Description 

The postgraduate programme MA Child Psychology for Education, offers high level academic and professional skills in the discipline of Psychology and Education. The program is addressed to a wide range of graduates and especially graduates of pre-primary, primary and secondary education and special education, graduates of psychology departments, but also to anyone wishing to deepen and expand their knowledge in the field of Applied Psychology in Education.

During their studies, students have the opportunity to get acquainted with and understand the values and practices of the science of psychology that are applied to the educational process and at the same time to develop specialized skills with which they can understand the specific needs of pupils at all levels of education.

The programme encourages students to apply the theoretical models of Psychology that are relevant to all educational contexts, but they can use also in their own educational process and professional activity. It focuses on the educational dimension of psychology, which makes graduates able to provide specialized and meaningful support to students and teenagers in parallel to but also within the educational process as well as part of a meaningful collaboration with parents within an educational setting.

Duration: 1 year

Modules

• • • • Κey Issues in Developmental and Cognitive Psychology
      • Educational Strategies
      • Social Psychology of Education
      • Key Issues in Educational Policies
      • Obstacles to Learning and Instruction
      • Dissertation

Career Prospects

The MA Child Psychology for Education programme offers the necessary skills to those who want to develop professionally in the field of Education.

Graduates of the programme become more competitive in the educational environment, as they understand the values, practices, organizational and interpersonal dimensions of the sciences of Education and Psychology, as well as the interconnection and mutual interaction between them.

They can make use of their knowledge at various levels of education, children’s recreation centers, crèches and kindergartens, institutions / associations and organizations focusing on child support, centers for dealing with learning difficulties, as well as consultants working within a setting where it is necessary to have a teacher with knowledge on the early detection, assessment and intervention of possible problems that pupils and their parents might face.

Entry Criteria

The programme appeals to a wide range of graduates and professionals from many areas (Early Childhood educators, Special Education experts, teachers of primary and secondary education, foreign language teachers, psychologists, sociologists, therapists, etc.) who wish to advance professionally in the field of Education.

Required documentation:

• Copy of University degree (issued by Greek or foreign Universities)
  
• At least two years professional experience in the field (desirable not compulsory)
• Letters of Recommendation
  
• Copy of Identity Card
  
• Passport-sized photos
  
• Copy of English language certificate (if required)
  
• Other certificates/degrees
  
• AMC Application Form.

A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.

Candidates without a degree, but with relevant professional experience and proven knowledge of the subject matter are encouraged to apply.

Academic Staff

The academic staff of the School of Humanities consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in their field of expertise.

In their majority they also work in various settings, institutions, clinics, hospitals, schools, nurseries, NGOs, private companies, etc. as psychologists, education experts, special educators, etc. and have extensive professional experience in their field of expertise who can familiarize students with the latest methods and help them put to practice the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.