ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology programme is designed in accordance with our motto and is affiliated to Goa University.

The Course Objectives:

• To make students aware of the recent trends in Psychology.

• To give students an experiential set-up to learn skills in counseling and Clinical Psychology.

• The M.A students are encouraged to understand the complex nature of counseling as a profession and are influenced to contribute towards the well-being of our society.

The students themselves are encouraged to explore their own potential and skills. This in turn will enhance their physical and mental well- being ,leading to overall growth..

Our Alumni of Post graduate Department of Psychology have moved into challenging jobs as school counsellors, responsible posts in NGOs and as teachers. Some have pursued further studies and still others are stationed abroad.

Guest faculty are invited to meet the M.A students and exchanging thoughts on varied topics like:

• Mental health Care Act
• Gender equality and understanding the transgender community: Practical concerns, stigma, and challenges
• Soft skills for career success

                                                                              Eligibility

All students seeking admission to Post Graduate Courses must mandatorily answer Entrance Exam as per the Goa University Admission Ranking Test (GU-ART)

For being eligible for admission to the programme leading to the degree of Master of Commerce (M.Com) a candidate must have passed the examination for a degree of Bachelor of Commerce ( three-year integrated course) of Goa University or an examination of any other recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks in B.Com.

Students obtaining degree certificates from recognized universities other than Goa University will require to obtain a Provisional Eligibility Certificate from Goa University together with a no objection certificate and a character certificate from the last college attended by them.