Graduate Certificate in Psychology
Athens, Greece
DURATION
6 up to 12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 3,000
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Starting dates are September, January and April. There is no deadline, it is on rolling admission.
Introduction
This program serves as a solid basis and a conversion course for further advanced study in psychology. It is appropriate for people who hold a first degree in a field other than psychology, giving them the opportunity to obtain the necessary theoretical and practical foundations for a future career in psychology.
The purpose of the program is to provide a broad grounding in psychology that enables participants to develop and/or advance their basic knowledge and skills in psychology in relation to their professional and personal interests. The program aims to:
- Provide participants with a broad, basic knowledge of theory and research in the scientific study of psychology.
- Develop the ability to describe and evaluate psychological theory and research.
- Develop the ability to construct a coherent argument and support it with evidence from research in psychology.
In order to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Psychology, a student must:
- Complete all course requirements of the program within a period of 4 terms.
- Earn a minimum cumulative index (CI) of “B” (3.00).
Upon successful completion and an interview, graduates are eligible for direct entry into the MS in Counseling Psychology & Psychotherapy.
- Duration: Minimum two terms (6 months); maximum four terms (12 months)
- Number of courses: 4 courses
- Delivery: Online, with combined synchronous online class meetings with interactive asynchronous online activities.
- Attendance: Online classes run on weekdays from 18.30 to 20.30.
- Admission points: New students are admitted at the start of the fall, winter, and spring terms.
Unique Program Features
- In-depth and accelerated learning in the basic fields of psychology
- Experienced faculty who combine academic research, rigor, and practical expertise
- Live online delivery, allows you to fit your studies around your work and personal commitment wherever you are, without losing the interaction with your instructor and classmates
Curriculum
Required Courses
- Module I: Fundamentals of Psychology Science (4 credits)
- Module II: Research Methods in Psychology (4 credits)
- Module III: Psychopathology (4 credits)
- Module IV: Human Development and Personality Theories (4 credits)
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and comprehensive understanding of psychology as a science
- Demonstrate skills of critical analysis and the ability to structure a discussion based on evidence
- Demonstrate the ability to describe and evaluate psychological research in terms of theoretical and empirical contributions to the field
- Develop research methods and data analysis skills
- Develop research knowledge that will enable you to discuss, share, present and analyze data and information in various formats and from a range of sources
- Produce and deliver professional presentations in oral and written form that are informative and well-integrated; demonstrate a thorough grasp of scientific language and concepts
Admissions
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Program Admission Requirements
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