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PhD in Applied Psychology
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Program Outcomes

Classified

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) At the end of the progam the graduates will reach a competent level in interview techniques, psychological assessment, and Problem-Solving Therapy, which involve intensive clinical practice.
2) The program will train experts who know the scientific method within the framework of balanced science and practice, are well-versed in evidence-based psychotherapy models, and are competent in psychological evaluation.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Program Gains Program Level

Program Outcomes TR-NQF-HE 8 (PhD) Level Descriptors
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.
2) Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach.
2) Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject.
3) Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas.
4) Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary.
2) Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field.
3) Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level.
Learning Competence
1) Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
Field Specific Competence
1) At the end of the progam the graduates will reach a competent level in interview techniques, psychological assessment, and Problem-Solving Therapy, which involve intensive clinical practice.
2) The program will train experts who know the scientific method within the framework of balanced science and practice, are well-versed in evidence-based psychotherapy models, and are competent in psychological evaluation.
1) Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements.
2) Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field.
3) Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently.
2) Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.
3) Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving.

Conjoined

1) At the end of the progam the graduates will reach a competent level in interview techniques, psychological assessment, and Problem-Solving Therapy, which involve intensive clinical practice.
2) The program will train experts who know the scientific method within the framework of balanced science and practice, are well-versed in evidence-based psychotherapy models, and are competent in psychological evaluation.