Clinical Psychology

Training Objectives

The training in Clinical Psychology aims to deepen students’ academic and theoretical knowledge about the concept of personality in both “normal” and “disordered” states, considering its various dimensions: cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social. This is achieved through an integrated and analytical examination of personality using theoretical approaches such as psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives. The training also aims to enable students to practice various techniques of psychological examination, control their procedures, and utilize diagnostic methods based on different screening approaches, whether projective or objective, within the social and cultural context of the individuals being assessed. Additionally, students are trained in conducting scientific research using clinical methodologies and providing suggestions for intervention in specific cases. Furthermore, this field may uncover issues that can serve as research topics for master’s and doctoral studies within laboratories or research units.

Targeted Qualifications and Competencies

The training aims to develop a range of abilities and skills in students in the following areas:

– Acquiring foundations and major theoretical orientations in the study of personality and mental disorders.

– Acquiring clinical interviewing techniques and active listening skills.

– Learning the steps of conducting and monitoring case studies and providing appropriate interventions.

– Applying psychological tests and utilizing them in psychological assessments.

– The ability to diagnose and differentiate between different clinical units based on international classifications.

– Familiarity with counseling and therapeutic programs and their theoretical foundations.

– The ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve institutional goals.

– Training in the application of clinical research steps.

 Regional and National Employability

After obtaining the bachelor’s degree, students, based on their abilities and interests, can work in the following fields:

– Institutions under the Ministry of National Education.

– Healthcare institutions.

– Institutions under the Ministry of Social Solidarity.

– Vocational training institutions.

– Institutions under the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Pathway Programs

This specialization allows students to pursue further studies at the master’s level in the same field or in related disciplines such as School Psychology, Educational Psychology

Course Structure