Which one is better correspondence course MA psychology from from IGNOU or MSc Psychology from University of Madras?
Posted On - Oct 1, 2021IGNOU is better recognized for distance courses. So, pursuing a correspondence course in MA Psychology will be better. However, if possible try to do a regular course in counseling, clinical or industrial psychology. Psychology is practical oriented subject, and you will need to do dissertations, practicals, and internships as a part of coursework. Being a practical-based course, the career outcomes of correspondence degrees in Psychology are somewhat limited.
IGNOU is one of the biggest and the most well-known distance education universities in India and thus it should be preferred. However, I would suggest you to take a second thought regarding the correspondence course.
Psychology is a highly practical course which needs guidance from professors for practical works, dissertations and internships. All these are possible only through a regular classroom course.
- In a correspondence course you learn the theories but do not learn the practical knowledge which is required in this field.
- Thus you will have to struggle a lot to even land up an internship with a certified doctor.
- You can imagine the struggle you will do to land a job later on.
- Doubt clearing and concept learning are done better through regular classes as well.
- In a correspondence course it is quite difficult and you will have to keep track of the professors to adjust yourself with their time schedule.
Do a regular course on clinical counselling or industrial psychology rather than this course otherwise your job prospects will drastically reduce.
