Master of Arts in Psychology (MA Psychology) is a 2 Year course by Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Admissions to Master in Psychology is open to the following students:
a. Bachelors in Arts (BA) with psychology major
b. Post Graduate Diploma in Counseling Psychology (PGDCP)
c. Bachelors in Film Studies (BFS)
d. Bachelors in Social Work (BSW), with at least 3 credits or 100 mark course in general psychology
BSc and equivalent
a. Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA)
b. BBA – Banking and Insurance (BBA-BI)
c. BBA – Travel and Tourism (BBA-TT)
d. Bachelors in Conflict, Peace and Development (BCPD)
e. Bachelors in Information Management (BIM)
f. Bachelors in Business Information System (BBIS)
g. Bachelors in Hotel Management (BHM)
h. Bachelors in Health Care Management (BHCM)
Must have secured at least second division in the Bachelor's degree
Degree must be from a university recognized by Tribhuvan University
Note: Students from management and other non-psychology backgrounds must have completed at least 3 credits or a 100-mark course in General Psychology (core psychology course).
Course Code | Title of Course | Credit Hours | Teaching Hours | Nature of Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PSY.551 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 | 48 | Core |
PSY.552 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 | 48 | Core |
PSY.553 | Research Methodology (Quantitative Approach) | 3 | 48 | Core |
PSY.554 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | 48 | Core |
PSY.555 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 | 48 | Core |
Course Code | Title of Course | Credit Hours | Teaching Hours | Nature of Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PSY.556 | Contemporary Theories in Psychology | 3 | 48 | Core |
PSY.557 | Cross-cultural Psychology | 3 | 48 | Core |
PSY.558 | Research Methodology (Qualitative Approach) | 3 | 48 | Core |
PSY.559 | Evolutionary Psychology | 3 | 48 | Core |
PSY.560 | Health Psychology | 3 | 48 | Core |
Specialization in Clinical Psychology
Course Code | Title of Course | Credit Hours | Teaching Hours | Nature of Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PSY.561-1 | Clinical Psychology | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.552-1 | Biological Basis of Behavior | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.553-1 | Child Psychopathology | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.564-1 | Psychological Assessment | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.565-1 | Psychotherapy and Counseling | 3 | 48 | Optional |
Specialization in Organizational Psychology
Course Code | Title of Course | Credit Hours | Teaching Hours | Nature of Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PSY.561-2 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.562-2 | Organizational Communication | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.563-2 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.564-2 | Applied Psychological Assessment | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.565-2 | Consumer Behavior | 3 | 48 | Optional |
Course Code | Title of Course | Credit Hours | Teaching Hours | Nature of Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PSY.561-3 | Fundamentals of Counseling | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.562-3 | Community Psychosocial Counseling | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.563-3 | School Counseling | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.564-3 | Mental Health Issues and Problems | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.565-3 | Psychology of Rehabilitation | 3 | 48 | Optional |
Course Code | Title of Course | Credit Hours | Teaching Hours | Nature of Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PSY.566-1 | Psycho-diagnostic Testing | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.567-1 | Adult Psychopathology | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.568-1 | Clinical Skills and Professional Practice (Internship) | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.569-1 | Psychotherapy and Counseling in a Multicultural Setting | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.570-1 | Thesis | 3 | – | – |
Course Code | Title of Course | Credit Hours | Teaching Hours | Nature of Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PSY.566-2 | Counseling in Work Setting | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.567-2 | Organizational Change and Development | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.568-2 | Occupational Health | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.569-2 | Conflict and Negotiation | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.570-2 | Thesis | 3 | – | – |
Course Code | Title of Course | Credit Hours | Teaching Hours | Nature of Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PSY.566-3 | Counseling Theories (Approaches) | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.567-3 | Assessment and Diagnosis | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.568-3 | Counseling with Specific Groups | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.569-3 | Counseling Skills | 3 | 48 | Optional |
PSY.570-3 | Thesis | 3 | – | – |
Understand theories and principles of human behavior
Gain knowledge in developmental, social, and abnormal psychology
Learn psychological assessment and testing methods
Develop counseling and therapeutic skills
Conduct research in behavioral and mental health fields
Prepare for careers in counseling, education, HR, and clinical psychology
The Master in Psychology is a 60 credit-hour degree program in combination with the current needs of the communities. This course intends to develop professional psychologists having a broad range of skills and knowledge in the administration of psychological tools.
This curriculum will address different areas of psychology related to human life. It will produce professional psychologists essential in various human service organizations and social fields. Professional knowledge in psychology will contribute to social upliftment. The area is significant to tackle the issues of individuals, families, groups, and communities.
The practical exercises of tools and theories will enhance the students’ opportunities to practice their theoretical knowledge obtained in the classroom into the field by enriching their ability to deal with different psychosocial issues and problems toward better solutions of these hurdles.
