Level:  master academic studies

Upon end of the studies student will receive a title: Masters of arts in psychology

The purpose of the academic masters study program in psychology is for students to complete a final component of study for work in the field of psychology in various areas of applied psychology(healthcare, economy, academics, social work, environment, child and elder care etc), and to acquire professional skills for scientific research. The masters in psychology program, which is completed through a course of study modules( clinical psychology, educational, psychology of work and research)and through a system of elective and required courses, provides students with a background for working in standardized jobs in psychology; such as human resources, psychological analysis of the work environment and workplace, psychological diagnosis, juvenile triage, personality assessment, counseling and others. In addition, the masters program in psychology enables students to use their knowledge of theory and methods to create new solutions for numerous problems present in practice. Finally, the program teaches students to design, organize and implement smaller scale psychological scientific research projects that aim to present knowledge on diverse psychological phenomena. The masters program in psychology also educates to provide experts for private practice and services such as counseling, testing and personality testing etc. Finally, students will be prepared to continue their professional development through doctorate studies, specialization and other.

The goals of the masters in psychology program are the following: • mastering the system of theoretical and methodological knowledge in psychology and its sister disciplines; - • to provide an introduction to various psychological theoretical approaches and theories, including their strong and weak points and practical application in various sectors; • to critically assess already existing psychological knowledge, theory and methods; • to understand philosophical and epistemological foundations for contemporary psychological theory and concepts; - • to critically evaluate modern programs in various sectors of applied psychology,; • to provide students with an introduction to contemporary methods and techniques in psychology for working with data, applications and boundaries- to be able to identify, define and solve tangible issues in the workplace; • for graduates to be qualified to supply needed psychological services within the profession ; • fostering constructive communication with co-workers in other professions and in various types of organizations as well as provide support, cooperate and problem-solve; - • to develop sensitivity towards detecting psychological problems in people at the workplace, and practice conscientious and constructive professional relationships with co-workers, clients and others; • to analyze relevant psychological issues in the work environment of psychologists, and propose appropriate solutions and; to conduct scientific research work.

Upon completing the program, graduates will be able to: -independently make clinical assessments, counsel, practive prevention and research(in clinical psychology); - identify and research problems and suggest solutions related to work processes, staffing, organizational and consumer behaviour(psychology of work); - identify problems, propose solutions and provide assistance to people involved in the process of education(Psychology of Education); - independently conduct research and analysis projects (Research module). Upon finishing the masters program in psychology students are expected to be able to independently participate in and conduct scientific and professional tasks in various areas of the economy, healthcare and education and other areas, based on knowledge, understanding and skills applied in an ethical manner.

Completed undergraduate study in psychology (240 ECTS) or equivalent undergraduate psychology four year program, according to the conditions and statutes of the University and Faculty; students that have completed another undergraduate program must take a differential exam in accordance with masters program and University rules.

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