10 most desirable colleges of Psychology

10 Most Desirable Colleges of Psychology 2021
CHINMAYA
VISHWAVIDYAPEETH
Delivering Professional Psychology Educa on
with a Twist of Indian Knowledge Systems
Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth
(CVV), a de novo deemed to
be University, the brainchild
of the visionary spiritual leader Swami
Chinmayananda, is reviving profound
Indian knowledge systems and
blending them with modern
educational needs to create world
leaders with in-depth subject expertise
and an expansive global vision. Rooted
in the ancient language of Sanskrit,
Indian wisdom leaves no field of
human endeavour untouched. Vast
areas are covered, for example,
architecture, environment, medicine,
astronomy, astrology, yoga, science,
and lots more!
At Chinmaya University, the courses
offered combine the deep insights of
the past, with western cutting-edge
practices and industry-relevant courses.
Thus, the inclusion of Indian
Knowledge Systems (IKS) elements
across all programmes of
Contemporary Knowledge Systems
(CKS) such as B.Com., BBA, B.Ed.,
B.Sc. Applied Psychology, Public
Policy and Law and incorporating the
CKS elements into traditional courses
(B.A. Sanskrit, Music etc.) helps the
learner(s) discern the ancient Indian
way of thinking and to analyse the
world from a de-novo perspective.
CVV is currently operating from two
campuses: the headquarters located at
Ernakulam, Kochi, and the performing
arts campus is located at Chinmaya
Vibhooti (Kolwan, Pune, Maharashtra).
Every classroom at CVV is digitally
equipped and has Wi-Fi access. The
Ubhaya Bharati is CVV's wellequipped
library available online and
offline for students and faculty for
research and browsing. All-in-all the
campus provides a serene, wellconnected
ambience to enhance study,
research and self-exploration towards a
life well-lived.
The Guiding Vision
CVV has been founded with the aim to
provide a world-class education that is
rooted in IKS, to students
endeavouring to discover their purpose
in life and seeking to participate in
nation-building and global happiness.
The foundation of this vision of course
are the core principles of spirituality,
purity, practicality and innovation as its
foundational principles.
The University thus aims to integrate
the best practices of modern
pedagogical advances with the beauty
of the traditional Gurukula model of
learning and prepare students to
address contemporary challenges,
inspiring them to leave a positive
impact on the world as confident and
cultured contributors to society.
The Academic Rollout
In addition to the courses mentioned
above, CVV also offers NCTE
approved four-year integrated B.Ed.
programmes in English literature
(B.A., B.Ed.) and mathematics (B.Sc.,
B.Ed.), the only university in Kerala to
do so. CVV also offers two B.Voc.
programmes, one in Tourism and
Hospitality Management and the other
in Data Analytics and Business
Processes. A close look at CVV's
curriculum will reveal that the
programmes are unique in many
aspects.
“All our undergraduate and
postgraduate students take
foundational courses in Indian
Knowledge Systems, one in each
semester. The objective is for our
graduates to be familiar with India's
rich heritage and tradition of research
and innovation,” commented the Head
of the School of Philosophy,
Psychology, and Scientific Heritage
(PPSH), Prof. R. Sreevalsa Kumar.
At the PG level, the institute offers
M.Sc. in Applied Psychology, M.A. in
Public Policy and Governance (M.A.
PPG), Master's in Law (LL.M.)
programme, M.Voc. in Renewable
Energy Management and Tourism and
Hospitality Management. In line with
the institute's vision, these programme
curricula include a strong component
of IKS including courses in Artha-
Shastra, Neeti-Shastra and Dharma-
Shastra.
22 | MAY 2021 | www.theknowledgereview.com