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Aims

The three-year Master of Science degree programme in Clinical Psychology aims to integrate clinical, academic and research aspects of training. Upon completion of their training, students will be able to engage in applied practice of clinical psychology with different populations. The programme also offers students the opportunity to design and conduct empirical research. A major aim of the programme is to cultivate in training clinicians an ethical professional identity that will guide their work as researchers and as practitioners.

Objectives

The programme is based on the scientist-practitioner model of training. This model offers clinical training to students that prepares them for a career as professional clinical psychologists. Moreover, the programme offers students the education to develop, through further training, into competent researchers and academics.

Key Learning Outcoumes

Upon successful completion of this programme, students should be in a position to:

• Critically analyze and synthesize clinical perspectives from the main schools of thought in Clinical Psychology.
• Utilize knowledge and skills in clinical interviewing, assessment and psychotherapy, as derived from a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches, which can be effectively applied in varying treatment contexts.
• Practice the profession of Clinical Psychology guided by high ethical and professional standards, as outlined in the Code of Ethics of the Cyprus Board for the Registration of Psychologists, as well as the international Codes of Conduct pertaining to the profession.
• Value, appreciate and respect the diversity represented by individuals of differing cultures, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, age, physical/mental status, and disability.
• Adopt a scientific approach to addressing questions relevant to Clinical Psychology by examining available evidence, and demonstrate proficiency in research methods.
• Develop proficiency in presenting clinical data in written and oral form.
• Demonstrate competence in working as clinical psychologists with a range of clinical populations through supervised clinical training experiences in private and/or public settings.
• Utilize psychometric assessment methods for the purpose of clinical diagnosis.
• Engage in self-reflection, identify weaknesses in their work as practitioners, and utilize clinical supervision to overcome them.
• Approach the profession of clinical psychology as a lifelong learning process and pursue opportunities for continuing education and personal and professional development.

In addition to providing high-quality clinical training, the MSc Programme in Clinical Psychology has also been designed to:

• Comply with the current legislation for professional psychologists in Cyprus.
• Meet the requirements for acquiring the EuroPsy as set by the European Federation of Psychologists Associations (EFPA) (for students who opt to complete 1500 hours of supervised clinical practicum).

Career Prospects

Upon successful completion of the programme graduates will be able to work as clinical psychologists in different professional settings of the private or public sector. Potential employment opportunities include: Non-profit organizations, mental health centres, clinics, hospitals, private practice, group practice, rehabilitation centres, psychiatric centres, etc.

Access to Further Studies

Upon graduation, students may pursue further postgraduate (PhD, or PsyD) studies in Clinical Psychology and/or related fields.

Language of Instruction: English