MA in Psychology at Tribhuvan University, MA in Psychology Colleges in Nepal

MA In Psychology

Affiliated to: Tribhuvan University

About Course

Course Title : MA In Psychology
Category/Level : Masters
Course Duration (months) : 24 months
Cost Range (NPR) :
Affiliated to : Tribhuvan University

Course Description:

he Master in Psychology of Tribhuvan University is a 60 credit-hour degree program in combination of the current needs of the communities. This course intends to develop professional psychologists having broad range of skills, knowledge in administration of psychological tools.

This curriculum will address different areas of psychology related to human life. It will produce professional psychologists essential in various human service organizations and social field. Professional knowledge in psychology will contribute to social up-liftment. The area is significant to tackle the issues of individuals, families, groups and communities.

The practical exercises of tools and theories will enhance the students’ opportunities to practice their theoretical knowledge obtained in the classroom into the field by enriching their ability to deal with different psychosocial issues and problems toward better solutions of these hurdles.

Objectives of MA Psychology
- The course aims to develop successful psychologists with extensive knowledge, skills, and techniques in the use of psychological tools.
- To produce professional psychologists who play a crucial role in organizations involved in human counseling and other essential institutions dedicated to helping people.
- Graduates will be able to make significant contributions in addressing individual, group, societal, and national issues.
- Psychologists will be able to apply theoretical knowledge to practical fieldwork, developing the ability to address various psychological issues and problems and find genuine solutions.

Admission info

Eligibility
Admissions to Master in Psychology is open to the following students:
1. Humanities and Social Sciences:
a. Bachelors in Arts (BA) with psychology major,
b. Post graduate diploma in counseling psychology (PGDCP)
c. Bachelors in Film Studies (BFS)
d. Bachelors in Social Work (BSW), at least 3 credits or 100 mark course in general psychology

2. Science: BSc and equivalent

3. Management**:
- Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA),
- Bachelors in Business Administration – Banking and Insurance (BBA-BI),
- Bachelors in Business Administration - Travel and Tourism (BBA-TT),
- Bachelors in Conflict, Peace and Development (BCPD),
- Bachelors in Information Management (BIM),
- Bachelors in Business Information System (BBIS),
- Bachelors in Hotel Management (BHM),
- Bachelors in Health Care Management (BHCM),

The students seeking admission must have a minimum of second division in their Bachelor degree for the admission from any university recognized by Tribhuvan University.

**Note: Such students must have at least 3 credits or 100 marks course in General Psychology, (core psychology course).

Syllabus

Duration of the Course and Examinations
Each course will be evaluated against l00 marks. The marks are divided into 60:40 grading system- 60% for the final examination and 40% for the internal evaluation. Internal evaluation will be based on continuous monitoring by the supervisor and faculties using specified tools.

Field Work/Practicum/Internship
Students will be requiredto carry out psychological test and use tools in laboratory to prepare practical report. They will also have to go for field/ community work. The field work will give them opportunity to expand their education beyond the classroom. Field work practicum helps students apply the knowledge learned in the classroom in real field settings, shape leadership skills, and create professional connections within specific areas of interest. The goal of field education is to integrate classroom learning with the development of competence in practice. Students are placed in different settings that provide them with experiences in community work, hospitals, schools, NGOs, INGOs, institutions, administration, advocacy, community development, social planning, and policy analysis. The students will learn from these settings as well as from the clients and communities they serve.