Department of Applied and Clinical Psychology
About the department
The Department of Applied & Clinical Psychology, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Mody University of Science and Technology focuses on developing a scientific understanding of human behaviour along with its practical applications in real-life settings. The department emphasises both theoretical foundations and applied skills, particularly in clinical, counselling, and Industrial domains.
The programmes are designed to:
- Develop insight into human behaviour and psychological processes
- Equip students with assessment, diagnosis, and intervention skills
- Prepare students for mental health, research, and counselling professions
- Promote ethical, empathetic, and socially responsible psychologists
The curriculum integrates academic learning with practical exposure, enabling students to apply psychological concepts in real-world contexts.
Head of Department (HoD)
Dr. Atul Kumar
– Programmes Offered
Undergraduate Programmes
- B.A. / B.A. (Honours) / B.A. (Honours with Research) – Psychology
- B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Honours) / B.Sc. (Honours with Research) – Psychology
Postgraduate Programmes
- M.A. / M.Sc. Psychology
(Specialization in Clinical psychology, Counselling, Industrial Psychology)
Doctoral Programme
- Ph.D.
Labs and Facilities
The department is equipped with a well-developed Psychology Laboratory that facilitates experiential learning and practical training.
Key Features
- Equipped with standardized psychological assessment tools for:
- Personality assessment
- Intelligence testing
- Aptitude and interest measurement
- Mental health evaluation
- Biofeedback
- Experimental psychology equipment
- Supports hands-on training in psychological testing and interpretation
- Enables students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-life contexts
- Provides exposure to clinical and applied assessment techniques
The lab is designed as an initial training ground for future psychologists, integrating assessment, analysis, and reporting skills.