Program name: | Applied psychology |
Study Level: | Graduate |
Program leader: | Nana Burduli |
Study language: | Georgian |
Qualification: | Master of Child and Adolescent Psychology. Master of Clinical Psychology. Master of Labor and Organizational Psychology. |
Program capacity: | 120 |
Program permission: | Enrollment of students at the second level of academic higher education (graduate programs) is conducted based on the results of unified national exams or the order of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia №224/N (December 29, 2011), bachelor's degree in psychology (note: this prerequisite applies only to those who wish to study at the concentration of child and adolescent psychology and clinical psychology), successfully passing the English language (written, B2 level) and specialty (oral) exam, administrative registration and director's order. |
Program goals: | The goal of the program is to contribute to the development of the country by training qualified, highly competent applied psychologists who will be multi-educated, socially minded, active citizens with democratic values. The goal of the master's program in applied psychology is to provide graduates with the knowledge necessary for conducting independent research and engaging in professional practical work across various areas of psychology. This includes taking into account the regularities of current events in society and adhering to professional ethical norms: Child and adolescent psychology, clinical psychology and labour and organizational psychology. In the case of child and adolescent psychology concentration, to develop the skills of assessment and diagnosis, analysis and intervention of behavior disorders, inclusive teaching based on the psychological features of early, middle childhood and adolescence; Within the framework of clinical psychology concentration - clinical-psychological assessment, psychodiagnosis, psychosocial rehabilitation and psychological counseling practice skills; Within the concentration of labour and organizational psychology - organizational behavior and organizational development assessment, personnel evaluation and career development, personnel selection, training and development, consumer purchasing decision and personnel management, sales production and planning skills; Graduates of the master's program in applied psychology will be able to conduct their professional activities within the framework of professional ethics in the areas such as any state and private organization (banks, corporations, ministries, store chains) and human resources management services, kindergartens and schools, training centers, research organizations, psychologist-consultant services of educational institutions, counseling and rehabilitation centers and clinics for children and adults. |
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Date of approval: | 02-26-2016 |
Approval protocol number: | 07-16 |
Date of program update: | |
Update protocol number: | 30-16 |
Program details: | The combination of core, concentration, and elective courses of the master's program in applied psychology provides an opportunity to delve into a specific direction, which will provide the graduate with relevant qualifications and competencies focused on the employment market. The program is designed to accommodate students' interests in various applied psychology areas. In particular, the student, in addition to the major subjects of the program, can delve into the concentrations of the applied psychology master's program in the areas of child and psychology, clinical psychology, and work and organizational psychology. |
Teaching Process Characteristics: | The Master's program in Applied Psychology consists of 120 (ECTS) credits. A student chooses one concentration upon enrollment. Clinical psychology - in the case of choosing a concentration, the student must take the general subjects of the applied psychology program (18 ECTS); Major subjects of concentration (42 ECTS); Master's research paper (30 ECTS); A total of (30 ECTS) from the block of concentration electives, including (6 ECTS) from other concentration subjects. The graduate of the mentioned concentration is awarded the master's degree in clinical psychology. Individual components in the program are conducted in English. Child and Adolescent Psychology - if choosing a concentration, the student must take the general subjects of the applied psychology program (18 ECTS); Major subjects of concentration (42 ECTS); Master's research paper (30 ECTS); From the block of electives for the concentration (30 ECTS). The graduate of the aforementioned concentration is awarded the Master's degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology. Individual components in the program are conducted in English. Labor and organizational psychology - in case of choosing a concentration, the student must take the general subjects of the applied psychology program (18 ECTS); Major subjects of concentration (42 ECTS); Master's research paper (30 ECTS); From the block of electives for the concentration (30 ECTS). The graduate of the said concentration is awarded the master's degree in labor and organizational psychology. Individual components in the program are conducted in English. |
Code | Subject | ECTS | Semester |
PSYM5111 | Ethical and legal principles of psychologist | 6 | 1 |
PSYM5115 | Sociology | 6 | 1 |
PSYM7571 | Research methods in psychology | 6 | 1 |
Credits sum: | 18 |
Code | Subject | ECTS | Semester |
PSYM5125 | Child assessment and diagnostics | 6 | 1 |
PSYM5120 | Psychological characteristics of early and middle childhood | 6 | 1 |
PSYM5140 | Applied behavioral analysis: Assessment and Intervention | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5136 | Inclusive Education | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5130 | Psychological characteristics of adolesence | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5145 | Gender socialization | 6 | 3 |
PSYM 5150 | Psychological trauma in children and adolescents – assessment and intervention | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5510 | Master’s thesis in psychology of child and adolescents | 30 | 4 |
Credits sum: | 72 |
Code | Subject | ECTS | Semester |
PSYM5168 | Child Neurology | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5155 | Child psychotherapy methods 1 | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5165 | Health Psychology | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5161 | Speech Disorders and Therapy | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5167 | Child psychiatry | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5175 | Child psychotherapy methods 2 | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5252 | Data analysis | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5185 | Forensic Psychology for children and adolescents | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5172 | Modern Teaching Methods | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5181 | Volition and motivation in children and adolescents | 6 | 3 |
Credits sum: | 60 |
Code | Subject | ECTS | Semester |
PSYM 5216 | Neurology and Behavioral Psychophysiology | 6 | 1 |
PSYM5210 | Psychiatry | 6 | 1 |
PSYM5225 | Clinical neuropsychology | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5230 | Psychosomatic disorders | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5220 | Theories and practice of psychological counseling | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5240 | Clinical-psychological assessment and diagnostic criteria | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5235 | Psycho-rehabilitation | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5515 | Master’s thesis in clinical psychology | 30 | 4 |
Credits sum: | 72 |
Code | Subject | ECTS | Semester |
PSYM5251 | Addictology | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5165 | Health Psychology | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5250 | Methods of psychotherapy | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5163 | Psychological Counseling and Therapy: Practice and Supervision - I | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5253 | Psychopharmacology | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5161 | Speech Disorders and Therapy | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5166 | Couples and Family Therapy | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5252 | Data analysis | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5260 | GeshtaltTherapy | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5265 | Group counseling | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5360 | Methods of assessment and diagnosis of adults | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5270 | Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5275 | Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5164 | Psychological Counseling and Therapy: Practice and Supervision - II | 6 | 3 |
Credits sum: | 84 |
Code | Subject | ECTS | Semester |
PSYM5315 | Organizational development and changes | 6 | 1 |
PSYM5310 | Psychology of business | 6 | 1 |
PSYM5171 | Managing organizational behavior | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5320 | Recruitment, development and training of staff | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5325 | Staff motivation, assessment and career management | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5335 | Psychology of sales | 6 | 3 |
PSYM 5330 | Work and professional environment | 6 | 3 |
PYSM5520 | Master’s thesis in labor and organization psychology | 30 | 4 |
Credits sum: | 72 |
Code | Subject | ECTS | Semester |
PSYM5345 | Achievement psychology | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5173 | Business Relations in Organization | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5340 | Leadership and management psychology | 6 | 2 |
PSYM5252 | Data analysis | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5275 | Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5350 | Positive business-psychology | 6 | 3 |
MGMT6130 | Project Management | 6 | 3 |
PSYM5231 | Psychology of Strategic Management | 6 | 3 |
Credits sum: | 48 |
Evaluation system
Weekly review |
24 point / 24%; |
Research Paper |
16 point/ 16%; |
Midterm exams |
25 point / 25%; |
Final exam |
35 point / 35% |
Point | GPA | The university assessment | The general assessment in Georgia | |
97-100 | 4,00 | A+ | A | Excellent |
94-96 | 3,75 | A | ||
91-93 | 3,50 | A- | ||
87-90 | 3,25 | B+ | Very good | |
84-86 | 3,00 | B | B | |
81-83 | 2,75 | B- | ||
77-80 | 2,50 | C+ | C | good |
74-76 | 2,25 | C | ||
71-73 | 2,00 | C- | ||
67-70 | 1,75 | D+ | D | Satisfactory |
64-66 | 1,50 | D | ||
61-63 | 1,25 | D- | ||
51-60 | 1,00 | E | E | Sufficient |
Not passed | ||||
41-50 | FX | FX | Insufficient | |
<40 | F | F | Failed |