Year of establishment – 2004
Sanctioned Teaching Posts: 03
Existing Teaching Posts: 1
The department was established in the year 2004 with aim of promoting broad understanding of human behavior, thought, emotions and consequent solution of day today life related problems and applying psychological interventions.
Currently there are 7 faculty members and over 800 students, involved in this mutual effort to enhance knowledge and understanding of human behavior.The undergraduate program of psychology has been designed to provide a firm grounding in the various sub-domains of psychology – namely General Psychology, Social Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, etc.
HOD's Message
Psychology is the study of human mind and behavior and has a systematic approach towards understanding people. As a profession, it enables students to apply the principles and theories of human behavior in solving real life problems. The study includes experiments, theories, personality tests, methods and techniques of identification of human problems, guidance and counseling, etc.
Our educational approach will be one that focuses on and looks at alternatives for critical contemporary issues, prioritizes humanity and culture, ethics and values, gender equality, community service and social responsibility. We shall enable students to understand, contribute to and succeed in a rapidly changing society with intelligence, sensitivity and concern thus making the world a better and more just place.
Faculty
Facilities:The department has one laboratory which is well equipped with tools and instruments to be used by the undergraduate students.
Government Degree College Ganderbal