Clinical Psychology

The Second Cycledegree programme in Clinical Psychology aims to train expert psychologists in clinical psychology. Theprofessional will be able to analyse the demand for psychological intervention,plan and develop both prevention and psychological health promotion actions aswell as clinical psychological interventions aimed at individuals, couples andgroups considering the life span (childhood, adulthood and the elderly) anddifferent contexts (individual and community). The trained professional willalso be able to work in different settings (public and private) and interactwith different professions. To perform this task, the practitioner acquiresknowledge of the tools of psychological-clinical investigation and the methodsof the therapeutic relationship. The training is based on the transfer ofknowledge based on research evidence and considering emerging issues. To thisend, during the first year the programme provides the basics of clinicalpsychology concerning the knowledge of psychopathology (including differentialpsychopathology), mind-body interactions, methodological tools for working inclinical psychology, community psychology, specific topics of the developmentalage and knowledge useful for continuous scientific learning. The second year isdevoted to assessment methods, data analysis techniques and psychologicaltherapy. Emerging topics such as sexual behaviour, disability, ageing andpositive psychology are a highlight of the programme. In order to consolidateknowledge and develop skills, the training includes practical activities forgroups of students to promote the application of acquired knowledge. During thesecond year, practical assessment internships are carried out mainly in publicinstitutions or accredited private institutions in the field of clinicalpsychology services for children, adults, the elderly and the community. Apractical assessment test also aims to ascertain the acquisition of thesetechnical skills for the purpose of exercising the profession.

Admission to thesecond cycle degree/two year master in Psychology requires possession of abachelor's degree or three-year university diploma, or any other degreeobtained abroad, recognised as suitable. Additionally, candidates must meet thecurricular requirements and pass the assessment of personal knowledge andskills.
Admission to the Second cycle degree programmeis also subject to the possession of at least one of the following admissionrequirements:
• a 1st cycle degree in one of the followingclasses:
- pursuant to Italian Ministerial Decree270/2004: Class L-24;
- pursuant to Italian Ministerial Decree509/1999: Class 34;
• possess another qualification obtained abroadand deemed suitable according to the laws in force;
• have a first-cycle degree with at least 88 credits in subject groups M-PSI/01to M-PSI/08 (at least 6 credits in each subject group M-PSI/01, M-PSI/02,M-PSI/03, M-PSI/04, M-PSI/05, M-PSI/06, M-PSI/07 and M-PSI/08).
Admission to the 2nd cycle degree programme is subject to the passing of a testto assess the candidates' personal competencies and skills, which will followthe methods defined in the degree programme teaching regulations.
Knowledge of the English language to at least CEFR level B2 is required.

In the total or partial absence of the recognition of 10 credits forprofessional learning activities, single-cycle graduates will acquire themissing internship credits in addition to the 120 credits of the second-cycledegree.