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The MAPAP Learning Objectives are based on the international requirements for the master programs in psychology, as well as State Educational Standards for receiving a master's degree in psychology.
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Goals of the program:
Foster students’ advanced understanding of contemporary applied psychological theory and practice methodology and the ways to apply them to facilitate the development of society.
Train students to apply advanced practical skills in psychological counseling and assessment in a variety of treatment modalities.
Foster students’ advanced and wide understanding of research methods in social sciences and psychology, enabling them to conduct independent professional research and present their results in professional settings.
Train multiculturally- and diversity-oriented professionals who demonstrate ethical and professional behavior while working with diverse populations.
Form widely-applicable transferable skills to be applied in various organizational, educational and other professional settings.
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Goal 1: Foster students’ advanced understanding of contemporary applied psychological theory and practice methodology and the ways to apply them to facilitate the development of society.
Learning outcomes:
Students can demonstrate a good understanding of advanced contemporary theories in psychology.
Students can effectively utilize contemporary psychological practice methodology in the development and realization of psychoeducation campaigns for the advancement of society.
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Goal 2: Train students to apply advanced practical skills in psychological counseling and assessment in a variety of treatment modalities.
Learning outcomes:
Students demonstrate effective counseling skills in a variety of treatment modalities, such as individual, group and family counseling.
Students are able to do an assessment of a client, which will include history, mental status, case formulation, results of used tests/inventories and treatment recommendations.
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Goal 3: Foster students’ advanced and wide understanding of research methods in social sciences and psychology, enabling them to conduct independent professional research and present their results in professional settings.
Learning outcomes:
Students can critically evaluate contemporary research for quality and applicability to the practice of psychology.
Students can demonstrate the ability to apply a variety of research methods via their research activities and present their results.
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Goal 4: Train multiculturally- and diversity-oriented professionals who demonstrate ethical and professional behavior while working with diverse populations.
Learning outcomes:
Students are able to demonstrate the ability to establish counseling relationships with clients diverse in age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, ability and other dimensions.
Students demonstrate ethical behavior in decision-making processes in the application to counseling and research.
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Goal 5: Form widely-applicable transferable skills to be applied in various organizational, educational and other professional settings.
Students can design, implement and adapt psychological interventions in a variety of settings, such as educational, managerial or organizational.
Students can effectively implement teaching and supervision skills.
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