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Bachelor's degrees Psychological Science and Techniques (L-24)

Class
L-24
Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree
Duration
3 years
Credits (ECTS)
180

Educational Objectives

The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Psychological Science and Techniques fully shares and incorporates all the qualifying educational objectives of the degree class and complies with all its requirements. The programme is therefore aimed at training graduates who:

After professional qualification and registration in Section B of the Register of Psychologists, may obtain the title of Doctor in Psychological Techniques and, in collaboration with and under the supervision of a Psychologist (Section A), are able to develop and apply the principles, knowledge, models, and methods acquired in the various areas of psychology, based on solid ethical, scientific, and professional foundations. Graduates will be capable of promoting development, well-being, and effectiveness in individuals, groups, organizations, and society. They will also be able to contribute to the design and implementation of interventions aimed at activating personal and family resources and resources within educational and organizational contexts, strengthening protective factors, and promoting individual and collective well-being;

Following the acquisition of a solid foundational education in the various areas of psychological disciplines, are able to orient themselves toward the continuation of their second-level studies, with particular reference to the Master’s Degree in Psychology qualifying for the profession of Psychologist (Class LM-51, pursuant to Ministerial Decree no. 654/2022), by deepening specific core areas of psychology and specific fields of professional application.

The Degree Programme allows students to choose among five curricula:

Psychology of Basic Processes
The experimental psychology curriculum guides students in acquiring foundational knowledge in the various areas of psychology, with particular emphasis on general psychology, psychobiology (including in-depth elements related to biology and physiology), psychometrics, and research methodology in psychology. The aim of the curriculum is to provide students with a basic knowledge of psychology in its different areas, with specific emphasis on basic research fields.

Developmental and Educational Psychology
This curriculum guides students in acquiring foundational knowledge in the various areas of psychology, with particular emphasis on developmental psychology and related areas of pedagogy. The objective is to provide students with basic knowledge of psychology across its different areas, with specific focus on topics related to developmental age, the life span, and educational psychology.

Social, Work, and Organizational Psychology
This curriculum guides students in acquiring foundational knowledge in the various areas of psychology, with particular emphasis on topics related to the field, such as economic and environmental psychology, as well as the enhancement of basic sociological knowledge of relevance. The objective is to provide students with basic knowledge of psychology across its different areas, with specific emphasis on social and work psychology.

Clinical Psychology
This curriculum guides students in acquiring foundational knowledge in the various areas of psychology, with particular emphasis on diagnostic assessment, knowledge of psychopathology, the promotion of well-being, and basic competencies in physiology, biology, and medicine. The objective is to provide students with basic knowledge of psychology across its different areas, with specific emphasis on clinical fields of interest.

“Psychological Sciences”
An English-taught curriculum designed for international students.

Although the curricula share a large portion of the core educational offering, they differ primarily in the specific area of interdisciplinary training and in the strengthening of preparation in one or more specific learning areas.

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  • The Psychology degree programmes of the Guglielmo Marconi University, both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, meet all EuroPsy criteria.

    EuroPsy is a European Certificate in Psychology that establishes a standard of academic education and professional training aimed at certifying, to clients, employers, and colleagues, the competencies required to provide professional psychological services.

    Please note that students may apply for EuroPsy accreditation only after obtaining a Master’s Degree in Psychology and completing one year of post-graduate supervised practice.

    For further information, visit the EuroPsy – European Certificate in Psychology website.

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  • Graduates of this degree class, under the supervision of a psychologist (holder of a Master’s Degree in Psychology, professionally licensed and registered with the Order of Psychologists), may work in areas such as services for individuals, groups, organizations, and communities, as well as in activities related to assistance and the promotion of individual and collective well-being. These activities include: psychometric assessment, psychosocial interventions, developmental psychology, human resources management across the lifespan. The practice of the profession is regulated by state law.

    According to Law no. 170 of 11 July 2003, the Doctor in Psychological Science and Techniques may operate in the following sectors:

    1. Psychological Techniques for Social, Organizational, and Work Contexts

    Functions in this sector may include the design and implementation of training projects and the application of protocols and knowledge in areas such as: career guidance; promotion of individual growth potential and social integration; facilitation of communication and stress management to improve quality of life, including in specific activity contexts; collaboration in the design of technologies; risk prevention and safety training in various work environments; teaching activities related to sector-specific competencies.

    2. Psychological Techniques for Personal and Community Services

    Functions in this sector may include collaboration with psychologists within multidisciplinary teams and the implementation of interventions in areas such as: management of disability and pathology through the assessment of disabilities, resources, needs, and expectations of individuals, as well as environmental resources and demands; rehabilitation, functional re-education, social integration, and development of support and assistance networks; support for parenting relationships and family caregiving responsibilities; promotion of individual and collective well-being and social participation, including education aimed at reducing risk behaviors; teaching activities related to sector-specific competencies.

    Graduates may carry out professional activities in public and private institutions, educational institutions, companies, third-sector organizations, social and healthcare services, welfare and assistance services, school and educational organizations, and territorial development services, in psychosocial activities, assessment, human resources management, assistance, training, and promotion of individual and collective well-being.

    Professional settings where graduates may operate—under the supervision of professionals with clinical training—include, for example: child neuropsychiatry services (NPI) and psychological services; residential and semi-residential facilities for the treatment of psychological distress, substance addictions, and assistance to persons with disabilities; communities for minors in distress, private social service networks, and family reception centers; educational and school institutions; maternal, child, adolescent, and family counseling centers.

    To practice as a Doctor in Psychological Science and Techniques, it is necessary to: obtain a Bachelor’s Degree (Class L-24); complete the professional internship; pass the State Examination; be registered in Section B of the Professional Register, either: Sector (a): Psychological techniques for social, organizational, and work contexts, or Sector (b): Psychological techniques for personal and community services.

    Admission to the State Examination for Section B requires, after obtaining the Bachelor’s degree, completion of a six-month practical internship (500 hours) aimed at acquiring professional competencies, methodologies, and operational tools related to the professional practice defined by Law 170/03.

    Alternative Career Paths (Without Registration in the Professional Register)

    For graduates who do not intend to register with the Professional Register, the Bachelor’s Degree in Psychological Science and Techniques provides scientific and technical skills applicable to other professions, such as:

    • Employment Services Technicians – (3.4.5.3.0)
    • Professional Interviewers and Surveyors – (3.3.1.3.2)
    • Social Reintegration and Integration Technicians – (3.4.5.2.0)

  • To be admitted to the Degree Programme, applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or another qualification obtained abroad and recognized as suitable.

    In line with the educational objectives of the programme, applicants are also required to possess:

    • basic general cultural knowledge;
    • language skills and verbal and text comprehension abilities;
    • an adequate level of competence in cognitive problem-solving and logical reasoning;
    • basic computer literacy;
    • knowledge of the English language at the level expected upon completion of upper secondary education.

    Assessment of Entry Requirements

    To verify possession of the required entry-level knowledge, the University has established a non-selective Orientation Test.

    Although the test does not in any way prevent enrollment, it is mandatory.

    If the assessment outcome is unsatisfactory, the student will be assigned additional educational requirements, consisting of specific remedial learning activities to restore basic competencies and enable the student to adequately undertake the study programme.

    The Orientation Test must be taken within 60 days of enrollment and, in any case, before sitting any examinations.

    Students who have recognized examinations from a previous academic career are exempt from the entry-level knowledge assessment.

    • Legal Psychologist; Honorary Judge at the Juvenile Court of Rome; Councillor of the Lazio Order of Psychologists; Coordinator of the Protection Committee;
    • Psychotherapist; Head of the Grosseto branch of the Association School of Cognitive Psychotherapy (SPC);
    • Psychologist and Psychotherapist; Councillor and Representative of the Lazio Order of Psychologists on the Committee; Sports Psychologist;
    • Coordinator of the University’s LM-51 Degree Programme, as a direct internal stakeholder of the Bachelor’s Degree in Psychological Science and Techniques;
    • One appointed representative member of the Lazio Order of Psychologists.

  • Quality Assurance Group (QA Group)

    FacultyStudents

    Chiara Baglioni
    Carolina Lunetti
    Silvia Di Battista
    Laura Serra    		Diletta Guarnaccia

    Joint Faculty–Student Committee

    FacultyStudents
    Paola De Bartolo
    Sara Fortuna
    Maurizio Maione
    Silvia Picazio
    Andrea Gentile
    Concetta Russo
    Massimo Fioranelli
    Ainzara Favini
    Massimo Colella
    Tommaso Valentini    		Marco Oldani