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About Department

The department of Psychology aims at developing an acumen towards understanding of human behavior. In its three years B.A program, students learn from the basics of Psychology to specific applications. Whilst, in third year of B.Com program, students learn about the human behavior in the world of work. The senior and experienced faculty foster interest in the subject and help the students to cultivate the analytical, and human skills through curricular and co-curricular activities.

HOD and Faculty Profile

Sr.No. Name Designation Link
01. Mrs Sonal R Jambhekar Assistant Professor & Head View Profile
02. Dr Atish Taukari Associate Professor,
Dean – Extension Activities & Research
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03. Mr Shashank Nikumbh Assistant Professor View Profile

Syllabus

K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Vidyavihar Mumbai is premiere academic Institution with autonomous status having introduced the CBCGS (Choice Based credit and Grading System) to cater the needs of the learner with a focus on learner centric curriculum. Curriculum is revised after every three years after obtaining the inputs from the alumni, industrial experts, subject experts and the teachers. In tune with the University of Mumbai's curricular structure, UGC guidelines and NAAC expectations regular designing and development of quality- based curriculum with local, regional, national and international relevance leading to excellence. The revision of the elective , core, ability enhancement and the interdisciplinary courses in under graduate as well as as post graduate program is undertaken after every three years. CBCGS with its rich and varied palette of courses opens up newer avenues of learning beyond the opted discipline across the departments.

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Activities

The departmental activities are accomplished through programs conducted under Psy-Phil association, joint venture of Psychology and Philosophy department. Psy Club is a student driven forum that provide platform for dialogue and increase awareness about contemporary developments in the field and raise awareness about mental health.

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Students

Student Achievements

Ms Khyati Dharamshi

M.A (Social Psychology), London School of Economics (2019-20)

Mr Pratik Shetty

M.A (Life-Span Counseling), visiting faculty and independent practice (2021)

Ms Pravi Maheshwari

M.Sc. (Management), Singapore Management University (2021)

Ms Hema Mehra

Subject topper (2017), M.A (Industrial Psychology)

Ms Priyanka Choudhary

M.Sc. (Business Psychology) University of Manchester (2021)

Alumni

Ms Vedavati Paranjape

Working as Head, Department of Psychology

Joshi – Bedekar College, Thane

Ms Tanushree Anchan

Assistant Professor, Dept of Criminology and Forensic Science

Karnatak University, Dharwad

Ms Poonam Rokade

Counseling Psychologist and remedial educator, school counsellor

Ryan International School Nerul, St. Augustine High school Nerul & Hiranadani Foundation School, Thane

Mr Mitesh Jain

Founder and Travel Psychologist

Mandeha Journeys

Mr Umesh Shinde

Researcher, expertise in the area of Psychometrics