BA in Applied Psychology

BA Applied Psychology or Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology is an Under-Graduate Psychology course. Applied Psychology is the use of psychological principles and theories to overcome problems in other areas, such as mental health, business management,  education, health, product design, ergonomics, and law.

The Bachelor of Arts course in Applied Psychology includes the areas of clinical psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, occupational health psychology, human factors, forensic psychology, engineering psychology, as well as many other areas such as school psychology, sports psychology, and community psychology. In addition, many specialized areas in the general field of psychology have applied branches (e.g., applied social psychology, and applied cognitive psychology). The Bachelor of Arts course is generally a three academic year degree course and it may be provided on a part-time basis by certain institutes.

BA Applied Psychology Eligibility

Aspiring candidates should have completed 10+2 or its equivalent exam in the Arts stream from a recognized school board.

In various colleges, there is an entrance exam plus interviews and percentages for admission.

BA Applied Psychology Syllabus

Semester-I

Concurrent - Qualifying Language

Psychology & its Applications

Research Methodology & Statistics

Semester-II

Concurrent - Credit Language

Psychology & its Applications

Research Methodology & Statistics

Semester-III

Applied Social Psychology

Concurrent - Interdisciplinary

Semester-IV

Applied Social Psychology

Communication Skills

Concurrent - Discipline Centred

Semester-V

Clinical Psychology

Counseling Psychology

Semester-VI

Project / Internship

Concurrent-Discipline Centred

BA Applied Psychology Course Suitability

Students who are interested in Applied Psychology and its related areas, etc. are most suitable for this course.

Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher degree level i.e., college and university level both in private and government institutions are a good suit for it.

They should be able to understand the human mind easily, nature, and like behaviors.

They should also be smart enough to have a deep and systematic understanding of key aspects of investigative and professional methods in applied psychology.

How is the BA Applied Psychology Course Beneficial? 

This degree course enables the students to go for various Psychological related jobs. One can go for higher degree programs in respective subjects, e.g., master’s degree, etc.

Another job area for them is they can work as psychological assistants or counselors, providing mental health services under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist.

They have also career opportunities in the field of research and data collection and analysis in universities, government, or private companies.

The course also able them to develop a critical, interactive, integrative understanding of the nature of applied psychology rather than just a knowledge base of historical theories and current research perspectives.

BA Applied Psychology Employment Areas

Chemicals Jobs

Correctional Programs

Community Mental Health Centres

Healthcare and Medical Jobs

Prisons / Rehabilitation Centres

Research Centres / Research Establishments

Welfare Organizations

BA Applied Psychology Job Types

Clinical Psychologist

Child Support Specialist

Community Relations Officer

Health  Educator

Human Resources Assistant

Psychiatric Technician

Rehabilitation Specialist

Social Worker / Social Psychologist

Urban Planning Officer