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 programme, BSc in Psychology, is described in the table below (based on EuroPsy category):
Semester I | Hours/ weeks | EuroPsy category | |||||
No. | M/E | Subjects | L | E | ECTS | ||
1. | M | Introduction to Psychology | 2 | 2 | 6 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
2. | M | Psychophysiology | 2 | 2 | 6 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
3. | M | Developmental Psychology I | 2 | 2 | 6 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
4. | M | Academic Writing | 2 | 2 | 4 | Academic skills Skills | |
5. | M | English Language | 2 | 0 | 4 | ||
6. | E | Psychology of communication | 2 | 0 | 4 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
7. | E | Introduction to Philosophy | 2 | 0 | 4 | Non-Psychology Theories Knowledge | |
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. | E | Introduction to Sociology | 2 | 0 | 4 | Non-Psychology Theories Knowledge | |
6. | E | Psychology and Technology | 2 | 0 | 4 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
7. | E | Human Rights | 2 | 0 | 4 | Non-Psychology Theories Knowledge | |
* In first semester students need to select 1 elective course out of 2 offered, whereas in the second semester they need to select 2 elective courses out of 3 offered.
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 | Introduction to Statistics | 2 | 2 | 6 | Methodology Knowledge + Skills | |
4. | M | Sensation and Perception | 2 | 2 | 6 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
5. | E | Gender Studies | 2 | 0 | 4 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
6. | E | Psychology of sexual behaviour | 2 | 0 | 4 | Psychology Theories Knowledge | |
76.77 | E | Italian language | 2 | 0 | 4 | ||
1. | M | Cognitive Psychology | 2 | 2 | 7 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
2. | M | Processing and Data Analysis | 2 | 1 | 7 | Technological Theories Skills | |
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 | Anthropology and cross-cultural psychology | 2 | 0 | 4 | Non-Psychology Theories Knowledge | |
* In third and fourth semester students need to select 1 elective course out of 2 offered
Semester V | Hours/ weeks | ||||||
No. | M/E | Subjects | L | E | ECTS | ||
1. | M | Foundation of Clinical and Health Psychology | 2 | 2 | 7 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
2. | M | Ethical issues in Psychology | 2 | 2 | 7 | Academic skills Skills | |
3. | M | Social Psychology II | 2 | 2 | 6 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
4. | M | Independent study/Practicum | 0 | 3 | 6 | Practical skills | |
5. | E | Work and organizational psychology | 2 | 1 | 4 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
6. | E | Political psychology and intergroup conflict | 2 | 0 | 4 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
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 | Community Psychology and Social Change | 2 | 0 | 4 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
5. | E | Critical Thinking | 2 | 0 | 4 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
6. | E | Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Happiness | 2 | 0 | 4 | Explanatory theories Knowledge | |
* In fifth semester students need to select 1 elective course out of 2 offered, whereas in the sixth semester they need to select 1 elective course out of 3 offered.