional and behavioural problems of students and help them to develop healthy personality.

Scope for Psychologists

Psychologists find their placement as

 School counselors

 Clinical Psychologists/ Child Psychologists

 HIV/ AIDS Counsellors

 Mental Health Professionals

 Research Scientists in DRDO/ DIPR/ Central and State Universities

 Teachers/ Professors in Private and Government Educational Institutes

 HR Counsellors/ Corporate Trainers

 Training and Development Consultants for Organizations

Courses Offered

 M.Sc. Applied Psychology (Full Time)

 M.Phil in Psychology (Full Time)

 Ph.D. in Psychology (Full/ Part time)

University Research Fellowships

 Limited University Research Fellowships are available for full time Ph.D research scholars.

Eligibility

 For M.Sc Applied Psychology: Any degree from a recognized university.

 For M.Phil in Psychology: A Master’s degree in Psychology from any recognized university with an aggregate of 55% marks.

 For Ph.D. in Psychology: A Master’s/ M.Phil degree in Psychology from any recognized university with an aggregate of 55% marks.

Admission

 For PG and M.Phil Programs: June/ July of every year.

 For Ph.D. Program: Jan/ April/ July/ October of every year

Geographical Location

Salem is known for its Steel Plant, Yercaud Hills and Delicious Mangoes. Bangalore, Coimbatore and Trichy are the major cities that are around Salem. Periyar University is located on the Bangalore Highway from Salem. Its 200kms from Bangalore (Karnataka)and same from Palakkad (Kerala)

Hostel Facilities

 The University provides for accommodation at very reasonable fees in its own hostels, separately for boys and girls. These hostels are within the University Campus.

Contact Details:

The Head, Department of Psychology,

Periyar University,

Salem – 636 011.

Tamil Nadu.

Contact Mobile Nos.:

0-9443496299,

0-9994620123,

0-8012698558.

E-mail: psychology.periyaruniversity@gmail.com

Blogs: www.periyaruniversitypsy.blogspot.com

www.psychologypu.blogspot.com