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Clinical Psychology (Qualifying for the Profession of Psychologist)

Master Degree
LM-51 R
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  • France
  • Germany
  • Spain

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What is the objective of the course? What is it?
What does it train you for?

The main objective of this Master's Degree is to provide students with specific competencies in clinical psychology and neuropsychological practice directed towards individuals, families, groups and communities suffering from distress or unhealthy conditions.

This Master's degree is organised into two distinct curricula: "Care and Relationship" and "Neuropsychology".

Both share a strong theoretical background which is common to the activities of the first year.

In the second year, activities focus on the acquisition of professional competences related to the two specific areas of expertise.

This Master's programme aims to work on the effective development of the professional role of the clinical psychologist.

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What do you learn?

Through theoretical activities designed to integrate frontal lectures and interactive methods, this course aims to provide students with professional skills:

  • Develop a diagnostic assessment with individuals, using specific tools to measure mental functioning;
  • Implement interventions aimed at promoting healthy well-being, risk prevention, stress management mechanisms, close relationship management and neuropsychological rehabilitation;
  • Monitor the effectiveness of psychological interventions using an empirical methodology to link clinical and research activities;
  • Tailor first-line interventions based on the individual characteristics of the patient and the context of care.

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What can you do with it?

The Master's Degree includes the qualification for the profession of psychologist.

Graduates will be able to work in all areas of mental health regulated by the Italian government.

This includes the promotion of prevention and/or wellness interventions, focusing on providing psychological support to individuals, groups and communities in both public and private contexts.

They will also be able to provide diagnostic assessment, rehabilitative interventions and first-line interventions in accordance with the professional skills required of the primary care psychologist.

Graduates will be able to participate in research activities and develop evidence-based professional practice.

Finally, they can qualify as a psychotherapist or neuropsychologist after a further four-year post-laureate training programme.