B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology | Eligibility | Admission | Rishihood University

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology Transformative
Psychology
Education

Set your foot on a transformative journey with Rishihood’s B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology, surpassing traditional norms through advanced technology and neuroscience. Benefit from top-tier faculty, a human augmentation lab for cognitive science skills, hands-on learning through internships and projects, and a diverse array of industry-relevant minors and double majors.

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DURATION

4 years

DEGREE

B.Sc. (Hons.)

ELIGIBILITY

Grade 12

FORMAT

Residental

TUITION FEE

3.2 LPA

Overview

Rishihood University’s B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology is a comprehensive 4-year program, offering a well-rounded education. The curriculum covers diverse subjects, including Indian Psychology and Cognitive Psychology. With a focus on critical thinking and research, students develop advanced skills for a deep dive into human behavior. Our belief in academic competence and social responsibility fosters well-rounded individuals. Join the program for personal growth and intellectual exploration, honing skills to make a meaningful impact. Rishihood University offers one of the best B.Sc. in Psychology courses, ensuring a strong foundation for a rewarding career.

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Program Highlights

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology at Rishihood outmatches tradition with neuroscience and technology. Top faculty, human augmentation lab, industry-relevant choices, real-life exposure, and 1:5 faculty-student ratio for focused mentorship.

Human Augmentation Lab

Counseling Clinic

City as a Lab

Elite Faculty

Augmentation Hub

Hands-On Learning

Diverse Majors

Counseling Hub

Learn from the best

Discover the minds shaping your future! Meet elite faculties at Rishihood’s B.Sc. Psychology, leads you on a journey of knowledge and growth.

Prof. (Dr.) Sushil Chandra

Dean and Professor, School of Psychology and Education

Prof. (Dr.) Sakshi Vermani

School of Psychology and Education

Prof. (Dr.) Shalini Singh

School of Psychology and Education

Prof. Richa Goenka

School of Psychology and Education

Prof. (Dr.) Kanishka Sharma

School of Psychology and Education

Rakesh Kaushik

School of Psychology and Education

Visiting Faculty

Prof. A.G. Ramakrishnan

Former Chairperson and Professor (Retd.), Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Science

Prof. VijyaLakshmi Ramasamy

Chair and Associate Professor
Director MSCIS Program
Department of Computer Science
College of Business, Economics, and Computing

Dr. Sanjay Kumar

Oxford Brookes University

Dr. Charru Sharma

Associate Professor, University of Delhi, India

Learning Journey and Curriculum

Dive into the dynamic world of psychology! Explore our comprehensive B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology syllabus, designed for learning.

Semester I
Semester II
Semester III
Semester IV
Semester V
Semester VI
Semester VII
Semester VIII

Semester I

Psychology Fundamentals

Introduction to Psychology
Your Journey to Psychology Begins Here
Indian Psychology
Integrating traditional Indian mindfulness practices
Development of Psychological thought
The Evolution of Psychological Thought

Rishihood Foundation

Self and Society – 1
Travel | Understand yourself and the society
Understanding India
Connect with the heartbeat of the country
Global Grand Challenges
The meta-forces that shape our world

Skills

Self-Awareness
Time Management and Organization

Projects

Create a Film Review Portfolio on Psychology
Psychological Profile of Sonipat

Semester II

Psychology Fundamentals

Bio Psychology
Examine the influence of the endocrine systems on psychological functioning
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Understanding the role of clashes between different cultural orientations
Developmental Aspects of Psychology
To study the impact of parenting style on child development

Rishihood Foundation

Self and Society – 2
Know yourself: emotions, relations and communities
Principles of Design
Why great design is the foundation of problem solving
Systems Thinking & Environment
Doing business in the context of planet and society
Technology and Policy
How tech shapes society and can we control it?

Skills

Design Tools for Businesses Canva and Figma Tools
Empathy and Cultural Competence

Projects

Create a Film Review Portfolio on Psychology

Semester III

Psychology Fundamentals

Cognitive Psychology
Study the role of attention in memory encoding and retrieval
Psychology of Individual Differences
Embarking on the Voyage of Variability
Social Psychology
Delving into Human Connections

Activities

Personality Assessments
Learners are engaged in personality assessment activities such as administering personality inventories or conducting self-reflection exercises
Observations
Learners observe social interactions in real-world settings, such as public places, events, or community gatherings

Skills

Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Observation skills

Projects

Social Media Influence Study

Semester IV

Psychology Fundamentals

Psychology for Health and Wellbeing
Examining the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR)
Stress and Coping
To study the gender diffrences in coping style and stress response
Psychology and Media
Mind Meets Media

Activities

The Social Dilemma – A Documentary
Learners watch and analyze the documentary to critically evaluate the influence of social media on human behavior, relationships, and society, and prompt discussions

Skills

Holistic Approach to Health
Coping and Resilience

Projects

Social Media Influence Study

Semester V

Psychology Fundamentals

Positive Psychology
To explore the link between spiritual practices and positive mental health
Forensic Psychology
Investigating the effectiveness of restorative justice programs
Emotional Intelligence
Assessing the impact
Youth, Gender and Identity
Exploring how the constructs have shaped over the years and with changing times

Activities

Assessing the impact
Including more emotion-related words in all the subjects, like “alienation” while teaching World War 2 in History, increases emotional intelligence among school students.

Skills

Holistic Approach to Health
Coping and Resilience

Projects

L&D Proposal for a Real Organization

Semester VI

Psychology Fundamentals

Understanding Psychological Disorders
To explore the impact of social attitudes on diagnosis, treatment and recovery
Applied Social Psychology
Practical Applications: Social Psychology in Action
Organizational Psychology
Navigating Workplace Dynamics
Psychosocial Foundation of Psychopathology
Intergenerational trauma resulting from historical events

Activities

Conduct a comprehensive review
Engage in role-playing counseling sessions to practice active listening, empathy, and communication skills, alternating between the roles of counselor and client, followed by group discussions for reflection and feedback, fostering practical counseling skill development

Skills

Time Management and Organization
Understanding of Masses

Projects

Social Media for Professionals LinkedIn, Hootsuite, Buffer

Semester VII

Psychology Fundamentals

Understanding Psychological Disorders
Meditation based intervention
Rehabilitation Psychology
Mindfulness-based intervention and strategies
Counselling Psychology
Guiding Paths: The Essence of Counseling Psychology

Activities

Role-playing counseling sessions
Engage in role-playing counseling sessions to practice active listening, empathy, and communication skills, alternating between the roles of counselor and client, followed by group discussions for reflection and feedback, fostering practical counseling skill development

Skills

Technology Skills
Inter/Intrapersonal Skills
Experiential Learning

Projects

Social Media Influence Study

Semester VIII

Psychology Fundamentals

Vocational and Career Counselling
To study the role of career counseling/vocational guidance
Psychological Testing and Assessment
Investigating the validity and reliability of machine learning algorithms in predicting long-term mental health outcomes
Sports Psychology
Mind Over Field

Research

Writing a Research Proposal
Propsal Writing
Statistical Methods for Research
Investigating the impact of missing data methods on the validity and reliability of statistical analyses in psychological research
Writing a Research Proposal
Analyzing the impact of different sampling techniques
Dissertation
Work on Topic of interest under guidance of supervisor

Skills

Technology Skills
Inter/Intrapersonal Skills
Experiential Learning
Neuroscience

Projects

Team Building Challenge
Requires collaboration and problem-solving, applying principles of teamwork and leadership from sports psychology, followed by a reflective discussion to identify successful strategies

Paid Internship / Research Project

Careers in Psychology

Psychology is a growing field. One of the most rewarding aspects of a psychology degree is the wide range of career options for which you get prepared. Some of the career options are

Psychologist

(in education, healthcare, corporate)

Career and Life Counseling

Human Resource Manager

Teaching and Research

Social and Community Work

User Experience Design

(such as game design, and learning design)

Sushil Chandra

Prof. (Dr.) Sushil Chandra
Dean and Professor, School of Psychology and Education

Dean’s Message

At Rishihood’s School of Psychology and Education, we are dedicated to helping our students gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today’s competitive world. With an entrepreneurial mindset, those skills become amplified – equipping them to take advantage of the unprecedented opportunities that exist for funding and mentorship if they want to start their own ventures. We believe that having an entrepreneurial approach can open up many career opportunities, whether they are looking to join and grow a family business, or be part of a larger organization. Let us help you become a job-creator and not just a job-seeker.

Testimonials

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I am Emanshi, I completed my Graduation from Rishihood University. If I talk about my hobbies, I like to play football, listen music, Drawing and apart from this I like do cooking also. Right now, I am working on my communication skills, listening skill, drawing and also some on ICT tools.

Rishihood University has been a great contributor to the development of my personality. I have established my leadership, time management, and team skills and have also been able to advance these skills. The best thing about this university is the cross-culture interaction between students from various parts of the world. This university is not only talks about Social Impact but also producing social impact via various projects and collaborations with various NGOs and government-led programs. Rishihood opens the door to success and the faculty holds its for students.

Emanshi
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Honours, Rishihood University
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After completing my 12th from Podar International School, Mumbai, I chose Rishihood University to pursue Bachelor in Business Administration (Finance). Being an athlete throughout my schooling, the top-notch sports facility at Rishihood was one reason I applied to this University.

The liberal curriculum, advanced coursework and professors of high pedigree are guiding me towards achieving my dream of becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst. I am deeply grateful for the Scholarship support that has helped me get one step closer to my academic goals and has given me the breadth and exposure to succeed in the 21st-century world.

Anugya
Batch - 2022
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My name is Amit. Currently pursuing Bachelor of Psychology Honors from Rishihood University Sonipat Haryana.

Rishihood University is located in Sonipat, Haryana, and is driven by the vision of providing education for impactful change. The university places a strong emphasis on promoting culture among its students and creating an environment that nurtures holistic development.

By focusing on impactful education, promoting culture, offering various opportunities, and providing top-notch facilities, the university aims to create a nurturing environment for students to flourish academically, socially, and physically.

Amit
Batch - 2022

FAQs

What is this eligibility criteria for this course?

Students require a minimum of 50% or 5 CGPA in Grade 12 or equivalent qualifying examination from any recognized board.
Students must submit any of the following aptitude test scores: RSAT / SAT / ACT / CUET.

*Students can directly apply through their SAT scores. Rishihood University’s DI Code for SAT applicants is 9208. All applicants applying with the SAT score need to upload their official transcripts on the Rishihood Application Portal.

What are the ways in which a student can exit this program?

Students can exit the course at the end of the following years with:

First year- Award of Certificate
End of Second Year – Award of Diploma
End of Third Year – Award of Bachelor Degree
End of 4 years – Award of Honours Degree

What is the eligibility criteria for getting the honors degree?

Completing the 4 year course as per NEP norms.

Are there any scholarships available?

We believe in the power of entrepreneurship to create the India of our dreams. If you are ready to build something for the country, we are ready to remove all financial barriers. Up to 25% tuition scholarship for:

Bharat Ki Beti: Girl students from the Indian Hinterland wanting to be a pioneer
Fauji Kid: Children from the armed forces who demonstrate business acumen
Vanvaasi Dreamer: Students from tribal communities who aspire a high-quality education
Distant Doer: Students from remotest areas like Andaman, Lakshadweep, and border areas
Khiladi: Sports achievers who make their families and country proud
Dexter, the Child Genius: Science and technology geniuses who want to make it big in business
Teenage Lalaji: Child prodigy in a small enterprise wanting to become a large enterprise
Front Bencher: Academic achievers who want to remain at the top of their studies