M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology
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M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology
TWO YEARS PROGRAMME
About The Programme
The two-year M.Sc. degree addresses the significant mental health needs in India by bridging the gap between training and practice. The program is grounded in the globally recognized scientist-practitioner model, integrating theoretical knowledge, ethical standards, research, and practical training to equip students with comprehensive competencies required for effective counselling practice.
Objective:
To develop a program that fosters intellectual engagement, discovery-based learning, and produces skilled, socially responsible mental health professionals.
To address the significant mental health needs in India by bridging the training and practice gap in this critical field.
Framework
This Master's program is grounded in the globally recognized scientist-practitioner model. It integrates theoretical knowledge, ethical standards, research, and practical training to equip students with the comprehensive competencies required for effective counselling practice. It has been designed keeping in mind two key criteria:
| Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 3) of good health and wellbeing. | World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation that “there can be no health or sustainable development without mental health”. |
The Program is Designed to Provide
Skill Development: Prepare students to meet the growing demand for mental health professionals in India, where approximately 1 in 7 individuals require mental health care but are served by only 0.07% of psychologists per 100,000 population (NIMHANS, 2016).
Training and Practice Integration: Ensure a robust educational foundation combined with practical training to bridge the existing training and practice gaps.
Program Structure: Each semester is designed to advance knowledge and practice from a beginner to an advanced level of expertise needed for practicing as a Counselling Psychologist.
- Core Curriculum: Includes theoretical foundations of counseling, counseling skills, psychotherapy approaches, psychopathology, lifespan development, multicultural counseling, research methodology, ethics, reflective practices, self-care, and supervisory skills.
- Practicum Courses: Offer a blend of simulated role plays and real-world experiences through on-campus training, school-based fieldwork, and community-based engagement. Students will participate in rotational practical training, gaining experience across various settings.
- Research Component: Students will complete a Dissertation, encouraging critical and exploratory research in counseling psychology.
- Electives: Allow students to explore intersections between counseling psychology and other disciplines within the university. Students will be exposed to theoretical, practical, research, and ethical aspects of the field.
Practical Experience: Students will gain hands-on experience at on-campus site (JGU Psychology Lab), school-based settings, and community-based settings. The program aims to (i) utilize the JGU Psychology Research Lab for mental health screenings and counselling; (ii) collaborate with local schools to provide supervised counselling services; (iii) conduct awareness programs and mental health screening camps for local communi9ty.
Semester-wise course distribution*
| 1st Semester – Fall Semester -1st Year | 2nd Semester Spring Semester – 1st Year | 3rd Semester Fall Semester 2nd Year | 4th Semester – Spring Semester 2nd Year |
| Theoretical Foundations of Counselling/ Systems and Theories | Psychopathology I | Psychopathology II | Multicultural Counselling |
| Counselling Skills I | Counselling Skills II | Development Across the Lifespan | Clinical Supervision and Supervisory Skills |
| Approaches to Psychotherapy I | Approaches to Psychotherapy II | Cross Elective 1 | Cross Elective 2 |
| Research Methods: Quantitative Methodology | Research Methods: Qualitative Methods & Mixed Methodology | Dissertation I | Dissertation II |
| Ethics in Counselling Practice I | Ethics in Counselling Practice II | Reflective Practice & Self Care I | Reflective Practice & Self Care II |
| Practicum I | Practicum II | Practicum III | Practicum IV |
*Above information is provisional and subject to change.
Students with B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) or B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) in Psychology will be eligible to apply for the M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology program at JSPC.
Duration- 2 Years
Tuition Fee (INR Per Annum)- 3,00,000
Residential Fees
| Particulars | Amount in (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Accommodation Charges | 2,16,000 per annum |
| Other Allied Service Charges (Other services including but not limited to Food, Laundry, Security Services, House-keeping Charges, Electricity etc.) | 1,19,000 per annum |
| Accommodation Charges | 2,16,000 per annum |
| Refundable Security Deposit* At the time of Joining | 50,000 One-Time |
*The programme fee and residential fee are subject to an annual increase of upto 10%.
Career Advantages:
- Enhanced Employability: Graduates will gain an edge in the job market through comprehensive core and elective courses, as well as culturally sound practical training.
- Diverse Career Paths: The program prepares students for employment in various settings, including schools, mental health clinics, government organizations, non-profits, and research projects. It also provides a strong foundation for pursuing PhD and PsyD programs.
PG Admissions Information
Programme | M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology |
Course Duration | 2 Years |
Minimum Eligibility | Students with B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) or B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) in Psychology will be eligible to apply for the M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology program at JSPC. |
Admission Criteria | Applicants for postgraduate program at JSPC will be selected based on their performance in Jindal‑PMAT and personal interaction. |
Accepted Standardized Tests or Competitive Examinations | Jindal‑PMAT (Psychology Masters Admissions Test) |
PMAT Weightages | Verbal Ability 40% |
Application Fee | Rs. 1000/- |
Tuition Fee | Rs. 3,00,000/‑ per annum* |
Accommodation Charges
Refundable Security Deposit* At the time of joining | Rs. 2,16,000/- per annum |
| 1st Semester – Fall Semester -1st Year | 2nd Semester Spring Semester – 1st Year | 3rd Semester Fall Semester 2nd Year | 4th Semester – Spring Semester 2nd Year |
| Theoretical Foundations of Counselling/ Systems and Theories | Psychopathology I | Psychopathology II | Multicultural Counselling |
| Counselling Skills I | Counselling Skills II | Development Across the Lifespan | Clinical Supervision and Supervisory Skills |
| Approaches to Psychotherapy I | Approaches to Psychotherapy II | Cross Elective 1 | Cross Elective 2 |
| Research Methods: Quantitative Methodology | Research Methods: Qualitative Methods & Mixed Methodology | Dissertation I | Dissertation II |
| Ethics in Counselling Practice I | Ethics in Counselling Practice II | Reflective Practice & Self Care I | Reflective Practice & Self Care II |
| Practicum I | Practicum II | Practicum III | Practicum IV |