Department of Psychology, Calicut University, Calicut

Department of Psychology

The Department was established in 1976 as the second University Department in the State. Within a short span of time, less than a decade, the Department could prove ‘its’ worth in creating an awareness about the nature and applications of the discipline in the northern part of Kerala which was educationally and developmentally lagging behind. Starting with MA programmes focusing on two specializations, Clinical Psychology and Organizational Behavior, the Department later introduced M.Phil and Ph.D programmes in different areas of specializations. Introduction of Credit Semester System by the University has helped the Department to widen the horizon of teaching and research including more streamlined specializations. At present the PG curriculum covers 21 such areas besides the traditional core areas.

Courses Offered

- Master of Science (M.Sc Psychology)
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Psychology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Psychology)

Thrust Areas

- Guidance and Counseling
- Clinical psychology
- Health psychology
- Educational psychology
- Social psychology
- Organizational behavior.