PSYCHOLOGY
ABOUT DEPARTMENT
The Department of Psychology at Sree Narayana Guru College in Coimbatore was established in 2017 to provide industry-aligned B.Sc (3 years), M.Sc Applied Psychology (2 years) and Ph.D programs that are designed to equip students with practical skills, ethical values, and employability through internships, expert-led seminars, and modern infrastructure. The curriculum focuses on hands-on learning, research projects for community development, and mental health camps to foster innovation and professional competence. In line with its vision to excel in psychology education, the department’s mission is to prepare students for global challenges through resilience training, cutting-edge research, and skill development. It is one of the leading psychology departments in Tamil Nadu and is a top choice for aspirants seeking quality mental health education. *Admissions open*—explore B.Sc/M.Sc Psychology in Tamil Nadu or Ph.D opportunities in South India.
Vision
- To enhance the department through imparting knowledge, skills with professionalompetencies, values and ethics in psychology.
Mission
- To impart knowledge and skills for equipping them to be ready to face theemerging challenges in the knowledge area.
- To promote high competencies and employability skills among students in field of Psychology.To promote innovative and contributory research projects for community development and national development.
- To promote innovative and contributory research projects for community
- development and national development.
- To inculcate best practices among students to be highly competent in facing future challenges in personal, professional and social life.
Infrastructure / Facilities
- Well equipped laboratory
- ICT enabled smart classroom
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT
Dr. G K Sellakumar
M.A., M.Phil., PGDPM., Ph.D
Year of experience: 25 Years
Specialization: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Vidwan Link: https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/192675
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Courses Offered (UG, PG, PhD)
SYLLABUS & CURRICULUM
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Mr.Dhanraj S, M.Sc., PGDPM., (Ph.D)
Assistant Professor
Ms. Gayathri S, M.Sc.
Assistant Professor
Ms. Sivaranjani P, M.Sc. with NET,
Assistant Professor
Ms. Shafeena Beevi K S, M.Sc. with NET,
Assistant Professor
Sl no Staff name Link 1 G.K. Sellakumar & Mr. Dhanraj S https://ijip.in/articles/forgiveness-therapy/ 2 G.K. Sellakumar 10- Human Trafficking Motives, Causes and Consequences The following student participated in College Annual Sports Meet on 05.03.2025
- Avila J – III B.Sc Psychology – 200 mts – First Prize
- Avila J – III B.Sc Psychology – 400 mts – First Prize
- Avila J – III B.Sc Psychology – 4*100 Relay – First Prize
- Avila J – III B.Sc Psychology – Long Jump – First Prize
The Department of Psychology, Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore, celebrated Self Care Day on 24.07.2025 at college premises. The theme of the program “Mental Reboot: Embrace Self Care”. The day highlights, encourages individuals to prioritize their health and wellbeing through conscious self -care practices.
- The Department of Psychology organized the Valedictory Ceremony and Guest Lecture on “Therapeutic Relationship” on 17.03.2025. Resource Person: Mrs. Subhiksha Sivananthan, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Royal Care Hospital, Coimbatore.
- The Department of Psychology in association with the Association of Interventional Psychologists (AIP) organized a workshop on “Behavior Modification” on 14.02.2025. Resource Person: Dr. Vedagiri Ganesan, Industrial psychologist, and Regional Chairman of Rotary India Literacy Mission.
- The Department of Psychology in association with Asian Institute of Psychodiagnostics and Behavioural Research, organized a workshop on “Data Analysis Using SPSS” on 13.02.2025. Resource Person: Dr. T Elangovan, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Psychology, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
- The Department of Psychology celebrated “National Handwriting Day” on 23.01.2025 at the college campus. It’s an annual event dedicated to recognizing the importance of handwriting in personal expression and cognitive development.
- The Department of Psychology organized a celebration in observance of World Mental Health Day on 10.10.2024 at Sree Narayana Guru College campus . The global theme for 2024 was “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right” highlighting the importance of access to mental health services for all individuals.
- The Department of Psychology organized a seminar on “New Trends in Psychology” on 27.09.2024. Resource Person: Mr Thilak, Founder & CEO and Ms Ramya, Head – Operations, Hand4you Community, Coimbatore.
- The Department of Psychology organized the Inauguration of Association of Psychology and Guest Lecture on “Communication Skills for Rapport Building in Professional Psychologist” on 04.09.2024. Resource Person: Dr. T Elangovan, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Psychology, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.