M.Sc Psychology at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Ernakulam Offline Course

he two-year M.Sc. Psychology programme, affiliated to the MG University, is divided into four semesters of which the last two semesters are devoted primarily to clinical psychology The weekly schedule for a psychology trainee in the first three semesters consists of four days in-campus lecture programs (six hours per day) and two days concurrent clinical fieldwork in the hospitals that the department has tie ups with.  The final semester also includes a one month or 200 hours   consolidated block placement, in accordance with the specialization i.e. Clinical Psychology, and the submission of  a report on his activities in the institution/setting (clinical setting/ organization/ school setting/community/sport institution/forensic setting). 

The program also involves conducting a research study presented as a   dissertation in the 4th semester based on a topic of his or her own choice and under the supervision of a teacher. Students are expected to publish their research in scientific psychology journals. 

The program  incorporates experiential learning through psychology experiments in the postgraduate neuro diagnostic lab that has over 60 diagnostic tests,, through 2 block internships, class seminar presentations, dissertation writing experience, and most importantly case presentations and participation in the community clinics run by the department to serve the community around. 

Through all these activities, the M.Sc.program aims to build the following 4 outcomes in the students.