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This programme is a boon for
those already working in the field but are looking for better prospects
in the field. For a fresher it is advisable to undertake full-time
classroom coaching with intensive practical training. There is a
plethora of courses offered via Distance Learning by various
Universities in India as well as abroad.
About different programmes in Distance Learning are available at
different levels such as Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate. They are
designed to train the student different aspects of a man’s intrinsic
behavior and how to interact with people. The core objective is to
impart sufficient knowledge and teach how to adapt to new circumstances
and individuals. The idea is to explain the behavioral tendencies for
deeper understanding of human nature. In the long run it is a useful
theory that will help fit future social patterns and trends.
Basic subjects of Psychology consist of Learning, Motivation, Social
Behavior, Development, Biological influences, Memory, Consciousness,
Intelligence etc. There are many other specializations such as
Psychology in Aesthetics, Sport Psychology, Psychology of Families,
Social Psychology that one can choose from.
The minimum requirement for a course like this is Graduation in any
field. The duration of the study is 2 years. Select courses of Distance
Learning Psychology, especially at the postgraduate level, includes
attendance of classes for a set duration wherein students must partake
psychological testing / practical.
Universities offering Distance Learning psychology courses
Postgraduate course in Psychology can be pursued through correspondence
from the following universities: ·
· Annamalai University, Annamalainagar (TN). The student can write to
the Directorate of Distance Education for queries.
· Nalanda Open University, Pune
· Bharathir University, Coimbatore, (Tamil Nadu)
· University of Chennai etc.
~ Author M. Hemdev
 2005
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