M.A.-II Counselling Psychology syllabi - Shivaji … Sciences/M.A...2 A] Ordinance and Regulations: (as applicable to Master of Arts Degree in Psychology) B] SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY, KOLHAPUR

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SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY, KOLHAPUR

Syllabi of M.A. II

In

COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY

(Semester III & IV)

2014

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A] Ordinance and Regulations: (as applicable to Master of Arts Degree in Psychology)

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B] SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY, KOLHAPUR

Syllabus For

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

(Semester III )

[FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES]

1. TITLE : COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY (under the faculty of Social Sciences)

2. YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION: New M.A. part- II Psychology Syllabus will be

implemented from June, 2014 onwards in the affiliated colleges of Shivaji University,

Kolhapur.

3. PREAMBLE: M.A.Counselling Psychology course is aimed at developing knowledge

and understanding the principles of areas of counselling psychology. The course gives an

edge to the psychology students to enable them to inculcate the philosophies, ideologies

and methodologies of psychologist’s profession. The counseling psychology course is

designed with appropriate consistency within the papers and among the papers.

Therefore, interdependence of the papers is a characteristic feature of the course. The

course will enable the learners to assume the role of the psychologists for the better

development of individuals and society with a positive attitude towards individual

performance.

4. GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF PSYCHOLOGY COURSE:

After successful completion students will be able to:

1. Understand the ideologies, methodologies, values and ethical principles of

psychologist’s practices with various settings with individuals and groups .

2. Strengthen the theoretical understanding, expand knowledge-base, and inculcate

relevant values, attitudes and skills required for a counselling psychologist through the

theory and practical component of industrial course.

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3. Develop interdisciplinary and specialized professional outlook, upheld the dignity and

esteem of the psychology profession and achieve self-actualization.

4. Inculcate the analytical ability and relevant skills for professional life.

5. DURATION

• The course shall be full time Course

• The duration of course shall be of two Semesters.

6. PATTERN:

The pattern of Examination will be Semester.

ADMINISSIONS

i) Admission Committee:

1) For the admission of the M.A. part – II counseling Psychology course the admission

Committee will consists of principal of the college or institute, Head of the Psychology

department and one expert in the same department.

ii) Merit List for admission rounds:

1. The merit list of the students shall be prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained by

the candidate at the M.A. part – I in Counsellling psychology.

2. In case there are two or more candidates with the equal marks of M.A. part - I elder

student will be considered first considering their date of birth.

3. If the tie still continues, merit position/s will be decided on the basis of alphabetical

order considering surname first.

iii) Reservation:

I) Intake Capacity of M.A. Psychology Course and Reservation quota for admission will

be as per the rules of the State Government

Total

seats

Other

University Balance SC ST

VJ

(A) NT (B) NT (C)

NT

(D) OBC

Total

Reservation Open

100% 10% --- 13% 7% 3% 2.5% 3.2% 2% 19% 50% 50%

30 3 27 03 02 01 01 01 00 05 13 14

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Note :-

a. As per G.R. No. TEM (3397)/1297 TE-1 dated 11-7-1997 the constitutional

reservation should not exceed 50% and hence the necessary adjustment giving

reservation to S.B.C. as per GR.

b. 3% seats are reserved for persons with disabilities as per Govt. letter no. Misc.1003

(510/2003) Est. 1 dated 27-10-2003 (Encl: G.R.)

c. Candidate should produce the caste certificate at the time of submission of the

admission form.

d. The candidates belonging to VJ(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, and SBC should

produce non-creamy layer certificate at the time of admission.

e. The prescribed percentage for De-reservation policy will be implemented as per Govt.

of Maharashtra G.R.No. TEM- 3397/12926/ (9086)/TE-1 dtd. 11-07-1997.

f. If any difficulty arises during the admission process, the admission committee should

take the appropriate decision, which should be considered as final decision.

7. Eligibility: Qualifying Examination:

i] Candidates who have passed/ appeared the M.A. part – I in psychology of Shivaji

University or any other Statutory University recognized equivalent thereto, with

minimum of 45 percent Marks/ Second Class.

ii] The merit list of the students shall be prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained

by the candidate in M.A. part- I examination

8. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:

The medium of instruction shall be in English. (Student will have option to write

answer scripts in Marathi)

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9. STRUCTURE OF COURSE: [For Part –II].

M.A. PART II, PSYCHOLOGY

Semester System

[To be introduced w.e.f. June, 2014 for M. A. Part II]

M. A. Psychology, Part – II: Semester – III

[To be introduced from June, 2014]

Rules regarding selection of Specialization Group and Papers for

Semester - III:

10. M.A. Psychology: SCHEME OF EXAMINATION: SEMESTER

1. NUMBER OF THEORY PAPERS AND PRACTICAL PAPERS: The M.A. part-II

Counselling Psychology Course shall have 6 theory papers and 2 practicum papers

[Every semester shall have three theory papers and one practicum paper] each paper

carrying 80 plus internal evaluation of 20 marks for seminar for Sem.-III & oral for Sem.-

IV. Thus, M.A. part – II examination shall be of 800 marks.

2. SEMESTER EXAMINATION: The system of examination would be Semester. The

examination shall be conducted at the end of each semester.

3. SEMESTER-Re-Examination: In case candidates fail in any of the papers in any

semester examination, they can appear for the re-examination in the subsequent

semester.

11. Standard of Passing:

1) To pass each paper 40 marks out of 100 are required.

2) Semester Examination: In every paper a candidate should obtain a minimum of 40 %

of total marks i.e. 32 marks out of 80 marks.

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12. NATURE OF QUESTION PAPER AND SCHEME OF MARKING:-

There will be four questions in the question paper each carrying 20 marks. All questions

shall be compulsory.

Question No. 1: (A) Multiple choice questions. (Two marks each) 10

(B) Answer in one or two sentences. (Two marks each) 10

Question No. 2: Short notes: (Any four out of six) 20

Question No. 3: Descriptive type question with internal choice. 20


13. EQUIVALENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLES AND CONTENTS OF

PAPERS (FOR REVISED SYLLABUS):

New Course Sr.

No.

Old Course

Paper Name & No. Semester –III

Paper Name & No.

Smester- IV

Paper Name & No.

1

Counselling

Psychology and

Giudance –I

Introduction to

Counselling and

Guidance-IX

Counselling Skills-XIII

2

Assessment in

Counselling

Psychology – II

Psychological Testing in

Counselling Psychology-X

Psychological Assessment

in Counselling Psychology-

XIV

3

Therapeutic

Strategies In

Counseling- III

Approaches to Counseling

Strategies –XI

Psychotherapeutic

Counseling-XV

4 Practicum-VI Project – XII Practicum-XVI

14. A copy of New Syllabus for M.A. part- II Counselling Psychology course

(Semester-III ) is enclosed herewith…

1. Introduction to Counselling and Guidance 80/20/100

2. Psychological Testing in Counselling Psychology 80/20/100

3. Approaches to Counseling Strategies 80/20/100

4. Project 80/20/100

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Total 320/80/400


SYLLABUS OF COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY

M. A. Part II

Introduced from June, 2014

Group - F.1. (Coun.)

SEMESTER – III

Paper-IX

i) Paper No: Group - F1 (Coun.) P-IX

ii) Title of Paper: INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE

iii) Specific Objectives:

� To understand basic concepts in counseling and guidance.

� To know about various areas of counseling

� To understand applications.

vi) Unit & No. of Lectures

Unit No. of Lectures

Unit 1: Introduction to Counselling Psychology 07

Unit 2: Introduction to Guidance in Psychology 08

Unit 3: Counselling for special children 07

Unit 4: Areas of applications 08

v) Books for Reading :

1. Dash, M (2003). Education of Exceptional Children, New Delhi: Atlantic Pub

2. Kochar, S.K. (2010). Guidance and Counselling in college and universities, New Delhi:

Sterling Pub.

3. Madhukar, Indira (2000). Guidance and Counselling, New Delhi: Authors Press,

4. Patri, V.R. (2007). Guidance and Counselling, ., New Delhi: Authors Press

5. Rao, N.S. (1997). Counselling and Guidance, New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill Pub.

6. Sharma, S.P. (2006). Career Guidance and Counselling,, New Delhi : Tanishqa Pub.

7. Shrivastav, K.K. (2006). Principles of Guidance and Counselling, New Delhi: Krishna Pub.

8. Siddiqui, M.H. (2008). Guidance and Career Counselling, New Delhi: APH Publishing Corp.

Books for Reference :

1. Aneja, Om Prakash (2010). Guidance and COunselling, ., New Delhi: KSK Pub.

2. Kottler, J., Kottler E. (2007). Counselling Skills for Teachers, Sage Pub., India

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3. Woolfe, Dryden, Strawbridge (2003). Handbook of Counselling Psychology, U.K.: Sage Pub.



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SEMESTER – III

Paper-IX INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE

Unit 1. Introduction to Counselling Psychology

1.1. Definition of Counselling

1.2. Goals of Counselling

1.3. Professional and ethical issues in counseling

1.4. Counselling in modern India

Unit 2 Introduction to Guidance in Psychology

2.1. Definition of guidance

2.2. Nature and scope of guidance

2.3. Main characteristics of guidance

2.4. Guidance movement in India

Unit 3. Counselling for special children

3.1. Learning disabilities (LD)

3.2. Emotionally disturbed (ED)

3.3. Talented or Gifted

3.4. Socially disadvantaged (SD)

3.5. Underachievers

Unit 4. Areas of applications

4.1. School counseling

4.2. Career counseling

4.3. Family counseling

4.4. Old age counseling

4.5. Rehabilitation counseling

4.6. Visit websites of Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and World Health

Organization (WHO) and describe their activities.

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Note: Question papers as per pre-revised syllabi will be set at the examinations to be held in

October, 2014 and April, 2015 for the benefit of repeater students.



M. A. Part II



SEMESTER – III

Paper-X i) Paper No: Group - F1 (Coun.) P-X

ii) Title of Paper: PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING IN COUNSELLING

PSYCHOLOGY

OBJECTIVES:



Unit 1: Introduction 07

Unit 2: Assessment of Development 08

Unit 3: Assessment of Intelligence 07

Unit 4: Assessment of Aptitude 08

v) Books for Reading:

1. Murphy, K. R. & Davidshofer, C. O. (2005). Psychological Testing – Principles and

Applications, 6th ed, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall Inc.

2. Walsh, W. B. & Betz, N. E. (1997). Tests and Assessment, 3rd ed., New Jersey: Prentice Hall

Inc., Englewood Clifts

3. Anastasy, A. & Urbina, Susana (2005). Psychological Testing, 7th ed, Fifth Indian reprint,

New Delhi: Pearson Education

4. Manuals of the Psychological Tests covered.

Books for Reference:

1. Climinero, A. R. (1986). Handbook of Behavioural Assessment, New York: John Wiley &

Sons,

2. Cronbach, C. J. (1984). Essentials of Psychological Testing, 4th ed., Harper and Row

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3. Freeman, F. (1998). Psychological Testing; Theory and Practice, 3rd ed, New Delhi: Oxford &

TBH Pub.



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SEMESTER – III

Paper-X

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY

Unit 1.Introduction

1.1 Nature of psychological assessment

a) Difference between assessment and testing

1.2 Interview

1.3 Observation

1.4 Ethical Issues in psychological testing and assessment

Unit 2. Assessment of Development

2.1 Nature of development

2.2 Vineland Social Maturity Scale (VSMS)

2.3 Nancy – Bayley Scales of Development (BINS)

Unit 3. Assessment of Intelligence

3.1 Nature of intelligence

3.2 Weschler’s Series of Intelligence: WPPSI, WISC, WAIS

3.3 Raven’s S.P.M., C.P.M., A.P.M.

3.4 Bhatia’s Performance Test of Intelligence

3.5 Cattell’s Culture Fair Test of Intelligence Scales

3.6 Dr. Nafde’s Non-Verbal Test of Intelligence (NVIT)

Unit 4. Assessment of Aptitude

1.1 Nature of aptitudes

1.2 History of aptitude testing

1.3 D. A.T.

1.4 Revised Minnesota Paper Form Board Test (RMFBT)

1.5 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

1.6 G. R. E.

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M. A. Part II



SEMESTER – III

Paper-XI i) Paper No: Group - F1 (Coun.) P-XI

ii) Title of Paper: APPROACHES TO COUNSELING STRATEGIES

OBJECTIVES:

1. To learn basic concepts in psychodynamic, humanistic and gender based

counseling and therapeutic approaches.

2. To learn various intervention strategies in psychodynamic, humanistic and

gender based counseling and therapy.

3. To understand the role of therapeutic relationship.



Unit 1Counselor Ethics and Adlerian Therapy 07

Unit 2 Psychodynamic Therapy 08

Unit 3 Humanistic Approach 07

Unit 4 Feminist Approach 08

v) Books for Reading:

1. Corey, Gerald (2005). Theory & Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 7th

Edition, USA: Brooks/Cole Publications

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2. Nelson-Jones, R. (2010). Theory and Practice of Counseling and therapy, 5th Edition,

London: Sage Publications

Books for References:

1. Gilliland, B., James, R. and Bowman, J. (1989).Theories and Strategies in Counseling

and Psychotherapy, 2nd Edition, USA: Allyn and Becon Inc.

2. Kaslow, H.W. (Ed.) (2002). Comprehensive Handbook of Psychotherapy (Vol. I, II, III,

IV), USA: John Wiley and Sons

3. Prochaska, J. and Norcross, J. (2003). Systems of Psychotherapy – A Transtheoretical

Analysis, 5th Edition, USA: Thomson Brooke/Cole Inc.

4. Selingman, L and Reichenberg, L. (2010). Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy –

Systems, Strategies and Skills, 3rd Edition, New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

5. Sharf, R. (2000). Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling – Concepts and Cases,

2nd Edition, USA:Thomson Brooke/Cole Inc.



M. A. Part II



SEMESTER – III

Paper-XI APPROACHES TO COUNSELING STRATEGIES

Unit 1. Counselor Ethics and Adlerian Therapy

1.1 Counselor:

a. Counselor as a therapeutic person

b. Becoming an effective multicultural counselor

c. Issues faced by beginning therapists

1.2 Ethics:

a. Ethical decision making

b. Right to informed consent

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c. Dimensions of confidentiality

1.3 Adlerian approach to therapy

a. Key concepts

b. Therapeutic Techniques

Unit 2. Psychodynamic Therapy

2.1. Sigmund Freud:

a. Basic concepts, therapeutic goals

b. Therapeutic relationship and interventions

2.2. Overview of Carl Jung

a. Collective Unconscious and archetypes

b. Therapeutic process

2.3. Applications: Make a list of your own defense mechanisms used in

daily life. And describe the ways to reduce them and accept reality for

future development.

Unit 3. Humanistic Approach

3.1 Carl Rogers



3.2 Eric Berne



Unit 4. Feminist Approach

a. Basic concepts,

b. Therapeutic goals

c. Therapeutic relationship

d. Interventions

Note: Question papers as per pre-revised syllabi will be set at the examinations to be held

in October, 2014 and April, 2015 for the benefit of repeater students.

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M. A. Part II



SEMESTER – III

Paper-XII i) Paper No: Group - F1 (Coun.) P-XII

ii) Title of Paper: PRACTICUM

Introduction:

After studying this course student is supposed to work in Schools, Mental Health

Centers, Counselling Centers, Rehabilitation Centres hence during the course of this

study student will get acquainted with the counselling set up and counselling procedure.

Hence he is made to work in counselling and interact with the different counsellee etc. by

the way he/she will be competent to work effectively in the counselling field.


� To develop skills of Psychological assessment and intervention in Counselling

Psychology




2. Walsh, W. B. & Betz, N. E. (1997). Tests and Assessment, 3rd ed., New Jersey:

Prentice Hall Inc., Englewood Clifts

3. Anastasy, A. & Urbina, Susana (2005). Psychological Testing, 7th ed, Fifth Indian

reprint, New Delhi: Pearson Education




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2. Climinero, A. R. (1986). Handbook of Behavioural Assessment, New York: John

Wiley & Sons,

3. Freeman, F. (1998). Psychological Testing; Theory and Practice, 3rd ed, New Delhi:

Oxford & TBH Pub



M. A. Part II



SEMESTER – III

Paper-XII PRACTICUM

Objective:

To develop skills of Psychological assessment and intervention in Counselling

Psychology

1. Group Testing: Administer following tests to at least 10 cases from high school (IX

to X Std), prepare profiles and conduct career counseling.

A) Personality Inventory

B) Interest Inventory

C) GMAT

2. A Field Visit and its report

3.Surfing and writing a brief report on any five websites related to Psychology

4. Career Counselling

Practical Examination

• Practical examination will be held at the end of the Semester III.

• Duly signed Project/journal submission is compulsory to eligible for practicum

exam.

• The examination should be conducted in the following manner with the given

distribution of marks.

1. The candidate has to bring his/her own client/counselee between the ages of 14 to

18 years. He/she has to take a brief history and administer appropriate

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psychological test and counsel him/her accordingly for his/her career and write a

brief report….. 20 marks

2. Viva 20 marks

3. Journal Report File 40 marks

Total: 80 marks

Note: There will be two practical per week per batch. Each practical will be of four hours

duration. A batch shall consist of ten students.

A] Ordinance and Regulations: (as applicable to Master of Arts

Degree in Psychology)

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B] SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY, KOLHAPUR

Syllabus For

Master of Arts in CounsellingPsychology

(Semester IV )

[FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES]

1. TITLE : COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY (under the faculty of Social

Sciences)

2. YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION: New M.A. part- II Psychology Syllabus will be

implemented from June, 2014 onwards in the Affiliated colleges of Shivaji University,

Kolhapur.

3. PREAMBLE: M.A.Counselling Psychology course is aimed at developing knowledge

and understanding the principles of areas of counselling psychology. The course gives an

edge to the psychology students to enable them to inculcate the philosophies, ideologies

and methodologies of psychologist’s profession. The counseling psychology course is

designed with appropriate consistency within the papers and among the papers.

Therefore, interdependence of the papers is a characteristic feature of the course. The

course will enable the learners to assume the role of the psychologists for the better

development of individuals and society with a positive attitude towards individual

performance.

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4. GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF PSYCHOLOGY COURSE:

After successful completion students will be able to:

1. Understand the ideologies, methodologies, values and ethical principles of

psychologist’s practices with various settings with individuals and groups .

2. Strengthen the theoretical understanding, expand knowledge-base, and inculcate

relevant values, attitudes and skills required for a counselling psychologist through the

theory and practical component of industrial course.

3. Develop interdisciplinary and specialized professional outlook, upheld the dignity and

esteem of the psychology profession and achieve self-actualization.

4. Inculcate the analytical ability, research aptitude and relevant skills for professional

life.

5. DURATION

• The course shall be full time Course

• The duration of course shall be of a Semester.

6. PATTERN:

The pattern of Examination will be Semester.

ADMINISSION AND INTAKE

i) Admission Committee:

1) For the admission of the M.A. part – II counseling Psychology course the admission

Committee will consists of principal of the college or institute, Head of the Psychology

department and one expert in the same department.

ii) Merit List for admission rounds:

1. The merit list of the students shall be prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained by

the candidate at the M.A. part – I in Counsellling psychology.

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2. In case there are two or more candidates with the equal marks of M.A. part - I elder

student will be considered first considering their date of birth.

3. If the tie still continues, merit position/s will be decided on the basis of alphabetical

order considering surname first.

iii) Reservation:

I) Intake Capacity of M.A. Psychology Course and Reservation quota for admission will

be as per the rules of the State Government

Total

seats

Other

University Balance SC ST

VJ

(A)

NT

(B)

NT

(C)

NT

(D) OBC

Total

Reservation Open

100

% 10% ---

13

%

7

%

3

%

2.5

%

3.2

% 2% 19% 50% 50%

30 3 27 03 02 01 01 01 00 05 13 14

Note :-

1. As per G.R. No. TEM (3397)/1297 TE-1 dated 11-7-1997 the constitutional

reservation should not exceed 50% and hence the necessary adjustment giving

reservation to S.B.C. as per GR.

2. 3% seats are reserved for persons with disabilities as per Govt. letter no. Misc.1003

(510/2003) Est. 1 dated 27-10-2003 (Encl: G.R.)

3. Candidate should produce the caste certificate at the time of submission of the

admission form.

4. The candidates belonging to VJ(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, and SBC should

produce non-creamy layer certificate at the time of admission.

5. The prescribed percentage for De-reservation policy will be implemented as per Govt.

of Maharashtra G.R.No. TEM- 3397/12926/ (9086)/TE-1 dtd. 11-07-1997.

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6. If any difficulty arises during the admission process, the admission committee should

take the appropriate decision, which should be considered as final decision.

9. Eligibility: Qualifying Examination:

i] Candidates who have passed/ appeared the M.A. part – I in psychology of Shivaji

University or any other Statutory University recognized equivalent thereto, with

minimum of 45 percent Marks/ Second Class.

ii] The merit list of the students shall be prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained

by the candidate in M.A. part- I examination

10. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:

The medium of instruction shall be in English. (Student will have option to write

answer scripts in Marathi)

11. STRUCTURE OF COURSE: [For Part –II].

M.A. PART II, PSYCHOLOGY

Semester System

[To be introduced w.e.f. June, 2014 for M. A. Part II]

M. A. Psychology, Part – II: Semester – IV

[To be introduced from June, 2014]

Rules regarding selection of Specialization Group and Papers for

Semester - IV:

13. M.A. Psychology: SCHEME OF EXAMINATION: SEMESTER

1. NUMBER OF THEORY PAPERS AND PRACTICAL PAPERS: The M.A. part-II

Counselling Psychology Course shall have 6 theory papers and 2 practicum papers

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[Every semester shall have three theory papers and one practicum paper] each paper

carrying 80 plus internal evaluation of 20 marks for seminar for Sem.-III & oral for Sem.-

IV. Thus, M.A. part – II examination shall be of 800 marks.

2. SEMESTER EXAMINATION: The system of examination would be Semester. The

examination shall be conducted at the end of each semester.

3. SEMESTER-Re-Examination: In case candidates fail in any of the papers in any

semester examination, they can appear for the re-examination in the subsequent

semester.

14. Standard of Passing:

1) To pass each paper 40 marks out of 100 are required.

2) Semester Examination: In every paper a candidate should obtain a minimum of 40 %

of total marks i.e. 32 marks out of 80 marks.

15. NATURE OF QUESTION PAPER AND SCHEME OF

MARKING:-

There will be four questions in the question paper each carrying 20 marks. All questions

shall be compulsory.

NATURE OF QUESTION PAPER AND SCHEME OF MARKING

Question No. 1: (A) Multiple choice questions. (Two marks each) 10

(B) Answer in one or two sentences. (Two marks each) 10

Question No. 2: Short notes: (Any four out of six) 20



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16. EQUIVALENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLES AND CONTENTS OF

PAPERS (FOR REVISED SYLLABUS):

New Course Sr.

No.

Old Course,

Paper Name &

No.

Semester- III

Paper Name & No.

Semester –IV

Paper Name & No.

1

Counselling

Psychology and

Giudance -I

Introduction to

Counselling and

Guidance-IX

Counselling Skills-XIII

2

Assessment in

Counselling

Psychology - II

Psychological Testing in

Counselling Psychology-X

Psychological

Assessment in

Counselling Psychology-

XIV

3

Therapeutic

Strategies In

Counseling- III

Approaches to Counseling

Strategies -XI

Psychotherapeutic

Counseling-XV

4 Practicum-VI

Project - XII

Practicum-XVI

17. A copy of New Syllabus for M.A. part- II Counselling Psychology course

(Semester-III ) is enclosed herewith…

1. Introduction to Counselling and Guidance 80/20/100

2. Psychological Testing in Counselling Psychology 80/20/100

3. Approaches to Counseling Strategies 80/20/100

4. Project 80/20/100

Total 320/80/400


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M. A. Part II



SEMESTER – IV

Paper-XIII i) Paper No: Group - F1 (Coun.) P-XIII

ii) Title of Paper: COUNSELLING SKILLS


1. To understand the actual process of counseling.

2. To make students familiar with professional skills in counseling.

3. To understand the collaborative working in counseling.

4. To learn to deal with complex situations in counseling.



Unit 1 Nature of counseling 07

Unit 2 Counselling Menu and Setting the Scene 08

Unit 3 Counselling Space and Collaborative Working 07

Unit 4 Effective Conversations and Methods of Dealing 08

Books for Reading:

1. McLeod, John (2007). Counselling Skills, First edition, UK: Open University Press,

2. Rosie, March-Smith (2005). Counselling Skills for Contemporary Therapists, First

edition, UK: Open University Press,


1.Feltham, C. & Dryden,W. (2006). Brief Counselling: A Practical, Integrative Approach,

UK: Open University Press,

2. Kottler, J. & Kottler, E. (2007). Counselling Skills for Teachers, Sage Pub., India

3.Nelson-Jones, R. (2012). Basic Counselling Skills: A Helper’s Manual, Third Edition,Sage

South Asia Pub.,

4. Noonan, Ellen (1983, 2000). Counselling Young People, Tavistocki Routledge, London, First

edition.

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M. A. Part II



SEMESTER – IV

Paper – XIII

COUNSELLING SKILLS

Unit 1. Nature of counseling

1.1. Definition and Significance

1.2. Counselling as a specialist professional role

1.3. Basic principles of embedded counseling

unit 2. Counselling Menu and Setting the Scene

2.1 Clarifying person’s goals and counseling tasks

2.2 Methods and shared decision making

2.3 Personal readiness and organizational groundwork

2.4 Building personal and professional support network

Unit 3 Counselling Space and Collaborative Working

3.1Counselling space, trust, confidentiality

3.2Opening and closing counseling space

3.3 Building safe relationships

3.4 Working collaboratively

Unit 4. Effective Conversations and Methods of Dealing

4.1Emphatic engagement, dialogical and therapeutic conversation

4.2 Opening the door, discursive positioning

4.3 Narrative perspective on behavioural change

4.4 Dealing with difficult situation



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M. A. Part II



SEMESTER – IV

Paper-XIV i) Paper No: Group - F1 (Coun.) P-XIV

ii) Title of Paper: PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT IN COUNSELLING

PSYCHOLOGY


1. To implant skills necessary for selective and applying different tests for

different purposes such as: identification, intervention and prevention.

2. To train students in various psychological assessment techniques.

3. To understand the actual process of counseling.

4. To make students familiar with professional skills in counseling.

5. To understand the collaborative working in counseling.

6. To learn to deal with complex situations in counseling.



Unit 1 Assessment of Personality 07

Unit 2 Projective Techniques 08

Unit 3 Individual Tests 07

Unit 4 Computerized Test Administration & Interpretation 08

Books for Reading:



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Sons,


3. Freeman, F. (1998). Psychological Testing; Theory and Practice, 3rd ed, New Delhi: Oxford

& TBH Pub



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SEMESTER – IV Paper – XIV

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY

Unit 1. Assessment of Personality

1.1 Types of personality assessment

1.2 Historical background of personality testing

1.3 Cattells’ CPQ, HSPQ, 16 PF

1.4 EPQ – R

1.5 NEO – PI-R

Unit 2. Projective Techniques

2.1 Nature of Projective Techniques

2.2 Rosenzweig Picture- Frustration Study (RPFS)

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2.3 Indian adaption of projective tests – CAT, TAT

2.4 Rotter’s Sentence Completion Test (RSCT)

Unit 3. Individual Tests

3.1 Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (K-ABC)

3.2 Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test (KAIT)

3.3 Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test (K-BIT)

3.4 Draw a Man Test

3.5 Chatterji’s Non-language Preference Record (CNLPR)

Unit 4. Computerized Test Administration & Interpretation

4.1Use of computers in Testing

4.2 Computerized Test Administration

4.3 Computerized Adaptive Testing

4.4 Computer based Test Interpretation

4.5 Applications: Briefly report about any three psychological tests

available online





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SEMESTER – IV

Paper-XV i) Paper No: Group - F1 (Coun.) P-XV

ii) Title of Paper: PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELING

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iii) Objectives:

1. To learn basic concepts in cognitive, behavioural and post-modern

counseling and therapeutic approaches.

2. To learn various intervention strategies in cognitive, behavioural and post-

modern counseling and therapy.

3. To understand the role of therapeutic relationship.



Unit 1 Behavioural Therapy 07

Unit 2 Albert Ellis’s REBT 08

Unit 3 Post-Modern Approach 07

Unit 4 Multicultural Therapy 08

Books for Reading:

1. Nelson-Jones, R. (2010). Theory and Practice of Counseling and therapy, 5th

Edition, London: Sage Publications

2. Corey, Gerald (2005). Theory & Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 7th

Edition, USA: Brooks/Cole Publications

Books for References:

1. Gilliland, B., James, R. and Bowman, J. (1989).Theories and Strategies in Counseling and

Psychotherapy, 2nd Edition, USA: Allyn and Becon Inc.

2.Kaslow, H.W. (Ed.) (2002). Comprehensive Handbook of Psychotherapy (Vol. I, II, III,

& IV), USA: John Wiley and Sons.

3.Prochaska, J. and Norcross, J. (2003). Systems of Psychotherapy – A Transtheoretical

Analysis, 5th Edition, USA: Thomson Brooke/Cole Inc.

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4. Seligman, L. and Reichenberg, L. (2010). Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy –

Systems, Strategies and Skills, 3rd Edition, New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

5. Sharf, R. (2000). Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling – Concepts and Cases,

2nd Edition, USA: Thomson Brooke/Cole Inc.



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SEMESTER – IV

Paper - XV

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELING

Unit 1. Behavioural Therapy

1.1. a. Basic concepts,


1.2. a. Therapeutic relationship

b. Interventions

Unit 2. Albert Ellis’s REBT

2.1. a. Basic concepts


2.2. a. Therapeutic relationship

b. Interventions

2.3. Applications: Counsel a friend to change his/her irrational thoughts

by using REBT and report the experience of your counseling.

Unit 3. Post-Modern Approach

3.1. Solution-Focused Therapy

a. Key Concepts and Therapeutic process

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b. Techniques and Procedures

3.2. Narrative Therapy

a. Key Concepts and Therapeutic process

b. Techniques and Procedures

Unit 4. Multicultural Therapy

4.1. Terminology and Culture

4.2. Theory of Multiculturalism

4.3. Therapeutic approach


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SEMESTER – IV

Paper-XVI i) Paper No: Group - F1 (Coun.) P-XVI

ii) Title of Paper: PRACTICUM

Introduction:

After studying this course student is supposed to work in Schools, Mental Health

Centers, Counselling Centers, Rehabilitation Centres hence during the course of this

study student will get acquainted with the counselling set up and counselling procedure.

Hence he/she is made to work in counselling and interact with the different counsellee

etc. by the way he/she will be competent to work effectively in the counselling field.


� To develop skills of Psychological assessment and intervention in Counselling

Psychology


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Sons,


3. Freeman, F. (1998). Psychological Testing; Theory and Practice, 3rd ed, New Delhi: Oxford &

TBH Pub



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SEMESTER – IV Paper- XVI

PRACTICUM

Objective:

To develop skills of Psychological assessment and intervention in Counselling

Psychology among the students.

1. Individual Testing

A) Personality Inventory

B) Attitude Scale

C) Aptitude Test

2. Case studies any two

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3. Execution of Training Programme based on psychological principles

4. Narration /Review writing (Book/Movie/Reports/Manifestos related to

Psychology/Mental Health/Disabilities)

Practical Examination

• Practical examination will be held at the end of the Semester IV.

• Duly signed Project/journal submission is compulsory to eligible for

practical exam.

• The examination should be conducted in the following manner with the

given distribution of marks.

1. Candidate is given a description of an imagery case and asked to

determine his/her problem and the type of intervention needed…….

20 marks

2. Viva 20 marks

3. Journal Report File 40 marks

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Total 80 marks

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Note: There will be two practical per week per batch. Each practical will be of four

hours duration. A batch shall consist of ten students.

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