Psychology

Learning objectives of the study programme

1. To prepare highly qualified professionals for the profession of psychology in various areas of psychological practice, in academia, in institutions engaged in science, research, development and innovation.

1. Actively master the ability to integrate, critically evaluate, and apply knowledge gained about theories, approaches, and methods within the basic and applied psychological sciences and related disciplines.

1. Apply ethical principles of psychological practice and know research methods, procedures, and resources in the area of quality of life and mental health enhancement.

1. Acquire the cognitive and practical skills required to perform tasks and solve specific complex problems in the field of psychology.

1. Use the acquired scientific knowledge and methods to improve human well-being and psychological health, respecting the individual peculiarities of clients when providing psychological assistance.

Learning Outcomes of the Study Program

knowledge

V1students demonstrate a theoretical understanding of the facts, principles, processes and methods of psychology and critically evaluate them while recognizing the limits of the knowledge given, interdisciplinary and application overlaps

V2 has specific knowledge predominantly in applied psychological disciplines and uses it adequately in research and practice activities

V3knows complex methodological and statistical procedures, knows the principles of design and implementation of basic and applied psychological research

V4demonstrates proficiency in the English language with regard to the necessity to work with professional sources in the English language

V5master the knowledge applicable to solving actual human problems in today's society

skills

Z1student analyses, reflects and evaluates the effectiveness and quality of own professional activity

Z2creates and verifies new psychological concepts, procedures (diagnostic, therapeutic), carries out analyses

Z3 communicates effectively with patients, clients

Z4can write professional articles/reports/outcomes/findings

Z5possesses the skills necessary to conduct individual diagnosis, individual and group psychotherapy

competenciesK1students solve a variety of practical situations with a high degree of creativity and professional competenceK2performs analytical, planning and intervention activities

K3is able to work effectively as an individual, member or leader of a (multidisciplinary) team and adheres to ethical principles when working with people

K4is able to manage complex professional activities or projects in the field of psychology and take responsibility for their implementation

K5is able to develop and optimise the psychological functioning of a person in different spheres of his/her personal and social life

Graduate Profile

The graduate of the master's degree programme in psychology obtains a full university education with a degree in psychology.The graduate of the master's degree programme in psychology is proficient in knowledge and skills from key theoretical, but especially applied psychological disciplines (clinical psychology, occupational psychology, school psychology). He/she is a personality fully prepared to competently and competently exercise the profession of a psychologist. He/she is able to work creatively both individually and cooperatively, can lead teams, projects and take responsibility for complex solutions. He/she is prepared for both practical and scientific research career, while being able to apply the ethical principles of the profession. The study programme prepares the psychology graduate according to the requirements of the current labour market, while the graduate is prepared to work in any psychological field and wherever psychological activity is applied in society.

1. The college indicates the occupations for which the graduate is prepared at the time of graduation and the potential of the program in terms of graduate employment:

Occupations where graduates of the master's degree programme in psychology can be employed according to the Statistical Classification of Occupations (SK ISCO-08_2020):2634 psychologists and therapists,2634001 clinical psychologist,2634002 counselling psychologist,2634003occupational psychologist,2634004 transport psychologist,2634005 social psychologist,2634006 school psychologist,2634007 educational psychologist,2634008 forensic psychologist,2634009 researcher in the field of psychology,2634010 psychotherapist,2635002 marriage and family counsellor,3412007 career counsellor

1. Relevant external stakeholders who have provided a statement or concurring opinion on the compliance of the acquired qualification with the sector-specific requirements for the practice of the profession:

This is not the case for regulated professions.

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