• Programme Description   : MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY
• Programme Short Description :MAPC
• School Short Description  :SOSS
• School Description      : School of Social Sciences

Programme Description

The M.A. (Psychology) degree programme is being offered by the School of Social Sciences of IGNOU. In the recent past Psychology degree has been in great demand with many schools, hospitals both private and public as well as the voluntary welfare agencies and correctional institutions demanding for psychologists to deal with varied problem of human behaviour.

Almost every school needs a Psychologist with M.A. degree to work full time with problem children and also teach psychology for class XI and XII in the 10+2 schooling. In addition many rehabilitation centres are being established all over India both in the mental health and physical disability area, and these need immediately qualified psychologists with M.A. Degree in Psychology to cater to the requirements.

Keeping the above in view and the commitment of IGNOU to providing quality education at low costs to those who have for some reason or the other missed opportunities for further studies, the present programme caters to varied clientele, such as fresh graduate students as well as those who want to enter the employment arena and those already employed but do not possess the necessary qualification in Psychology.

The aim of this programme is to give the learners a sound base in psychology and human behaviour through an indepth investigation into a broad range of psychological techniques and skills as applied to diverse settings.

Eligibililty

Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.

Medium of Instruction

English

Duration : Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.

Fee Structure

Rs. 13,000/- for full programme to be paid year wise @Rs. 6,500/- per year

Programme Coordinator

Dr. Swati Patra & Dr. Smita Gupta, psychology@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29572707, 011-29572761

• Programme Description   :MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELING AND FAMILY THERAPY
• Programme Short Description :MSCCFT
• School Short Description  :SOCE
• School Description      : School of Continuing Education

Programme Description

The M.Sc. programme in the area of Counseling and Family Therapy is aimed at developing professionals in this vital field, which is gaining greater salience in the present times both from social and employment perspectives. The contemporary social scenario has resulted in an increased need and demand for professional support in terms of counseling and family therapy, which is being increasingly recognized as an effective approach both for promoting positives like strengthening family ties, fostering positive parenting, and increasing resilience of individuals in vulnerable situations as well as for addressing negative aspects such as socio-psychological problems, maladaptive behaviors, declining mental health, and psychosomatic disorders that are being increasingly witnessed in the present times.

However, though the need for counseling and family therapy professionals is being increasingly felt, there is a dearth of professional support and experts who could lend a helping hand in promoting positive family processes and help individual family members in distress in a comprehensive way. As a result, there is a tremendous felt need for education and training in this area. By developing the requisite knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills in the area of Counseling and Family Therapy, this unique programme of study would help to train professional cadres in the field, equipping them for both wage-employment and self- employment, and thus fill the existing lacuna.

A remarkable feature of this programme of study is its focus on the applied aspect and the thrust on opportunities for hands-on experience for the learner. In fact, almost half the credits of this Master’s Degree Programme are ear-marked for application-oriented learning opportunities. In the second year of the programme, the learner has the option to be trained in Marital and Family Therapy and Counseling, Child and Adolescent Counseling and Family Therapy or Substance Abuse Counseling and Family Therapy. Yet another special feature of the programme is that it has a provision of exit point for learners (after one year) in the form of P.G. Diploma in Counseling and Family Therapy (PGDCFT). The programme has theory, supervised practicum, internship, and dissertation as components.

Eligibililty

Bachelor’s degree with specialization in subjects like Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development, Human Development and Childhood Studies, Child Development and Family Relationships, Home Science, Psychology, Social Work, Medicine or other allied disciplines. “Allied disciplines” include Anthropology, Sociology, Education, Philosophy, MBBS or equivalent qualification in Ayurveda, Unani, Sidha or Homeopathy Medicines, Nursing etc. from a recognized University.

OR

α Bachelor’s degree with a higher degree in any of the above mentioned subjects or Bachelor’s Degree along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling from a recognized University.

Medium of Instruction :English

DurationMinimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years; offered only in July cycle of admissions.

Fee Structure

Rs. 28,000/- for full programme to be paid year wise @Rs. 14,000/- per year.

Programme Details

Programme Coordinator

Prof. Neerja Chadha, neerja_chadha@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29572946/29572959/29534066/29536347 Dr. Amiteshwar Ratra, amiteshwar@ignou.ac.in , Ph. 011-29572609

• Programme Description   :CERTIFICATE IN GUIDANCE
• Programme Short Description :CIG
• School Short Description  :SOE
• School Description      : School of Education

Programme Description

The Certificate in Guidance Programme is a joint project of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

This Programme would enable the participants to:

• Develop an understanding of child development and individual differences in the context of the educational processes,
• Develop an understanding of the concepts and processes involved in guiding elementary school children for learning and socio-emotional development,
• Identify children with special needs and problems, and
• Suggest intervention strategies for parents, teachers, social workers, volunteers and other adults to facilitate allround development of children.
• The Programme is essentially for a target group comprising of teachers, parents, social workers, personnel from voluntary agencies or any individual who is interested in understanding and guiding children. The Programme consists of four courses of four Credits each.

Eligibililty

Teachers of recognized Institutions OR Pass in Matriculation/SSC OR BPP from IGNOU

Medium of Instruction: English

DurationMinimum 6 months and Maximum 2 years; offered in both January & July cycles of admission.

Fee Structure

Rs.1,100/- for full programme