Useful information common to all graduate degree programmes
Among the objectives of graduate degree programmes there is also the exercise and deepening of the English language acquired during the undergraduate degree. Graduate training aims at the acquisition of the specific vocabulary of the psychological disciplines that interest the degree course and the exercise of the language in the professional contexts of reference where these language skills are required. The training is developed through the guided reading of publications and through courses and lessons held by foreign teachers. Personalised in-depth programmes are also possible. There will be a final examination. Finally, the graduate degree programmes include some courses taught by visiting professors and activities conducted in English.
The Specialist Modules with laboratory include small group work with a teacher or professional and activities in professional contexts outside the university. The aim is to explore and deepen targeted and significant areas of the focused skills profile within each degree programme. A detailed list of the specialist modules with laboratories activated within each graduate degree programme will be communicated at the beginning of the academic year and made available on the website and in the Faculty Guide.
Organized in small groups of students, they are led by professionals from different areas of psychology, called upon to accompany students in reflection, exploration and orientation on the issues of professional identity, skills and professional practices. They aim to broaden the representations of the psychologist's professionalism to encourage reflection on one's own professional project and offer direct experience in the possible professional positions of reference.
During the second year, attendance at the seminar on deontological ethics for the profession of psychologist is planned, to which 1 training credit is assigned. The seminar is conducted in collaboration with the professional association and aims to raise awareness of the code of ethics of psychologists, as well as to address specific problems for each course of study.
Each graduate degree includes at least 6 credits of T.P.V. acquired through internal training activities conducted in small groups and aimed at acquiring personal and operational skills useful for the exercise of the profession of psychologist. In addition to these, there are 14 ECTS of T.P.V. carried out in external affiliated bodies.
To obtain the two-year graduate degree, at least 120 university credits (CFU) are required, which are acquired with:
- passing exams: each exam scheduled for the courses is awarded a certain number of ECTS, the same for all students, and a grade (expressed in thirtieths) that varies according to the level of preparation;
- the successful assessment of other training activities, such as: Specialized Modules with Laboratory, E.P., Seminar on deontological ethics.
- the work of the master's thesis.
The thesis, of an empirical nature or of critical analysis of empirical or theoretical issues, represents a further test of the achievement of the objectives. The thesis is developed in an original way by the student under the guidance of a supervisor. The final mark is expressed in 110/110 with possible recognition of honours.
The Faculty offers a wide and varied range of international exchange programmes:
- Semester abroad – Erasmus, ISEP and Overseas – spending a semester at a European or non-European university.
- Summer Programs – Summer School and Focused Programs Abroad – focused summer activities that allow you to attend one or two curricular courses at some of the best international campuses.
- Thesis abroad – to collect data or finalize one's thesis abroad within an international degree context.
- Double Degree – achievement of the Double Degree with other European Universities.
- Work Experience Abroad – international internship experiences with extracurricular value.
The International Exchanges Commission, specially set up within the Faculty of Psychology, provides interested students with guidance, accompaniment in the choice and validation of study programmes at foreign universities every year. The Commission also ensures that the credits and hours of the courses taken abroad are comparable to those of the curricular courses, that the programmes are equivalent to those of the courses of our University, and that the examinations abroad are validated upon return to Italy.
For those wishing to continue the research activity, there is the possibility of accessing, through competition, the PhD at the Doctoral School in Psychology.
In addition, with a view to long-life and continuing professional training, a wide range of advanced courses and master's degrees is provided within the Alta Scuola Agostino Gemelli
Graduates can access the profession of Psychotherapist subject to qualification obtained through enrolment and passing training courses provided by psychotherapy schools and university schools of specialization in the psychological area, including the School of Specialization in Clinical Psychology, the School of Specialization in Neuropsychology and the School of Specialization in Life Cycle Psychology active in our University.
Graduates of all Master's degree courses can access the profession of Psychotherapist subject to qualification obtained through enrollment and passing of training courses provided by psychotherapy schools. and by the university schools of specialization in the psychology area, including the School of Specialization in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology active in our University, the School of Specialization in Neuropsychology and the School of Specialization in Life Cycle Psychology active in our University.