Counseling Psychology (MSc, 2.5 Years or 5 Semesters) 30 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Nicosia |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

30 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

28,350 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Aims 


The programme aims to help students integrate the Counseling Psychology identity and professional standards. Following a holistic, wellness and growth-oriented approach to the field, the program trains students in a variety of theoretical viewpoints from different fields in psychology and teaches them the skills to practice effectively with different populations. Another main goal of this programme is to train students to design and conduct research and apply the knowledge from this research effectively into practice. Of outmost importance is that the students develop an ethical professional identity as Counseling Psychologists that will guide their work as researchers and practitioners.


Objectives 


The Master of Science degree programme in Counseling Psychology is built upon the scientist-practitioner model of education and training where science and practice are viewed as complementary and interdependent. The programme aims to integrate the academic, research, and professional components of counseling psychology into a programme that promotes knowledge, experience, and sensitivity to the tradition of counseling psychology. It focuses not only on remediation and intervention, but it also emphasizes prevention, psycho-education, and advocacy from a growth and wellness-oriented perspective. Promoting the philosophy and the values of the field of Counseling Psychology, the programme emphasizes the role of our graduates in offering to the larger community as well, as professionals who can use their knowledge to the improvement of society not only by offering prevention strategies to different populations, a basic part of our identity, but also to serve as advocates and social justice agents for individuals and groups who need help to have their voice heard in the society. Upon the completion of this programme, students are prepared and possess all the necessary qualifications for careers as professional psychologists in Cyprus and other European countries and/or admissions to programmes of doctoral study in Cyprus or abroad.


Career Prospects


On successful completion of the programme graduates will be able to work in different professional settings in the private or public sector since their degree can give them license to work in Cyprus as Counseling Psychologists.


Potential employment opportunities include positions at:  different Counseling centres, clinics, schools, business sector, private office and in the public sectors Counseling Psychologists can now be employed in clinics, hospitals or other organisations.


Access to Further Studies


Upon graduation, students may have direct access to further postgraduate (PhD, or PsyD) studies mainly in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology (depending on the University).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Aims 


The programme aims to help students integrate the Counseling Psychology identity and professional standards. Following a holistic, wellness and growth-oriented approach to the field, the program trains students in a variety of theoretical viewpoints from different fields in psychology and teaches them the skills to practice effectively with different populations. Another main goal of this programme is to train students to design and conduct research and apply the knowledge from this research effectively into practice. Of outmost importance is that the students develop an ethical professional identity as Counseling Psychologists that will guide their work as researchers and practitioners.


Objectives 


The Master of Science degree programme in Counseling Psychology is built upon the scientist-practitioner model of education and training where science and practice are viewed as complementary and interdependent. The programme aims to integrate the academic, research, and professional components of counseling psychology into a programme that promotes knowledge, experience, and sensitivity to the tradition of counseling psychology. It focuses not only on remediation and intervention, but it also emphasizes prevention, psycho-education, and advocacy from a growth and wellness-oriented perspective. Promoting the philosophy and the values of the field of Counseling Psychology, the programme emphasizes the role of our graduates in offering to the larger community as well, as professionals who can use their knowledge to the improvement of society not only by offering prevention strategies to different populations, a basic part of our identity, but also to serve as advocates and social justice agents for individuals and groups who need help to have their voice heard in the society. Upon the completion of this programme, students are prepared and possess all the necessary qualifications for careers as professional psychologists in Cyprus and other European countries and/or admissions to programmes of doctoral study in Cyprus or abroad.


Career Prospects


On successful completion of the programme graduates will be able to work in different professional settings in the private or public sector since their degree can give them license to work in Cyprus as Counseling Psychologists.


Potential employment opportunities include positions at:  different Counseling centres, clinics, schools, business sector, private office and in the public sectors Counseling Psychologists can now be employed in clinics, hospitals or other organisations.


Access to Further Studies


Upon graduation, students may have direct access to further postgraduate (PhD, or PsyD) studies mainly in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology (depending on the University).

Admission Requirements

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The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor Degree from a recognised university with a GPA of at least 3.0 or a Second Class Upper Division Honors (British Degrees) or 7.5 (Greek Degrees).

In addition to the above, applicants must also satisfy the following requirements:

Prospective candidates are also evaluated for admission on the basis of previous clinical and research experience, any other postgraduate qualifications in the area of Psychology, academic references and a personal statement.

Finally, admission to the program is also evaluated on the basis of the candidates’ performance during an admissions interview.

Once admitted, students whose native language is not Greek will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the Greek language at the B1 level (as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) before advancing to the Clinical Practicum Seminar (in the Spring semester of their second year).

English Language Proficiency
Students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score 550 and above, or Computer-based TOEFL score of 213 and above, or Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score 79-80 and above, or GCSE (or GCE) English Language “O” Level of “C” or above or IELTS of 6.5 and above or Cambridge Exams (First Certificate with Grade B and above, as well as Proficiency with Grade C and above or a score placement at the ENGL-100 level of the University English Placement Test. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate program.

2.5 Years
Feb
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
28,350 EUR
International
28,350 EUR

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