The Department of psychology was
established in December 2001 under the aegis of the
Faculty of Behavioral Sciences, University of Jammu,
Jammu. The Department was set up as an
interdisciplinary centre of higher learning and
academic excellence. It has a distinction of being the
first Post Graduate Department of Psychology in the
state of Jammu and Kashmir and is currently working
under the faculty of Social Sciences. The department
offers optional courses in the frontline areas of
research namely Clinical Psychology, Counselling
Psychology and Organisational Behavior at post
graduate level. It also offers Ph.D program in
Psychology. The teaching methodologies of the
department are innovative and unique. The department
provides quality teaching, practical experience and a
unique opportunity to share and develop the vision,
knowledge, initiative and critical thinking needed to
meet professional challenges and community needs. The
Department actively encourages the faculty members, to
attend refresher courses, to participate in training
programmes, workshops, conferences and seminars in
their areas of interest. The scholars and students of
department are also encouraged to participate in
conferences, workshops, seminars, group discussion and
various extension activities. Students qualifying NET/JRF/SET
and other competitive/civil services examinations are
placed in various organizations and institutions
within and outside the state.
