Course of Clinical Psychology and Pedagogy

The Clinical Psychology and Pedagogy course is designed to teach students the basics of clinical psychology and pedagogy, as well as to develop practical skills in these areas.

The course may include the following topics and modules:

1. Introduction to Clinical Psychology and Pedagogy:
   • Basic concepts and principles of clinical psychology and pedagogy
   • The role of the clinical psychologist and teacher in the educational and health spheres
   • Ethical aspects of work in clinical psychology and pedagogy
2. Fundamentals of psychology and pedagogy:
   • Psychological and pedagogical approaches to personality development
   • Psychological and pedagogical factors influencing training and education
   • Theories of personality development and their application in clinical psychology and pedagogy
3. Diagnosis of psychological and pedagogical problems:
   • Methods and tools for diagnosing mental disorders and educational difficulties
   • Assessment of the psychological and pedagogical state of patients and clients
   • Psychological and pedagogical examination and recommendations
4. Clinical psychology and developmental pathology:
   • Mental disorders and pathological development in children, adolescents and adults
   • Approaches to clinical diagnosis and treatment of various mental disorders
   • Working with clients with special needs
5. Educational psychology and teaching methods:
   • Psychological foundations of education and upbringing
   • Methods and approaches to training and education in different age groups
   • Development of communication and social skills of students
6. Psychotherapeutic approaches and methods:
   • Basic approaches to psychotherapy and their application in clinical practice
   • Individual and group psychotherapy
   • Techniques and methods of working with clients in a psychotherapeutic context
7. Patient consultation and support:
   • Psychological counseling and customer support
   • Dealing with crisis situations and stress
   • Psychological support for clients during treatment or education
8. Specifics of psychological and pedagogical work with various groups of patients:
   • Working with children and adolescents
   • Working with adults and older people
   • Working with clients with special needs and developmental disabilities
9. Ethics and professional standards in clinical psychology and pedagogy:
   • Ethical principles of work in clinical psychology and pedagogy
   • Legislative and professional standards in psychology and pedagogy
   • Confidentiality and preservation of customer data
10. Practical skills and internship:
    • Practical classes on applying the acquired knowledge and skills
    • Internship in clinical or educational institutions
    • Work under the guidance of experienced psychologists and teachers

Course duration:

1. Introduction to Clinical Psychology and Pedagogy (10 hours)
2. Fundamentals of psychology and pedagogy (20 hours)
3. Human development and psychological characteristics (30 hours)
4. Diagnosis of psychological and pedagogical problems (20 hours)
5. Clinical psychology and developmental pathology (30 hours)
6. Educational psychology and teaching methods (30 hours)
7. Psychotherapeutic approaches and methods (40 hours)
8. Consulting and support of patients (30 hours)
9. Specifics of psychological and pedagogical work with various groups of patients (40 hours)
10. Ethics and professional standards in clinical psychology and pedagogy (10 hours)
11. Practical skills and internship (practical training, 32 hours; internship, 20 hours)