M.Sc Counselling Psychology
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Sriperumbudur

Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu

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Total Fees

20.79 K

Fees Details

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20.79 K

Scheduled Caste:

7.59 K

Scheduled Tribe:

7.59 K

Disclaimer: Data for total fees has been calculated based on all years/semesters as provided by the college. The actual fees may vary.

Course Details

Mode: Full time
Duration: 2 Years

Programme in Counselling Psychology being offered by RGNIYD has strong roots in theory and contemporary practice commensurate to the profession. The programme will enable the students to diagnose the problems of the clients scientifically and employ the therapeutic techniques and counselling skills during the counselling process besides with ethical considerations. This cutting-edge programme allows students to choose their areas of specialization with the inbuilt theory-practice nexus.

The students are provided with opportunities for field practicum, internships, the case works, institutional visits and supervised skill training in each domain of specialization in counselling viz., School, adolescent, career, family and workplace.

The students are nurtured by providing emphasis on personal growth and awareness as well as skills training. In addition, they are provided with opportunities to improve their professional competencies through skill labs, workshops, seminars, mentoring, remedial programmes and personal counselling services. The students could secure lucrative employment openings in educational institutions, corporates/industries, hospitals, adolescent and adult rehabilitation centres, NGOs, family and child care centres, legal sectors besides embarking on private practice, and as consultants to various organizations besides careers in teaching and research.

This programme would also benefit professionals such as doctors, paramedics, mental health professionals, teachers, human resource managers, social workers, corporate mentors to acquire specialized skills for value addition in their careers.

Objectives of the Programme

To provide a comprehensive theoretical knowledge and to develop counselling skills
To equip the students with diagnostic methods and psychological assessments specific to each specialized area of counselling
To provide hands-on training on various therapeutic techniques in counselling
To promote the ability to render professional services to individuals, groups and multi-cultural/diverse/special population
Promote optimum human development for effective functioning
To hone the research skills for undertaking scientific studies
To develop values and ethics appropriate to the profession of counselling

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Admission Process

Selection of candidates will be done through an all-India entrance test and/or interview. The admission of students will be made considering the marks obtained in the qualifying degree examination, and performance in the entrance test and/or interview.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates having a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 45% marks are eligible to apply for the Programme.

Note: There will be no age restriction for admission to these academic programmes

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Urja

Last Seen: 12 Oct' 16

Joined On: 27 Sep' 16

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Posted on 27 Sep' 16 by Urja

Batch of Jan. 1, 2017
M.Sc Counselling Psychology

This institute has given me a platform to achieve more than I what intended to achieve. the institute has revamped certain courses in order to meet the needs of the society in terms of professionalism. many people don't know this institute because of less marketing. the college has a wonderful house of knowledge i.e. library it is known as the central library. the institute offers varied scholarships for varied population. it has a computer lab. the best feature of this institute is it has on campus hostel. the campus has basket ball court, foot ball court, badminton court and volley ball court. the courses offered by the institute are unique and each course is equipped with well trained and qualified faculty. each course has ample field exposure and field training. along with curricular activity the institute also encourages students to participate in varied workshops, seminar, conferences organised by the institute as well as other institutes and present paper or poster. the institute also offers varied youth exchange program. each student has a mentor. the institute also has an in-house counselling centre. the institute provides remediation in order to bridge gaps if any in student's competencies or knowledge. the institute is large, covered with green and fresh meadows and has a pleasant feel.