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Clinical Psychology and Fundamentals of Psychotherapy

32339

Psychologist (Clinical Psychology) / Psychologist (Psychological Counseling)

2 years

120

7

Second (Master)

Social and behavioral sciences

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Educational degree of bachelor, master, educational and qualification level of a specialist.

The professional qualification “psychologist (clinical psychology)” or “psychologist (psychological counseling)” is assigned depending on the selected subjects based on the results of certification. The required minimum level of results in all subjects, assistant practice and production practice, demonstrated level of learning results in the complex exam and master's thesis - 75 points.

LO1. Search, process and analyse professionally significant knowledge from various sources using modern information and communication technologies. LO2. Know how to organize and conduct psychological research using valid and reliable methods. LO3. Generalize empirical data and formulate theoretical conclusions. LO4. Make a psychological prognosis for the development of individuals, groups and organizations. LO5. Devise psychological interventions programmes (training, psychotherapy, counselling, etc.); implement them in individual and group work; make quality evaluations. LO6. Devise, implement, get feedback and evaluate educational materials and programmes. LO7. Represent research results in available and argued written and oral form; participate in professional discussions. LO8. Make complexity assessment of the activity’s tasks; decide whether to seek assistance or advanced training. LO9. Resolve ethical dilemmas relying on the rules of law, ethical principles and human values. LO10. Summarize the results of own scientific research in the various scientific reports forms (theses, articles, presentations). LO11. Evaluate achievements; identify and argue for the future of one’s own research. LO12. Search for and choose methods of clinical and psychological research in accordance with the actual tasks of psychological science and practice. LO13. Devise strategies for clinical and psychological research, taking into account the specificities of the subject and research methods availability. LO14. Conduct psychological counselling and know how to make its efficiency estimation relying on scientifically sound criteria. LO15. Devise criteria and indicators for professional performance efficiency; apply them in the evaluation of professional tasks solutions; offer recommendations for ensuring the quality of counselling, clinical and psychological services. LO16. To draw up and implement psychoprophylactic and educational events programmes in the clinical, psychological, counselling and psychotherapeutic spheres (in the form of lectures, talks, round tables, training sessions, master classes, etc.) with their quality evaluation. LO17.Carry out an analytical search for the interdisciplinary information sources and assess them against the criterion of compliance with the formulated problem in the clinical and psychological and/or counselling and psychotherapeutic practice.

Full-time form

The student's success is assessed by calculating the scores of the semester grade (maximum score - 60 points) and exam scores (maximum score - 40 points). The number of points of the final grade consists of the sum of the points of the semester grade and the points obtained by the student for the exam. The maximum number of points that can be obtained by a student in the final assessment is 100 points. If a student scores less than the critical-minimum in the semester assessment, he is given additional creative tasks, the number of which depends on the number of points, which is not enough to achieve the critical-minimum - 36 points. The minimum threshold level of the examination mark at which the examination is considered passed may not be less than 24 points. Correspondence scale: Excellent - 90-100 Good - 75-89 Satisfactory - 60-74 Fail - 0-59

The internship takes place in organizations with which the faculty has concluded agreements on internships and which are related to the content of the program. In particular, it is Kyiv Gestalt University, A.Kid Rehabilitation and Neurotherapy Center, Neuroflex Center for Psychological Diagnosis and Rehabilitation. The current assessment consists of points for the written Report (up to 20 points from the head of practice from the department of the educational institution) and the score from the head of practice from the Base of practice (up to 20 points) and wet seal of the institution, organization, etc. (Bases of practice). The final assessment is conducted in the form of a differentiated test and provides for the defense of practice at the department. The maximum number of points that can be obtained by a student is 40 points on a 100-point scale. (see the internship program for details).

Work in psychological, rehabilitation and crisis centers, health care facilities; development and implementation of clinical-psychological and counseling programs and projects, including programs of psychological support of combatants and members of their families; conducting research in the field of clinical psychology, psychological counseling and psychotherapy.

Further education at the third level is possible, as well as advanced training and additional postgraduate education.