About Department
The Department of Psychology at SNDT Women’s University, Pune Campus, was established in 1984 and has since grown into a respected center for excellence in women’s psychological education. The department is fully grant-in-aid, and for over four decades, it has upheld the university’s legacy of empowering women through transformative education.
Rooted in a deep commitment to academic rigor and community engagement, the department blends classical psychological theories with contemporary applications. It fosters a learning environment that nurtures compassionate, competent, and socially responsible psychologists, equipped to address the complex psychological challenges of today's world.
Our curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice through intensive fieldwork, supervised counselling training, and collaborative learning. Students are encouraged to cultivate critical thinking, ethical reflection, and a culturally sensitive approach to psychological practice. Graduates of the department have gone on to contribute meaningfully as counsellors, educators, researchers, and mental health professionals across educational institutions, NGOs, hospitals, and government initiatives.
With its student-centric pedagogy, experienced faculty, and emphasis on social relevance, the department continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of women in the field of psychology.
The Department of Psychology at SNDT Women’s University, Pune Campus, centers its academic vision around Counselling Psychology while integrating specialized areas that reflect the evolving needs of the mental health and well-being sector. Through a combination of classroom learning, research, and fieldwork, students gain in-depth knowledge across several interrelated domains.
Counselling Psychology
- Core focus area of the department
- Intensive training in counselling theories, ethics, and therapeutic techniques
- Supervised fieldwork, case studies, and real-life counselling exposure
Psychological Assessment
- Training in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests
- Focus on tools for assessing intelligence, aptitude, personality, and emotional well- being
- Application in individual, group, and institutional settings
Health and Well-being
- Integrative understanding of psychological factors in promoting mental health
- Emphasis on stress reduction, coping skills, and emotional regulation
- Use of mindfulness, lifestyle interventions, and wellness models Positive Psychology
- Exploration of human strengths, resilience, and flourishing
- Application of well-being models in personal growth and therapeutic settings
- Emphasis on gratitude, hope, flow, and self-compassion
Personality Psychology
- Study of personality theories and frameworks
- Analysis of individual differences in traits, behavior patterns, and interpersonal dynamics
- Applications in counselling, assessment, and self-development Sports Psychology
- Understanding mental performance, motivation, and emotional regulation in athletes
- Role of psychological resilience, goal-setting, and visualization in performance enhancement
- Application in sports coaching, team dynamics, and individual excellence
Psychology of Peace and Conflict Studies
- Examining the psychological roots of conflict and violence
- Promoting dialogue, empathy, and non-violent communication
- Mental health and trauma-informed approaches to post-conflict healing
Internship and Research Training
- Emphasis on applied learning through internships in NGOs, schools, wellness centers,and hospitals
- Exposure to community mental health programs and outreach
- Guided research projects and dissertations focused on socially relevant psychological issues
- Exclusive specialisation in Counselling Psychology, designed in alignment with the principles of NEP 2020, emphasizing holistic, multidisciplinary, and skills-based education.
- Field-based training with immersive internships, providing hands-on exposure to real-life psychological practice.
- Collaborations with NGOs, schools, hospitals, and wellness centers, enabling students to engage with diverse populations and contexts.
- Strong focus on experiential learning, reflective practice, and the development of therapeutic skills in live and supervised settings.
- Frequent workshops, seminars, and mental health advocacy initiatives encouraging community engagement and professional development.
- Alumni actively contributing in education, clinical services, social sector organizations, and academia, carrying forward the department's legacy of meaningful service
- To provide foundational and advanced training in counselling psychology, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application.
- To foster ethical sensitivity, cultural competence, and reflective thinking, in line with the NEP 2020 vision of character-building and socially relevant education.
- To train students in psychological assessment, case conceptualization, and evidence-based interventions.
- To cultivate research acumen and inquiry-based learning for addressing emerging mental health challenges.
- To prepare students for diverse professional roles in counselling, mental health education, research, and psychosocial support systems.
To nurture reflective, ethical, and socially responsive counselling psychologists who contribute meaningfully to individual and collective well-being, embodying the transformative spirit of NEP 2020.
The Department of Psychology, SNDT Women’s University, Pune Campus, is committed to empowering women through a transformative and NEP-aligned education in counselling psychology. We strive to integrate academic rigor with self-awareness, therapeutic insight, and a dedication to social justice, equipping our students to lead, serve, and innovate in the field of mental health.
“मानसज्ञाना तेजस्विनीः”
("Through the knowledge of the mind, women shine forth with brilliance.")
English Version:
“An enlightened mind empowers an awakened life.”
This motto reflects the department’s commitment to empowering women through deep psychological insight, ethical clarity, and self-awareness—core tenets of both psychological growth and the National Education Policy’s vision of transformative education.