The Department of Psychology, affiliated to Bharathiar University, is committed to providing quality education and training in the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes. The department aims to equip students with a strong foundation in psychological theories, research methods, and practical applications relevant to individual, social, and organizational contexts.
The curriculum prescribed by Bharathiar University is carefully integrated with classroom teaching, experiential learning, and skill-based activities to foster critical thinking, ethical awareness, and professional competence. Students are introduced to core areas of psychology such as cognitive, developmental, social, abnormal, counselling, and organizational psychology, along with hands-on exposure to psychological assessment, research, and fieldwork.
The department emphasizes holistic development through seminars, workshops, case studies, internships, and community outreach programmes, enabling students to apply psychological principles to real-life situations. Ethical practices and effective communication skills are strongly emphasized in accordance with professional standards.
The Department of Psychology prepares students for diverse career paths in counselling, mental health services, human resources, education, research, and social services, while also providing a strong academic base for higher studies and competitive examinations.
Mission
- To emerge as a centre of excellence in psychological education by promoting scientific understanding of human behaviour and mental processes.
- To nurture ethically responsible and socially sensitive psychology professionals committed to individual and community well-being.
- To foster critical thinking, research orientation, and lifelong learning in the field of psychology
Vision
- To impart comprehensive knowledge in psychology through outcome-based education aligned with Bharathiar University curriculum and professional standards.
- To develop practical skills, research competence, and ethical values through experiential learning, field exposure, and community engagement.
- To prepare students for higher education, research, and diverse career opportunities in mental health, education, and organizational settings.
The B.Sc. Psychology program describes accomplishments that graduates are expected to attain within five to seven years after graduation.
- To impart comprehensive knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology, enabling graduates to develop a strong foundation in the discipline.
- To apply active learning principles in the field of Psychology and promote the transfer of these learning principles to allied fields such as clinical practice, education, research, human resources, organisational settings, and community services.
- To offer comprehensive training in inquiry, analytical, and critical-thinking skills by integrating research methods and scholarly activities into students’ academic learning and long-term career development.
- To develop effective communication skills, both written and oral, using professional conventions and adhering to ethical standards prescribed by national and international professional psychological bodies.
- To support students in cultivating the ability to integrate scientific principles and psychological knowledge with professional practice, enabling them to address effectively the needs of individuals, families, groups, organisations, and society at large.
- Extending psychological support to students and staff members of the institution to ensure the well-being of our stakeholders.
- Inculcating experiential learning through diverse activities to facilitate the students in developing a practical orientation towards the subject.
- Promoting student interactions by organizing weekly meetings, wherein the students are given a platform to exhibit their extracurricular and co-curricular developments
- Following edutainment practices to escalate the learning experience of the students.
Date: 09.04.2022 (Saturday), The Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of Arts and Science signed a MoU with Natchiyar Mind Care Hospital (NIMCAPS), Coimbatore. The Students and Staff members of SKACAS will be benefited through this MoU
Salient features of MoU:
- Students of SKACAS will get professional certificate on Psycho Therapy
- Clinical Internship in Natchiyar Mind Care Hospital for Psychology Students
- Case file access in Hospital Record Room (for Academic and Research Purpose)
- Students and Faculty Members of SKACAS can meet the experts (Psychologist/ Psychiatrist) to get the counseling and guidance.
The MoU was signed by our beloved Principal Dr. S. Palaniammal Sri Krishna Adithya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore and Mr. Soundar, Course Coordinator, Natchiyar Mind Care Hospital, Coimbatore.
23.05.2022, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of Arts and Science Coimbatore. Students of I, II, III years and faculty members Mr. Mohammed Aadil, Mr. Abilash Kasi, Ms. Sindhuja Manisha Kamini and Ms. Sanjana Anju of Department of Psychology have visited Natchiyar Mind Care Hospital, Coimbatore as a one-day industrial visit students were observed the inpatients and attend the orientation. Dr. Venkateshwar MD of Natchiyar Mind Care Hospital have welcomed the faculty members of Psychology.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
EVENT & PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES 2025- 2026 (ODD)
| S.NO | DATE | NAME OF THE EVENT | TYPE | RESOURCE PERSON |
| 1 | 28.08.25 | Mindfulness Kaleidoscope | Industry Expert Talk (IET) | Ms M Meera, Psychologist, Rathinam Institutions, Coimbatore. |
| 2 | 27.09.25 | Introduction to Art Therapy: Methods and Practices | Workshop | Ms Tejal, Rehabilitation Psychologist, coimbatore. |
| 3 | 07.10.25 | Role of a Psychologist in Industries | Industry Expert Talk (IET) | Ms Vishnu Durga K, Researcher & Psychologist, Coimbatore. |
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Title |
Date |
Resource Person |
Designation/ Organization |
| Applied Behavioural Analyst 101 & Behaviour Management Strategies | 14/08/2021 | Ms. Shivani Ranga | IBI / ABA Instructor Therapist, Toronto, Canada |
| Power of Positive Emotions | 10/10/2021 | Ms. Keerthika M | Consultant Psychologist & Assistant Professor, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore |
| A Ramification of Mental Health in Positive Parenting | 10/10/2021 | Mrs. Sana Jan Butt | Psychologist, The Sanguine Minds, Jammu Kashmir |
| Recent Trends and applications of cognitive neuroscience | 08.01.2021 | Mr. Nithin T | Senior Research Fellow, MEG Research Centre and Cognitive Neurology Lab, Department of Neurology, NIMHANS, Bengaluru |
GUEST LECTURE
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Title |
Date | Resource Person |
Designation/Organization |
| Rehabilitation of the Geriatric population |
11/01/2020 |
Dr.S.Rajakumari | Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Government Arts College, Coimbatore |
SEMINAR
| Conference Title | Date | Resource Persons |
Number of Participants |
| Applications of psychological principles in learning |
28/09/2019 |
Dr.B.Selvaraj, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Psychology, Government Arts College, Coimbatore |
12 |
WEBINAR
| Date | Title | Resource Person |
| 19/12/2020 | Induction to Psychology | Dr. Thamilselvan P, Assistant Professor of Psychology, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. |
| 07/11/2020 | Cancer Awareness | Mrs. G. Vidhya, Psycho Oncologist, Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai. |
| 10/09/2020 | Psychological first-aid for suicide prevention | Mr. Santhosh Dhanushkodi, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Royal Care Super Specialty Hospital, Coimbatore |
STUDENTS PUBLICATIONS
- Surya Praba III BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore has completed the NPTEL Online Certification course on Stress Management (Aug – Sep 2023)
- Divyotha V, III BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore has completed the NPTEL Online Certification course on Stress Management (Aug – Sep 2023)
- Nandhini K M , III BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore has completed the NPTEL Online Certification course on Stress Management (Aug – Sep 2023)
- Dharanidharan M, II BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore has completed the NPTEL Online Certification course on Stress Management (July – Aug 2025)
- Sahithya A II BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore has completed the NPTEL Online Certification course on Body Language : A key to professional Success (July – Aug 2025)
- Sanchana Sri S, II BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore has completed the NPTEL Online Certification course on Body Language : A key to professional Success (July – Aug 2025)
- Malarselvi S, II BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore has completed the NPTEL Online Certification course on Body Language : A key to professional Success (July – Aug 2025)
- Dharani P III BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore has participated in group dance in the Inter Collegiate Competition Shristi “22 held on 12.04.202
- Hrithikaa A III BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore has participated in group dance in the Inter Collegiate Competition Shristi “22 held on 12.04.202
- Ajay R III BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore has participated in group dance in the Inter Collegiate Competition Shristi “22 held on 12.04.202
- Comparing The Stress Level between Working and Non – Working Women in Pandemic authored by Mohammed Aadil K (Assistant Professor) & Ms. Hrithikaa A III BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore was presented in the International E-Conference on THE NEW NORMAL – PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES held on 26th & 27th March, 2021.
- Namitha Silesh III BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore was participated in the International E-Conference on THE NEW NORMAL – PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES held on 26th & 27th March, 2021.
- Saatvika III BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore was participated in the International E-Conference on THE NEW NORMAL – PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES held on 26th & 27th March, 2021.
- Mohammed Suhail III BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore was participated in the International E-Conference on THE NEW NORMAL – PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES held on 26th & 27th March, 2021.
- Yamini Prabhakaran II BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore was participated in “National Level Health Quiz” competition conducted by Chanakya Mental Health Services, on August 15, 2021
- Aswathi II BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore was participated in “National Level Health Quiz” competition conducted by Chanakya Mental Health Services, on August 15, 2021
- Ragavi II BSc Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore was participated in “National Level Health Quiz” competition conducted by Chanakya Mental Health Services, on August 15, 2021
- Saatvika S, Student Department of Psychology, Sri Krishna Adithya College of arts and Science, Coimbatore was participated in YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2019 – COIMBATORE organized by ICT Academy held on 27 September 2019 at Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore
UNICEF
- Rohith R has successfully complete Online Child Safeguarding Training by UNICEF on September 13, 2021
- Rohith R has successfully complete Child Protection Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action Playlist by UNICEF on September 13, 2021
- Rohith R has successfully complete Humanitarian System in Emergencies Preparedness and Response by UNICEF on September 13, 2021
- Rohith R has successfully complete Resource Mobilization to Meet Nutritional Needs in Emergencies by UNICEF on September 12, 2021
- Rohith R has successfully complete Emergency Preparedness and Response by UNICEF on September 12, 2021
FACULTY TEAM
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Faculty Name |
Qualification | Designation | Profile Link |
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Mr. ARUNACHALAM A T |
M.Sc (App.Psy) | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| Ms. THIRSHA B | M.Sc (App.Psy) | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| Mr. KEVIN REJY | MSc (Clin Psych) | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| Mr. SUSRUTHAN G | M.Sc (HRD.Psy) | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
