Department of Psychology

Department of Psychology

Psychology at Soban Singh Jeena University (SSJU) is organised around a scientific approach to the study of behaviour. Students are encouraged to develop scientific investigative and analytical skills that enable critical thinking and statistically sound research work in the field. The Department of Psychology is committed to a cross-disciplinary study of the subject, spanning different domains of psychology, with faculty expertise reflecting this interdisciplinary approach. Faculty members have diverse areas of research and teaching interest, including social and developmental psychology, biological, cognitive, clinical and counselling psychology. Courses offered by the department provide students with an understanding of these core domains and enable them to explore specialised areas within psychology.

The department aims to create a conducive academic climate for intellectual growth, both for faculty and students. It also strives to create an inclusive space where an understanding of neurodiversity can be used to critically examine unscientific and pathological frameworks. The department's culture is based on mutual respect and consultation among students and faculty across research, pedagogy and academic activities.

By integrating teaching with research, the Department of Psychology is committed to promoting human well-being through rigorous education, research, advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration and critical thinking in psychological sciences.

The department's academic approach focuses on the following key areas:

• Offering well-grounded, high-quality education to students through rigorous and experiential learning opportunities.
• Establishing state-of-the-art research for advancing the science of human behaviour and enabling the translation of research into practice for addressing real-world problems.
• Supporting advocacy and awareness by sharing knowledge and expertise and collaborating locally and globally with researchers and policymakers.
• Creating a liberal arts approach and a critical-thinking ethos in the sciences to promote best professional practices in psychological sciences.
• Building interagency partnerships among relevant agencies and programmes in health, education and human services.