Women’s Christian College

College Road, Chennai - 600006

An Autonomous Institution affiliated to the University of Madras
Re-accredited by NAAC in 2012 with Grade A

College with Potential for Excellence

Prospectus 2017-2018
Since 1915

Doveton House
circa 1798

Lighted to Lighten
 Programs Offered

GOVERNMENT AIDED - Shift I SELF-FINANCED - Shift II

Undergraduate Programs Undergraduate Programs

1. BA History 1. BCom (General)
2. BA English 2. BCom (Accounting & Finance)
3. BSc Mathematics 3. BCom (Computer Applications)
4. BCom (Honours)
4. BSc Physics
5. BBA
5. BSc Chemistry
6. BCA
6. BSc Plant Biology & Plant
7. BA Corporate Economics
Biotechnology 8. BSc Visual Communication
7. BSc Advanced Zoology & 9. BSc Information Technology
Biotechnology
8. BSc Home Science - Nutrition, Postgraduate Programs
Food Service Management & 1. MSc Mathematics
Dietetics (General & Vocational 2. MSc Physics
Streams) 3. MSc Chemistry
9. BSc Computer Science 4. MSc Biotechnology
10. BSc Psychology 5. MSc Information Technology
6. MSc Computer Science &
Postgraduate Programs Technology
1. MSc Applied Psychology (with (5 Year Integrated Program)
specialization in Organizational 7. MA Communication
Behaviour / Counselling & 8. MA Human Resource
Psychotherapy) Management
2. MSc Home Science - Foods & 9. MA English
Nutrition
3. MSc Home Science - Food Service Research Programs
Management & Dietetics 1. MPhil Biotechnology
2. PhD Biotechnology
Research Programs
1. MPhil Psychology American Transfer Program (ATP)
2. MPhil Home Science - Foods & Concordia College, New York, USA
Nutrition
3. MPhil Home Science - Food Service Britain Transfer Program (BTP)
Management & Dietetics Middlesex University, London, UK
4. PhD Psychology
5. PhD Home Science

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 WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

CHENNAI

Women's Christian College, Chennai ranked 10th at the All India level among the best
colleges in the Arts and Science category in the NIRF rating by the Ministry for Human
Resource Development was founded in 1915 by the combined effort of 12 Missionary
Societies from Britain, Canada and the United States of America. The mission of the college
is to provide “a complete, meaningful and relevant education to women so that they are
intellectually well-trained, morally upright, socially aware and spiritually inspired.”

Autonomous since 1982, WCC is affiliated to the University of Madras and has been
accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ Grade in 2005 and 2012. The College was awarded the
prestigious status of College with Potential for Excellence by the University Grants
Commission (UGC) in 2016, a fitting testimony to the remarkable progress made in the last
century.

The heritage Doveton House, historic academic blocks, six residential halls and the multi-
facility Library enhance teaching-learning experience. Home to more than a 100 species of
trees, both indigenous and exotic, the 20-acre green campus is a treasure-trove of diverse
flora and fauna providing an ambience conducive to fostering holistic education. WCC offers
a wide range of metacognitive and need-based programs at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate
and Research levels to women from national and regional communities and varied socio-
economic backgrounds. The College designs its curriculum, administers examinations and
evaluates its students efficiently. Offering its students the Choice Based Credit System
(CBCS), WCC caters to the wide range of interests among students. The Degree is conferred
by the University of Madras.

The American Transfer Program (ATP) with Concordia College, New York, USA & Britain
Transfer Program (BTP) with Middlesex University, London, UK are International programs
introduced in the last decade. Candidates securing admission in WCC will be considered for
transfer if they fulfill the requirements for the Program.

Each academic year is divided into two Semesters: June to October & November to April

Working Hours

Government Aided Programs - Shift I : 08.00 a.m. to 01.20 p.m.

Self Financed Programs - Shift II : 12.30 p.m. to 05.30 p.m.

Each session begins with worship in the College Chapel at 07.45 a.m. for Shift I & 12.15 p.m.
for Shift II.

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 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS: (BA / BSc / BCom / BBA / BCA)

The Bachelor's Degree Program requires SIX SEMESTERS of study. Among other
requirements, a student has to earn a minimum of 142 credits to acquire a Degree. The
Undergraduate Program is divided into FIVE parts.

Part I : Language - Tamil / Hindi / French

Part II : English

Part III : 1. Core

2. Supporting

3. Elective

Part IV : 1. Environmental Studies

2. Non-Major Electives
3. Skill Based Courses
4. Scripture for Christian students &
Holistic Value Education for others

Part V : 1. Physical Education / NCC

2. Extension Activities:
(NSS / Rotaract / Young Indian / Eco-club)

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 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

GOVERNMENT AIDED – SHIFT I

MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE

 Cultural Heritage of India
BA History  Art History of India & the West Postgraduate Degrees in
 Women’s Studies History, Public Administration,
Eligibility:  Conceptual & Theoretical HR, Anthropology, Tourism,
Understanding of Human Archeology, International
Higher Secondary or Rights Relations.
equivalent  Indian Archaeology
 History & Anthropology Careers in Consulates, Civil
 Conflict Resolution & Peace Services, Banking, IT, Teaching
Building & Tourism.
 Basics of Tourism /
Management : Principles and
Practices
 Travel Agency & Tour
Operators / Managerial
Economics
 Ecotourism / Human Resource
Management / Home
Economics

BA English  Approaching Literature

 Eco-literature Postgraduate Degrees in
Eligibility:  Asian Literature Literature, Language, Media &
 Postcolonial Literature Communication.
Higher Secondary or  Indian Writing in English
equivalent (30% seats  English Language Teaching Careers in Teaching, Media,
allotted for Literature /  Theatre Journalism, Publishing,
Advanced English)  Short Film Production Advertising, Translation,
 Journalism Script Writing, Theatre and
Students with more HR.
 Literary Theory & Research
than two exclusively
Methodology /
practical papers
Documentation
are not eligible

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 MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
 Numerical Methods
BSc Mathematics  Operations Research Postgraduate Degrees in
 Mathematical Statistics Mathematics, Actuarial
Eligibility:  Discrete Mathematics Science, MBA, MCA.
 Graph Theory
Higher Secondary or  Astronomy Careers in Teaching, Banking,
equivalent with  Number Theory & Statistics, IT & Management.
Mathematics Cryptography
 Service Learning
 Project
 Learner Designed courses
BSc Physics  Statistical Physics Postgraduate Degrees in
 Probability & Theory of Errors Physics Applied Physics,
Eligibility:  Quantum Mechanics Biophysics, Geophysics,
 Relativity & Mathematical Medical Physics, Marine
Higher Secondary or Physics Physics, Renewable Energy,
equivalent  Experimental Physics & Nuclear Physics, MSc, PhD
with Workshop Technology Astrophysics (integrated
Physics, Chemistry &  Spectroscopy course), MBA, MCA, MSW, IT.
Mathematics  Nanoscience &
Nanotechnology Careers in IT, Banking, DRDO,
 Biomedical Instrumentation ISRO, DAE.
 Microprocessor 8085
 Learner Designed Courses
 Internship / On-the -Job
Training
BSc Chemistry  Biochemistry Postgraduate Degrees in
 Spectroscopy Chemistry.
Eligibility:  Analytical Chemistry
 Bio-inorganic Chemistry Careers as Agricultural &
Higher Secondary or  Industrial Chemistry Analytical Chemists,
equivalent  Pharmaceutical Chemistry Biochemists, Cosmetic
with  Polymer Science Chemists, Environmental
Chemistry & Physics,  Nanoscience Chemists, Food Chemists, Geo
(Preferably with Chemists, Instrumentation
 Project
Mathematics) specialists, Medicinal
Chemists, Petroleum Chemists,
Pharmaceutical Chemists,
Polymer Chemists, Forensic
Scientists, Occupational health
and safety Specialist, Science
Journalist, Academicians/
Research Scientists.

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 MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
BSc Plant Biology &  Genetics & Molecular Biology Postgraduate Degrees in
Plant Biotechnology  Ecology, Phytogeography & Botany, Plant Biology,
Remote Sensing Microbiology, Biotechnology,
Eligibility:  Fundamentals of Gardening Genetics, Environmental
 Bioprocess Technology Science, Forestry, Genetic
Higher Secondary or  Fundamentals of Food Engineering,
equivalent Microbiology
Botany, Zoology /  Basics in Nanotechnology Careers in Lab Technology,
Biology /  Bio Statistics and Forestry, Genetics,
Microbiology / Bio Informatics Horticulture, Floriculture &
Biotechnology  Medicinal Plants & Teaching.
with Ethnobotany
Chemistry  Forestry
 Project &
 On-the-Job Training
BSc Advanced Zoology  Cell Biology & Biochemistry
& Biotechnology  Classical & Molecular Genetics Postgraduate Degrees in
 Plant & Animal Cell Zoology, Genetics, Biomedical
Eligibility: Biotechnology Genetics, Biochemistry,
 Immunology Microbiology, Life Sciences,
Higher Secondary or  Environmental Biotechnology Environmental Biology,
equivalent Zoology,  Field Zoology & Animal Bioinformatics, Marine
Botany / Biology / Behaviour Biology.
Microbiology /  Biology of Man & Economic
Biotechnology Zoology Careers as Scientist,
with  Biophysics, Biostatistics & Researcher, Lecturer, Medical
Chemistry Bioinformatics Transcriptionist, Medical
Coder.
 Learner Designed Courses
 Service Learning &
 On-the-Job Training
BSc Psychology  Introduction to Health
Eligibility: Psychology Postgraduate Degrees in
Higher Secondary or  Behaviour in Organisations Psychology, MSW, HRD, MBA
equivalent with  Social Psychology and Civil Services.
General Mathematics /  Counselling Psychology
Biology/ Zoology /  Introduction to Careers as Assistants to
Psychology / Sociology Cyberpsychology Psychologists, Teachers in
/ Advanced English  Abnormal Psychology Special Schools, Counsellors.
(30% seats allotted for  Project
Psychology)
Commerce group are
not eligible to apply

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 MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE

BSc Computer Science  PHP, Java, Python Postgraduate Degrees in

 App Development Computer Science, IT, MCA.
Eligibility:  .Net Programming
 Big Data & Cloud Computing Careers in Software
Higher Secondary or  Security in Information Development & Testing,
equivalent with Technology Programming, Web Designing,
Mathematics & Physics  Data Science Animation and Multimedia.
 Computer Graphics

BSc Home Science -  Fundamentals of

Nutrition, Food Biochemistry
Service Management  Fundamentals of Textiles
& Dietetics  Sports Nutrition
(Vocational Stream)  Life Span Development
 Physiology
Eligibility:  Clinical Nutrition
 Therapeutic Dietetics Postgraduate Degrees in Foods
Higher Secondary or  Food Service Management & Nutrition, Food Science
equivalent (Any Science  Food Preservation Management, Dietetics, Public
Stream Health, Hospital Management
 Fundamentals of Tailoring
preferably with & Clinical Nutrition.
 Consumer Economics
Chemistry)
Careers in Hospitality
Industry, Dieticians &
BSc Home Science -  Physiology Nutritionists in Food
Nutrition, Food  Nutritional Biochemistry Companies & Fitness Centers,
Service Management  Human Growth & Community Nutritionists in
& Dietetics Development Government and NGOs.
(General Stream)  Interior Decoration
 Communication &
Eligibility: Diet Counselling
 Sports Nutrition
Higher Secondary or  Public Health & Nutrition
equivalent (Any Science  Dietetics
Stream.  Management of Food Services
Preferably with
 Women and Family Dynamics
Chemistry)

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 NON-MAJOR ELECTIVES
Beginner’s Tamil (Compulsory for students who have NOT studied Tamil upto Std X /
XII as per the regulations of the Govt. of Tamil Nadu), Advanced Tamil (Compulsory for
students who have studied Tamil upto Std X but have chosen Hindi / French under
Part I Language), Prathmik Hindi, Paryatan Hindi (Travel for Tourism), Creative Writing,
Understanding Cinema, Foundation Mathematics, Linear Programming, Popular Astronomy,
Workshop Technology, Fundamentals of Photography, Astrophysics, Dyeing & Printing of
Textiles, Forensic Science, Cosmetics & Personal Grooming, Vegetable Gardening, Mushroom
Cultivation, Basics in Food Microbiology, Basics in Bird Watching, Aquarium Keeping, Human
Genetics, Hand Embroidery, Introduction to Psychological Disorders, Cultural & Heritage
Tourism, Tourism & Hotel Management, Web Commerce, Internet Basics, Statistics using ‘R’
and Home Economics.
SKILL BASED COURSE
Journalism–Tamil, Tourism–Tamil, Job Oriented Tamil, Hindi Pravesh, Sambhashaniya
Hindi, Essentials of English Usage, Spoken & Presentation Skills, Personality Enrichment–A
Literary Humanistic Approach, Graphic Design & Layout, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical
Reasoning, Computing Skills in Physics, Computers in Chemistry, Enhancing Life Skills – A
Transactional Analysis Approach, Computer Fundamentals for Biologists, IT Tools for
Biologists & Bioinformatics, Enhancing Personality, Effective Presentation Skills,
Preparatory Course in Professional Development, Management of a Preschool, IT Tools &
Web Design, Relationship Building Skills and Entrepreneurship for Women.

OTHER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

DURATION
PROGRAM DEPARTMENT COURSE FEE
(Hours)
Certificate Course in Quantitative Aptitude Mathematics 25 Rs.500/-

Certificate Course in Accounting Commerce 120 Rs.3,000/-

Entrepreneurial Development Program
Commerce 15 Rs.600/-
(E-Learning Module)
Investment Advisory Program (E-Learning Module) Commerce 30 Rs.1500/-
Diploma in Financial and Capital Markets Rs.1000 /
Commerce 10 / level
(includes 3 level of certificate courses) level
Certificate Course in Training Children with Dyslexia 40 Rs. 3,000/-
Psychology
Christian Counselling 50 Rs. 5,000/-
Plant Biology &
UGC Sponsored Certificate (i) Herbal Dyes Plant 300 Rs. 2,500/-
Courses Biotechnology
(ii) Interior Decoration Home Science 300 Rs. 2,000/-

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 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

SELF FINANCED – SHIFT II

MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE

BCom (General) Accounting & Management Can pursue C.A.,ACS,

Business & Company Law ICWAI, MBA, M.Com,
Eligibility: PC Software & Tally MHRM.
Income Tax Law & Practice
75% Marks in Core Papers in Financial Management / Careers in Financial /
Higher Secondary or equivalent Human Resource Insurance / Marketing &
Management HR Sectors
with
 Business Mathematics /
Accountancy, Commerce Insurance
 Customer Relationship
Management
 On-the-Job Training, Project

BCom  Accounting & Management Can pursue CA,ACS, ICWAI,

(Accounting & Finance)  Business & Company Law MBA,MCom, MHRM.
 Security Analysis & Portfolio
Eligibility: Management Careers in Financial &
 PC Software & Tally Insurance Sectors
75% Marks in Core Papers in  Financial Management
Higher Secondary or equivalent  Income Tax Law & Practice
with  OJT / Project
 Business Mathematics &
Accountancy, Commerce &
Quantitative Skills
Business Mathematics
 Operations Research
 International Economics
 Corporate Finance

BCom (Computer Applications)  Accounting & Management Can pursue CA, ACS, ICWAI,
 Business & Company Law MBA, MCom, MHRM.
 PC Software & Tally
Eligibility:  E-Commerce & MIS Career in IT & ITES Sectors
75% Marks in Core Papers in  Multimedia & Web Design
Higher Secondary or equivalent  C, Oracle & Visual Basic
with  Enterprise Resource Planning
Accountancy and Commerce  Income Tax
(Maths not required)

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 MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE

BCom (Honours)*  Accounting & Management

 Business & Company Law Can pursue CA, ACS, ICWAI,
 Investment Management MBA, MCom, MHRM.
Eligibility:  Logistics & Supply Chain
Management Careers in Financial / HR /
85% Marks in Core Papers in Insurance & Marketing
 Computer Applications in
Higher Secondary or equivalent Sectors
Business
with  Business Mathematics
Accountancy, Commerce &  Operations Research
Business Mathematics  Direct Tax
 Research Methodology &
* Passing minimum is 50%
 Techniques
 On-the-Job Training - 14
weeks
 Project

BBA  Security Analysis & Portfolio Can pursue Accounts-based

Management courses like CFA, CFP, MFC,
 Financial & Marketing CPA, CA, CWA, CMA. Course
Eligibility: Management in Actuaries & Diploma in
 E-Commerce & MIS Banking & Finance,
Higher Secondary or equivalent
 Accounting for Managers Management-based
 Human Resource Management courses (MBA, HRM,
 Business Law, Economics & PGDBM), Law-related
Mathematics courses, Advanced Diploma
 Entrepreneurial Development in Foreign Trade.
 Industrial Relations
 Project & On-the-Job Training Careers in HRM, Civil
Services & Public Relations.
 Research Methodology

BA Corporate Economics  Economics Can pursue MA / MSc

 Statistics Financial Economics /
 Business Management MCom / MBA / MA HRM /
Eligibility:  Mathematics CA / ICWAI / Indian
 Accountancy Economic Services / Civil
Higher Secondary or equivalent Services.
 Econometrics
Mathematics preferred  Economics of Globalization
 Environmental Economics Careers as Economic
 Corporate Finance Analyst, Consultants &
Banking Professionals.
 Operations Research
 Corporate Strategy

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 MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE

BCA  C & C#
 Multimedia & Web Postgraduate Degrees in
Technologies MCA, IT & MBA.
Eligibility:  Java & Advanced Java
Higher Secondary or equivalent  Oracle & .Net Programming Placement opportunities
 Data-Mining & Data in Banking, IT & ITES
with Industries.
Warehousing
Mathematics  Software Testing
 Mobile Computing
 Android Programming &
Android lab
 Big Data & Cloud Computing
 Fuzzy Logic & Information
Security
 Project

BSc Visual Communication  Television Production Postgraduate Degrees in

 Animation & Advertising Visual Communication,
 Computer Graphics Journalism, Media
Eligibility:  Photography & Artwork Management, Advertising,
 Broadcast Production Public Relations, Elect
Higher Secondary or equivalent Media.
 Printing Technology
 Editing
 Media Management Careers Producers,
Directors, Journalists,
Animators, Script Writers,
Cartoonists, Copy Writers,
VJ & RJ, Visualizers, Actors,
Photographers, Editors,
Media Industry.

BSc Information Technology  C, C++, Java, C#, Web Can pursue MSc IT, MCA.
Technology using PHP
Eligibility:  Linux Programming Careers in IT & ITES
Higher Secondary or equivalent  Android Applications Sectors.
 Desktop Publishing
with
 Digital Forensics
Mathematics / Business  Data Warehousing & Data
Mathematics / Statistics Mining
 Security in Computing,
Cloud Computing
 Internship & Internal Project

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 MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE

MSc Computer Science  Oracle & VC++

 PHP & J2EE Careers in IT & ITES
& Technology (CST)  ASP.NET & Multimedia Industries.
Five Year Integrated Program  Networking & Cyber Security
 PERL & UNIX
Eligibility:
 Wireless Technologies & C#
Higher Secondary or equivalent  GIS and Cloud Computing
with  Web Services & Android Lab
 Internship & Self - Study Paper
Physics & Mathematics
 Minor & Major Projects

NON-MAJOR ELECTIVES

Beginners Tamil*, Advanced Tamil**, Hindi Parichay, Prathamik Hindi, Corporate Social
Responsibility, Quantitative Skills, Human Rights, Tourism, Retail Management, Crisis
Management, Design Principles, Organizational Behavior, Advertising Basics, Ethics in
Information Technology and Internet Basics.
* Compulsory for students who have NOT studied Tamil upto Std X / XII

** Compulsory for students who had studied Tamil in school but have chosen
Hindi / French under Part I

SKILL BASED COURSES

Business English, Basic Grammar & Communication Skills, Introduction to Advertising,

Creative Writing, Tourism, Tally, E-Commerce, PC Software & Basic Computer Operations,
Employability Skills, Personality Development, Numerical Aptitude & Reasoning, Non Linear
Editing and Enhancing Personality.

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 OTHER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

PROGRAM TIMINGS DURATION (Hours)

Diploma in Computerized Accounting 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. 180
(Certified by the University of Madras)

Eligibility: Students of B.Com. / B.B.A. / B.A.

Corporate Economics
Coaching classes for Chartered 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. 120
Accountancy - CPT
Women's Christian College is accredited as
a Coaching Centre by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants

Eligibility: Students of all Majors

COMPULSORY COURSES FOR UNDERGRADUATES – SHIFT I & II

The following courses are compulsory for all Undergraduate students. Attendance and the
required credits are mandatory for award of Degree.

Year Course Hours / Credits

year / year

I, II, III Scripture – Christian Students may choose either the

course offered by Christian Educational Council (CEC)
or The Association for Theological Education by
Extension (TAFTEE).
CEC offers
I Year - New Testament
II Year - Old Testament
III Year - Essence of Christian Faith
TAFTEE offers a Foundational Level Course comprising 30 1
of a six-part module on ‘Following Jesus Christ’.
On completion of the course, at the end of III Year,
students will receive a Diploma from CEC or a
Certificate from TAFTEE.

(OR)

Holistic Value Education courses offered to Non-

Christian students

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 I Physical Education (OR) NCC 40 1

Physical Education
Physical Education is compulsory. Students may
choose from any of the following activities: Basketball,
Ball Badminton, Badminton, Cricket, Chess, Football,
Volleyball, Handball, Throw ball, Table Tennis, Tennis,
Athletics, Aerobics, Taichi, Silambam, Yoga, Karate,
Floor Exercises and Brass Band.
(OR)

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

WCC NCC has Army, Navy & Air Wings. Students
I, II, III enrolled in NCC should continue in II & III year to obtain
B & C Certificates issued by the Ministry of Defense, I year - 60 2
Government of India.
Eligibility : II year - 75 1
 Physical Fitness is compulsory for all wings
 Navy wing – knowledge in basic swimming is III year - 75 1
necessary.
 NCC ‘A’ certificate holders, Classical Dancers,
Singers, Instrumentalists, Sportspersons, Folk
Dancers will be given preference.

II Extension Activities :
Students can choose any one of the Service Oriented
Programs - National Service Scheme (NSS), Rotaract, YI 50 1
and Eco-club.

CO-CURRICULAR & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

CLUBS : Students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents and
interests through participation in various Clubs – Music, Dance, Quiz,
Debate and Dramatics which provide opportunities for cultural and
social interaction.
COLLEGE CHOIR : The College Choir is trained by a professional conductor. The
choristers perform within the College and outside on several
significant occasions.
COLLEGE PLAY : The Annual College Play provides opportunities for students in
theatre production.

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 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

The Masters Degree is a FOUR SEMESTER Program. Students must earn a minimum of 91
credits to acquire a Degree. The Program includes Core, Skill-based & Elective courses.
Internship, Project, Placement, Case Studies and Research form an integral component of the
Program. Students are encouraged to participate in Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and
Summer Training Programs organized at the regional, national and international levels.

GOVERNMENT AIDED – SHIFT I

MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE

MSc Home Science -

MPhil & PhD Programs in FSM
Food Service
& Dietetics.
Management &
Only for FSM Major
Dietetics (FSM)
 Food Service Management Careers as Dietitians &
Eligibility:  Human Resource Management Nutritionists in Hospitals,
BSc Degree in Home  Financial & Marketing Health and Wellness Centers,
Science, Nutrition & Management in Food Services Industrial Canteens, Food
Dietetics with courses  Catering Management Service Outlets & Food
in Physiology, Food Companies.
Science, Food Service Only for FSN Major
Management,  Biochemistry
Microbiology &  Macro & Micro Nutrients
Dietetics
Common to FSM & FSN Majors
 Physiology
MSc Home Science –  Food Science
Foods and Nutrition  Applied Statistics & Research
(FSN) Methodology MPhil, PhD in FSN & Dietetics.
 Community Nutrition
Careers as Dietitians &
Eligibility:  Internship
Nutritionists in Hospitals,
 Dietetics
Health and Wellness Centers
BSc Degree in Home
and Research Centers.
Science, Nutrition &
Dietetics with courses
in Physiology, Food
Science, Nutrition,
Dietetics &
Biochemistry

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 MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE

MSc  Nutrition through the Life MPhil, & PhD in Psychology.

Cycle
Applied Psychology
 Statistics Careers as Psychologists,
with specialization in
 Special Education Counsellors, HR Managers,
Counselling &
Psychotherapy /  Consumer Behaviour Organizational Psychologists,
 Community Psychology Teachers, Researchers,
Organizational
 Positive Psychology Corporate Trainers & Special
Behaviour
 Training for Trainers Educators.
Eligibility:
Graduates of BA / BSc
Psychology (Graduates
in other disciplines with
a minimum of 3 Core /
Supporting courses in
Psychology may also be
considered)

MPhil PROGRAMS

1. HOME SCIENCE - FOODS AND NUTRITION

Eligibility: MSc Degree in Home Science Foods & Nutrition. Should have submitted a
Thesis.
2. HOME SCIENCE - FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND DIETETICS
Eligibility: MSc Degree in Home Science Food Service Management & Dietetics. Should
have submitted a Thesis.
3. PSYCHOLOGY
Eligibility: MSc / MA Degree in Psychology

PhD PROGRAMS

1. HOME SCIENCE : Full-time and Part-time

2. PSYCHOLOGY : Full-time and Part-time

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SELF FINANCED – SHIFT II

MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE

 Nano–Technology Research programs in

MSc Physics
 Materials Science Physics
Eligibility:  Micro–Controller
 Spectrophysics Careers in Central
BSc Physics with
 Energy Physics Government institutions -
Mathematics
 Medical Physics & Meteorological Department,
Instrumentation Physics Geomagnetism
 Laser Physics & Fibre Optics Laboratories, Medical
 Environmental Physics Physics Departments and
Atomic Energy Centers.
 Workshop Practice
Conventional Teaching &
 Astronomy & Astrophysics
Research Prospects.
 Self-study Paper

 Nuclear, Metallo-organic & Research programs in

MSc Chemistry
Bioinorganic Chemistry Chemistry
Eligibility:  Synthetic Methods in Organic
Chemistry Careers in Chemical
BSc Chemistry
 Quantum Mechanics & Industries & Pharmaceutical
with
Spectroscopy Industries, PG Teachers &
Physics & Lecturers, Research
 Analytical Techniques in
Mathematics Assistants in Laboratories
Inorganic Chemistry
(or)
 Industrial Hygiene
Physics & Biology  Clinical Biochemistry
 Polymer Science
 Nanoscience
 Pharmaceutical Chemistry
 Internship & Project

 Algebra Research programs in

MSc Mathematics
 Mathematical Statistics Mathematics
Eligibility:  Topology
 Operational Research Careers in Banking,
BSc Mathematics
 Differential Geometry Teaching, Civil Services.

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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
 Differential Equations
 Programming in C++
 Numerical Methods
 Internship & Project

 Molecular Biology Research programs in

MSc Biotechnology
 Genetic Engineering Biotechnology.
Eligibility:  Microbiology
 Biochemistry Careers in Research
BSc Zoology/ Botany
 Tissue Culture Institutes, Pharmaceutical &
/ Life Sciences /
 Immunology Food Industry, Companies
Nutrition / which help getting Patents,
 Biophysics
Biotechnology / Scientific Publishing
 Bioinformatics
Microbiology & Companies and
Agriculture Bioinformatics
Organizations.

 Cloud, Pervasive & Mobile Research programs in IT in

MSc Information
Computing India and abroad.
Technology
 Linux Programming
Eligibility:  Android Applications, PHP & Careers as Programmer,
jQuery Tester, System Analyst,
Any Bachelor’s
 ASP.NET, Advanced Java & System Administrator, Web
Degree with a course Designer, Database
Web Multimedia
in Quantitative Administrator & careers in
 Internal Project, Project
Statistics / Business ITES.
Work, Internship & Learner-
Mathematics / Designed Course
Business Statistics /  Data Mining, Image
Mathematical Physics Processing, Biometric
/ Allied Mathematics Techniques, Geographical
Information Systems

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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE

 Stress Management Research programs in HRM.

MA Human Resource
 Human Resource
Management Development
(HRM)  Organizational Development Corporate jobs in Human
 Human Resource Information Resource Management.
Eligibility: System Careers in Academia, Skill
 International Human Development in Projects
Any Bachelor’s and Internships.
Resource Management
Degree  Performance Management
(Selection procedure  Compensation & Benefits
includes a Personal Management, Corporate
Social responsibility
Interview)
 Internship & Project
 Workshops & Certification
Programs

 Television & Radio Research programs in

MA Communication
Production Communication.
Eligibility:  Print Journalism
Any Bachelor’s  Advertising, Film Studies Careers in Media Industry
Degree  Public Relations & Corporate (Newspapers, TV channels,
Communication websites, radio stations),
 Internships & Project Advertising & Public
 Study Paper Relations.
 Photography
 Tabloid / Online Journal

 British Literature, American Research programs in

MA English Literature English.
Eligibility:  Shakespeare
 Canadian Literature Careers in Interdisciplinary
BA English  Australian Literature Research in Humanities,
 Indian Writing in English Teaching, Editing, Copy
(Entrance
 Literary Theory & Criticism Editing, Content Writing,
examination is Technical Writing,
 Post-Colonial Literature
mandatory) Journalistic Writing,
 Gender Studies
 Research Methodology, Language Training (GRE,
Internship, TOEFL, GMAT, etc.), Soft
Skills Training.
 Subaltern Studies

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 MPhil PROGRAM

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Eligibility: M.Sc. Degree in Biotechnology.

PhD PROGRAM

BIOTECHNOLOGY : Full-time and Part-time

NON- MAJOR ELECTIVES

Web Multimedia, Web Design, Forensic Science, Cosmetics & Personal Grooming,
Mathematical Finance, Networks, Games & Decisions, Basic Discrete Mathematics, Women &
Media, Film Appreciation, Everyday Physics, Medical Physics, Lasers & Applications,
Nanoscience, Research Methodology, Organizational Behavior, Rudiments of Web Design,
Energy Physics, Children’s Literature, Women’s Studies, Mathematical Soft Computing &
Information Security, Dynamics of Personal & Managerial Effectiveness, Applications of
Computers in Biology, Practical Biotechnology and Cyber Security.

SKILL BASED COURSES

Numerical Aptitude & Test of Reasoning, PC Software, Computers in Chemistry, Quantitative

Aptitude & Logical Reasoning, Communication Skills, Sambhashaniya Hindi, Soft Skill Tamil,
Tourism in Tamil, Public Health & Hygiene, Stress Management, Business Communication,
Project Management, Personality Development, Workshop Practice, Theatre for
Communication, Writing for Official Communication & Research, Creative Expressions,
Essentials of Spoken & Presentation Skills, Chemistry in Everyday Life, Research
Methodology, Advanced Excel and Lectureship Skills.

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 FACILITIES ON CAMPUS

CHAPEL
The Chapel situated at the geographic center of the College, is a quiet and beautiful place of
worship. Morning Devotion for Shift I and Afternoon Devotion for Shift II is conducted on all
working days before the commencement of classes. Christian students are expected to
participate.

LIBRARY
The Information Resource Centre of the college is housed in a spacious building which
provides a congenial atmosphere for quiet reading. The large number of books, journals and
magazines available here provide sufficient reading material on all subjects. The fully
automated Library services and the online public access catalogue provide quick access to
the information. Photocopying and Internet Facilities are provided for students at a nominal
fee. Students have access to e-journals and e-books through EBSCOHOST, Questia, and NLIST
even from remote locations. The research carrels in the reference section provide research
ambience in the Library. The Digital Library provides access to the Institutional Repository
of the College.

HOSTELS
The College has six Resident Halls with limited accommodation. The ambience and the
facilities provide students with ample opportunities to excel in academics and extra-
curricular activities. The hostel fosters community-living, enabling residents to experience
varied cultures and ethnic traditions.

STUDENT COUNSELLING CENTRE: VIKAAS

Vikaas is a project of the Department of Psychology where Counselling related to personal
and scholastic issues is offered. Group Counselling Programs on Personality Development
and Psychological Assessments are carried out for students of the College.

CAREER GUIDANCE CELL

The Career Guidance Cell offers its services to students of the College throughout the year.
Exciting career opportunities are brought to the notice of interested students. ‘Mock
interviews’ are conducted and reputed companies are invited for Campus Recruitment.

AMENITIES
The Canteen, Nescafe Kiosk, R.O. Plant, Convenience Stores, Infirmary, Xerox and DTP Center
with STD & ISD facilities and IOB Extension Counter with ATM cater to the needs of the
College community. The campus is WiFi enabled.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Government Scholarships for BC / MBC / SC / ST communities are provided. Management
Scholarships are available on merit-cum means basis. Children of missionaries / pastors /
evangelists will be given special consideration.

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 STUDENT UNION

The Student Senate elected by the student community helps organize various College
activities with guidance from the Principal & faculty and ensures active participation of
students.

DRESS REGULATIONS

Students are expected to dress modestly in salwar suits / trousers & shirts avoiding short,
sleeveless, flimsy or tight clothes. Strict disciplinary action will be taken if dress code is
violated.

MOBILE PHONES

Mobile phones should NOT be used on campus. Violation will incur suspension from
classes.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Applicants should submit Online Application Forms through our college website
www.wcc.edu.in

Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Selected candidates will be informed by email and the list of provisionally selected
candidates will be displayed on the College Website.

College fees to be paid by debit/credit cards at the Admission Center on campus.

Withdrawal: Students who intend to discontinue from the College should submit a
requisition letter from their parents to the Principal. Transfer Certificate will be issued only
after all dues are settled. Original Transfer Certificate submitted at the time of admission
will not be returned once college commences.

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 PUBLIC NOTICE

Ragging

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has framed regulations to curb ragging in
Higher Educational Institutions in order to prevent and eliminate this unhealthy
practice in Colleges. WCC strictly adheres to the policy and will initiate disciplinary
action on students indulging in ragging.

Donations

The College does NOT accept donations for admissions. If admission has been
promised on payment of money, kindly bring it to the notice of the Principal
immediately. Suppression of information and violation will lead to cancellation of
admission.

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 AMERICAN TRANSFER PROGRAM (ATP)

Women’s Christian College and Concordia College, New York, USA will jointly recruit 10 -15
students for the academic year 2017 for ATP. Students who are interested should fulfill
admission criteria of WCC to enroll for one of the following programs: English, Psychology,
Commerce, Economics, Management Studies and Visual Communication. Students selected
for ATP will study at WCC for the first two years and then transfer to Concordia College, New
York to complete their American UG Degree.

BENEFITS OF ATP

 Seamless transition from WCC to Concordia College, New York, USA.

 Four semesters at WCC and Three semesters at Concordia to complete Bachelor’s
Degree.
 On completion of the Undergraduate Degree from Concordia College one can opt to
continue an accelerated Postgraduate Degree at Concordia College or Valparaiso
University, Indiana in one year, in any of the following areas:
 MS in Leadership
 MS in Special Education
 MBA
 MS in Information Technology
 MS in International Commerce and Policy
 MS in International Economics and Finance
 MS in Digital Media
 Saves time and money by combining the best of both worlds. It is possible to complete
both the American UG and PG degrees in four and a half years instead of the regular
six years.

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 BRITAIN TRANSFER PROGRAM (BTP)

Women’s Christian College has an Articulation Agreement with Middlesex University,

London, U.K. Middlesex is a 130 year old world-class British University with 40,000
students at campuses in London, Dubai, Malta and Mauritius. Middlesex University Business
School has been rated as a "centre of excellence" by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and
Development (CIPD), the first university in the UK to offer courses accredited by the
Chartered Institute of Marketing.

 BTP 2+1 (2 years of study at WCC and 1 year at Middlesex)

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) and Bachelor of Business

Administration at WCC, Chennai, are eligible to transfer to Middlesex University,
London, after successfully completing two years of study. Those who complete their
Year 3 at Middlesex University, London, will be awarded a BA (Hons) International
Business Administration or BA (Hons) International Business and Trade.

 BTP 1+2 (1 year of study at WCC and 2 years at Middlesex)

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication at WCC, Chennai,

are eligible to transfer to Middlesex University, London, after successfully completing
one year of study. Those who complete their Year 2 & Year 3 at Middlesex University,
London, will be awarded a BA Animation / BA 3D Animation and Games.

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Website: www.wcc.edu.in Email: [email protected] Phone: 044-28275926