Ψυχολογία

Program Description

The programme is devoted to the orientation of the students to the diverse field of psychology as a scientific discipline. The programme aims to offer a complete education in the major theories and techniques of psychology, and as such gives a first approach to psychologists’ skills, an in-depth exposure to research in psychology, and a basic education in psychology specialties. Students master general theories, empirical evidence and application of knowledge in applied areas of psychology with a sense of purpose that helps improve the human condition in various settings. The programme aims to ensure that students will apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice. Furthermore, students are fully prepared to enter 2nd cycle education, having gained equivalent knowledge, skills, and competence in psychology. International guidelines were followed in the programme’s design.

Objectives

The program focuses on guiding students within the multidimensional and diverse field of psychology as a scientific discipline. Its aim is to provide a comprehensive education in the fundamental theories and techniques of psychology, offering an initial introduction to the skills required for practicing the profession of a psychologist. Furthermore, the program delves into research and provides foundational knowledge in the various specializations within the field of psychology. Students will become familiar with general theories, empirical data, and practices in applied areas of psychology, with the goal of contributing to the improvement of the human condition in various contexts. Through the program, students will learn to apply ethical principles in order to evaluate both the science and practice of psychology, and will be fully prepared to enter postgraduate studies, having acquired the knowledge, skills, and competence in the field of psychology.

Career Prospects

The undergraduate psychology program at UNIC is designed to follow international guidelines in the field. Graduates from our Psychology Programme are fully prepared for entry in graduate programmes. Our programme provides a solid theoretical foundation for students to succeed in graduate studies pursuing specialized Master’s or Doctoral programs. Our graduates may also pursue graduate education, as often is the case, in other fields, such as HR, Business Management, Information Technology etc.

Mental Health Careers: Graduates can be employed in the mental health field, in positions such as mental health technicians in a treatment center, counselor assistants, operators for a crisis hotline, or as medical record keepers in a medical facility.

Human Services Careers: With a Bachelor’s degree in psychology a graduate may be employed as a social service clerk or an assistant in welfare agencies, detention centers, or group homes. Other positions include: Psychiatric nursing assistant, youth counselor, case technician, home care aide, and rehabilitation assistant.

Business Careers: Psychology graduates can find many opportunities in business, such as jobs in human resources management, sales, and customer service.

Careers in Education: Schools, daycare centers, and preschools hire individuals with a psychology background to work with students. Positions include paraprofessional or teacher’s assistants, or jobs working with special needs students

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Second Cycle degrees (Master’s Degree)

The minimum admission requirement for an Undergraduate (1st Cycle/Bachelor’s) Degree is a recognised High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) or equivalent internationally recognized qualifications.

Students with a lower than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, HSLC grade depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies.

Proficiency in English Language

The minimum proficiency requirements in English for admission are decided taking into account relevant recommendations/guidelines of the Ministry of Education of Cyprus, as well as the competent quality assurance and accreditation bodies in Higher Education.

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, weekly tasks, quizzes, assignments, mid-terms and projects.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

The student must complete 240 ECTS and all programme requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2. Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
3. Employ critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and use the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4. Understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
5. Weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect on other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.
6. Demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology such as artificial intelligence for many purposes.
7. Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
8. Recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and ethnic diversity.
9. Develop insight into their own and others’ behavior and mental processes and apply effective strategies for self-management and self-improvement.
10. Have realistic ideas about implementing their psychological knowledge, skills, and values in occupational pursuits in various settings.

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