BA Psychology Hons at Jaipur National University Offline Course

The study of Psychology at the undergraduate level facilitates explorations on the vast canvas of knowledge interested in understanding human beings – their nature, behavior and influences. The study material concerns itself with relevant developments in theory and practice of Psychology. The dynamic nature and rapid changes in the field need to be addressed as the student moves along the various courses. The current structure aims to impart basic knowledge in Psychology via the core papers, specialized area are introduced in the discipline centered course and the students are exposed to the application possibilities via the skill based courses. The course also includes papers that have been designed to cater to interested students who are chosen other subjects as their primary area of study at the undergraduate level. The General Electives offer a wide array of basic psychological information to the larger (non-psychology) student population. The study of Psychology at the collegiate level ought to be aimed at developing a basic understanding and equipping the student with knowledge to choose further advancement and specialization in the field.

It is expected that the course is transacted keeping in mind the current realities of the discipline including the socio-cultural context. The undergraduate coursework in Psychology touches upon the diverse areas in discipline including, among others - biopsychology, cognitive psychology, history of psychology, research methods, social psychology, Industrial/Organizational psychology, counseling psychology, health psychology