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

30 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

24,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program 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.

Program 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.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
79+
The minimum requirement for admission into a Master’s degree programme is a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university. In addition to the minimum requirements, special admission requirements may apply for various departments. Please consult the website for an updated list of specific requirements. Further, students applying from selected countries may be required to have additional qualifications. The Admissions Department will guide all applicants throughout the admission process.

2.5 Years
Feb
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
24,000 EUR
International
24,000 EUR

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