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The numerous disciplines that constitute the Liberal Arts have varying scopes, structures, and demands worldwide, including India. Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, English Literature, and Economics, are the disciplines that become important in a society where the asymmetries dominate, thereby contributing to its economic and social development. This can be achieved through an emphasis on critical and out-of-the-box thinking and research to help formulate policies. The subject matter of the disciplines undergoes constant revision and reformulation as they adapt to the ever-changing social structure. Even though the emphasis is on intensive learning, social scientists have extended their expertise to many institutions and excelled in every profession.
Social scientists can work with government and non-governmental institutions, multi-national corporations, research organizations, academia, and other sectors. Students of Liberal arts do not just try and understand the individuals, processes, institutions, and policies that define a social structure; instead, they become active agents of change within society with their knowledge. Moreover, whichever field or sector they are in, they do not remain circumscribed to their professions and contribute to society's betterment.
Along with the in-depth knowledge in their respective disciplines, social science students develop an analytical and reasoning acumen developed through their interdisciplinary accumulation of knowledge. Students of Liberal arts become trained in philosophical debates, theoretical approaches, ethics, research methods, problem analysis, policies, communication skills, and empathy through an intensive learning process.
School of Liberal Arts at G.D. Goenka University offers four/three years B.A. (Hons.) degree in Psychology, BsC Clinical Psychology (Hons). The school also offers two years M.A. degrees in Psychology, MA Clinical Psychology and Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology.
Career Pathway
Clinical Assistant
B.Sc. (Hons.) Clinical Psychology: A B.Sc. (Hons.) in Clinical Psychology prepares students for diverse entry-level roles across mental health, education, community services, and corporate settings. Graduates can work as clinical assistants supporting psychologists in assessments and interventions, or as counsellors in schools, NGOs, and hospitals. They may take up roles as mental health coordinators, facilitating community programmes or helplines, or become mental health trainers in educational institutions, training centres, and public health organisations.
Opportunities also exist as psycho-social support workers in crisis-intervention centres, disaster-relief initiatives, and humanitarian aid organisations. In addition, graduates can begin their careers as junior psychologists assisting with assessments and research, or as HR assistants applying psychological principles to employee wellness and talent development in corporate environments. This foundation opens pathways to further specialisation or postgraduate study in clinical, counselling, organisational, or community psychology.
Clinical Psychologist
M.A. Clinical Psychology: Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology equips postgraduates with advanced knowledge and hands-on skills to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of psychological and neurodevelopmental disorders. Graduates can work as clinical psychologists in hospitals, mental health clinics, or private practice, offering psychotherapy and psychological assessments. They may specialise as therapists in areas such as cognitivebehavioural therapy (CBT), family therapy, or trauma care. Opportunities also exist as academicians or researchers, teaching at universities or conducting mental health research. As rehabilitation specialists, graduates support individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions in rehabilitation centres.
They can also serve as consultants, providing expert testimony in legal cases or advising organisations on mental health policies. Many choose to establish independent practice as licensed clinical psychologists, building their own client base and offering specialised services. This degree thus opens diverse pathways in clinical, academic, community, and consultancy roles within the mental-health sector.
Associate Clinical Psychologist
Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology: It prepares graduates for supervised, entry-level roles in mental health settings. Diploma holders can work as associate clinical psychologists, assisting licensed professionals in hospitals, mental health facilities, or rehabilitation units with assessments and therapy. They may serve as mental health practitioners in community care centres, schools, or NGOs, focusing on short-term interventions and support. Opportunities also exist as counsellors in nursing homes, schools, or outpatient clinics, though independent practice is not permitted at this level.
In addition, graduates can work as support staff in psychiatric wards or specialty clinics, assisting in diagnostic and therapeutic services. This qualification offers a practical foundation for those seeking hands-on experience in mental health care and can serve as a stepping stone to advanced degrees or licensure in clinical psychology.
Foundational roles: Counseling and Human-Services
B.A. (H) Psychology: A bachelor's degree in psychology opens up opportunities in human or social services. Typical jobs in this field of work are career counsellor, psychiatric technician, rehabilitation specialist, child care workers, social service specialists and case manager. These jobs all require skills such as the ability to evaluate the needs of a client, to keep accurate and organized records, to express empathy and compassion, and to work towards the best interests of your client, which a bachelor's degree in psychology provides.
You are also prepared for a multitude of careers (research, education, sales, the justice system, human resources, private practice, etc.) and you learn valuable tools that you can use to accurately examine and assess individuals and situations, an asset at any job. The graduates are also recruited as advertising agents, laboratory assistants, market researchers and educators.
The average salary for these graduates at the start of the career ranges between INR 3-5 lakhs per annum depending on their expertise and experience in the field.
Counseling and Human Resource careers
M.A. Psychology: This programme focusses on therapies and behavioural modification techniques. Individuals with M.A. degree in Psychology often work as school counsellors or career counsellors. They may also be employed in private practices, mental health clinics or hospitals. Counseling psychologists work in a variety of settings, providing various services to different client populations. Some are employed in colleges and universities as teachers, researchers and service providers (e.g., in university Counseling centres). Others work in independent practice, providing Counseling, assessment and consultation services to individuals, couples, families, and organizations. Still, others work in community mental health centres, health maintenance organizations, rehabilitation agencies, and business and industrial organizations.
Other domains where Counseling psychologists can find jobs are in the following domains: marriage and family counsellors, substance abuse counsellors, mental health counsellors. They may also play a role as a training and development officer or manager and can become HR specialists. They can also serve a employee wellness program coordinators.
The average salary for these postgraduates ranges between INR 5 to 8 lakhs per annum as per the expertise and their experience in this field.
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