Courses
Bachelor of Science in Counselling Psychology
Course Description
Bachelor of Science in Counselling Psychology is a professional programme that trains students to understand human behaviour, emotions, mental-health needs, and psychological wellbeing. The curriculum includes general psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, counselling theories, psychological assessment, communication skills, group counselling, career counselling, family counselling, ethics, research methods, and community mental health. Students learn to provide supportive counselling under supervision and promote mental-health awareness in schools, workplaces, and communities.
Internships
Students complete supervised practical training in counselling centres, schools, colleges, hospitals, de-addiction centres, NGOs, community mental-health programmes, and corporate wellness units. Internship activities include case observation, intake interviews, psychological assessment support, individual and group counselling practice, mental-health awareness sessions, and documentation. Students learn ethical practice, confidentiality, referral procedures, and client-centred communication.
Jobs / Scope in Government & Law Enforcement
Graduates can apply for counsellor, mental-health assistant, rehabilitation counsellor, and community-health counsellor roles in government schools, colleges, hospitals, district mental-health programmes, women-and-child welfare departments, and social-justice departments. Opportunities also exist in police counselling cells, prison rehabilitation services, de-addiction centres, child-protection units, and disaster mental-health support teams. Counsellors support victim assistance, juvenile rehabilitation, stress management, and community mental-health initiatives.
Jobs / Scope in Healthcare & Hospitals
Graduates work as counselling assistants, mental-health counsellors, rehabilitation counsellors, school counsellors, career counsellors, de-addiction counsellors, and wellness coordinators. Employers include hospitals, mental-health clinics, rehabilitation centres, schools, colleges, NGOs, corporate wellness programmes, and tele-counselling platforms.
Career Prospects
Graduates can pursue Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, counselling psychology, applied psychology, social work, or public health. Career paths include clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, school counsellor, corporate wellness specialist, researcher, and mental-health entrepreneur. Growing awareness of mental health, student wellbeing, workplace stress, and community care creates strong demand.
Eligibility
- Pass in 10+2 / Intermediate in any stream, preferably with Biology, Psychology, or Social Sciences.
- Minimum aggregate marks as prescribed by the university.
- Empathy, confidentiality, active listening, and ethical sensitivity are important.
- Admission is generally merit-based or through the university’s admission process.