Psychology, full-time, long cycle programme (SJ-PS)(in Polish: Psychologia, stacjonarne, jednolite magisterskie) | |
long cycle programme full-time, 5-year studies Language: Polish | Jump to: Opis ogólnyThis degree programme is conducted within the “Integrated Teaching & Learning Development Programme –ZIP 2.0”. It is co-financed by the European Social Fund as part of the European Funds for Social Development Programme 2021–2027 (FERS) (contract no.: FERS.01.05-IP.08-0365/23-00). Thanks to European Funds, Participants of ZIP 2.0 Programme can benefit fromnumerous opportunities including: Check the rules for participating in the ZIP 2.0 Programme Name of the programme of study: Psychology (Psychology) Master's degree in English, full-time Field: Social sciences What kind of knowledge, skills and competencies you will acquire at this field of studies During your studies in psychology, you will acquire knowledge on, among others, the history of psychology, the biological foundations of mental and behavioral processes, personality, emotions and motivation, social psychology, clinical psychology and health, cognitive processes (e.g. attention, thinking and language processes in psychological and neurocognitive terms, learning and memory), methods of psychological diagnosis, ethics in the profession of psychologist, research methodology and statistical methods in psychology. You will acquire competences in, among others, establishing and maintaining contact with other people, active listening and providing feedback, planning and conducting diagnostic procedures in psychology, designing and conducting scientific research in the discipline of psychology, perceiving ethical aspects of actions undertaken in professional and research-scientific terms and organizing your own and team work. Where you can find a job after completing studies After completing your studies in psychology, you can find a job in both the public and private sectors in positions where working with people is a key element. These include work in educational and upbringing institutions, healthcare institutions, HR, business, social services, institutions related to the justice system, non-governmental organizations, or in institutions conducting scientific research. It is also possible to run your own business. The choice of specialization that you make before the fourth year of studies will partly affect the area in which you will look for a job. Remember that psychological studies are often not the last stage of education. Especially in the field of clinical psychology, you have to take into account the need to undertake additional training. Are there different specialties and specializations at the field of studies This field of study offers specializations, which are blocks of classes focused on a selected subject area, preparing for professional work. Recruitment for specializations takes place at the end of the third year of studies, mainly based on the average grades from compulsory subjects completed during the first five semesters of studies. You can find a list of available specializations below:
The specialization Clinical Psychology – track Psychotherapy is based on the idea that psychological well-being and psychological disorders are best understood by combining insights from different psychological disciplines. Psychological disorders are not solely a matter of mental issues, nor is it only being rooted in abnormal brain processes; pathologies exist on a continuum that includes the mental and the biological. The scope of this specialization therefore is broad and integrative
You will learn about assessment, diagnosis and treatment as practices within the field of clinical psychology in general and topics particularly relevant in clinical neuropsychology: specific neuropsychological conditions, normal and abnormal neuropsychological development throughout the lifespan, research methods and issues related to ethics and working with in a multicultural environment. At several moments you will have contact with clients /patients and will learn about clinical neuropsychology in practice. You will get to know a broad background that affords to not only understand phenomena from different angles, but also allows to better understand and communicate with other professionals from related disciplines.
You will learn about assessment, diagnosis and treatment as practices within the field of clinical psychology in general and topics particularly related to psychotherapy as a form of treatment. The focus lies predominantly on the Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral psychotherapeutic approaches. You will experience psychotherapy as a client andgain first experience in conducting psychotherapy with real clients, under the supervision of an experienced psychotherapist.
The Business Psychology specialization is a combination of the fields of Economic Psychology and Organizational and Work Psychology. The aim of the specialization is for students to learn about applied psychology as encountered most commonly in commercial as well as non for profit organizations. You will develop a broad understanding of psychological mechanisms and processes connected with advertising and marketing, consumer behaviour and financial decision making. Courses are taught by specialists from different disciplines: Psychology, but also Economics and Management. In the part focusing on Organizational and Work Psychology you will gain knowledge and develop skills that will help succeed at working with employees in different contexts in organizations, ranging from recruitment and selection, motivating, training and coaching employees, to managing processes of working in groups, organizational change, and conflict resolution.
The Experimental Social Psychology specialization is organized around three main themes: social psychology, research methodology and statistics. We offer advanced training in social cognition, intergroup relations, experimental and survey design and the appropriate related statistical methods. This specialization has the explicit aim to train future researchers: both in academic and practical sense. Though the specialization is research oriented, it is suitable not only for those with plans for a scientific career but also for those intending to work on topics related to program evaluation, public opinion, conflict resolution, tolerance, education, including anti-discriminatory education.
In this specialization you can choose courses belonging to different specialization modules listed above. Passing the general specialization is approved by the vice-dean of student affairs. The basis for this is an application specifying the passed specialization courses. What will you learn during the studies Psychology studies are carried out in a popular scheme of division into basic and specialist education. During the first three years of studies, you will mainly participate in obligatory classes, lectures, seminars and exercises. You will learn, among others, the history of psychology, basic academic skills, biological foundations of mental and behavioral processes, as well as developmental psychology, personality, emotions and motivation, social psychology, clinical psychology, health psychology, cognitive processes, methods of psychological diagnosis, research methodology and statistical methods in psychology. During the third year of studies, you will also participate in an empirical seminar, during which, under the supervision of a tutor, you will design, implement and describe an empirical study. The skills acquired in this way in designing research and writing a scientific paper will be helpful in preparing a master's thesis in the fourth and fifth years of studies. In the fourth year of studies, you will learn, among others, ethics in the profession of psychologist, as well as participate in a master's seminar and specialist classes, which will be continued in the fifth year of studies. Will you pursue internship during the studies Internships are not obligatory. However, those interested in completing an internship will receive support from the faculty coordinator for internships. Is it possible to study one/several semesters at other University You will have the opportunity to complete part of your study program at another university under the Erasmus + program or bilateral agreements. Where you can find more information on the study programme https://wisp.uw.edu.pl/study-program/details/ |
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Learning outcomes
The graduate accomplished the following learning outcomes defined for their course of studies:
a) Knowledge:
● Knows specifics of the scientific language of psychology. Has in-depth knowledge of the differences in methods and concepts used in psychology and other related sciences. Knows the history of development of psychological thought.
● Understands the concept of the scientific method in the context of psychology.
● Knows statistical methods used in current psychology research.
● Has in-depth knowledge of biological bases and mechanisms which condition behavior, including anatomy, physiology of the nervous system, etology, genetics and psychophysiology.
● Can characterize the human development in different life stages and in basic functioning.
● Has in-depth knowledge of cognitive and affective functions, and knows personality structures in different theoretical frameworks.
● Knows and understands mechanisms and patterns of human social functioning.
● Can identify symptoms of different mental disorders, is aware of their conditions and methods of influencing people experiencing such disorders.
b) Skills:
● Can establish and maintain contact with another person or a group of people, actively listen and provide feedback.
● Plans the diagnostic procedure, can apply proper methods of psychological assessment and conveys the derived results.
● Has in-depth research skills, which include designing and conducting scientific research.
● Can evaluate the ethical aspect of actions taken on a professional level.
c) Social competences:
● Is aware of the variety of goals and values recognized by people and is able to respect this variety. Treats other people with respect regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, education, social group, religion and culture.
● Can use the obtained knowledge in order to undertake or support innovative and entrepreneurial activities.
● Can apply their psychological knowledge in efforts taken for other people. Can work in groups.
● Can initiate, prepare and guide a discussion, participating in it in a constructive way.
● Understands the necessity for continuous learning and updating the obtained knowledge.