Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences (AIPS) is a unique Institute offering regular courses in Applied Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Behavioural Sciences. The Institute also offers part time programmes for working professionals. The programmes of the Institute are innovative in their applicability and utility that aims at inculcating broad based understanding towards self and society at large. The vision of the Institute is to make a difference in each individual’s life, by helping them unfold their own talents and potentialities.

AIPS also conducts training programs for professionals in various organizations. Psychometric testing, Behavioural skills training, Effective behavioural change, Workshops and Publications on Behavioral Science issues are among the other activities pursued by the Institute. The guiding vision and mission of the Institute are:

Vision: : To make a difference in each individual's life, by helping them unfold their own talents and potentialities

Mission: To develop self as a core competency that will enable individuals in their personal and professional growth

PROFESSIONAL COURSES OFFERED AT AIPS:

REGULAR FULL TIME PROGRAMMES

1. B.A. (Hons) in Applied Psychology (3 Years)
2. M.A. in Applied Psychology (New Program) (2 Years)
3. M.A. in Counselling Psychology (2 Years)
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Family and Child Psychology (New Program) (1 Year)
5. Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (1 Year)
6. M.Phil in Psychology (Child and Adolescent) (New Program) (2 Years)

All the courses use experiential and application based teaching pedagogy to develop professional skills among students

PART TIME PROGRAMMES

The Institute has also been catering for the past two years to the increasing need among masses to understand application of psychology in various settings. Thus to help professionals understand human behaviour better and to use psychological intervention to become more effective in their work settings, AIPS offers unique Part Time Programmes for the working professionals. These programmes include

1. Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology of Human Behaviour (1 Year)
2. Certificate Course in Psychology of Human Behaviour (6 Months)
3. Post Graduate Diploma in School Counselling (1 Year)
4. Certificate Course in School Counselling (6 Months)
5. Post Graduate Diploma in Family and Child Psychology (1 Year)

*BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE COURSES OFFERED AT AMITY HIGHER EDUCATION INTER INSTITUTIONS:


A very essential component of AIPS is in bringing about enhancement of Personality by inculcating behavioural skills in all the students of Amity University. AIPS believes in not only developing the overall persona of an individual in their personal and professional life but also grooming them to become good human beings. AIPS conducts behavioural science courses in UG and PG Programmes across the Amity University.

Modules for UG Programme	Modules for PG Program
Understanding Self for Effectiveness	Self Development & Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving & Creative Thinking	Behavioural Communication Relationship Management
Interpersonal Communication	Leading Through Teams
Relationship Management	Personal & Professional Excellence
Group Dynamics & Team Building	Individual, Society & Nation
Stress & Coping Strategies	Positivity & Happiness
Individual, Society & Nation
Positive Personal Growth
Career Management
Personal & Professional Excellence

A GLIMPSE OF THE ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL INITIATIVES:

• 3rd Annual National Psychology Festival: Abhivyakti 08 with the theme: “Emerging Trends of Behavioural Problems among Youth: A Transition from Learned Helplessness to Empowerment” (3rd & 4th April, 2008)
• World Mental Health Day: Importance of Mental Health in the World of Work (Oct, 2007). The students had conducted a street play (Nukkad Natak) in Amity University and various prominent places of Delhi to create awareness about various psychosocial issues (Rape, Alcoholism, Dowry and other social issues). The AIPS Students in Amity University organized Nukkad natak for the first time.
• World Alzheimer’s Day (Sept, 2007)
• Amity Human Values Week was celebrated from 20th April 07 to 27th April 07 during which psychometric testing & skits were performed.
• AIPS Students were artist and actor in the movie "The Peace Seller". This film was part of Global Film Festival on "Peace and Spirituality". This movie was selected in the competitive category of Global Film Festival on "Peace and Spirituality" in the Youth Category.
• 2nd Annual National Psychology Festival: ‘Abhivyakti – The Power of X-pression’ (Feb, 2007)

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS TRAINING CONDUCTED:
Numerous Trainings have been conducted by the Institute, some of which include:

• Training for Delhi Police Personnel on ‘Rediscovering Positive Attitude and Behavioural Changes’ and ‘Anger Management’ as part of the training for preparation for the Commonwealth Games 2010.
• NHPC - Self Renewal Retreat (Rishikesh) - Creating Meaningfulness of Life
• Training on ‘Managing Self & Others’ for NHPC
• Training on ‘Team Building & Group Dynamics’ for Delhi Postal Staff College
• Training on ‘Self Development Enhances Management of Self & Others’ for NTPC
• Teachers Training – Amity International Schools
• Faculty Development programme conducted in AUUP on Student’s Motivation, Conflict Management, Self Development etc.

Research and Development in the Area of:

• Self and Human values
• Self Esteem and Personality Enhancement
• Self Awareness and Self Development
• Empowerment of Individuals
• Emotional Intelligence in Adolescence and Youth
• Spirituality and Healing
• Business communication & Organizational effectiveness
• Employee Counselling, Coaching, Mentoring : Performance Management
• Personality Psychology
• Enhancing Self Motivation
• Developmental and Educational Psychology
• Organizational role stress and Organizational Climate
• Dissertation in the field of Psychology (like Personality, Emotions, Stress, Drug Abuse & Alcoholism etc.) under the supervision of AIPS Faculty.
• Spirituality and Mental Health
• Mental Health and Occupational Stress
• Effect of Martial Discord on the Emotional Development of Adolescents
• Spirituality : A Coping Mechanism for Organisational Role Stress
• Employee Counselling : Mental Health Service in Organisation
• Self Leadership and Effectiveness

It is thus the broad objective of our Institute to establish a two-fold harmony within oneself and with others living in the whole world.

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