JGU has launched a new two-year programme in Counselling Psychology offered by the Jindal School of Psychology & Counselling (JSPC), starting in August 2025. Designed to address the significant mental health challenges in India, the programme is grounded in the globally recognised scientist-practitioner model, integrating theoretical knowledge, ethical standards, research, and practical training to equip students with the knowledge and skills to excel in the field of counselling psychology.
Prof. (Dr.) Surabhika Maheshwari from Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, inaugurated the M.Sc. degree at a ceremony held at the JGU campus.
Prof. (Dr.) Manjushree Palit, Associate Dean of JSPC, said: "The Master's degree in Counselling Psychology revolves around three components. First is the core curriculum, designed to provide the theoretical and foundational base of the counselling and treatment fields. Second are practicum courses that provide real-world expertise through on-campus training, school-based fieldwork, and community-based engagement. Third is research, whereby students complete a Dissertation that critically explores some aspects of counselling psychology",
According to Prof. (Dr.) Derick H. Lindquist, Dean of JSPC, "There is a desperate need for mental health professionals in India, where approximately one in seven individuals is struggling with mental distress or illness. I am delighted that the first postgraduate programme offered by JSPC is in Counselling Psychology. The two-year M.Sc. degree is designed to ensure all students experience rigorous in-class instruction, coupled with practical training, both face-to-face and online. I am confident graduates will have the knowledge and expertise to start their practice or gain employment in the mental health field, be it a clinic, NGO, school, or government office. This effort aligns with one of the primary missions of our school: to train the next generation of psychologists in India."