Psychology is a discipline which is relevant to all walks of life. Its applications to the various areas of personal, organizational and social functioning are well recognized. All of us use various psychological concepts without knowing them. This course at the Senior Secondary level has been designed in such a way that the learners will know the basics of psychology in simple language. Attention has also been paid to the Indian context. This field has a large number of opportunities for employment, some of these are:

1. Clinical psychologists: Clinical psychologists aim to reduce the distress and improve the psychological wellbeing of their clients. 

2. Counsellor: As a counselling psychologist one uses psychological theory and research in therapeutic work to help clients with a variety of problems such as difficult life issues and mental health conditions. 

3. Educational psychologists: Educational psychologists help children or young people who are experiencing problems that hinder their successful learning and participation in school and other activities. These problems can include a range of emotional and social problems or learning difficulties.

4. Occupational psychologists:  Occupational psychologists apply expert knowledge to all levels of working and may work on organisational issues, such as culture and change, as well as issues at an individual or team level.

5. Primary care graduate mental health workers: Primary care graduate mental health workers provide a range of treatments, support and advice to people suffering from common mental health issues, such as anxiety and panic attacks. There are other varied options like to work as a rehabilitation counsellor/psychologist, health psychologist, sports psychologist etc

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Ms. Madhur Bhatia

Designation : Academic Officer (Teacher Education)

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For Senior Secondary Level Passing Certificate 

1.   In order to obtain Senior Secondary (12th) passing certificate from NIOS, the learners are required to enroll in minimum five subjects including one or maximum two languages on SWAYAM. For examination and certification the learners must also enroll with NIOS .

2.   The admission in NIOS is done through online mode only. The learner can visit the official website of NIOS i.e., www.nios.ac. in or www.sdmis.nios.ac.in  . The learner can also visit the Regional Centre or nearest AI (study Centre) or designated Common Service Centre (CSC), the list of which is available on the website and take help for online admission in NIOS.

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