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 MA Counselling Psychology - Semester I Syllabus
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 Core Courses:
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 1. Foundations of Counselling Psychology
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   Introduction to Counselling:
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    Definition, goals, ethics, and principles of counselling.
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    Historical development and major schools of thought.
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   Theories of Personality:
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    Psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and trait theories.
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    Application of personality theories in counselling.
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   Ethical and Professional Issues:
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    Confidentiality, informed consent, boundaries, and competence.
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    Ethical decision-making models.
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 2. Psychological Assessment
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   Principles of Psychological Testing:
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    Reliability, validity, standardization, and norms.
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    Types of psychological tests.
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   Assessment of Intelligence:
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    Individual and group intelligence tests (e.g., WAIS, Raven's Progressive Matrices).
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    Interpretation and application of intelligence test results.
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   Assessment of Personality:
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    Objective and projective personality tests (e.g., MMPI, Rorschach).
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    Clinical interviewing and behavioral observation.
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 Elective Courses (Choose One):
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 3. Health Psychology
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   Introduction to Health Psychology:
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    Biopsychosocial model of health and illness.
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    Stress, coping, and health behaviors.
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   Psychological Factors in Chronic Illness:
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    Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and HIV/AIDS.
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    Psychological interventions for managing chronic illness.
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 4. Positive Psychology
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   Introduction to Positive Psychology:
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    The science of well-being, happiness, and resilience.
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    Positive emotions, character strengths, and virtues.
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   Applications of Positive Psychology:
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    Positive interventions in education, work, and therapy.
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 MA Counselling Psychology - Semester II Syllabus
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 Core Courses:
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 1. Counselling Skills and Techniques
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   Basic Counselling Skills:
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    Active listening, empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard.
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    Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
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   Advanced Counselling Techniques:
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    Cognitive restructuring, behavioral techniques, and solution-focused therapy.
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    Crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
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   Group Counselling:
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    Principles and dynamics of group counselling.
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    Facilitation skills and ethical considerations.
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 2. Research Methods in Psychology
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   Introduction to Research Methods:
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    Types of research designs (e.g., experimental, correlational, qualitative).
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    Sampling techniques and data collection methods.
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   Statistical Analysis:
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    Descriptive and inferential statistics.
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    SPSS and other statistical software.
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   Research Ethics:
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    Informed consent, confidentiality, and protection of participants.
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 Elective Courses (Choose One):
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 3. Child and Adolescent Counselling
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   Developmental Psychology:
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    Cognitive, emotional, and social development in children and adolescents.
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    Common psychological disorders in childhood and adolescence.
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   Counselling Techniques for Children and Adolescents:
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    Play therapy, art therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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 4. Career Counselling
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   Career Development Theories:
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    Holland's theory, Super's theory, and social cognitive career theory.
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    Career assessment and exploration techniques.
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   Career Counselling Process:
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    Individual and group career counselling.
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    Job search strategies and workplace issues.
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 MA Counselling Psychology - Semester III Syllabus
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 Core Courses:
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 1. Psychopathology
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   Introduction to Psychopathology:
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    Definition, classification, and etiology of mental disorders.
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    DSM-5 and ICD-11 diagnostic criteria.
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   Mood Disorders:
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    Depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, and related conditions.
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    Etiology, symptoms, and treatment approaches.
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   Anxiety Disorders:
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    Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and phobias.
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    Etiology, symptoms, and treatment approaches.
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   Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders:
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    Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and delusional disorder.
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    Etiology, symptoms, and treatment approaches.
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 2. Counselling in Diverse Settings
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   Multicultural Counselling:
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    Cultural competence, cultural sensitivity, and cultural humility.
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    Addressing cultural biases and stereotypes.
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   Counselling in Schools:
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    Role of school counsellors, academic counselling, and career guidance.
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    Addressing bullying, substance abuse, and mental health issues in schools.
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   Counselling in Community Settings:
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    Working with marginalized populations, refugees, and victims of trauma.
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    Community-based interventions and outreach programs.
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 Elective Courses (Choose One):
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 3. Rehabilitation Psychology
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   Introduction to Rehabilitation Psychology:
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    Principles of rehabilitation, disability models, and psychosocial aspects of disability.
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    Assessment and intervention strategies for individuals with disabilities.
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 4. Forensic Psychology
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   Introduction to Forensic Psychology:
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    Legal and ethical issues in forensic psychology.
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    Psychological assessment and expert testimony in legal settings.
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 MA Counselling Psychology - Semester IV Syllabus
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 Core Courses:
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 1. Advanced Counselling Theories and Practice
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   Integrative Counselling:
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    Combining different theoretical approaches in counselling.
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    Developing a personal counselling style.
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   Specialized Counselling Techniques:
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    Narrative therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy.
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    Application of specialized techniques to specific client populations.
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   Supervision in Counselling:
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    Models of supervision, roles and responsibilities of supervisors and supervisees.
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    Ethical and legal issues in supervision.
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 2. Dissertation/Research Project
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   Research Proposal Development:
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    Identifying a research topic, formulating research questions, and conducting a literature review.
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    Developing a research methodology and data analysis plan.
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   Data Collection and Analysis:
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    Collecting data using appropriate research methods.
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    Analyzing data using statistical software.
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   Dissertation Writing and Presentation:
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    Writing a dissertation according to university guidelines.
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    Presenting research findings in a clear and concise manner.
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 Elective Courses (Choose One):
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 3. Trauma Counselling
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   Understanding Trauma:
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    Types of trauma, neurobiology of trauma, and psychological impact of trauma.
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    Assessment and treatment of trauma-related disorders.
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 4. Addiction Counselling
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   Understanding Addiction:
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    Theories of addiction, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions.
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    Assessment and treatment of addiction.
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