Master of Science (MS) in Applied Psychology

Course Summary

• Type: MSc
• Location: Greece
• Duration: 2 years
• Deadline: ongoing

Course Description

The MS in Applied Psychology is a two-year program designed for students who wish to explore links and establish bridges between theory, research and practice related to counseling and development. The core aim of the MS in Applied Psychology is to prepare students to become academically knowledgeable, competent, and ethically responsible professionals. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice (including the development of applied counseling skills and behavioral analytic techniques), the use of quantitative and qualitative methods, and program evaluation. Students are trained to conduct assessment of clients and program needs, and to design and implement interventions that integrate therapeutic and developmental requirements. Toward this end, the program:

• Emphasizes the need for psychology professionals to remain abreast of developments in both scientific knowledge and professional skills.

• Trains students in conducting research and interpreting research findings.

• Fosters the development of appropriate skills for implementing assessment and intervention techniques.

• Cultivates, through practicum experience and seminars, the ability to respond maturely and ethically in areas of interpersonal sensitivity.

• Requires students to demonstrate critical judgment skills in all areas of their thesis and its oral defense through integrating theoretical, social, ethical, cultural, diagnostic, and intervention issues.

• Cultivates awareness, empathy and respect for diversity issues in counseling.

The MS in Applied Psychology coordinator helps each student develop a schedule that best fits his/her needs. Classes typically meet between Monday and Thursday from 6-9 pm.