Psychology Colleges of the Year 2022

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4. Study Not Machines! achines drive the contemporary world. The invention of the computer M and even the greatest invention of humankind – the wheel, can change everything around us. While the world is progressing towards technical advancements to make the world a better place to live, humans are taking a progressive approach in creating new technology that would help humans live peaceful life. However, while humans are on the venture of understanding the depths of their own creation, the pages humans have been trying to flip for ages have been that of his brain. Though some scientists claim that emotions are evoked from a specific point of the brain, many cases about humans make us question why that emotion was expressed for that particular event. And when Brain Tracy said, "Everything you do is triggered by an emotion of either desire or fear," the words fit the correct context making it clear yet unclear for a human to understand other human beings, despite being a part of the same race. The ability to think has taken humans on a roller coaster ride of development and progression. And being the most curious living being on the planet, endeavoured to study himself, his behaviour and his own mind. Though this study

5. dated centuries ago, the study still remains the most unexplored part of humans about themselves. Many prominent institutions across the world have set up Ed?or s to understand this 3-pound organ and its effect that has ‘ defined the progressive arc of the human race. And with Note the help of such curious and studious thinkers and scientists, we have started to explore the surface of human behaviour, building a pattern which they can effectively follow. Being curious minds, even the young minds of this incredible country wish to explore those areas and help the troubled. In that view, The Knowledge Review magazine went on a venture to find the 'Psychology Colleges of the Year 2022'. And the search did not disappoint, crossing paths with some of the leading colleges and unique learning pedagogies that would help the aspirants better understand the human brain. So, let this edition be your guide to finding the ideal college for your dream of studying psychology. Now, flip through the pages to know the detailed intricacies of the best psychology colleges to study psychology in the country and also look at the articles curated by our in-house editorial team that will shed some light on the known facts of psychology. Have a wise and happy read! Ashlesh Khadse ashlesh.khadse@insightssuccess.com

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9. COLLEGES Year zf the 2022 Web Address Name of the Institute Brief Acharya Institutes hosts its student-centric design and innovative blend of modern and traditional styles of architecture, the campus is perfectly set acharya.ac.in Acharya Institutes for the students, to let the ideas fly and realizing their dreams. Bharathiar University is marching towards becoming a World Class University by garnering Bharathiar University b-u.ac.in ranking in the International arena. Chinmaya Mission has been transforming lives with Chinmaya Vishwa its motto of ‘Giving Maximum Happiness to cvv.ac.in Maximum People for Maximum Time’. In doing so, Vidyapeeth one of its core thrust areas has been education. CU-ODL makes it possibe for crafting the learning CU Open & path, which offers incremental professional growth cuidol.in Distance Learning at your convenience. The Jhunjhunwala institute is rich in labs, class-rooms, Jhunjhunwala Lecture-halls, common rooms, and the students of the jhunjhunwalapgcollege.in institute are equipped with modern tools and techniques PG College to achieve their goals. Kakatiya University was established to fulfil the aspirations of the Telangana people for higher kakatiya.ac.in Kakatiya University education. It is located in the historical city, Warangal, the erstwhile seat of the Kakatiya rulers. The institution strives to fulfill its mission to provide educational opportunities to all aspiring Kristu youth to excel in life by developing academic kristujayanti.com excellence, fostering values, creating civic Jayanti College responsibility and building global competencies in a dynamic environment. Rajagiri has successfully established and maintained the apt ambience for learning and the Rajagiri College rajagiri.edu highest level of academic performance by providing of Social Sciences state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities in these institutions. Surana College has clarity on students’ future, both in their career and life. The institution has many suranacollege.edu.in Surana College case studies on inducting average students only to raise them to achieve distinction and ranks. Uttarakhand Open The University aims to impart quality education by uou.ac.in maintaining high academic standards. University (UOU)

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11. Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth encourages students to form groups and clubs to meet their co-curricular and extra-curricular needs.

12. very civilisation has ushered to Discovering answers to these and standout leadership, he has its successful merits with questions, many scientists, exemplified the true meaning of E repetitive up and down or back evolutionists, and bio-physicians 'success through excellence.' and forth linear motion. One of the dipped their noses into the social factors that could make this venture a architecture of human beings and later Let's take a walk through the possibility is a novel attribute elucidated the world with insights into enlightening journey of Chinmaya possessed by humans - The Art of the human mind. Upfronting these Vishwa Vidyapeeth and learn the art of Un-Learning! marvels of society, it became educational leadership! significant that nurturing the psyche at Being one of the most intriguing an earlier age can enhance as well as From Inception to Excellence! phenomena, unlearning has set the bolster socio-economic development. Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth (CVV) world in a transgressive motion, Realizing such an objective, a German was conceptualized in 2016, the birth propelling a socio-intellectual psychologist - Wilhelm Wundt, centenary year of the inspirational and development. established the very first psychology visionary founder of Chinmaya laboratory in 1879. This has been a Mission, who is not only a renowned But did you ever imagine what remarkable step in the world of Vedantic master but also a teacher par triggered this change? psychology. Spreading its wings to excellence, Swami Chinmayananda. Some might dig up historical every corner of the world, psychology CVV was notified as a Deemed to be bibliographies to scout for the reasons has paved the way for many University under the 'de Novo' that made human society evolve into professions, many theorists, and a few category on16 January 2017. its deserving entitlement. But the critics too! prominent question asked by the global As it set foot in God's own country - forum is, "What made humans cross Kerala - in the Indian sub-continent, it the barriers and become a possibility found Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth to reject their own limitations, unlike other species?" as its harbor. The deemed to be university facilitates ancient, contemporary, and modern knowledge of psychology to its students, researchers, and professionals, which is ultimately revamping the world for the better. Spearheading this transformation is the university's Vice Chancellor – Prof. Ajay Kapoor. Known for his inclusive Our Gurukula model enables students to solve contemporary challenges while guiding them to leave a positive impact on the world as confident and cultured contributors to socio-economic development.

13. Psychology Colleges of the Year 2022 CVV has been a renowned torchbearer conventional and the new, the to be the torch bearer in the for the preservation of Indian cultural University offers common streams of psychology discipline. Known for heritage and its knowledge traditions programs with unique electives and academic excellence, Chinmaya through higher education. Briefing supplementary subjects with an intent Vishwa Vidyapeeth is known to adhere about the college operations, Prof. to mold the youngsters of today into to its principles while facilitating Ajay Kapoor says, "We are currently well-rounded, responsible, value- quality education. operating from two campuses: the grounded young adults who contribute main campus, known as the Chinmaya to the nation and the world at large. Mission: Eswar Gurukula (CEG) campus, is The University has commenced its As a Deemed to be University, the located at Adi Sankara Nilayam, intensive campus development on a institute envisions exceeding Ernakulam, Kerala, and the second 50-acre plot acquired nearby in excellence in higher learning and campus, called Chinmaya Naada Onakkoor, Ernakulam, and is research to explore, conserve, and Bindu Gurukula (CNBG) campus is succeeding towards quality education share the contemporary significance of located at Chinmaya Vibhooti while stepping ahead into the future. Indian Cultural Heritage and Indian (Kolwan, Pune, Maharashtra)." Knowledge Traditions (IKT). CVV 3 Pillars of CVV's Success aims to integrate the practices of The institutes' core mission is to blend Like every educational institute built modern pedagogical advances with the India's ancient and time-tested wisdom on a foundation of its ethos coupled beauty of the traditional gurukula model of learning. with present-day knowledge fields. with a farfetched vision and mission of Striking a careful balance between the spreading knowledge, CVV has proved

15. Conventionally, students were only guided to take clinical and industrial psychology. But there are upcoming areas like Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology, Educational Psychology, Sports Psychology etc. Students can also be guided to take up these branches.

18. Kristu฀Jayanti฀College Illumina?ng the Minds of the Youth t is crucial to determine the their potential and make positive his effective leadership, the college has challenges associated with mental contributions leading to the prosperity attained many accolades and awards, health and address them through a of society and the nation at large. including the Gold-rated Green I strong foundation of 'education' Certificate by the All India Council for backed by awareness. Precisely, this is The Principal, the Rev. Fr. Dr Technical Education (AICTE). The the aim ofthe Department of Augustine George, has been college has been recognised as the Psychology, Kristu Jayanti College. instrumental in making the institution United Nations Sustainable grow in technology and infrastructure. Development Goals 1 (UN SDG1) Hub The mission of Kristu Jayanti College Through the exceptional leadership of to ensure inclusivity, women is to provide educational opportunities its beloved Principal, Father, the empowerment, communal harmony, to all aspiring youth to excel in life by college could attain the highest grade and multiculturalism on campus. The nurturing academic excellence, of A++ in the third cycle of the institution becomes more eco-friendly fostering values, creating civic National Assessment and Accreditation by establishing a Sewage Treatment responsibility, inculcating Council (NAAC) with a CGPA of 3.78 Plant, setting up a Vermicompost unit, environmental concern, and building out of 4, the highest in the state of rainwater harvesting tanks (49 Lakh global competencies in a dynamic Karnataka for an affiliated autonomous litres capacity), and creating a environment. college. pedestrian-friendly pathway to restrict the entry of vehicles. These were some The vision of the college is to provide Principal Father's tireless effort led to of the great achievements under intellectual and moral leadership by developing the college's own Learning Principal Rev. Fr. Dr. Augustine igniting the minds of youth to realise Management Solution (LMS). Under George. 16 | September 2022

19. Psychology Colleges of the Year 2022 Fr. Dr Augus?ne George Principal The core values, the discipline, and “ holis?c development that is personified in its learners speak volumes about the Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Providing Experiential Learnings “ Bangalore, has had a glorious journey Internship programs help the students greatness of the for the past 23 years. develop workplace competencies by college. involving in tasks like assessment and With the objective of imparting exploring clinical/organisational issues advanced knowledge and professional and interventions. "Department focuses skills, the college provides graduate on skill development through clinical and post-graduate courses in the skills, counselling techniques, and domain of Psychology, concentrating human resource management-intensive a series of programs every year for the on professional skill development practical training, which will equip students to nourish their professional through innovative pedagogical them to apply their knowledge in their and personal growth. World mental methods. respective fields," Dr Molly Joy, Head health week was observed by involving of the Department of Psychology. students in various college, national Shaping Developmental Skills and global activities. Similarly, a "To inculcate and promote knowledge, The introduction of skill-based courses cluster of programs like theatre skills, values, and attitude, the across the MSc Counselling performances to create mental health psychology department offers many Psychology and MSc Clinical awareness, observance of adolescent unique courses to facilitate Psychology, such as Individual health week, and suicide prevention professional and personal skills," Counselling Skills, Group Counselling day was held to develop professional states Dr. George. Skills, Clinical Training, and Skills for aptitude. "By providing intensive Clinical Practice, gives students the training for students in "Concurrent supervised fieldwork is necessary skills to connect better with psychotherapeutics and alternative one such course where two days a clients. These courses cover skills such healing practices to ensure personal week, MSc Final year students get the as collecting Case History, Mental health and well-being, acquired skills opportunity for experiential learning Status Examination, Micro and Macro can be imparted in the fieldwork and can enhance their skills by Skills, and Group creation and settings. The Exposure the students interacting with the community, student maintenance. receive as part of the curriculum aids populations, and people with them to support wellbeing in the differential needs," Mr Vigraanth Out-of-the-box Learning Activities society by nurturing growth in a Bapu, PG Programme Coordinator. The Psychology department brings out positive way," expresses Dr Sruthi www.theknowledgereview.com | 17

20. Dr Molly Joy Head, Department of Psychology University Grants Commission (UGC) with existing programmes. Another feather was added to the Post Graduate department in 2018 when the second post-graduate programme MSc Counselling Psychology was initiated. By 2021, the third PG programme MSc Clinical Psychology Programme, was introduced under Bengaluru North University to meet the amassed requirements. In 2022, another section was added to the current batch based on the surge in response to the MSc Clinical Psychology programme. Currently, the Department of Psychology runs 3 MSc Programmes Dr Sruthi with two sections of MSc Clinical Sivaraman Psychology, 1 MSc Counselling UG Programme Psychology, and 1 MSc Psychology Coordinator with cross specialisation and specialisation. The department of psychology offers BA Psychology Single major (2 sections) and Double major programmes (a section for 3 various combination papers). Hence the department of Psychology caters and enables about 1300 students in the given year. To cater to the needs of the students the Sivaraman, the UG Programme to 10000 students. The psychology expertise of professionals specialised Coordinator. Weekly Research department was established in 2002, in various areas of psychology like colloquiums for all the post-graduate and the first undergraduate programme clinical psychology, industrial students will inculcate research in Psychology (Bachelor of Arts Triple psychology, counselling psychology, temperament and attitude in students. Major Programme) was introduced. By positive psychology, cognitive Breaking the societal barriers, the 2009, Psychology was a part of 2 BA neuroscience and research methods in Department of Psychology of Kristu programmes with combination papers. psychology. Jayanti College, is addressing issues The department started to offer a Post and bringing out a series of programs Graduate programme in the year 2010, The Future Roadmap for its students to nourish their Master of Science (MSc) Psychology The core values of the college, the professional growth. programme was the first programme discipline and holistic development announced under Bangalore that is personified in its learners speak In order to learn how the college is University, and the department had volumes about the greatness of the working to lay a foundation for the bagged the first rank under the college. "As Kristu Jayanti College future of mental healthcare by Bangalore University. The 2011-2013 (Autonomous) continues its journey, I providing various courses, kindly delve batch added more accolades as they hope that we touch more lives, cater to into its story. acquired the gold medal in Clinical rd the needs of the marginalised by Psychology specialisation and 3 rank providing quality education, and The Inception Tale in Industrial Psychology specialisation. include more professional courses in Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous) the programmes and infrastructure," had a very humble beginning in 1999 In 2013, Kristu Jayanti College grew says Dr Molly Joy. with nine students and currently caters into an autonomous college under 18 | September 2022

21. Testimonials The college had provided me with “ wonderful opportuni?es of learning life and My journey in experiences of this college has “ leadership and been great so management that far. The helped me curriculum improve my consists of all poten?al. The Mr. Vigraanth Bapu K.G. the skills learning system PG Programme required for Coordinator and the syllabus of the outside the ins?tute are Opinion from an Industrial Expert world. The core factors that "I am extremely happy to note that faculty is bind the learning Psychology Department at Kristu Jayanti friendly and process to be College has a professional approach helpful. I feel integrating academic knowledge with organized and external benchmarking of current and privileged to applicable to relevant practices for providing the best in working study in Kristu class inputs to students. The entire team environment. Jayan? college. including Principal, Head of the Department and all the faculty members of the Department deserve great appreciation Ms. Mar?na Siby for their proactive and sincere approach in Ms. Hazel Vakharia Mathew carrying out commendable work in Student of MSc empowering students to acquire (alumni) appropriate knowledge paving the way for Psychology a great professional career"- Anandh S., Additional General Manager, Bharat Electronics Limited, Corporate Office, Bangalore. www.theknowledgereview.com | 19

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24. A Bird's View CA EER Opportunities with O PSYCH LOGY as a Discipline ccording to World Health are actively selecting psychology as the subject's diversity would be: What Organization data, the their preferred subject choice at the are these avenues, and how can one A burgeoning challenge of mental university level. With the spike in pursue them? health costs the global economy a enrollments in this subject, another whopping one trillion USD every year! goalpost of breaking the stereotypes To facilitate this knowledge in a better And what is more concerning is a around this social science is conquered. light and in an organized way, this minimal two percent expenditure by article clubs together spaced pieces of the global governments on improving The answer to this drastic admission information and brought a few of the mental health infrastructure. increase could be found in the multiple interestingly amazing, trending, and and multi-faceted career opportunities satisfying options that one could think But just as how finding an oasis amidst it offers. of pursuing after graduation. a vast desert would feel, the same emotions are felt when data suggests And a question bothering an Let us dive straight into the article to that more than fifty percent of students intellectual mind deeply attracted to discover more! 22 | September 2022

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28. Dr. Meghna Chhabra is an Associate Professor (Entrepreneurship & Finance) and Area Chair - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management; the Faculty of Management Studies, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies. About the Author Dr. Chhabra has been running the E-Cell @FMS and has been closely involved in the students' training and placement activities. With over 14 years of industry and academia experience, Dr. Meghna has more than thirty publications in National and International Journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, ABDC (A, C), etc. She has worked on an ICSSR-sponsored research project on the "Capacity Building of Women Entrepreneurs" and is a recipient of a faculty grant from AICTE and DST. Her research interest lies primarily in studying the 'Gender Gap in Entrepreneurship', 'Women Entrepreneurship', and 'Entrepreneurship Education. She is also an editor with CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, USA, Springer, and Inderscience Publishers. Dr Meghna holds three international patents and takes sessions on "Creativity and Design Thinking" as an expert across various institutions pan India. 26 | September 2022

29. Women Empowerment The Pandemic PIVOT and the Entrepreneur WOMEN ndia is on a mission to become impacted by the shutdown. Those technology, for venturing into the 'Atmanirbhar'. But is it possible running their retail businesses like export market, for providing significant I I without women's participation, salons, boutiques, daycare centers, etc. employment for others (especially considering women constitute nearly faced a complete shutdown, and some more women), and for setting the half of India's population, 48%? of them had to empty shops because of example for other women Women entrepreneurship has the their inability to keep paying the rent. entrepreneurs. The band of women potential to transform women's who has attracted attention is economic roles in India. Currently, This COVID-induced she-cession has professionally educated, with access to there are 13.5 to 15.7 million women- important implications. The task is to contact networks and resources, and owned businesses in India, get through the immediate effects of so, in theory, capable of launching representing 20% of all enterprises. fracturing while also designing larger firms. There are three categories They own mostly single-person medium-term measures that will of these women entrepreneurs: those businesses and directly employ an empower women. The COVID-19 operating at micro levels and are estimated 22 to 27 million people. pandemic may have brought the Indian solopreneurs running their own shops, When provided with equal access to economy a little bit closer to the long- those functioning through Self-help inputs, women-owned enterprises have awaited prospect of extensive female groups, and those who are start-up the capacity to produce equally strong participation. founders. economic outcomes when compared with enterprises led by men. Women are increasingly turning to The emergence of the pandemic has Accelerating the expansion of women- entrepreneurship as a means of resulted in considerable disruptions in owned businesses, both in terms of achieving economic independence and business. Due to unprecedented quantity and scale, has the potential to a higher social status that allows pandemics and lockdowns, the create 150 to 170 million jobs in India people to recognise and value their businesses suffered, and even some of by 2030. This will necessitate a skills and abilities. Women's the women entrepreneurs had to multistakeholder approach that is entrepreneurship has been driven by temporarily close their businesses. Due integrated across multiple dimensions, the relaxation of social barriers to the closure of schools, offices, including the government policy, combined with economic reforms in markets, transportation social finance and investments, and formal the country over the previous two distancing, their business suffered a lot. and informal mentorship. decades (post-liberalization era). They also had to resort to staff cutting According to current trends, the to reduce their cost, but managing it COVID-19 is one of a kind in terms of majority of female entrepreneurs work has been challenging. the magnitude of its impact, as it is a in micro and small businesses. humanitarian disaster that has But COVID has impacted their disrupted both supply and demand in Unlike earlier times when they were businesses, not their spirits. In a survey the global economy. While all firms confined to very limited small conducted by Bain and Co. of 350 must pivot their business models in businesses in the form of small shops women, entrepreneurs from urban times of turbulence, lowering risk running salons, boutiques, catering and India revealed some encouraging while grabbing new possibilities, this is food stalls, cretches etc. today's women findings. According to the survey, 90% especially difficult for women entrepreneurs should be commended of women entrepreneurs believe that entrepreneurs, whose enterprises are for their increasing investments, they will be able to survive the crisis. concentrated in the areas most badly increased use of contemporary 54% have already changed their www.theknowledgereview.com | 27

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35. The Teaching Marvels Pedagogies Inside Psychology Colleges he curiosity of knowing the But what are some pedagogies inside human mind completely has these colleges? been the wish for years which T has taken a lot of transformations and Delve in for the information. shifts in the educational sector. It has given birth to the subject of Study through Behavior psychology which studies the human Behaviourism states learning as an mind and its functions in detail. With observable behavioural change that the rise of psychology, many unopened happens in response to environmental doors have been opened and explored stimuli. Positive, rewarding stimuli to discover humankind's yet unknown establish positive associations between functionality. a particular behaviour and the reward, and these prompt a person to repeat the A study has shown that between 1.2 same behaviour. Moreover, negative million and 1.6 million undergraduates stimuli that are punishments take introductory psychology classes discourage the behaviour that is related each year. The number might keep on to those stimuli. These conditioning increasing every year as many students processes teach people to repeat or are becoming aware of the subject and avoid certain behaviour. its speciality. Also, many colleges have been constructed for the study of the Behaviourism also helps the ways and same. the sequence used in the teaching and www.theknowledgereview.com | 33

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38. SURANA COLLEGE [AUTONOMOUS] Instilling Curiosity in Psychology Studies everyone else when a beautiful girl f you observe the behaviour of In India, where tradition, human nature enters the room." humans closely, then you would and culture move all together with II understand that humans are very human progression, psychology has Many of the prominent thinkers from curious creatures to ever walk on this played a crucial role in developing this the ancient world have made an planet Earth. Talking about curiosity, incredible country. attempt to study human behaviour and what do you think about the very psychology. Though they have only known thing that humans have Catering to that need for growth in the scratched the surface of it, they have contemplated yet have only managed bracket of psychology, Surana laid the foundation of psychology and to explore or just scarfed the surface of College was established, and today it discovered some of the most it? holds the position of being one of the interesting facts about the natural leading psychology colleges in the computer chip that resides in our Yes, you guessed it right, it is the country. foremost cranial cavity. human brain that drives the curiosity yet is the most unexplored territory that Establishment of Surana College of Given the curious nature of humans, is yet to be fully understood and Psychology there are many people who have Surana College was established in explored. That is the reason some wandered off in an attempt to dedicate 1995 as a part of Surana Educational human actions cannot be justified even their life to psychology. While such Institutions governed by the GDA by science. growing interest in humans helped in Foundation. Over the years, it has discovering various hidden facts about If you look up for quotes or definitions crafted its way to being one of the brain and its socio-psychological of psychologists, you will surely come Bangalore's leading colleges with behaviour, many efficient psychology across the anonymous quote that states, colleges have been established. "Psychologist is a man who watches With a mission to Mould Character and Careers, one of core value being 'Vidyadhanam Sarvadhana Pradhaanam’!

39. Psychology Colleges of the Year 2022 world-class academics, inspirational served over 40,000 students and has teaching and an inspiring track record been re-accredited by NAAV with an of student employability. 'A+' Grade. The institute offers eight distinct degree courses along with five In this incredible college where postgraduate courses. The department students study the nature, functional and behavioural patterns of our very Moreover, the college has made a emphasizes outcome- own human brain, the college name for itself among aspiring management has curated the psychology students as a renowned driven training as the atmosphere in a way that transmits college for honing the students' overall pedagogy or method something more that is more than just a skills and has produced over 50 degree. The college philosophy is university ranks and some of India's of teaching Consists of about its people, a friendly campus- best sportspersons, musicians, and based lifestyle, new engaging theatre artists. both synchronous and experiences, broaden outlook and asynchronous intellectual discovery, all placed at the Vidyadhanam Sarvadhana heart of the 'Garden City'. Pradhaanam approaches. Surana College has been incepted on The Inception Story of Post its core value of 'Vidyadhanam Sarvadhana Pradhaanam', which Graduate Department of Psychology translates to 'Education is the supreme After bringing significant progress of educating students in the field of of all wealth'. Sharing the institute's Bhawribai Surana Charitable Trust psychology and addressing the vision Dr Archanan Surana, the member and the managing trustee of increasing interest in the field of Managing Trustee, says, "Our vision the charitable trust GDA Foundation. psychology, the college management is to be the educational institution of She has worked for a number of decided to introduce and spread their preferred choice by ushering orphanages, taken part in NSS's rural wings for further studies. Talking about convergence of knowledge, skills and development initiatives, and promoted the inception story of Surana College's values through holistic education. With the "Social & Eco" movement. post graduate department of a mission to Mould Character and psychology, Dr Archana Surana says, Careers, one of core value being Preparing Self-reliant and "The Post Graduate Department of 'Vidyadhanam Sarvadhana Independent Thinkers Psychology was established in 2003 Pradhaanam'." Being a prominent college of attracting some of the bright minds to psychology, Surana College has study, teach and undertake research The Scholarly Leader recognized the need to treat every here. With over 20+ University ranks Dr Archana Surana, the inspiration patient differently and in a way that to its credit, it's no coincidence that we behind the Surana Educational would help the person sitting on the are consistently among the top colleges Institutions (SEI), is a dedicated other side of the table. In that in the country for Psychology educator working to provide everyone farsighted vision, the institution programs. Our teaching is inspired by with a high-quality education. She has prepares its students and transforms our stupendous research and core received the 2015 Network 7 media them into self-reliant, independent belief that psychological science can house jury's Most Valuable Women thinkers who are capable and socially help people improve their lives." Educationalist and Reformist award for helpful citizens of the country, imbued India. She is an advocate for education, with ideals to give back in their own The 2-Year Courses Offers the a benefactor, and a social worker. small way to society. following Specializations: Ÿ Clinical Psychology In the pharmaceutical business, where Expressing her views of the learning Ÿ Child Psychology Dr Surana started her professional outcomes and course objectives, Dr Ÿ Organizational Psychology career as a "Director", she made a Archana Surana says, "The appropriate significant strategic and financial balance of freedom, responsibility, and A Self-competing Track Record contribution to the organization's discipline is provided to students on Since its inception, Surana College has growth over a ten-year period. She is a www.theknowledgereview.com | 37

40. campus. The institution promotes asynchronous approaches. The interdisciplinary and lateral thinking training is more focused on the learner, in research to question existing their abilities, skills, and interests. One knowledge and life paradigms. The of its kind pedagogy- The commonly Acceptance from pursuit of entrepreneurship is also used synchronous learning shall be encouraged. The Surana's does not adopted for three units in each course parents and the accept donations; instead, we charge a which is interactive and occurs in real- reasonable price for a high-quality time with the teacher, whereas the general public has programme. The institution's benefit other two units shall be dealt with been a huge help to has been offering co-education." asynchronous approaches where the learning occurs with the help of the college's operation. Developing a 360° Psychological prepared resources, without a real-time Perspective teacher-led interaction." Visitors offering pats on Psychology is not just limited to the back, advice, and science and study of brain and human "Asynchronous learning gives students behavioural patterns, but it is an art of more time to critically reflect on their inspiration include connecting in a better way with the course topic and assess various patients and helping them. That is the applications of their learning. Flipped academics, soldiers, reason student involvement is in the classrooms with an internship, professionals, and key functioning at the college, even in community activities, extensions, extension activities, community outbound training or projects are well-known people. services and sustenance of the implemented to provide real-life academic environment. experiences and to equip students to function effectively as a professional," she further adds. Highlighting how the colleges take that extra mile to make their students Catering to the Global Mental The Complete Arc of Learning at complete psychologists, Dr Archana Healthcare Space Surana asserts, "Acceptance from Surana College of Psychology Along with the specialization parents and the general public has A career in psychology is something Bachelor's and Master's courses been a huge help to the college's that most people in India are not aware provided by the Surana College, the operation. Visitors offering pats on the of. Asserting the importance of college also offers some additional back, advice, and inspiration include psychology in the current society and specializations add-ons. Some of these academics, soldiers, professionals, and how the Surana College helps students add-on courses are: well-known people. The corporate to have a commendable career in Ÿ In-house paid internship and work sector, service sector, and socio- psychology, Dr Archana Surana says, experience at associated cultural institutions value having "Keeping professionalism in view we organizations college students work for them." have started the Surana Well Being Ÿ Certificate course in Psychological Centre. A unit of the department which Counselling "The team is aware of how critical it is provides all psychological services Ÿ Certificate courses from Upgrad to identify and develop various levels Certificate courses from NPTEL ranging from assessments to of leadership from a 360° view. The (National Programme on interventions to the public. This learning outcomes have been improved Technology Enhanced Learning) provides a platform for alumni who and ensured by a positive academic wish to offer their services to the interaction between teachers and The growing concerns about human needy. Students get an opportunity of students. The institution's efforts to mental health are a major global issue. hands-on training on applying their retain and preserve the love of learning Talking about how the college is theoretical learning at the centre." have been successful. The preparing its students to tackle that, Dr Management's strong backing and Archana Surana says, "The department "By the end of the two years master's effective departmental coordination emphasizes outcome-driven training as program in Psychology, the graduates make the institution proud," she further the pedagogy or method of teaching of MSc Psychology will be able to: adds. Consists of both synchronous and Demonstrate competence in 38 | September 2022

41. psychology research, assessment, use of the new opportunities is academic fraternity of psychology has evaluation, counselling, and teaching. imperative. The academia is also a two-fold obligation to invest in the Conduct investigations of complex responsible for helping the students to wellbeing of students on one side and psychological problems by methods deal with the new challenges posed by empower them to advocate wellbeing that include appropriate experiments, the post-pandemic world. The for the society." analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of information in order to reach valid conclusions. Use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex psychological issues pertaining to individuals, institutions, and society to reach substantiated conclusions. Create, select, apply, adapt and extend appropriate psychological assessment techniques, theories, tools and tests to a range of societal problems. Identify and address their own educational and skill needs in a changing world in ways sufficient to maintain their competence as psychologists and to allow them to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of psychology," she further adds. Talking about the earlier achievements of alumni of Surana College, Dr Archana Surana further asserts, "Our alumni have made it to premier universities in India including NIMHANS and IITs for their M.Phils. and PhDs. Many of our students have gone ahead to successfully complete their NET/SLET examinations for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship." A Psychologist's Advice to Budding Educators Advising the younger generation who wish to enter the field of psychology as researchers and educators, Dr Archana Surana says, "Educators in the field of psychology should pay attention to the skill enhancement of master's degree students. The New Education Policy Dr. Archana Surana has created a bigger avenue for students to design their professional Managing Trustee, growth. Designing the academic Surana College ambience for students to make the best