The Department of Psychology at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus is one of the seven academic departments on the campus. Established with its roots in the University's Central Campus, the department has grown into a vibrant centre for teaching, research, and interdisciplinary learning, committed to academic excellence and holistic student development.
The department is renowned for its B.Sc. Psychology (Honours) programme and offers a diverse range of undergraduate, certificate, and interdisciplinary courses, along with Ph.D. research guidance in collaboration with the Centre for Research. Its curriculum blends scientific inquiry with professional practice, enabling students to develop strong foundations in psychology while engaging with allied disciplines.
A defining strength of the department is its emphasis on experiential and student-centred learning. Through laboratory training, field studies, seminars, workshops, conferences, film-based discussions, and interactions with industry and clinical experts, students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical competence. Regular curriculum review, informed by feedback from academics, professionals, employers, and students, ensures that programmes remain contemporary and socially relevant.
Guided by the University's vision, the department nurtures graduates who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, self-awareness, ethical leadership, and a strong commitment to service, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to mental health, research, education, and society.
The Department of Psychology at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus is one of the seven academic departments on the campus. Established with its roots in the University's Central Campus, the department has grown into a vibrant centre for teaching, research, and interdisciplinary learning, committed to academic excellence and holistic student development.
The department is renowned for its B.Sc. Psychology (Honours) programme and offers a diverse range of undergraduate, certificate, and interdisciplinary courses, along with Ph.D. research guidance in collaboration with the Centre for Research. Its curriculum blends scientific inquiry with professional practice, enabling students to develop strong foundations in psychology while engaging with allied disciplines.
A defining strength of the department is its emphasis on experiential and student-centred learning. Through laboratory training, field studies, seminars, workshops, conferences, film-based discussions, and interactions with industry and clinical experts, students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical competence. Regular curriculum review, informed by feedback from academics, professionals, employers, and students, ensures that programmes remain contemporary and socially relevant.
Guided by the University's vision, the department nurtures graduates who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, self-awareness, ethical leadership, and a strong commitment to service, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to mental health, research, education, and society.
The Department has a unique structure to cater to the interdisciplinary academic pursuit. The focus is to enable students’ branch out into the realms of different disciplines to have blended learning by primarily concentrating on the roots of the main discipline under study.
The Department runs a range of courses such as certificate courses, interdisciplinary courses, besides the undergraduate programs. Through these programs, students are encouraged to consider careers and missions that integrate the understanding of life. The courses integrate scholarship with professional practice and offer courses that are cutting edge in social science and science. It is a goal that students who complete these courses demonstrate high degrees of self-awareness, service orientation, and are encouraged to embrace humane values in their vocation.
The Department realizes its vision to promote high academic standards through a continuous and dynamic curriculum review process based on feedback from peers, professionals, potential employers, and students. A variety of student-centered teaching and learning pedagogies are practiced by the faculty members. Prominent among them is the use of seminars, experiential methodologies, laboratory training, conferences, workshops, field-based studies, film-based discussions, and interactions with field experts.
VisionThe Department of Psychology is dedicated to the motto of ‘Reflect and Realize’.
We encourage the individuals to reflect on their core strengths and aid towards realizing their true potentials.
MissionThe Department of Psychology strives to be a community that nurtures individuals who are agents of change, ardent advocates of mental health, and inquirers of knowledge.
Welcome to the Department of Psychology at Christ (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus. We are dedicated to nurturing young minds, guiding them from strong foundational knowledge to relevant, advanced psychological applications .Our vibrant community of energetic faculty, dedicated researchers, and passionate students comes together with a shared commitment to academic excellence, continuous learning, and meaningful community involvement.
As psychology continues to emerge as a vital and fast-growing field, the need for skilled professionals who can support diverse communities has never been greater. To address this demand, our curriculum is designed to be both academically rigorous and practical. Offering programs ra
Welcome to the Department of Psychology at Christ (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus. We are dedicated to nurturing young minds, guiding them from strong foundational knowledge to relevant, advanced psychological applications .Our vibrant community of energetic faculty, dedicated researchers, and passionate students comes together with a shared commitment to academic excellence, continuous learning, and meaningful community involvement.
As psychology continues to emerge as a vital and fast-growing field, the need for skilled professionals who can support diverse communities has never been greater. To address this demand, our curriculum is designed to be both academically rigorous and practical. Offering programs ranging from undergraduate degrees to PhDs, our programs prepare students to serve their communities while building critical skills, research acumen, and a deep conceptual understanding of the discipline.
Our distinguished faculty members are well-versed in academic instruction, active research, securing research grants, and leading specialized campus clubs, cells, and development centers. To support research and practical learning, the department features a state-of-the-art psychology laboratory equipped with EEG technology, biofeedback and many other academic resources alongside advanced statistical and qualitative data analysis software. Students also gain valuable hands-on experience through our dedicated team members and engage in various fields.
We foster a dynamic, interdisciplinary learning environment enriched by international faculty collaborations, skill-building workshops, and direct interactions with industry practitioners. Through active involvement in outreach programs and community initiatives, our students bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. Ultimately, our holistic training prepares graduates for impactful careers across clinical psychology, counseling psychology, neuropsychology, cognitive psychology, human resource management and various other specialized domains of the discipline. We remain deeply committed to shaping an engaged community of ethical practitioners who are ready to excel, innovate, and make a lasting difference.
Dr.Vijaya R
hod.psychology.bgr@christuniversity.in
From the beginning of the department till date
Our industrious and enterprising students have gone to be placed in institutions like
Teach for India, Sambhavam- Centre for autism, Magpie Speech therapy centre, Ambassador School, Dubai and Direct- Child development centre Chennai and Mohanlal De-Addiction centre, Kottayam. Many have also pursued diploma courses in counselling and psychotherapy.
Students who have graduated from the university have gone on to study at:
My time at Christ University, Banerghatta campus, where I pursued a BSc in Psychology Honors, was an incredibly rewarding experience. Having transitioned from aspiring to a medical career to pursuing psychology, I was initially apprehensive. However, Christ University stood out as one of the few leading institutions in India offering a BSc in psychology, allowing me to maintain my science background.
The curriculum was comprehensive and forward-thinking, with the unique inclusion of a module in artificial intelligence—a rarity in psychology programs across the country. This prepared me for future opportunities, blending traditional psychological theories with modern advancements.
Beyond academics, Christ University played a pivotal role in shaping my professional journey. The faculty were supportive in providing letters of recommendation, timely transcripts, and an array of extracurricular activities that significantly boosted my CV. Additionally, I had the privilege of serving as the student representative for the social sciences division, where I honed my leadership skills and contributed to the campus community.
My time at Christ University, Banerghatta campus, where I pursued a BSc in Psychology Honors, was an incredibly rewarding experience. Having transitioned from aspiring to a medical career to pursuing psychology, I was initially apprehensive. However, Christ University stood out as one of the few leading institutions in India offering a BSc in psychology, allowing me to maintain my science background.
The curriculum was comprehensive and forward-thinking, with the unique inclusion of a module in artificial intelligence—a rarity in psychology programs across the country. This prepared me for future opportunities, blending traditional psychological theories with modern advancements.
Beyond academics, Christ University played a pivotal role in shaping my professional journey. The faculty were supportive in providing letters of recommendation, timely transcripts, and an array of extracurricular activities that significantly boosted my CV. Additionally, I had the privilege of serving as the student representative for the social sciences division, where I honed my leadership skills and contributed to the campus community.
My time at Christ University, Banerghatta campus, where I pursued a BSc in Psychology Honors, was an incredibly rewarding experience. Having transitioned from aspiring to a medical career to pursuing psychology, I was initially apprehensive. However, Christ University stood out as one of the few leading institutions in India offering a BSc in psychology, allowing me to maintain my science background.
The curriculum was comprehensive and forward-thinking, with the unique inclusion of a module in artificial intelligence—a rarity in psychology programs across the country. This prepared me for future opportunities, blending traditional psychological theories with modern advancements.
Beyond academics, Christ University played a pivotal role in shaping my professional journey. The faculty were supportive in providing letters of recommendation, timely transcripts, and an array of extracurricular activities that significantly boosted my CV. Additionally, I had the privilege of serving as the student representative for the social sciences division, where I honed my leadership skills and contributed to the campus community.
