Psychologist

Psychology is derived from two Greek words ‘Psyche’ which means mind and ‘logos’ means to study. Thus psychology studies the imbalance of the human mind with regards to one’s behavior.

The practitioners of this field are called as Psychologists. They study and explore the cause of an individual’s behavior, the take into consideration various factors like the development and environment of the individual. A psychologist also analyse an individual’s reaction and motive behind the abnormal behavior. Psychologists basically work towards modifying one’s behavior without using medicines. They use psychotherapies for treating the clients.

Key to Success

To be successful as psychologist you should have/ develop:

A genuine interest in people, their behavior
Patience
Ability to work with all kinds of social/cultural and age groups
Empathy for their problems
Ability to understand people of very different backgrounds and upbringing.

Scope and Opportunities

The different aspects of subject open up wide range of job opportunities for psychologists. They can seek to be employed in schools, colleges, universities as a counselor particularly for those who have specialization in educational psychology. With the growing awareness of psychology in India clinical psychologists are now a days in great demand.

Psychologists can seek a job in corporate sector for training the employees on behavior modification. It has become mandatory for schools to hire psychologists to take care of the issues between teachers, parents and the students.

Lifestyle & Social Status

A psychologist’s job requires him to look into matters objectively and to treat the person accordingly. To become a psychologist one has to be very strong emotionally and hardworking as it’s a tough journey.

A day in a psychologist’s office would consist of meeting clients, having various therapy sessions with them, listening to their ills and woes without being judgmental and giving them the right treatment.

Job Profile

Career prospects in Psychology depend on the area of specialization. There is variety of options for psychologists. They can specialize in various areas such as:

- Clinical Psychologists – work in a hospital set in association with psychiatrists, as psychotherapy and medicines go hand in hand.

- Counseling Psychologists – work with emotional, adjustment and behavioral problems of the clients.

- Social Psychologists – work with NGO’s for the mental wellbeing of the society.

- Educational Psychologists – They analyze the behavioral problems of the students in schools and colleges.

- Industrial Psychologists – They work in close association with HR’s

- Research Psychologists

- Developmental Psychologists

Skill sets

Good communication skills
Listening patiently
Asking pertinent questions
Drawing out responses with tact

Work Value

Relationships
Independence
Achievement

Current Job Scenario

There are great opportunities opening in the field of psychology off late. After completing a Master’s degree one can opt for PhD and work as a research associate. There are options open in the corporate sector as well.
As a fresher you can ear between the ranges of Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 15,000/- but with experience one can earn between Rs. 35,000/- to Rs. 40,000/-. You can also set up your own counselling center or work as a freelancer.

Top Recruiters

Research Establishments
Rehabilitation Centers
Welfare Organizations
Child/ Youth Guidance Centers

Course Synopsis

Course Options	B. A Psychology	M. A Psychology
Academic Eligibility	An intermediate (10+2) in any discipline	Bachelor of Psychology
Fees	Rs 5K per annum	Rs 29K per annum
Overall expenditure in Metro	Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs	Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs
Overall expenditure in Tier-1	Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs	Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs
Overall expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 70K – Rs. 1.1 Lakhs	Rs. 70K – Rs. 1.1 Lakhs
Duration	3 Years	2 Years
Mode	Regular	Regular
Approved	AICTE	AICTE
Affiliation	Respective Universities	Respective Universities
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