10 most desirable colleges of Psychology

Academic Event: The different
Schools of CVV come together for
CVV's flagship annual, international
conference on New Frontiers in
Sanskrit and Indic knowledge (NFSI)
which explores contemporary
challenges from the perspective of
Indian Knowledge Traditions (IKT).
Besides these, the students are
encouraged to participate in various
intercollegiate activities. Very recently
Supreeta Dattathri (first-year B.Sc.
applied psychology (Hons.) student)
won the first prize in the storytelling
competition at the International Grad
Fest 2020 organised by Rajagiri
College of Social Sciences
(Autonomous), Kerala. Also, CVV has
tied up with many renowned NGOs
and organisations such as the Centre
for Public Policy Research (CPPR),
Weeramantry Centre for Peace, Justice
and International Law and Seva
Bharati where students explore the
application or implementation of
theoretical learnings.
The Academic and Leader
Dr. Sreevalsa Kumar is a Professor and
Head of the School of Philosophy,
Psychology, and Scientific Heritage
(PPSH). He holds a Doctoral degree in
psychology, in the application of
behaviour modification on adolescents
with intellectual disabilities. For over
31 years, Prof. Kumar has been
teaching courses in psychology,
rehabilitation, disability studies and
special needs education, supervising
practicum and advising senior essays,
theses and dissertations in India and
Ethiopia. During his academic tenure
at Addis Ababa University, in Ethiopia,
for 15 years, eight students graduated
with Ph.D. degrees under his guidance.
He served at the University of
Jyvaskyla, Finland, as a visiting
professor and visited the University of
Munich, Germany, as a special invitee.
He has been on the PhD board of
examiners of several universities
abroad including the University of
Canterbury, New Zealand. Prof.
Kumar, a regular conference attendee,
has published numerous research
articles in peer-reviewed international
and national journals and also a few
book chapters. He has also served
organisations in India and Ethiopia as a
consultant and trainer.
Prof. Sreevalsa Kumar’s contribution
to CVV:
• The School of PPSH has revised the
B.A. Applied Psychology
programme under his guidance and
started B.Sc. (Hons.) Applied
Psychology in the academic year
2020.
• Prof. Sreevala Kumar is the director
of the IQAC team and has introduced
the ‘Faculty Advice System’ in the
School of PPSH.
• Dr. Satheesh Varma, member of
CVV's School of PPSH, initiated a
consultancy project with Chinmaya
Vishwavidyapeeth partnering with
Seva Bharathi. Under this initiative,
14 psychological counselling centres
have been established in various
districts of Kerala with a focus on
mental health. These provide skill
development and assessment services
to the local people.
• Initiation of the Guidance and
School Counselling certificate course
structured for School Teachers.
All-rounder Growth
CVV curriculum consists of courses
that nurture both the intellect and the
heart of the students.
• Minor courses: While providing
rigorous courses that will prepare
them for their careers, students also
can pursue minor courses that
nurture their passion.
• Research projects: Undergraduates
are actively encouraged to pursue
research projects for credit.
Engaging in research is known to
bring students out of the rote
learning mentality towards a critical
thinking mindset.
• Seminars & Lectures with visiting
faculty from across the globe
• Internships & Placements: CVV's
active Outreach and Placement Cell
provides every student to sign-up for
an internship in an area of their
choice. This provides students with
an opportunity to gain first-hand
experience, interact with industry
experts, map skills and theoretical
knowledge. In addition, the students
will be equipped with adequate
training to face interviews and be
industry-ready.
• Field trips and Community
Service: Being in tune with nature
and gaining knowledge of the
community through travel has been a
part of this country's ancient culture.
This is further imbibed in the
students through field visits,
seminars and Seva projects that are
part of the curriculum.
• Clubs and Extracurricular
participation: In an atmosphere
akin to the Gurukula mode with
close interaction with faculty inside
and outside the classroom the
students are encouraged to initiate
and participate in clubs that are run
entirely by students with faculty
support when needed. Some of the
clubs are:
• Bharata Society
• Chanakya Utility Society and
Entrepreneurship Cell (CUSEC)
• Creative and Debating Society
(CAD)
• Chayachitra
• Grantha Club
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