Careers in Psychology

 

Careers in Psychology 

    

Graduating with a degree in psychology opens a wide range of career opportunities.

In academic and public research settings, schools, public and private hospitals, law enforcement, the military, and more, there is an increasing need for certified psychologists.
Psychology offers top-notch instruction in scientific research techniques and analytical thinking, which are applicable to a wide variety of professions. These include, but are not restricted to, work in areas like counseling, market research, school administration and management, and community development and services. In addition to the previously mentioned areas, sports psychology, genetic psychology, and positive psychology are significant and steadily growing areas of psychology.
Here are some options you might consider:

Here are some options you might consider:

 

Directly Related Careers:

 

1.                      Clinical Psychologist/Counseling Psychologist/Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

2. Child Psychologist: Designed for individuals passionate about pursuing a career in psychology, with a particular focus on child development and mental health.

a.      After completing MSc. in Psychology, candidates interested to pursue career in Child Psychology can do below mentioned diplomas:

3. Educational Psychologist: Focus on how people learn and help improve educational processes.
4. Forensic Psychologist: Apply psychological principles within the legal and criminal justice system.
5. Health Psychologist: Study how psychological factors affect health and illness.
6. Occupational Psychologist: Work in organizations to improve employee performance and well-being.
7. Sport and Exercise Psychologist: Help athletes enhance performance and cope with pressures.

Institutes In West Bengal to pursue above careers:

Government Universities

• MA/MSc. Psychology offered by Calcutta University/
• West Bengal State University (Barasat)
• Kazi Nazrul University (Asansol) offers Clinical psychology/Counselling Psychology & Industrial and organizational Psychology as elective in the second year (3^rd & 4^th Semester). Students are required to specialize in one of the above subjects.

Private Universities

• St. Xaviers University, Newtown, Kolkata offers M.A. in Psychology with specialization in Clinical Psychology and Industrial & Organizational Psychology (I/O Psychology)
• NSHM Knowledge campus (Durgapur/Kolkata) offers MSc. In Clinical Psychology (Degree offered by MAKAUT).
• ADAMAS university (Barasat) offers MSc. In Psychology with specialisation in Clinical Psychology.
• Brainware University (Barasat) offers MSc. in Applied Psychology
• Sister Nivedita University (Newtown) offers MSc. in Applied Psychology
• Techno India University (Salt Lake) offers MSc. in Psychology
• Gayatri Chetana Foundation (Narendrapur) under George College offers MSc. in Clinical Psychology. Degree is offered by MAKAUT. Non- Psychology graduates are also eligible for this course.
• Amity University, Kolkata offers M.A in Applied Psychology.

Various Diploma /Certificate courses in Psychology:

1.      Some diploma courses under Gayatri Chetana Foundation, under the aegis of George College (Narendrapur):

# PG Diploma in Psychological Counselling

# Certificate Course in Psychological Assessment

# Certificate Course in Healthcare Counselling

2.      Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Vivekananda Vidyabhaban(Only for females) offers PG Diploma in Psychological counselling 

 

3.      Antara Institute of Health Sciences ( An unit of Antara Society of Mental Health Sciences), Baruipur offers Diploma in Counselling Psychology

4.      Vidyasagar school of social work, Salt Lake (under Vidyasagar University) offers PG Diploma in Psychological Counselling

Link: Vidyasagar School of Social Work | About

 

5.      Counsel India (https://www.counselindia.com/) offers various Masters and Diploma courses in counselling Psychology.

Some Prominent Institutes in India offering specialised courses in Psychology:

1.      National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar Campus

Courses available :

School of Behavioural Forensics | Gujarat Campus, NFSU

 

a.     B. A/M.A Criminology
 b. PG Diploma Investigative Psychology
 c. PG Diploma in Cyber Psychology
 d. M.Phil Clinical Psychology
 e. MSc. Clinical Psychology
 f. MSc. Neuropsychology
 g. MSc. Forensic-Psychology
 h. M.A Criminology (with specialization in forensic Psychology)

 

2.      IIT Delhi offers MSc. in Cognitive Sciences (Admission through GATE)

For admission related queries please refer the link:

Cognitive Science Program|IIT Delhi

 

3.      IIT Kanpur offers MS in Cognitive Science (Admission through GATE/ CSIR/ JRF/ NET)

For admission related queries follow the link: Cognitive Science

4.      Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai Campus) offers Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counseling Practice) Admission through CUET PG.

5.      Indian Institute of Psychology and Research (IIPR), Banglore, offers MSc. Psychology and MSc. Counselling Psychology. IIPR:

Other Useful Careers:

1.      Human Resources Officer: Manage recruitment, training, and employee relations. Psychology graduates can pursue MBA in HR . Background in psychology can be quite advantageous. Here are a few reasons why:

• Understanding Human Behaviour: Psychology graduates have a deep understanding of human behaviour, which is crucial for managing and motivating employees.
• Conflict Resolution: Skills in conflict resolution and counseling can help in handling workplace disputes effectively.
• Employee Well-being: Knowledge of mental health and well-being can contribute to creating a supportive work environment.
• Recruitment and Selection: Insights into personality and cognitive assessments can enhance the recruitment process.

Renowned institutes for pursuing MBA in HR are:

XLRI, Jamshedpur, Entrance through XAT

XISS, Ranchi

2.      Marketing Executive: Use psychological principles to understand consumer behaviour.

3.      Life Coach: Help clients set and achieve personal and professional goals.

Alternative Careers:

1. Advice Worker: Provide guidance and support on various issues.
2. Civil Service Fast Streamer: Work in government departments on policy and administration.
3. Crime Scene Investigator: Use psychological insights to analyze crime scenes.
4. Intelligence Analyst: Work with data to understand and predict security threats.

 

Career benefits of the Psychological Counselling course:

In recent times, especially after the pandemic, there has been an unprecedented surge in the cases of mental health problems. There also has been an increased awareness about seeking professional students completing this course:

1. They can work in a hospital or psychological clinic as a paramedic staff doing mental testing, mental status examination and other psychology related jobs.

 2. Can work as an assistant to a psychiatrist.

3. Every school and college these days needs a students' counsellor. Plenty of job opportunities are open in this sphere.

 4. Many industries are appointing psychological counsellors in their Employees Welfare Schemes. Our students can have job opportunities in this area too.

 5. Can do private practice; There is no dearth of people suffering from mental affliction. It may take time, but once the practice is established, it will provide sufficient income and would also be a contribution to the social stability.

6. They can work in community development and rehabilitation programmes.

 7. In general hospitals they can work in palliative care programmes and can make very valuable contributions for the society.

 8. They can work in NGOs working on the rehabilitation of victims of domestic violence, rape survivors and uplifting of street children.

9. They can work as resource persons in Training Programmes for counselling. These are some of the many such opportunities where our students can work and make valuable contributions. Even in defence areas, counselling the traumatised soldiers, their families, working counselling people affected by natural disaster - are areas where work and job opportunities are available