MODULE A: Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology
The multidimensional approach of this module includes cultural and historical aspects of clinical psychology, elements of reflection, practical applications of scientific work, and links between theory and practice. Students will acquire knowledge of the foundations of clinical psychology, as well as the history and theoretical development of the schools of psychotherapy. They will gain an insight into their future profession, as well as into the scientific nature of the university course of their choice. Particular emphasis will be placed on courses that teach students that mental illness and clinical psychology are embedded in a cultural matrix, as well as on the theoretical and practical sides of clinical psychology. Students will gain practical experience at an early stage on placement sites, and will have the opportunity to reflect on the experience gained during integration seminars.
Thanks to the diversity of teaching methods, students will be able to integrate the knowledge acquired in this module. They also acquire social skills, as they learn not only in a teacher-centered context, but also in tutorials and integration seminars where group work plays a crucial role.
MODULE B: Fundamental principles of psychology
This module presents the different scientific bases of all areas of psychology: general psychology, differential psychology, social psychology, work psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, as well as the practical skills to be acquired in psychological diagnosis.
MODULE C: Fundamental Principles of Biology
This is an introduction to medical terminology, basic neuroscience and first aid. In addition, students will study psychiatry, psychosomatics, child and adolescent psychiatry, psychopharmacology and therapeutic pedagogy. They will acquire a basic understanding of the application and efficacy of psychotherapeutic drugs.
MODULE D: Practice
This module focuses primarily on practical experience, which must be acquired in health and social service establishments. In addition, courses on psychology ethics and deontology will be taught, while psychosocial forms of intervention and crisis intervention form the theoretical basis for exploring the practical field. Integration and personal development seminars are courses that contribute to the self-examination and documentation of practical experience that is essential for clinical psychologists.
Through practice, reflection and personal development, students improve their skills in psychotherapeutic and clinical approaches, forms of intervention in different social contexts and psychological crisis management. In this way, students will acquire the skills essential to the practice of psychology.
MODULE E: Methods and Tools
Students will acquire knowledge of the fundamental principles of research science and methodology, statistical data analysis, quantitative methodology and various forms of qualitative interpretation.
In this module, students will learn to:
(1) reflect the basic principles of science and research methodology at a general level and apply them at a practical level. More specifically, they will learn how to formulate relevant research questions, select the appropriate approach, collect data, apply methods of data analysis, etc..;
(2) apply both statistical data analysis and quantitative methodology, as well as various forms of qualitative interpretation in particular cases, consistent with the research question and its design, etc.; and
(3) present results in the form of scientific articles.
MODULE F: Practical Psychotherapeutic Applications
This module will cover the fundamental principles of socio-psychiatric care. Students will gain knowledge in the areas of healthcare systems, socio-psychiatric care, and health economics. Related topics, such as the foundations of sexuality and concepts of group dynamics, will also be introduced.
Students will acquire two sets of skills in this module:
On the one hand, they will learn the general principles of the healthcare system, and on the other hand, they will develop the ability to apply the theoretical foundations they have acquired, specific to a particular school of psychotherapy.
The diversity of teaching methods (lectures, tutorials, seminars, and integration seminars) will enable students, at first, to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice.
MODULE G: Thesis and Final Examination
By writing the thesis required for the Bachelor’s degree, students demonstrate that they have mastered the practical and theoretical skills necessary for the independent development and methodological resolution of a scientific research question acquired in Modules A to F. During the final oral examination, in addition to presenting their Bachelor’s thesis, students will have the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills through a discussion with the jury on a selected area of clinical psychology.
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