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
