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Psychology

1. HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT :

The Department of Psychology was started in 1979 with a view to provide theoretical and practical knowledge in the discipline of psychology. It had 48 seats to begin with and Dr. Raghunath Sahoo In 1989, Dr. Santosh Kumar Parida also joined the department to enhance its stature. The department has a well-equipped laboratory where basic psychological research and experimentation is carrried away. The departmental library hosts a number of valuable journals and books to aid teaching and experimentation. Smt Namita Mishra and Miss Chinmayee Parida were some of the distinguished faculties who contributed immensely to the development of the department. Eminent scholars and resource persons from different universities across Odisha have also graced this department with their presence.

2. Aim and Objective:

The following specific aims of teaching Psychology are listed below :

  1. To provide students a broad survey of the Political world, focusing upon the ideas, institutions and processes that shape modern politics.
  2. To develop critical reasoning, effective communication skill and coherent analytical writing.
  3. To develop an alternative prospective on Politics outside the class room boundary.
  4. To develop the personal value and understanding about the world that exist around the students.

Name of the Course Offered:

Psychology as Optional subject in +2 level with 80 seats.

Teaching Method:

  • Classroom lecturer
  • Proctoral and extra classes
  • Students seminars and group discussion
  • project work
  • Educational Tour/Excursions
  • Special seminars with special lectures by eminent academiciansa

Sl No Name of the Faculties Qualification Designation Date of Joining Date of Relieve Specialization No of years of experience
1 Sri Raghunath Sahoo M.A. Lecturer 06.08.1984 14.07.2004 NIL 20 years
2 Sri Santosh Kumar Parida MA, Mphil Lecturer 18.08.1989 27.05.2004 due to death NIL 15 years
3 Smt Namita MIshra NIL Lecturer 27.01.2014 31.10.2017 NIL 29 years
4 Miss Chinmayee M.A Lecturer 02.08.2012 NIL NIL NIL
5 Suman Sangita Nayak MA, Mphil Lecturer (SSB) & HOD 07.10.2016 Continuing Clinical & counseling psychology 03 years
6 Smt Sujata Mohanty BA Demonstrator 10.11.1989 Continuing NIL 30 years
7 Chandra Sekhar Biswal BA Demonstrated 03.09.1994 Continuing NIL 25 years

Future Plan:

  1. To develop the department as a center of excellence
  2. To provide professional guidance and counseling
  3. To undertake research activities.

Prepared By:

Sri Benudhar Mishra

Head of the Department

31st Oct'2019