Humanities & Social Sciences

Developmental Psychology studies how individuals, groups and societies develop intellectually, socially and emotionally over a lifespan. The field can cover children or adolescents. Psychologists do their research work and generally apply their theories and help other psychologists in their practices. People act as consultants, advisors or a part of social service agencies and can also go on to do their PhD and teach as professors and lecturers.Developmental Psychologists study topics such as Continuity and Discontinuity, on how behavior and patterns are influenced by society, upbringing and people's culture around them. Nature vs Nurture, is the study of how nature i.e. biological (genes, DNA, hereditary) of a child is similar or common and how to nurture them i.e. the environment, makes an impact. Candidates opting for a course in Developmental Psychology study the history, the various theories, change and stability and much more.

The admission process for BA at Ajeenkya DY Patil University-School of Liberal Arts is merit-based. To be eligible, you must have a minimum of 45% in your 10+2 exams. Additionally, you need to appear for the common entrance test for a centralized admission procedure, which is the ACET (ADYPU Common Entrance Test). Here are some more details about the admission process:1 - The university offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs.2 - The application mode is online.3 - The university offers scholarships to deserving students.4 - The university has a transparent fee structure.5 - The university has a placement cell that helps students get internships and job placements.