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Summary of the Profile
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The purpose of the Study Programme is to prepare BAs in psychology equipped with a broad knowledge of principles of psychological functioning of individuals, groups and society, ability to critically evaluate theory and practice of psychology, conduct psychological research and adhere to professional values grounded in psychology ethics when participating in scientific and public discourse.
Learning outcomes:
A Bachelor of Psychology is able to understand of the purpose and aims of psychology as a scientific and applied discipline, of the major areas of its development and position among other fields of science and areas of practical activity; knows and understands mental phenomena (cognitive, personality and affective), their underlying neurobiological mechanisms and main developmental principles and determinants; is able to apply relevant theories when explaining principles of individual, group and social behavioural and mental phenomena. Knows various research methodologies, methods and strategies; is able to plan and conduct psychological research, pose verifiable questions and hypotheses, apply reliable and valid methods and perform proper statistical analyses; is able to explain and interpret the obtained results, assess their validity and draw relevant conclusions; is able to adhere to psychologist ethics when planning and conducting research, when explaining and presenting research results; to use information ethically. Knows the possible applications of psychological knowledge and principles to the assessment and interpretation of individual, group, organisational and situational realities, to solutions of interpersonal, societal and intercultural relationships and conflicts as well as to the promotion of institutional and societal change and discussions on public policy issues; is able to apply specific methods and procedures of individual, group or organisational assessment in clearly defined situations and under the guidance of a professional psychologist; is able to apply psychological knowledge and skills for the enhancement of individuals' mental health in diverse settings (health, educational, community, organisational) with the use of properly suited and well-grounded psychological activities; is able to communicate clearly in oral and written forms and in compliance with the ethical standards, to present achievements in the field of psychology, present the psychologist profession, activities and their results to peers and various public groups; is able to collaborate effectively with colleagues, professionals from various fields and community members, to acknowledge and integrate contributions of each of them as well as ethically manage conflict situations and crises. Is able to behave in accordance with ethical standards in all areas of psychology as a science and a practical activity enterprise; is able to reflect on personal experience, take personal responsibility for the activities performed and be aware of the limits of own competence; is able to comply with the notion that psychological explanations are complex, not finite and may vary by population and context; is able to apply psychological knowledge and skills to personal and career development and to update and enhance the acquired knowledge and abilities.
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. However, courses units may be evaluated by the pass/fail evaluation as well. Every course unit is concluded with either a written or written-oral examination or pass/fail evaluation. 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. In most course units the method of cumulative assessment is used: student gets part of final grade during the semester when performing various tasks, included in course unit description. Studies are finalized with preparation and defense of final paper.
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Future psychologists study introductory courses (Introduction to Studies of Psychology; History of Psychology etc.), core psychological theories (Personality Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; Social Psychology; Developmental Psychology etc.), psychology application in various fields (Clinical Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Health Psychology, Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Educational Psychology), methodological (Research Methods in Psychology, Introduction to Statistical Analysis in Psychology, Psychological Assessment and Testing etc.) and other courses, also have training practice.
Optional courses:
Students have a choice of different optional courses from the proposed list (e.g. Media and Internet Psychology, Logic, Psychology of Communication etc.), and choose different general university studies courses.
Access to professional activity:
A graduate can work as assistant of psychologist; master degree is required for independent psychological practice. Graduates can be employed in the area of education, social care, human resource management or in business enterprises, or to pursue a career in other areas where both education in psychology and general skills are required.
Access to further study:
When preparing themselves for professional psychological practice, Bachelors of Psychology continue their master studies in the area of psychology or within other master study programs, if admission conditions and requirements are met.
