Recently RCI has published a new notification declaring that a new course named B.Sc. in psychology shall be introduced. It will prevail for 4 years duration. Students after pursuing this degree shall get the license to practice as counselling psychologists and will also get an RCI registration number. It is one of the revolutionary and somewhat controversial notifications from RCI as a community of psychologists are viewing it with speculation.  

Traditionally being a psychologist is a very lengthy process. First one has to get a bachelor’s in psychology, or this should be one of the disciplines in bachelors. Thereafter one is expected to pursue a master’s in it and then either an M.Phil. or psy D will allow one to be a psychologist after recognition from RCI. Now providing the license to practice just after graduation in order to fulfil the ratio to population is raising questions about this decision. 

No concern for humanities 

Psychology is not completely science. It is considered a mixture of science and humanities. Thus, students from both streams are allowed to pursue psychology as a career. However, after this notification, a student after class 10th will have two options. Either one chooses the science stream to get the license in four years or one can select humanities to go through the traditional way. 

Thus, the most promising method here is the first one. It, therefore, shows no concern for humanities students as they still have to follow the traditional method, however, this is not the same for students of science background. This will lead to generations of psychologists from science who can outnumber those who have humanities. Here psychologists view that it must be equal for both streams as psychology is an interdisciplinary subject. A person with no knowledge of social and political aspects will shrink this discipline with a single shade thereby pushing students from the arts into an inferiority complex in this discipline.

Ambiguity regarding the present status of the psychologist 

Considering those practitioners who have just graduated as equivalent to those who have cracked the traditional process and providing them with RCI registration numbers is something controversial. Although it is necessary to fulfil the psychologist a population ratio, this is raising ambiguity here. Questions such as, “What will be the future status of counseling psychologist who is already practising?”, “What will the way for humanities students to get the same license?” is still inside the box.  

Way forward 

Thus, it is high time that the WE must make the process of reforms inclusive and transparent. Following are the expectations from RCI while making such policies: – 

1. The policy formation process should also include the members who will be affected through this process 
2.  Humanities students should equally get a chance towards getting an RCI license through a similar course to provide level playing field 
3. The ambiguity regarding the present status of psychologists must be cleared. There must be transparency in the process 

Thus, in a nutshell, we shall conclude that policy formation is a complex task. While making such revolutionary policies, one must have a bird’s eye. We must consider all these aspects while making such decisions where the level playing field can be affected. 

References

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A wide variety of confusion can be seen regarding the choice of subjects after 12th, especially for students of humanities. The infamous myth about the subject of humanities is that the scope here is too narrow as compared to subjects of science and commerce. Believe me, psychology is the evidence that such a myth breaker exists. If you are interested in the science of mind and behavior.

Are you interested in studying the mind dynamics? If you want to move toward the career of Being a psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist, counselor, teacher, professor, and many more then this is the one of most fascinating disciplines that you must move towards. I assure you that this will not be your mistake. This blog will cover the entire scope, possible careers, anticipated income, the passion that lies here, and its sub-discipline that you must know before taking psychology in graduation. 

Scope and subparts: – 

Psychology consists of a variety of subparts inclusive of  

1. Clinical psychology- Clinical psychology mostly deals with mental health issues and solving psychological disorders. If you want to be a therapist to treat various kinds of disorders. Then this is the place that you must move to.
2. Counselling psychology- Their role is mainly to solve individual or personal problems. They professionally guide the career field and make important decisions.
3. Child psychology- If you want to work with children for their motor and psychological development and help them overcome their problems. This is the discipline that you must pursue
4. Forensic psychology- It deals with cognitive analysis, brain imaging, and model-based procedures to enhance perception. They also work with criminal psychologists to solve various crime-related issues
5. Organizational psychologist- Many HRs are from this field of psychology. I you want to be in the field of organizational behavior this is the region that you must step on. This is perhaps the wealthiest subject nowadays in monetary terms.

This is just the cherry on the cake. If you want to check the further processes here and about the licensing processes and other sub-disciplines, please check the provided website 

Click here to Go to the RCI website 

Anticipated income: – 

As per data from 2023 the average income in the field of psychology is as follows: – 

Why DU for psychology? 

Delhi University is among the top universities in the world providing psychology Hons degree. The diversity and the holistic environment help in the proper nurturing of budding psychologists. What a psychologist needs is an environment that fosters practical learning.

It must provide the exposure that those students need to work, and this is the same as what DU is providing. Being a psychologist is a matter of pride if you can continue it till a Ph.D. For any kind of research work, the government sponsors your research and the reputation you get is another bowl of rice.

Moreover, the networking opportunities and collaborations available at DU extend the avenues for groundbreaking research and professional growth. These collaborations often transcend disciplinary boundaries, fostering innovation and interdisciplinary dialogue.

As a result, graduates emerge not only with a deep understanding of psychology but also with a broader perspective that enriches their approach to problem-solving and societal challenges. Additionally, the global recognition of Delhi University’s psychology program opens doors to international opportunities, further enhancing the career prospects and academic pursuits of its graduates.

In essence, Delhi University’s psychology program not only equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for success but also empowers them to make meaningful contributions to the field on a global scale. 

College with degrees in psychology

The major problem in psychology at DU  

 It can easily be observed that the majority of the colleges are women’s colleges providing seats for psychology.  It means for males there are only three options to choose from Aryabhatta College, Kesav Mahavidyalaya, and Zakir Hussain College. So, it narrows our limits for male students to choose from which college they want to pursue the degree.

Thus, there is an urgent need for Delhi University must increase the choices of male students too who want to pursue a degree in psychology. Recently Du has been working on the construction of its west and east campuses too which is a ray of hope to have multiple choices while filling out the preference sheet in DU. 

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B.A ( Hons) in psychology course is one of the unique course in B.A Hons courses.

Nowadays, the demand for this course arises in different universities even in DU because this course is something that deals with the study of human behavior.

Being an honors course, it demands a clear understanding of every concept, although there is the requirement of complete attention and a disciplined way of study.

Delhi University has proper infrastructure and faculty, even for Master in psychology as well. It deals with theories, concepts, tactics, and strategies that apply to human behavior. The aim is to explore student’s minds in the way to apply scientific knowledge in a practical world.

Candidates who have acquired Intermediate or 10+2 or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 60% marks in any stream from a recognized board are eligible for the BA Hons Psychology course.

There will be a deduction of 2.5 marks if you had not studied psychology at the 10+2 level.

Also read – English Hons – colleges, societies, subjects, and scope.

TOPIC EXPLORE –

• Perception
• Cognitive psychology
• Child Development
• Personality theory

TOP COLLEGES FOR B.A HONS IN PSYCHOLOGY.

• LADY SHRI RAM COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
• JESUS AND MARY COLLEGE
• INDRAPRASTHA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
• DAULT RAM COLLEGE
• KAMLA NEHRU COLLEGE
• GARGI COLLEGE

SOCIETIES

Also, read – BA Hons in economics, top colleges, the role of mathematics and scope

There are not any specific societies for psychology Hons students, although every college has its departmental societies for the department. You guys can take part in departmental-level workshops.

Apart from this, there are many societies, interested students can take participate in societies.

Also, read – B.COM (HONS) complete information 

IMPORTANT SUBJECTS

ELECTIVE: DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC DSE (ANY 4) (2 IN SEMESTER- V AND 2 IN SEMESTER-VI):
DSE-PSY-01: Positive Psychology (Theory+ Practical)
2: Human Resource Management (Theory+ Practical)
3: Health Psychology (Theory+ Practical)
4: Community Psychology (Theory+ Practical)
5: Cultural and Indigenous Psychology (Theory+ Practical)
6: Project/Dissertation (VI Semester)
7 Psychological Perspective in Education (Theory+ Practical)
8: Psychology of Disability (Theory+ Practical)
9: Psychology of Peace (Theory+ Practical)

ELECTIVE: GENERIC (GE) (ANY 4, 1 EACH IN SEMESTER I, II, III, AND IV):
GE-PSY-01: General Psychology (Theory+ Tutorial)
2: Youth, Gender, and Identity (Theory+ Tutorial)
3: Psychology for Health and Well-being (Theory+ Tutorial)
4: Psychology at Work (Theory+ Tutorial)
5: Psychology and Media (Theory+ Tutorial)
6: Inter-group Relations (Theory+ Tutorial)
7: Youth Psychology (Theory+ Tutorial)

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT ELECTIVE COURSE (AEEC) (SKILL-BASED) (ANY 2: 1 IN
SEMESTER III AND 1 IN SEMESTER IV):
AEEC-PSY-01: Emotional Intelligence (Theory+ Tutorial)
2: Stress Management (Theory+ Tutorial)
3: Effective Decision Making (Theory+ Tutorial)
4: Educational Psychology (Theory+ Tutorial)
5: Selection and Training (Theory+ Tutorial)
6: Personal Growth and Development (Theory+ Tutorial)
7: Psychological Skills in an organization (Theory+ Tutorial)

SCOPE

• Child psychologists
• Psychological researcher
• Psychological Instructor
• Teacher
• Content Writer
• Counselor
• Civil services

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Talking about the mental health would be so far if we are not able to recognise our own potentials, capabilities, desires and choices.

How can we recognise ourselves?

1) Personal Identity : it is a group of factors that make one different from others. For instance, one would have been honest and hardworking while the other would have been a believer in fate and destiny.

2) Social Identity : it refers to the social and cultural aspects of an individual to which he/she is linked to. For instance, one might be Indian while the other would have been American.

In both the identities there are different and contrasting aspects and characteristics which might be present in the varying individuals. Only the need is to identify our own features and ourselves. Then we cling to our personal and social identities and feel safe about it to remain stable with us in our lifetime.

Once we become familiar with our inner strengths and weaknesses, then we would be eligible for helping ourselves as well as others in any mental or emotional crisis.

In our day-to-day life, it becomes quite confusing to identify any sort of mental issues going on in an individual. So, why do we either wait for seeing the symptoms for any health issues?

Keep talking, keep sharing, be humble, and develop faith in others as well as in yourselves.

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How does it affect us? 

The word “pseudo” best suits this condition. By denying our actual thoughts and characteristics and complying with the popular notions make us a “pseudo-human”. It in turn affects the self-esteem and self-concepts of an individual. According to Carl Rogers, self-concept is an overarching construct that self-esteem is one of the components of it.

Be it a tradition (as mentioned above) or a science, both focus on the well-being of an individual through direct relationship with self-esteem and self-concepts.

Undermine or Overcome?  

The moral and the values that one carries plays a vital role in their development. A set of proper ideologies and ethics that are present in an individual, guides him/her. These ethics are received by one through the family backgrounds. Thus, helps in overcoming a negative side and thoughts of an individual rather than just undermining it for a moment.

Undermining a condition would suppress the reality for a while but overcoming it with internal and external factors would completely change the reality.

The purpose of an individual should be to transform oneself from evil to good rather than just suppressing one’s beliefs and characteristics. Consequently, it would enforce one to accept or mould the reality.

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