The education system in India is undergoing a revolution, when an important initiative in this context is taken by Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). The university has added two more courses in the faculty of these studies by introducing two new subjects like Psychology and Geoinformatics to its already diversified academic courses. This move is an opportunity for students to step over and above conventional subjects, while also training them highly relevantly according to the needs of the emerging industries.
Psychology is now the fourth pillar of the School of Liberal Arts
Psychology has been introduced as a new major subject by the School of Liberal Arts, GGSIPU in its extremely in-vogue five-year BA-MA Liberal Arts program. Now this program boasts four pillars of History, Political Science and Sociology. Such interdisciplinary studies not only enrich students academically but also familiarize them with social, mental, and behavioral aspects.
This course has been designed to impart knowledge beyond reference books: it aims to teach students how to solve real-life problems, especially in the areas of mental health, social behavior, decision-making ability, and leadership.
Course structure devised under NEP
This new program differs because it has been developed pursuant to the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. NEP addresses education and its association with degree, knowledge, skills, and social understanding. This is why GGSIPU has made this a multidisciplinary program-grounded on the interest of the students, flexible, and well suited to their needs.
Eligible students shall choose psychology as major when taking admission to BA-MA Liberal Arts program enabling them to pursue study related to behavior, cognition, mental processes, and effects of such on society.
Tenure of admission based on CUET and CET scores Similar to this, admission into these courses for GGSIPU shall be on the basis of CUET and CET. It is a just and fair way that ensures that students from all over the country get the opportunity to be meritorious.
Geoinformatics- future need of Indian era
As the world moves ahead of technology, subjects like Geoinformatics are gradually becoming the leading requirement. In line with the current time demand, GGSIPU has included the subject in its courses. It provides modern science to solve many problems related to environmental issues, urban planning, disaster management, and agriculture.
The students studying this program will be easily absorbed in government departments, space agencies, real estate businesses, environmental protection agencies, and the defense services.
Psychology-new avenues in careers
So many doors can open up for someone studying psychology. Not limited to therapy or counseling, the person can end up being anything from a clinical psychologist to an HR specialist, sports psychologist, criminal profiler, or even UX researcher.
In today’s world, growing awareness about mental health makes this subject even much more relevant. Psychology has its influence not only in medicine and education but also in technology and business.
Industry-demand and Vision of GGSIPU
With the launch of these two new courses- Psychology and Geoinformatics, GGSIPU aims to prepare the students according to the need of the day, which industries and society demand. It ensures useful practical and employment-oriented education in life rather than just theoretical knowledge.
New courses will help enrich student experience
With the introduction of the two new subjects, students studying at GGSIPU will now have a wider option. They have yet more to add into an enriching study experience and develop critical thinking, problem-solving capacity, and social sensitivity in students whereby choosing subjects according to personal interests.
Conclusion
GGSIPU’s development of courses like Psychology and Geoinformatics into its academic framework makes a striking entry into the arena of outstanding applications for education nowadays. This will not only ensure that students will carry a broader perspective about knowledge but would subsequently enable them to make their way strongly into the challenging and multifaceted careers of the 21st century.
For students who are looking for anything academically brilliant and professionally promising, choose GGSIPU’s courses in Psychology or Geoinformatics.
