Psychology (Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology) (Master’s Program)

ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY

The program aims to prepare a specialist in one of the psychology tracks (social, educational, or clinical psychology) who will be equipped with field-specific knowledge and skills, will be able to conduct research independently, and will be competitive both in professional practice and at the next level of studies. Additionally, the program is characterized by its focus on solving psychological problems.

Specifically, graduates will:

  • Have in-depth knowledge of contemporary theories in psychology
  • Have the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice for assessment and intervention
  • Observe professional and research ethical principles
  • Establish effective written and oral communication
  • Have the ability to conduct independent research

 

Degree awarded: Master of Arts in Social Psychology; Master of Arts in Educational Psychology; Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Language of instruction: Georgian

Program duration: 120 ECTS credits, 4 semesters

  • Applicants wishing to apply to the Clinical Psychology track must have a bachelor’s degree in psychology
  • Applicants wishing to apply to the Educational and Social Psychology tracks must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic qualification
  • Applicants must pass the general master’s examination and the internal university examination
  • The internal university examination evaluates students’ English language proficiency (B2 level), field-specific knowledge, and motivation.

Distribution of program components:

Common mandatory courses: 24 credits

Common elective courses: 12 credits

By Track:

Clinical Psychology:

  • Mandatory courses: 36 credits (divided into Child and Adult Clinical Psychology)
  • Elective courses: 24 credits

Social Psychology:

  • Mandatory courses: 36 credits
  • Elective courses: 24 credits

Educational Psychology:

  • Mandatory courses: 36 credits
  • Elective courses: 24 credits

Master’s thesis: 24 credits (mandatory for students in all three tracks)

Resources and Research

Educational and Practical Resources

  • Ilia State University Library and electronic resources (scientific electronic databases: ScienceDirect, Scopus, ProQuest, EBSCO, Jstor, Project Muse, Clarivate Analytics, SAGE, Cambridge Journals, Directory Of Open Access Journals, among others)
  • Computer resource center, computer program for processing quantitative data (SPSS)
  • Text, video-audio archive
  • Argusi; Turnitin and E-learning
  • Academic Writing Center

Research Resources