Psychology

Yes, there is growing demand for educational psychologists in India. As awareness about mental health is increasing significantly and the need for revised education strategies increases, schools and educational institutions are hiring professionals with expertise in educational psychology. Even corporations are hiring Psychologists as per the need for an Organisational Psychologist for the well being of business. There is also a need for educational psychologists in policy-making, curriculum development, and private practice, for making it a better place for students to learn and grow thus YES, demand for Educational Psychologists is increasing in India Significantly .

Educational Psychology is crucial to study as it helps build up a strong foundation of learning of students and helps in their development process. This knowledge will help in designing effective and productive teaching strategies, effective management of the classroom, and addressing diversity and accordingly how learning needs are changing . It is really helpful in becoming an Educational Psychologist .Even if You are a teacher, counsellor, or Educational Policy maker, Having strong basis of Educational Psychology will improve your ability to perform better and in a productive manner.It also gives various career opportunities in School, Colleges, and Educational research institutions. 

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.

You can pursue Psychology courses at various course levels. In India Psychology is available as a specialisation in Arts and Science courses. Given below are the various Psychology courses:Psychology CourseDescriptionBA PsychologyIt is a bachelor's level degree in Arts with Psychology as a specialisation.BSc PsychologyIt is a bachelor's level degree in Science with Psychology as a specialisation.MA PsychologyIt is a master's level degree in Arts with Psychology as a specialisation.MSc PsycologyIt is a master's level degree in Science with Psychology as a specialisation.PG Diploma in PsychologyIt is a postgraduate level degree PhD PsychologyIt is a doctoral level degree in Psychology 

The books followed in the BA Philosophy course may vary depending on the colleges offering the course. Moreover, the syllabus and the university the college is affiliated with also determine the books followed for the course. Given below are some of the important books in a BA Philosophy course:MA PsychologyAuthorsThe Psychological Realm: An IntroductionChadha, N.K. & Seth, S.Psychology: The Science of mind and behaviorPasser, M.W. & Smith, R.EStatistics for Behavioral and Social SciencesChadha, N.KThe Social Constructionist Movement in Modern PsychologyGergen, K.J.Culture and Psychoanalysis: A Personal JourneyKakar, SudhirPsychological Testing: History, Principles, and ApplicationsGregory, R.J.Social Psychology and Human Nature.Baumeister, R.F.& Bushman, B.J.Abnormal Psychology and Life: A dimensional approachKearney, C. A. &Trull,Abnormal and Clinical Psychology: An Introductory TextbookBennett, P.