Programme DescriptionMASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Programme Short DescriptionMAPC

The M.A. (Psychology) degree programme is being offered by the School of Social Sciences
of IGNOU. In the recent past Psychology degree has been in great demand with many
schools, hospitals both private and public as well as the voluntary welfare agencies and
correctional institutions demanding for psychologists to deal with varied problem of
human behaviour.

Almost every school needs a Psychologist with M.A. degree to work full time with problem
children and also teach psychology for class XI and XII in the 10+2 schooling. In addition
many rehabilitation centres are being established all over India both in the mental health
and physical disability area, and these need immediately qualified psychologists with M.A.
Degree in Psychology to cater to the requirements.

Keeping the above in view and the commitment of IGNOU to providing quality education
at low costs to those who have for some reason or the other missed opportunities for
further studies, the present programme caters to varied clientele, such as fresh graduate
students as well as those who want to enter the employment arena and those already
employed but do not possess the necessary qualification in Psychology.

The aim of this programme is to give the learners a sound base in psychology and human
behaviour through an indepth investigation into a broad range of psychological techniques
and skills as applied to diverse settings.

Eligibililty

Bachelors Degree in any subject from a recognized University.

Medium of InstructionEnglish
DurationMinimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years; offered in both January & July cycle of
admissions.
Fee Structure

Rs. 13,000/- for full programme to be paid year wise @Rs. 6,500/- per year

Programme Details
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MPC 1 Cognitive Psychology, Learning and Memory 4
MPC 2 Life Span Psychology 4
MPC 3 Personality: Theories and Assessment 4
MPC 4 Advanced Social Psychology 4
MPC 5 Research Methods in Psychology 4
MPC 6 Statistics in Psychology 4
MPCL 7 Practicum: Experimental Psychology & Psychological Testing 8
II Year (choose any one group)
Group A: Clinical Psychology
MPCE 11 Psychopathology 4
MPCE 12 Psychodiagnostics 4
MPCE 13 Psychotherapeutic methods 4
MPCE 14 Practicum in Clinical Psychology 6
MPCE 15 Internship 8
MPCE 16 Project 6
Group B: Counseling Psychology
MPCE 21 Counseling Psychology 4
MPCE 22 Assessment in Counseling and Guidance 4
MPCE 23 Interventions in Counseling 4
MPCE 24 Practicum in Counseling Psychology 6
MPCE 25 Internship 8
MPCE 26 Project 6
Group C: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
MPCE 31 Organisational Behaviour 4
MPCE 32 Human Resource Development 4
MPCE 33 Organisational Development 4
MPCE 34 Practicum in Industrial and Organisational Psychology 6
MPCE 35 Internship 8
MPCE 36 Project 6
Total Credits 64
Programme Coordinator

Dr. Swati Patra & Dr. Smita Gupta, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572707, 011-
29572761

Programme DescriptionMASTER OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS

The Programme offers an opportunity to learners for higher studies in Economics. Besides
offering the core courses available in other universities, it includes themes in some of the
emerging areas in economics such as insurance and finance that are expected to be
extremely useful in the present scenario of economic liberalization and globalization. Some
of the courses require an understanding of mathematical applications, particularly calculus
and linear algebra. Students are expected to be conversent with basic mathematics covered
at +2 level.
The Programme comprises 66 Credits covered through 11 Courses, 9 compulsory and 2
optional. All the courses covered in the first year are compulsory. In the second year, the
first four courses given in the list below (MEC6,7,8 and 9) are Compulsory while rest are
optional.

Eligibililty

Bachelors Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.

Medium of InstructionEnglish & Hindi

Rs. 12,000/- for full programme to be paid year wise @Rs. 6,000/- per year

Programme Details
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
MEC 1 Microeconomic Analysis 6
MEC 2 Macroeconomic Analysis 6
MEC 3 Quantitative Methods 6
MEC 4 Economics of Growth and Development 6
MEC 105 Indian Economic Policy 6
II Year
Compulsory Courses
MEC 6 Public Economics 6
MEC 7 International Trade and Finance 6
MEC 8 Economics of Social Sector and Environment 6
MEC 9 Research Methods in Economics 6
Optional Courses (Choose 12 credits only)
MECE 1 Econometric Methods 6
MECE 3 Actuarial Economics: Theory and Practice 6
MECE 4 Financial Institutions and Markets 6
MECP 1 Project Work 6
MPA 15 Public Policy and Analysis 8
MPA 17 Electronic Governance (To be taken together) 4
Total Credits 66
Programme Coordinator

Prof. G. Pradhan, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572745

Programme DescriptionMASTER OF ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY

The Masters programme in philosophy in distance learning mode is intended not only to
enhance career prospects for students but also to train the mind for better logical thinking,
mental discipline, ability for analysis and synthesis, critical reflection on social and political
realities. Philosophy broadens peoples vision towards national integration, genuine
appreciation of others worldviews, better understanding of various thought patterns and
peaceful co-existence. It also becomes a means to social transformation to build a better
nation and to ensure social equality, human dignity and human rights for the citizens. The
Masters programme in Philosophy has the following major components: 1) Compulsory
Courses-16 credits; 2) Elective Courses-48 credits. Students can choose 6 electives in the
first year and 6 electives in the second year. To successfully complete this programme, you
will have to earn 64 credits over a period of 2 to 5 years. This programme is offered only in
English. However, a student is permitted to write the exam in Hindi.

Eligibililty

Bachelors Degree or equivalent.

Medium of InstructionEnglish
DurationMinimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years; offered in both January & July cycle of
admissions.
Fee Structure

Rs. 9,000/- for full programme to be paid year wise @Rs. 4,500/- per year

Programme Details
Course Code Title of the Course Credits
I Year
Compulsory Course
MPY 1 Indian Philosophy 8
Elective Courses (Choose any six)
MPYE 1 Logic 4
MPYE 2 Ethics 4
MPYE 3 Epistemology 4
MPYE 4 Philosophy of Human Person 4
MPYE 5 World Religions 4
MPYE 6 Dalit Philosophy 4
MPYE 7 Research Methodology in Philosophy 4
MGP 5 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution 4
II Year
Compulsory Courses
MPY 2 Western Philosophy 8
Elective Courses (Choose any six)
MPYE 8 Metaphysics 4
MPYE 9 Philosophy of Science and Cosmology 4
MPYE 10 Philosophy of Religion 4
MPYE 11 Philosophy of Art (Aesthetics) 4
MPYE 12 Tribal Philosophy 4
MPYE 13 Philosophy of Technology 4
MPYE 14 Philosophy of Mind 4
MPYE 15 Gandhian Philosophy 4
MPYE 16 Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo 4
MPYP 1 Dissertation 4
Total Credits 66
Programme Coordinator

Prof. Gracious Thomas, [email protected], Ph. 011-29571692