The Department of Psychology at Sri Krishna Adithya College of Arts and Science, affiliated to Bharathiar University, aims at training young, aspiring minds into well-oriented professionals in the field of understanding human behaviour. The department offers wide exposure to the students through varied activities, in addition to facilitating their expertise in the subject as directed by the syllabus prescribed by the University. Students are mentored to choose their area of specialization in their higher education, by providing them acquaintance to the different fields that promise application for Psychology. Students are encouraged to attend workshops, seminars and conferences as well as carry out research activities, presenting and publishing their work.
In addition to academics, the department runs Mind Engineers Club, which is open for participation to all students and staff members of the Sri Krishna Adithya family. The members of the club are offered educative sessions and training to apply the concepts of Psychology in day-to-day life, making them mentally healthy individuals. The department also offers counselling services to all stakeholders of the institution, providing free-of-cost assistance to the needy. Days of significance to Psychology are observed and various other programs are offered for the students and staff members of the college.
Mission
- To acquaint the students to the theories and systems of Psychology, strengthening their knowledge-base in the field of study
- To instill in them the art of applying the knowledge to practice, learning from the environment they are part of and in return adding value through their presence to the people around
- To promote research activities, facilitating students as social scientists, developing in them a drive of inquisitiveness and encouraging their contribution to the scientific literature
Vision
- To shape our students into leaders in the field of Psychology, moulding them into fully-functioning individuals, so as to make them career-ready
- To develop skills required for mental health professionals from the basics, making them well-informed of the theories and applications of the learning into practice
- To train the students as efficient performers, orienting them to an ethically sound practice in the field of mental health
The B.Sc. Psychology program describes accomplishments that graduates are expected to attain within five to seven years after graduation.
- To impart knowledge on the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- To apply active learning principles in the field of Psychology and promote transfer of these learning principles to other fields of learning (clinical, education, research, human resources, etc.)
- To offer comprehensive training to understand and apply various inquiry skills, integrating research and scholarly activities into their academic and career development.
- To demonstrate effective communication skills with a professional convention, in line with the ethical standards posited by the professional bodies.
- To support students in cultivating skills of integrating scientific principles and knowledge with professional practice, to more effectively address the needs of individuals, families, groups, and society.
- 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
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
|
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
- 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
