Master’s Degrees Psychology LM-51

(Qualifying for the Profession of Psychologist)

Objectives

The Master’s Degree in Psychology pursues the educational objectives established by the Ministerial Decree of 16 March 2007, as integrated by Interministerial Decree no. 654/2022 for the class of qualifying master’s degrees in Psychology (LM-51), and by Ministerial Decree no. 1649 of 19 December 2023, fully complying with all related requirements.

Through the offering of four specific curricula, the program aims to train psychologists with specialized professional competencies, enabling them to practice independently, with particular reference to one of the following macro-areas of psychology:

Psychology of Basic Processes and Research Foundations
The Experimental Psychology curriculum guides students in acquiring advanced knowledge across the various areas of psychology, with particular attention to the study of fundamental processes and aspects of human functioning, including cognitive processes, emotional processes, personality, and identity. In addition, the curriculum provides advanced training in psychological research methodology. This pathway is intended for those who wish to develop advanced and rigorous expertise in experimental psychology, either to pursue further training in research activities—such as a PhD program—or to work in applied psychological settings with strong methodological and scientific skills.

Clinical Psychology
The Clinical Psychology curriculum guides students in acquiring advanced knowledge across the various areas of psychology, with particular emphasis on the study of mental health and psychopathology, as well as on the identification and assessment of mental disorders. The curriculum prepares graduates both to promote psychological well-being and to pursue professional roles associated with clinical interventions in the field of mental health.

Developmental and Educational Psychology
The Developmental and Educational Psychology curriculum guides students in acquiring advanced knowledge across the various areas of psychology, with particular focus on developmental psychology and the life-span perspective. The program also emphasizes the study of educational psychology, with specific attention to school psychology.

Social, Work, and Organizational Psychology
The Social, Work, and Organizational Psychology curriculum guides students in acquiring advanced knowledge across the various areas of psychology, with particular attention to social and occupational psychology. This pathway aims to train professionals capable of working in group, community, organizational, and institutional contexts—such as companies, schools, and public administrations—to conduct psychological and psychosocial assessments and/or interventions. The curriculum also provides foundational preparation for further study in a doctoral research program.

The Master’s degree program aims to develop theoretical knowledge, technical skills, and methodological competencies related to the understanding and critical interpretation of the most recent findings in psychological research, as well as to the establishment and management of the professional relationship between the psychologist, clients, and commissioning bodies. These competencies are oriented toward the promotion of research, assessment, prevention, development, and care objectives.

The cultural and educational framework of the program seeks to foster in students a psychological competence that considers the interface between the individual and the social context, thereby providing skills for interventions that integrate multiple levels of analysis.

The program is delivered in Italian language; for further information, please contact admissions@unimarconi.com