The Bachelor of Science in Psychological Science and Techniques provides basic training in the theoretical and scientific knowledge of the various psychological disciplines. It aims to develop basic professional skills. It provides adequate preparation for the continuation of studies in the master's degree programme in the field of psychology.

The course combines traditional lessons with:

• participation in working groups in workshops, research and training groups up to field intervention
• conducting observations with techniques, methodologies and tools relevant to the objective and context
• familiarisation with psychological tests
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The three-year degree in Psychological Sciences and Techniques, after registration in section B of the Register of Psychologists and, if envisaged under supervision, can carry out research, planning and implementation of interventions in school, clinical and community psychology and human resources management activities.

The course is oriented towards the training of technical psychologists, who are able to participate in empirical and experimental research activities, in the planning of psychological and psychosocial interventions, who are able to carry out psycho-educational interventions for the development of individual and social potential and to use the tools learnt - such as interviews, psychometric instruments, observation, etc. - in the individual, educational and social spheres under the supervision of a member of the Order of Psychologists, Section A.

Students acquire:

• adequate basic knowledge in all subject areas of psychology
• skills in the methodology of psychology and scientific research
• level 1 theoretical and operational preparation
• ability to analyse and contextualise problems from an interdisciplinary perspective
• ability to conduct interventions in the field
• ability to operate professionally in the field of direct services to individuals, groups, organisations and communities
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The degree course has been designed following the criteria established by the European Project Europsy and by the Council of Academic Psychology (former Conference of the Deans of the Faculties of Psychology).

Department of Education Sciences - DISFOR
Corso Andrea Podestà 2
16128 Genoa

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E-mail: scienzesociali@segreterie.unige.it
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