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The University Of Georgia
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.

Methods for Attaining Learning Outcomes:
  • Method of working on the book
  • Explanatory method
  • Demonstration method
  • Interactive lessons
  • Situational tasks
  • Role-playing
  • Analysis of news
  • Conducting small studies
  • Practical tasks
  • Team work
  • Simulated performance
  • Posing problems and solving them
  • Tasks focused on solving problems
  •  Critical analysis
  •  Group assignments
  •  Projects
  •  Case study and analysis
  •  Literature review
  •  Critical assessment of own work
  •  Constructive criticism of the work of others
  •   Searching for relevant material in electronic format or in the library
  •  Method of written work
  •  Writing essays
  •  Presenting presentations
  •  Presenting and defending the discussion-debating topics
  •  Lecture-seminars
  •  Visual lectures
  •  Verbal, i.e. oral method
Learning outcomes:
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.

Program Core

Code Subject ECTS Semester
PSYM5111Ethical and legal principles of psychologist6 1
PSYM5115Sociology6 1
PSYM7571Research methods in psychology6 1

Credits sum:

18

Child and Adolescent Psychology - Concentration Core

CodeSubjectECTSSemester
PSYM5125Child assessment and diagnostics61
PSYM5120Psychological characteristics of early and middle childhood61
PSYM513662
PSYM5140Applied behavioral analysis: Assessment and Intervention62
PSYM5130Psychological characteristics of adolesence62
PSYM5145Gender socialization63
PSYM 5150Psychological trauma in children and adolescents – assessment and intervention63
PSYM5510Master’s thesis in psychology of child and adolescents304

Credits sum:

72

Child and Adolescent Psychology - Concentration Elective

CodeSubjectECTSSemester
PSYM516162
PSYM516862
PSYM5155Child psychotherapy methods 162
PSYM5165Health Psychology62
PSYM518163
PSYM517263
PSYM5167Child psychiatry63
PSYM5175Child psychotherapy methods 263
PSYM5252Data analysis63
PSYM5185Forensic Psychology for children and adolescents63

Credits sum:

60

Clinical Psychology - Concentration Core

CodeSubjectECTSSemester
PSYM 521661
PSYM5210Psychiatry61
PSYM5225Clinical neuropsychology62
PSYM5230Psychosomatic disorders62
PSYM5220Theories and practice of psychological counseling62
PSYM5240Clinical-psychological assessment and diagnostic criteria63
PSYM5235Psycho-rehabilitation63
PSYM5515Master’s thesis in clinical psychology304

Credits sum:

72

Clinical Psychology - Concentration Elective

CodeSubjectECTSSemester
PSYM516162
PSYM525162
PSYM525362
PSYM516362
PSYM5165Health Psychology62
PSYM5250Methods of psychotherapy62
PSYM516463
PSYM516663
PSYM5252Data analysis63
PSYM5260GeshtaltTherapy63
PSYM5265Group counseling63
PSYM5360Methods of assessment and diagnosis of adults63
PSYM5270Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)63
PSYM5275Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP)63

Credits sum:

84

Labor and Organization Psychology - Concentration Core

CodeSubjectECTSSemester
PSYM5315Organizational development and changes61
PSYM5310Psychology of business61
PSYM5171Managing organizational behavior62
PSYM5320Recruitment, development and training of staff62
PSYM5325Staff motivation, assessment and career management62
PSYM5335Psychology of sales63
PSYM 5330Work and professional environment63
PYSM5520Master’s thesis in labor and organization psychology304

Credits sum:

72

Labor and Organization Psychology - Concentration Elective

CodeSubjectECTSSemester
PSYM5345Achievement psychology62
PSYM5173Business Relations in Organization62
PSYM5340Leadership and management psychology62
PSYM5252Data analysis63
PSYM5275Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP)63
PSYM5350Positive business-psychology63
MGMT6130Project Management63
PSYM5231Psychology of Strategic Management63

Credits sum:

48









Matrix Of Privequisites

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



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