MA/MS in Clinical psychology

General Description: Objective(s) of a study program is to develop a scientific oriented professional in clinical psychology, with an in-depth systematic knowledge of clinical psychology, psychopathology and psychotherapy; with skills in clinical evaluation, counselling and psychotherapy; well versed in scientific research methods; capable of conducting research and implementing its results into everyday practice; with strong professional ethics values, who is able to start independent professional career in both scientific and clinical institutions. Learning outcomes: A Master of Clinical Psychology understands patterns of personality structure, development, pathology development and psychological impact in terms of key psychological theories; is aware of key theoretical paradigms in psychotherapy, is able to apply specific psychotherapy and psychological counseling techniques to address personal and family challenges, interpersonal conflicts, psychological crises, qualified clinical psychological assessment, is able to make diagnostic decisions on the basis of international diagnostic classifications; is able to theoretically substantiate and practically perform scientific evaluation of his/her work efficiency. Activities of teaching and learning: Lectures, seminars, discussions, group work, essay, practical assignments, reading of literature, case study, projects. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: The main form of evaluation is an examination. Every course unit is concluded with either a written or written-oral examination. Student's knowledge and general performance during the exam are evaluated using grading scale from 1 (very poor) to 10 (excellent), or by pass or fail evaluation in the cases when pass/fail evaluation is foreseen as a final evaluation of the course unit. Study subjects (modules), practical training: The study program of Clinical Psychology consists of three groups of subjects: 1) The main theoretical paradigms in clinical psychology and psychopathology (The Main Paradigms in Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychopathology, Psychology of Crisis and Traumas, Social Psychiatry, Dissociative and Psychotic Disorders, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Psychopathology of Early Relationships); 2) Research in clinical psychology (Research Methods in Clinical Psychology, Scientific Research Work, Master Thesis); 3) Skills for professional practice (Clinical Psychological Assessment of Adults, Clinical Psychological Assessment of Children, Process of Psychological Counselling, Group Psychotherapy, Child Psychological Counselling, Family Psychological Counseling, WAIS-III/WASI, WISC-III/WASI, Professional Practice). Four months (640 hours) of professional practice is undertaken in adult and pediatric child treatment and counseling institutions. Students gain the following competencies during professional internships: clinical psychological assessment, individual and group counselling, crisis management and short-term psychotherapy, interdisciplinary team skills building, and ability to support scientifically the principles of interventions and prevention. Access to professional activity: Upon the completion of the study program of Clinical Psychology, a student may work as a psychologist in the health care institutions for adults and children: in primary, secondary and tertiary levels of somatic and psychiatric hospitals, mental health centres, rehabilitation centres, crisis intervention centres; they may engage in private psychological counselling practice and work in various institutions offering psychological assistance. Access to further study: Upon completion of the study program of Clinical Psychology, a student may engage in further studies in the doctorate studies in Psychology or other study field, if they fulfil the enrolment requirements; they may also engage in further post-graduate studies to receive the qualification of the psychologist-psychotherapist.