Ms. Rosita Sequeira the resource speaker commenced the session by addressing an essential question: “Why should you plan a career?” She emphasized that early career planning helps students make informed academic choices, develop clarity about their interests, and build confidence in their professional journey. She encouraged students to reflect deeply on their personal strengths, passions, and long-term goals.
The resource speaker elaborately discussed various specializations in psychology, explaining their key responsibilities, institutions offering these courses, and potential work settings. The areas covered included Counseling Psychology, Academic Research, and Clinical Psychology, where she stressed the importance of ethical practice and structured training.
She further discussed Child and Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, and Neuropsychology, highlighting their roles in schools, hospitals, research centres, and rehabilitation units. The session also included emerging and specialized domains such as Sports Psychology, where an article by Anjum Moudgil was read to demonstrate real-world application. Other fields discussed were Military Psychology—including career avenues through CDS, DRDO, DIPR and related organizations—along with Rehabilitation Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Aviation Psychology and Community Psychology. This was followed by guidance on various competitive and qualifying examinations required for higher studies and professional advancement, such as CUET, GATE, GRE, UPSC, M.Phil/MA (RCI Recognised), UGC NET JRF, PDCP, State Commission Exams, and PGT Psychology Exams.
Overall, the session was highly informative, engaging, and motivating, offering students a holistic understanding of career opportunities in psychology and equipping them with the knowledge needed to make informed academic and professional decisions.
