Department of Psychology

Humanities Building, Near Dr.Ambedkar Hostel,
University Campus, Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar – 364 002.

Ph : 0278-2524756,2524884
 
Head: Dr. Savita Vaghela
History:-

     The department of Psychology was established on 3rd November, 1988. There are two faculty members 1 Reader and 1 Lecturer (under 10th plan). The  department is nourishing and sustaining high standards of teaching and learning. The Department has produced more than 20 college teachers (part timer, visiting teachers & full-times), more than 30 school teachers and has many others professionals (like Counselors and Project officers) to its credit.
 
Courses Offered 
Course   Name M.A.
Course   Type Grant in Aid
Intake 17
Eligibility T.Y. B.A.
Subject offered / Specialization: Entire Psychology

(i) Clinical Psy.
(ii) Industrial Psy.

Duration 2 Years
Course Commencement

June

Admission Process by Merit
Fees As per University rules

Syllabus of M.A. Part-I & II.

M.A. Part-I

Paper-1

Theories & System of Psychology

Paper-2 Research Methodology & Psychological Measurement
Paper-3

Experimental Psychology - Theory & Statistics
50 marks for Experimental Theory & Statistics
50 marks for Practicals

Paper-4

Clinical Psychology

 
M.A. Part-II
Paper-5

Developmental Psychology or Dissertation

Paper-6 Advanced Social Psychology
Paper-7

Experimental Psychology Theory & Statistics
50 marks for Experimental Theory & Statistics
50 marks for 8 Practicals

Paper-8

Abnormal Psychology

 
Course   Name: Ph.D.
Eligibility As per Rules
Fees As per University rules

Self-development and co-curricula Activities in the Dept
Dissertation, Fieldwork, Seminars, Personality development, life skill education, Expert lectures.

 
 
Faculty

Name

:

Dr. Savita Vaghela

Qualification

:

M.A., Ph.D.

Designation

:

Reader & HoD

Areas of Specialization           

:

Clinical Psychology

Contact No.

:

 (O) 0278-2524756
 (R) 0278-2566774


Name

:

Dr. Suman Vaishnav

Qualification

:

M.A., Ph.D.

Designation

:

Lecturer(10th plan)

Areas of Specialization           

:

Clinical Psychology

Contact No.

:

(O) 0278-2524756
(R) 0278-2560424

 

 

 

Academic Activities of last three years

 

  • 13 Research papers published in various journals.
  • 9 Seminar and conferences attended by faculty members
  • Department of Psychology organized a two-days seminar on experimental psychology for PTC college lecturers, in collaboration with District Educational Training Instt. (Diet) Bhavnagar on 27-28 February, 2004.
  • One day program arranged by department on AIDS awareness and counseling of AIDS patients. 
  • Department arranged “Psychological picture show” for students.
  • Every year students visit the Mentally retarded school at Bhavnagar.
  • Students participated in an orientation program on mental reformation arranged by ANKUR.
  • Department arranged one day shibir on Dhyan and Yoga.
  • An Educational Tour is arranged every year, with purpose of special data collection.
  • 6 students presented paper in seminar.