The De Paul School of Psychology offers a comprehensive understanding of Behavioural Science, with growing career opportunities in the field. The school provides smart classrooms, well-equipped labs, a department library, interdisciplinary education, experimental learning, career programs, community activities, and outreach initiatives to support student success.

Our mission is to provide high-quality education, conduct cutting-edge research, and engage in community outreach to advance the understanding of human behaviour and mental processes, while promoting the application of psychological knowledge to improve individual and societal well-being.

We foster a supportive environment, ensuring students have the resources and guidance they need to thrive. Our department encourages collaboration across disciplines, recognizing the interconnectedness of psychology with other fields.

To be a leading psychology department that fosters understanding, promotes well-being, facilitate learning and research and inspires future leaders in the field of psychology.

1. To establish a strong academic foundation in psychology through a curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

2. To promote scientific thinking and research skills among students by encouraging independent and faculty-guided research projects.

3. To foster awareness of mental health and well-being within the campus and surrounding community through outreach and extension activities.

As Psychology deals with behaviour and mental processes, it will enrich individuals with greater understanding of others and themselves. Psychology as a subject has a vast and diverse scope, extending into almost every area of human life. It plays a vital role in understanding and improving mental health, education, workplace efficiency, and social well-being. Clinical and counseling psychology focus on diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, while educational and school psychology enhance learning and student development. In organizations, industrial and organizational psychologists work to improve employee motivation and productivity. Health psychologists promote positive lifestyles and help people cope with illness, whereas forensic psychologists apply psychological principles within the legal system. Other growing areas include sports psychology, neuropsychology, and social psychology, each contributing to better understanding of behavior and performance in different contexts. With increasing awareness of mental health and human behavior, the demand and opportunities for psychologists continue to expand across healthcare, education, business, and research sectors.

BCA (Honours)