The Department of Psychology at the undergraduate level is dedicated to fostering scientific understanding of human behaviour and mental processes. The department aims to develop students intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, and empathy while providing a foundation in both theoretical and applied areas of psychology. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Health Psychology, and Research Methodology. It is designed to help students understand the biological, cognitive, emotional, and social bases of behaviour through lectures, experiments, and hands-on activities.

Students are encouraged to apply psychological principles to everyday life, promoting personal growth, interpersonal effectiveness, and social responsibility. The department also organizes seminars, workshops, guest lectures, field visits, and mental health awareness programs to enhance experiential learning and professional readiness. Students can choose between the B.A. and B.Sc. programs in Psychology, with Psychology serving as the common core subject in both streams. Graduates of the department pursue higher studies in Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Human Resource Management, Education, and Research, or build careers in mental health centres, schools, hospitals, NGOs, and corporate sectors.

The Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Psychology at Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial College is a distinguished centre for advanced learning, clinical training, and psychological research. The department is committed to fostering academic excellence, professional competence, and ethical responsibility in the field of psychology. Established with the vision of promoting mental health and scientific inquiry, the department offers M.Sc. in Psychology (Clinical Psychology and Corporate Psychology) blending theory, research, and clinical practice. The programs are designed to prepare students for roles in clinical practice, counselling, teaching, and psychological research, with a strong focus on mental health promotion and community service.

The department functions in close collaboration with Manasa Hospital providing students with hands-on clinical exposure, supervised practice, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities. Faculty members with rich academic and clinical expertise mentor students through coursework, field training, research projects, and dissertation work, ensuring holistic professional development. Through seminars, workshops, mental health awareness programs, case conferences, and community outreach, the department continues to advance psychological education and contribute significantly to the mental health sector.

At the heart of our advanced undergraduate psychology training lies a set of major psychological assessments and diagnostic tools that blend theoretical grounding with real-world applicability. From evaluating emotional resilience and workplace burnout to understanding stress perception and organizational behavior, our curriculum is designed to equip students with practical expertise and critical thinking. These tools, drawn from global research standards, empower students to explore human behavior in depth, be it in clinical, educational, or occupational contexts. Through these practicals, we aim to nurture future psychologists with a balance of scientific inquiry and compassionate insight.

Major and Advanced Practical Tools in Psychology.

• Our advanced practical toolkit in Under Graduation psychology includes a curated set of psychometric instruments designed to deepen understanding of human behavior across personal, clinical, and organizational domains.
• Tools like Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale and the WHO Quality of Life Scale explore holistic mental health and life satisfaction, while the Resilience Scale and Cohen Perceived Stress Scale assess coping capacity and stress perception. For workplace psychology, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, Organizational Culture Scale, Occupational Stress Index, and Work Motivation Questionnaire offer insights into professional well-being, motivation, and environment. Personality assessments such as the 16 PF Questionnaire, FIRO-B, and Eysenck's Personality Inventory (EPI) enhance self-awareness and interpersonal understanding. Clinical and diagnostic tools like the Obsessional Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R), Beck Depression Inventory, and IPAT Anxiety Scale provide clarity in identifying and addressing psychological concerns. Additionally, tools like the Bogardus Social Distance Scale, Sociogram, and Stereotype Scale help explore social attitudes, group dynamics, and prejudice. Together, these tools empower students and professionals to apply psychological theory to real-world scenarios with accuracy, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.