DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
The Department was established in 1976 with its first B.A. Psychology batch of students passing out in the year 1979.It was upgraded as a Research Centre in 1987 and later Post – Graduate Department in 1993. Current courses are B. Sc. (25 seats) and M. Sc (10 seats). Faculty strength is 8. There are clinical psychologists, counselors, trainers and renowned academics among the faculty. The Department is a recognized research center under the University of Kerala since 1987. The students of this department have shown exemplar performance in both academic and extra-curricular activities. The Department has been providing consultancy services to various Government and Non-Government initiatives of psychological nature.
Head of the Department: Ms. Kalarani K.S.
VISION:
- To raise the stature of Psychology as a discipline
- To create a connect between theory and practice of Psychology
- To produce professionally sound individuals who are capable of bringing about change in the society
MISSION:
- Using best practices to enhance teaching-learning
- Building leadership and professionalism in students
- Promotion of research acumen and engagement with society
Programmes being offered by the department
Name of the programme | Main Subject | Category | Duration | Annual Intake | Details |
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M. Sc Psychology | Psychology | PG (Science) | 4 semesters | 13 | See details |
Ph.D. in Psychology | Psychology | PhD (Science) | See details | ||
B. Sc Psychology | Psychology | UG (Science) | 6 semesters | 24 | See details |
Faculty Members
SL | Name | Subject | Designation | Phone/Email | WebPage | |
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Dr. Sonia George | Psychology | Associate Professor | sonia@mindcarter.com | ![]() |
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2 | Dr. Renjini T | Psychology | Assistant Professor | trenjini@yahoo.com | View the full profile | ![]() |
3 | Mr. Shiju Joseph | Psychology | Assistant Professor | pjosephshiju@gmail.com | View the full profile or visit the personal webpage at www.keralapsyche.blogspot.com |
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4 | Ms. Maya Menon | Psychology | Assistant Professor | menonmay@gmail.com | ![]() |
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5 | Ms. Smita G S | Psychology | Assistant Professor | smita.manas@yahoo.co.in | ![]() |
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6 | Ms. Shini V S | Psychology | Assistant Professor | ![]() |
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7 | Dr. Sheril Elizabeth Jose | Psychology | Assistant Professor | herilelizabethjose@gmail.com | ![]() |
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8 | Dr. Archana Chandran | Psychology | Assistant Professor |
List of Former Heads of Department
Name | Period |
Dr. Kumari Bhagavathi G.P. | 1977-2005 |
Dr. Asha Balagangadharan | 2005-2006 |
Dr. Latheefa Beegum | 2006-2008 |
Smt. Grace Alice J. | 2008-2009 |
Sri. Aboobakkar T.V.P. | 2009-2014 |
Smt. Grace Alice J. | 2014-2015 |
Dr. Shibu K | 2015-2016 |
Smt. Kala Rani K.S. | 2016-2017 |
Dr. Sonia George | 2017-2019 |
List of Rankholders
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
RANK HOLDERS
MSc Psychology 2019-21 Batch
MALAVIKA S.P. I Rank AFNA SHANAVAS II Rank
MSc Psychology 2018-20 Batch
APARNA S.I Rank SIFANA HUSSAIN II Rank GANGA MOHAN III Rank
MSc Psychology 2017-19 Batch
MUHSINA T.H.
II Rank
M.Sc. Psychology 2016-18 Batch
ZIYA ARUN ANN STENY ANTONY
II Rank III Rank
M.Sc. Psychology 2015-17 Batch
KRIPA DINAH MATHEWS GOWTHAMI NAIR
I Rank II Rank
M.Sc. Psychology 2014-16 Batch
BETSY BABY III Rank
B.Sc. Psychology 2016-19 Batch
ARYA RAJESH
I Rank
B.Sc. Psychology 2015-18 Batch
SAVITHRI SURESH
I Rank
B.Sc. Psychology 2014-17 Batch
DHANYA CHARLY SRUTHY NAIR
II Rank III Rank
B.Sc. Psychology 2013-16 Batch
HUDA AMEEN
III Rank
Research
Research Guides
- Sonia George, Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
- Swapna Ramachandran, Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram
- Ajilal P., Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram
- Anjana R., Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram
- Sajimon P.P., Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Fatima Mata National College, Kollam
- Subha Sachithanand, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram
Research Scholars
Sl. No. | Name of the scholar | Research Guide |
1 | Ganga Kailas | Dr. Sonia George |
2 | Ammu G. Nair | Dr. Sonia George |
3 | Sarika A. | Dr. Sonia George |
4 | Deena Balakrishnan | Dr. Sonia George |
5 | Anju P.M. | Dr. Swapna Ramachandran |
6 | Sherin A. R. | Dr. Swapna Ramachandran |
7 | Hiya Roy | Dr. Swapna Ramachandran |
8 | Sreedevi Amma C. | Dr. Swapna Ramachandran |
9 | Aparna K. K. | Dr. Anjana R. |
10 | Arun Varghese George | Dr. Anjana R. |
11 | Soumya S. | Dr. Anjana R. |
14 | Silpa Balagangadharan | Dr. Sajimon P.P. |
15 | Aneena | Dr. Sajimon P.P. |
16 | Bino C. Das | Dr. Ajilal P. |
17 | Krishanunny M. | Dr. Ajilal P. |
Activities
- The faculty of the department are regularly involved in extension activities and collaborations outside the college. Training programs and tests have been developed for ASAP Kerala, Department of Social Justice, Institute of Management in Government, and National Institute for Speech and Hearing. The service of the faculty have been instrumental in the preparation of handbooks by ASAP, Department of Higher Education and SCERT.
- The faculty have been undertaking research projects funded by agencies such as UGC, ASAP, National Rural Health Mission and Women’s Commission, Kerala.
- The department serves as the State Nodal Office of the Jeevani College Mental Health Awareness Programme envisioned by the Directorate of Collegiate Education. The faculty of the department is in charge of planning and conducting training programs for the Jeevani Psychology Apprentices who are appointed in the government arts/science colleges in Kerala
- The department observes World Mental Health day every year on October 10th. Week long activities such as exhibitions, game-based awareness sessions, competitions, talks and cultural programs are planned and organized based on the yearly theme.
- Psychology Association of the department conducts several discussions, talks and experiential sessions to help the students enrich their academic and personal lives.
- The students of the department are being involved in co-curricular and extension activities of various kinds. They were part and supportive of the psychosocial interventions implemented by the governmental and nongovernmental agencies during the disasters, Ockhi and the floods. They are active in creating a campus conducive for the overall wellbeing of their fellow college mates, by initiating mental health promotion and environmental conservation activities.
Announcements
- EXPRESSIONS- Student Journal of Department of Psychology
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Tr_qYw06itbTofyUW0hepX7HpG1cKIx/view?usp=sharing