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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The department of Psychology established in Arts, Commerce and Science College, Harsul in 1993 (General Level) and further developed in 2017 (Special Level).
Vision:
To promote the holistic development of the students by applying the principles of Psychology and creating the mental health workers by imparting practical skills among the students
Mission:
Encourage the academic, educational and social development of the students
Impart the practical skills among the students of psychological testing and counseling
To educate the community to promote the mental health and to aware them about the role of psychology in life
Salient Features
- Qualified and practically experienced faculty
- Innovative techniques in understanding psychology
- Provides counseling services to students and community
- Expert faculty with modern pedagogical techniques for promoting students practical skills to use the subject knowledge in real life situation of self and community
- Organize workshops, seminars and educational visits for students.
PROGRAMMES:
B.A. Psychology
F.Y. B. A. PSYCHOLOGY SEMESTER – I
| Paper No. |
Course Code |
Name of the Course |
| G-1 |
UAPSY-11221 |
Foundation of Psychology |
Semester – II
| Paper No. |
Course Code |
Name of the Course |
| G-1 |
UAPSY- 11222 |
Introduction to Social Psychology |
S.Y. B. A. PSYCHOLOGY SEMESTER – III
| Paper No. |
Course Code |
Name of the Course |
| G-2 |
UAPSY - 23223 |
Health Psychology |
| S-1 |
UAPSY-23221 |
Psychology of Abnormal behaviour- I |
| S-2 |
UAPSY- 23222 |
Developmental Psychology |
| SEC |
UAPSY - 23224 |
Health Promotion life skills |
Semester – IV
| Paper No. |
Course Code |
Name of the Course |
| G-2 |
UAPSY- 24223 |
Positive Psychology |
| S-1 |
UAPSY- 24221 |
Psychology of Abnormal behaviour- II |
| S-2 |
UAPSY-24222 |
Theories of Personality |
| SEC |
UAPSY- 24224 |
Basic Counselling Skills |
T.Y. B. A. PSYCHOLOGY SEMESTER – V
| Paper No. |
Course Code |
Name of the Course |
| G-3 |
UAPSY- 35223 |
Industrial and Organizational Psychology |
| S-3 |
UAPSY-35221 |
Psychological Testing – Theory |
| S-4 |
UAPSY- 35222 |
Psychological Test-Practical |
| SEC |
UAPSY- 35224 |
Personality Development -I |
Semester – VI
| Paper No. |
Course Code |
Name of the Course |
| G-3 |
UAPSY- 36223 |
Applied Psychology |
| S-3 |
UAPSY- 36221 |
Experimental Psychology-Theory |
| S-4 |
UAPSY-36222 |
Psychological Experiment-Practical |
| SEC |
UAPSY-36224 |
Personality Development -II |
TEACHING FACULTY
| Sr. No. |
Photo |
Name of the Faculty |
Period |
Designation |
Qualification |
Teaching Experience |
Link |
| 1 |
|
Prof. D. C. Jadhav |
2016-2021 |
Head and Assistant Prof. |
B.A. PsyM.A. Psy |
26 Years |
View |
| 2 |
|
Dr. Prashant G. Sonawane |
From 2022 till present |
Assistant Professor CHB Granted |
M.A. Psy B.A. Psy NET JRF Psy SET Psy M.D. Psychiatry (Hom)B.H.M.S. |
2 Years |
View |
Workshops Organised
1.Guest Lecture: Psychological Health and its Determinants by Dr. Mrunal A. Bharadwaj
| SR. |
PERTICULARS |
DETAILS |
| 1 |
Title of Program/Activity |
Psychological Health and its Determinants |
| 2 |
Mode of Program (Online/Offline) |
Offline |
| 3 |
Date and Time of program |
07/11/2022 |
| 4 |
Name of Committee under which program is organised |
Department of Psycholgy’s Psychological Counselling Centre and IQAC MGV’s Arts, Science and Commerce College, Harsul |
| 5 |
Name of HoD/Chairman/ Coordinator of Committee |
Dr. Prashant G. Sonawane |
| 6 |
Member of Committee |
|
| 7 |
Funding Agency if any (Total Cost) |
Nil |
| 8 |
Outcomes of the Programme/ActivityExcellent, Written in detail in Report |
Excellent, Written in detail in Report |
| 9 |
Chairperson |
Dr. Motiram R. Deshmukh, Principal, MGV’s Arts, Science and Commerce College, Harsul |
| 10 |
Speaker/Resource persons |
Prof. Dr. Mrunal A. Bharadwaj HOD, Department of Psychology, LVH College, Nashik |
| 11 |
Brief information of program
(Report, Photographs & Newspaper cutting to be attached) |
Attached with this report |
| 12 |
No. of Total Participant (Attendance with name and Sign to be attached) |
44 |
2.Psychological Counseling: Need of the Time (Webinar)
| SR. |
PERTICULARS |
DETAILS |
| 1 |
Title of Program/Activity |
समुपदेशन : काळाची गरज |
| 2 |
Mode of Program (Online/Offline) |
Online |
| 3 |
Date and Time of program |
12/10/20221, 11.00 am |
| 4 |
Name of Committee under which program is organised |
Department of Psycholgy and IQAC MGV’s Arts, Science and Commerce College, Harsul |
| 5 |
Name of HoD/Chairman/ Coordinator of Committee |
Dr. D.C. Jadhav |
| 6 |
Member of Committee |
|
| 7 |
Funding Agency if any (Total Cost) |
Nil |
| 8 |
Outcomes of the Programme/Activity |
Excellent, Written in detail in Report |
| 9 |
Chairperson |
Dr. Motiram R. Deshmukh, Principal, MGV’s Arts, Science and Commerce College, Harsul |
| 10 |
Speaker/Resource persons |
{Prof. Tanmay Joshi H.P. T. Arts, R.Y.K. Commerece College Nashik |
| 11 |
Brief information of program
(Report, Photographs & Newspaper cutting to be attached) |
Attached with this report |
| 12 |
No. of Total Participant (Attendance with name and Sign to be attached) |
56 |
| 13 |
Feedback Analysis (Feedback Report to be attached) |
Done |
| 14 |
Any other relevant Information |
E certificates of the Webinar given to the Participants |
Department of Psychology and IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir's Arts, Science and Commerce College, Harsul, Dist. Nashik, has organized One day State Level Webinar on ‘Counselling: Need of the Time” on 12th October 2021, at 11 am, through the Google Meet platform. The Webinar was aimed at creating awareness among the students and community about role of Psychological Counselling and importance of it in the preservation of the mental health. The event was open to all, and the participants could join through the given link.
Honorable Prof. Dr. M. A. Bharadwaj, Vice Principal and HOD, Department of Psychology, MGV’s LVH College, Panchavati,Nashik inaugurated the event. The Resource Person for the Webinar was Prof. Tanmay Joshi, from the Department of Psycholgy, HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik. Dr. M. R. Deshmukh, the Principal of Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir's Arts, Science, and Commerce College, acted as the President of the event. The Vice-Principal, , the Academic Supervisor, and the NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) Co-ordinator also attended the event.
Dr. D. C. Jadhav, HOD, Department of Psychology introduced resource person, Prof. Ganesh Bargaje compared the Program, and Dr. Rajni Patil expressed the vote of thanks. All HOD’s, staff members and students participated in this webinar.
Outcome of the Webinar
The Webinar was a great success, and it created awareness among the participants about the importance of role of various aspects of Psychological Counseling and its importance in the mental health. This initiative by Psychology Department of Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir's Arts, Science, and Commerce College was received very well by all participants
Photos of the Webinar
Flyer of the Webinar
Dr D. C. Jadhav, HOD, Dept. of Psychology
BEST PRACTICES OF DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
1.PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING OF THE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY
Introduction:
The Department of the Psychology is conducting the sessions of psychological counselling for students and community people. This centre was intended to diagnose the student’s problems and help them with the psychological counselling.
Objectives:
To increase the awareness of various aspects mental health among students and the community
To impart the practical knowledge of psychological counselling and testing among the students of the Department of Psychology
To create awareness about various treatment options of mental illnesses among students
Outcome of the Programme:
- Increased awareness of the psychology as a subject
- Increased awareness of the various mental health problems
- Improved self awareness and self confidence among students
- Personality development and soft skills development among students
Limitations Experienced:
- Poor awareness about the psychological counselling and therapies
- Time constrains
- Ethical issues
PHOTOS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING CENTRE ACTIVITIES
Inauguration of the Psychological Counselling Centre
Inauguration of the Psychological Counselling Centre Flyer of the Webinar
2.PSYCHOLOGY STUDIO
Introduction:
The Department of Psychology is conducting the interactive sessions with the students, which consists of the role plays, screening of the movies (Mantarang Programme) having the themes of the psychological illnesses.
Objectives:
To create the interest among the students about psychology
To expose them to real life situations in movies through the eyes of a psychologist, and teach those to contemplate on multiple possibilities an individual have to deal with these situations
To work on the prejudices of oneself
To improve the self confidence among the students and to prepare them to work as a mental health professional
To create awareness about various treatment options of mental illnesses among students
Outcome of the Programme:
Increased awareness of the psychology as a subject and increased interest in the students to take psychology subject
Increased awareness of the various mental health problems
Improved self awareness and self confidence among students
PHOTOS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIO ACTIVITIES
SWOC (Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Challenges)
Strengths
- The department has qualified and experienced faculty.
- The department offers psychometric testing and personal counselling to students who approach the teacher.
- The teachers are engaged in research activities and published research papers in UGC recognized journals and international peer reviewed journals.
- No colleges in the surrounding vicinity to provide the education in the subject
Weaknesses
- The specialization is on non-grant basis.
- The students are belonging to tribal area and there is limited awareness regarding the subject of Psychology
Opportunities
- To conduct the community programme to increase the awareness about the subject, and to impart practical knowledge among the students.
- To organize seminars and workshops with multidisciplinary approach.
- To promote students for research work.
Challenges
- Minimizing the students drop out ratio.
- Creating awareness of Psychology subject among students whose needs are very basic
- Convincing students to take the help of counseling for solving their educational and personal issues
Future Plan of Department of Psychology
- To increase the number of MOU's.
- To organize webinars, conferences with multidisciplinary approach
- To increase the number of research publications.
- To start well equipped counseling centre
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