The Master’s program, which is run by the Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology, makes up a number of required and obligatory elective modules. In the required modules, trainees discover research study approaches, such as multivariate analysis and psychological diagnostics, for example preparing mental assessments. They in addition consist of a colloquium on science interaction and task work as well as the Master’s thesis. Students must also complete an eleven-week period in expert practice outside the university.
To sharpen their academic profile and personal skills, trainees can pick 2 modules each from 2 groups of obligatory electives: Advanced Fundamentals and Advanced Practice. From the first group, students can pick modules in Differential Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Neuropsychology, Social Psychology or Work and Organizational Psychology, while from the second group they can choose modules in Empirical Educational Research Study, Human Elements Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Educational Psychology. By adopting this structure, the program coordinators are likewise following the standards of the German Mental Society.
Strong research study focus
“Through interactive mentor formats and by integrating current social issues, our M.Sc. in Psychology motivates trainees to participate in a procedure of self-reflection, question their own fundamental presumptions and further develop their personality,” says Professor Norbert Zmyj from the Institute of Psychology, co-initiator of the new degree program. The brand-new program likewise has a strong focus on research study: “Independent scholastic work is particularly crucial to us. Students acquaint themselves with typical standards such as open science, and we include them in ongoing research jobs at an early phase,” says Teacher Zmyj.
Broad profession prospects
The M.Sc. in Psychology does not accredit students to practice as a psychotherapist. It does, nevertheless, qualify them for various careers in the field of psychology, describes Teacher Zmyj: “Our graduates can work, for example, in kid assistance or career therapy. The program is also a crucial requirement for working as a school psychologist. In addition, there are lots of opportunities in the business sector, for instance in HR advancement or recruitment, further training and continuing education or human-machine interaction. Another option is a scholastic profession. For instance, we regularly market positions for doctoral prospects at TU Dortmund University.”
Admission remains in the winter semester and trainees can use up until 15 July each year. All students with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology may use. Students currently in the 6th semester may also use, offered they have currently earned a minimum of 150 credit points. In this case, the current average grade counts for admission to one of the 20 locations rather of the grade of the Bachelor’s degree.
TU Dortmund University expects the accreditation treatment for the M.Sc. in Psychology to be successfully finished by the end of August.
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