Magister psihologije/magistrica psihologije

The qualification holder will be able to:
(general competences)

• analyse, synthesise and envisage solutions and consequences (broad general perspective),
• demonstrate familiarity with and use scholarly apparatus; demonstrate mastery of complex research-related and applied methods, procedures and processes;
• autonomously conceive and implement research or plan, implement and evaluate projects and programmes,
• display critical and self-critical judgement (critical reading and understanding of texts, awareness of own positions, assumptions, partialities, strengths and weaknesses),
• apply knowledge in practice, constructively address technical problems on the basis of professional knowledge and skills, and think critically and creatively,
• find and use information, use modern information and communication technologies (information literacy),
• communicate, communicate professionally with patients and members of interdisciplinary expert teams, communicate in an international environment, communicate knowledge or findings both orally and in writing, speak in front of an audience,
• demonstrate social skills and a cooperative spirit, work in a group, moderate a group, establish and maintain constructive relations with other experts and relevant organisations,
• manage projects,
• continue academic and professional training and manage own professional development,
• show independence, initiative and autonomy in professional work,
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of and give due consideration to the essential characteristics of differences between individuals, groups and cultures and the development of these differences,
• undertake ethical reflection,
• manage a practice i.e. organise and market high-quality psychological services, demonstrating the ability to study the market and monitor needs and opportunities for expansion of the activity (psychological services), develop new products and services and market, sell and promote them to current or potential customers, manage the financial, human resources and operational aspects of a practice and provide adequate leadership to subordinates,
• establish and maintain a system for assuring the quality of their own work,

(subject-specific competences)

• demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of psychology,
• address complex psychological problems through the application of scientific methods and procedures and the critical analysis and synthesis of theoretical knowledge and relevant information,
• demonstrate coherent mastery of more complex psychological knowledge, integrate knowledge from various fields and apply it,
• acquire new scientific knowledge and expertise,
• apply skills and expertise in various fields of psychology, social sciences and health sciences,
• demonstrate in-depth understanding of the emotional, mental, physical and social aspects of the development of the individual and apply principles and techniques that support this development,
• demonstrate understanding of and apply the principles that lead to interchange between the human being and his/her environment (everyday environment, working environment, etc.),
• research and demonstrate understanding of interpersonal relations and apply the knowledge gained in various social practices,
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of and give due consideration to individual, group and cultural difference,
• provide counselling to individuals, groups and organisations in various educational and professional fields,
• prepare an implement various psychological assistance programmes for children, adolescents and adults and people with mental health issues,
• place new information and interpretations in a psychological context,
• use information and communication technologies and systems in the field of psychology,
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical and professional principles, standards, guidelines, regulations and laws and consistently act in accordance with psychological and universal ethical principles,
• interact appropriately with patients, analyse their needs and define the objective of psychological treatment,
• provide psychological treatment (including the ability to assess the relevant characteristics of individuals, groups, organisations and/or situations using the appropriate methods of psychological assessment and the ability to develop services or products that can be used by patients or others),
• carry out an appropriate intervention,
• evaluate the appropriateness of an intervention,
• communicate the results of psychological treatment in an appropriate manner that satisfies the patient's needs and expectations.