DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
The Department of Psychology was established in the year 1989-1990.The Department of Psychology at D.A.V College for Girls in Yamuna Nagar is the only college of twin city that offers Psychology as a subject in B.A and Hons. In Psychology which is the most sought after course in metro cities in India because of its innumerable job avenues in all sectors. It has become a significant contributor to various aspects of student development and mental health and well-being of the students. Here are the strengths and reasons why studying Psychology in this department is beneficial:
Strengths of the Department:
- *Contribution to Five Major Areas*:
– Personality development programs
– Experiential activities
– Life skill development programs
– Educational visits
-Free of cost mental health counseling for college students
- *Regular Testing Workshops*:
– These testing and assessment workshops focus on self-awareness, self-assessment, and career choices.
- *Active Counseling Cell*:
– The department actively helps students deal with their issues, promoting better adjustment and mental health.
- *Extension Lectures and Workshops*:
– These events enhance students’ knowledge and skills.
- *Active Participation in Extracurricular Activities*:
– Students participate in NCC, NSS, Sports, Cultural activities, bringing laurels to the department and college.
- *Psychological Group Activities*:
– Students benefit from activities such as body language management, assertiveness training, self-understanding, and confidence building.
- *Infrastructure*:
– Well-equipped laboratories with LCD projectors and a counseling center support student learning.
– Meditation center for providing support to students.
- *Excellent Results*:
– Students consistently deliver excellent academic results and hold university positions every year.
- *Healthy Faculty-Student Relationship*:
– Faculty members maintain open, healthy, and interactive relationships with students, encouraging them to come forward with academic and personal problems.
- *Academic Support to Other Departments*:
– The faculty caters to the academic needs of the Department of Yoga.
- *Diverse Alumni Success*:
– Alumni hold positions as teachers, counselors, researchers, and officers in various settings, including NGOs and rehabilitation centers.
Why Study Psychology:
– *Lucrative Career Paths*: Psychology offers diverse career opportunities, including teaching, counseling, clinical psychology, human resource management, research, and more.
– *Scientific Understanding*: Studying Psychology provides a scientific understanding of oneself and others.
– *Improved Life Skills*: Psychology enhances problem-solving, decision-making, empathy, and self-management skills.
– *Broadened Intellectual Horizons*: Psychology fosters abstract reasoning and intellectual growth, beneficial for competitive exams.
– *Better Mental Health*: Psychology promotes better mental health and quality of life for individuals and society.
– *Contribution to Various Sectors*: Psychology contributes to solving problems in society, industries, organizations, sports, military life, health and education.
Psychology offers not only promising career paths but also invaluable skills and insights into human behavior and well-being. The Department of Psychology at D.A.V College for Girls stands as a hub for nurturing these potentials among its students, preparing them for diverse professional and personal pursuits.
Recent glimpses of the activities conducted by the Department
