Curriculum Structure

The curriculum of the first phase of the program, which is based on Europsy (European Certificate in Psychology), is built on two important components: knowledge and skills. In this regard, knowledge is divided into explanatory theories (which are organized by content, eg introduction to psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, etc.), technological theory and methodological theory (eg statistics, qualitative and quantitative methods, etc.). Skills are divided into explanatory theories (including, for example, interviewing methods), technological theories (e.g., data processing and analysis), and academic skills (e.g., writing skills), and methodological skills.

In addition, there is also space in the part of knowledge for specific fields such as sociology, philosophy, education, as well as subjects from non-psychological theories, etc.

 

The overview of the program, BSc in Psychology, is described in the table below (based on the EuroPsy category)

 

Year I  
Semester I Hours/ weeks EuroPsy category
No. M/E Subjects L E ECTS  
  1. 1.
 

M

Introduction to Psychology 2 2 6 Explanatory theories Knowledge
  1. 2.
 

M

Psychophysiology 2 2 6 Explanatory theories Knowledge
  1. 3.
 

M

Developmental Psychology I 2 2 6 Explanatory theories Knowledge
  1. 4.
 

M

Academic Writing

 

2 0 4 Academic skills

Skills

  1. 5.
 

M

English Language 2 0 4  
  1. 6.
 

E

Psychology of communication 2 0 4 Explanatory theories

Knowledge

    1.  
  1. 7.
 

E

Introduction to Philosophy 2 0 4 Non-Psychology Theories

Knowledge

    1. 8

8.

 

E

Psychology in Everyday Life: the Past, the Present and the Future 2 0 4 Explanatory theories

Knowledge

 

Semester II

 
1.  

M

Development psychology II 2 2 6 Explanatory theories Knowledge
2.  

M

Motivation and Emotion 2 2 6 Explanatory theories Knowledge
3.  

M

Research Methods in Psychology 2 2 6 Methodology

Knowledge

4.  

M

English Language for Psychology 2 0 4  
5.  

M

Digital Psychology and Online Behavior 

 

2 0 4 Explanatory theories Knowledge
6.  

E

Introduction to Sociology 2 0 4 Non-Psychology Theories

Knowledge

 

7.  

E

Gender and Family Dynamics 2 0 4 Non-Psychology Theories

Knowledge

* In the first semester, students need to select 1 elective course out of 3 offered, whereas in the second semester, they need to select 1 elective course out of 2 offered.

 

 

Year II  
Semester III Hours/ weeks EuroPsy category
No. M/E Subjects L E ECTS  
1.  

M

Psychology of Personality 2 2 7 Explanatory theories Knowledge
2.  

M

Abnormal Psychology 2 2 7 Explanatory theories Knowledge
3.  

M

Statistics in Psychology 2 2 6 Methodology

Knowledge + Skills

4.  

M

Sensation and Perception 2 2 6 Explanatory theories Knowledge
5.  

E

Psychology of sexual behavior 2 0 4 Explanatory theories Knowledge
 

6.

 

E

Forensic Psychology 2 0 4 Explanatory theories Knowledge
 

Semester IV

 
1.  

M

Cognitive Psychology 2 2 7 Explanatory theories Knowledge
2.  

M

Processing and Data Analysis

 

2 2 7 Methodology

Knowledge

3.  

M

Social Psychology I 2 2 6 Explanatory theories Knowledge
4.  

M

Psychology of Education and Learning Theories 2 2 6 Explanatory theories Knowledge
5.  

E

Consumer Behaviour 2 0 4 Explanatory theories Knowledge
 

6.

 

E

Psychology of Neurodiversity 2 0 4 Explanatory theories Knowledge

* In the third semesters student need to select 1 elective course out of 2 offered and in fourth semesters students need to select 1 elective course out of 2 offered

Year III  
Semester V Hours/ weeks  
No. M/E Subjects L E ECTS  
1.  

M

Foundation of Clinical Psychology 2 2 6 Explanatory theories

Knowledge

2.  

M

Ethical Issues in Psychology 2 2 6 Academic skills

Skills

3.  

M

Social Psychology II 2 2 5 Explanatory theories

Knowledge

4.  

M

Independent study/Practicum 0 3 5 Practical skills
5.  

E

Work and organizational psychology 2 0 4 Explanatory theories

Knowledge

6.  

E

Political behaviour and intergroup conflict 2 0 4 Explanatory theories

Knowledge

 

7.

 

E

Italian Language 2 0 4  
 

Semester VI

 
1.  

M

Bachelor Thesis     15 Academic

Skills

2.  

M

Psychological Tests and Measures 2 2 6 Explanatory theories

Knowledge and skills

3.  

M

Counselling Psychology 2 2 5 Orientation

Knowledge

4.  

E

Psychology of Trauma and Resilience 2 0 4 Explanatory theories

Knowledge

5.  

E

Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Happiness 2 0 4 Explanatory theories

Knowledge

6.  

E

Critical Thinking

 

2 0 4 Explanatory theories

Knowledge

* In the fifth semester, students need to select 2 elective course out of 3 offered, whereas in the sixth semester, they need to select 1 elective course out of 3 offered.