A European Framework for Psychologists' Training

CURRICULUM CONTENT - GREECE

Percentage of curriculum in areas of psychology

The percentage of time spent currently in different areas of psychology in the four years of study undergraduate program, employing the taxonomy of Newstead and Makinen (1997, p. 7), is as follows: psychonomics 5 (15 credit hours), biological 2, social 7, developmental 8, individual differences 5, theory 5, methodology 8, applied (clinical) 2, applied (organisational) 2, applied (educational) 2, project (thesis)5, professional placement 7, optional subjects (may include the above areas) 16, other 48.

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Department of Psychology
Faculty of Philosophy, Education, and Psychology
School of Philosophy
University of Athens
Panepistemiopolis
Athens 15784
Greece
Tel: (30) (1) 7277533, 7277534
Fax: (30) (1) 7277534
E-mail: psych@psych.uoa.gr

The Department of Psychology has an undergraduate program in psychology leading to the Ptychion in Psychology, which is a degree in general psychology, and postgraduate programs with specialisations in psychology leading to the Metaptychiako Diploma , and to the Didaktoriko Diploma in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling and Vocational Guidance, and Organisational Psychology and Economic Psychology.

The undergraduate program requires four years (eight semesters) of residence, and a total of approximately 160 credit hours in course work (approximately forty courses), in addition to a senior thesis and placement (22 credit hours) leading to the degree titled Ptychion. Credit hours refer to the number of teaching hours per week in 14 week semester, i.e., a 3 credit hour course meets 3 hours per week for 14 weeks.

Graduates with the Ptychion, as well as graduates with degrees from other countries can apply for postgraduate study. There are two types of postgraduate programs in psychology: 1) Organised programs with seminars and practical training leading to the Metaptychiako Diploma, with the opportunity of continuing for the Ph.D. The Metaptychiako Diploma program in School Psychology requires four semesters of residence, in Clinical Psychology five semesters of residence, in Counselling and Vocational Guidance four semesters of residence, and in Organisational Psychology and Economic Psychology four semesters of residence, in addition to on-site training and a thesis. The Didaktoriko Diploma requires the writing of a dissertation. 2) The second type of program is by research leading to the Didaktoriko Diploma in all areas of psychology not covered by the organised programs, and not in fields of applied psychology.

Application to the programs are based on the following criteria: total grade point average in undergraduate school, grade point average in psychology courses, publications and participation in research programs, knowledge of foreign languages, letters of recommendations, written examinations, and in some programs, a personal interview.

The Chair of the Department of Psychology and the Program in Psychology is Professor Elias Bezevegis, Chair of the Postgraduate Program in School Psychology, and in Counselling and Vocational Guidance is Professor John Paraskevopoulos, Chair of the Postgraduate Program in Clinical Psychology is Professor James Georgas. The Postgraduate Program Psychology in Organisational Psychology and Economic Psychology is a joint program of the Department of Psychology of the University of Athens and the Department of Psychology of the Panteion University. The Chair is Professor Stamos Papastamou of Panteion University, and the Vice-Chair is Professor James Georgas of the University of Athens.

Psychology Program leading to the Ptychion (Bachelors Degree) in Psychology

The purpose of the Psychology Program (article 28, paragraph 24 of Law No. 2083/1992, Government Gazette) is the training of psychologists to work in areas of research, in teaching, and in applied fields of psychology.

In addition, the Psychology Program has as its aims:

• The cultivation and the promotion of research, of teaching and the application of the science of psychology.
• The dissemination and the development of psychological knowledge.
• The psycho-educational training of students in the departments of education in other departments of the University of Athens.

The Program in Psychology leads to the Ptychion in Psychology from the Department of Psychology, which is equivalent to the Ptychion in Psychology from Departments of Psychology of Highest Level Institutions in Greece.

The minimal period of study of the Department of Psychology is eight semesters.

The psychology curriculum of the Program is separated into Required courses and Elective courses. Required courses are defined as those in which attendance and success in the examinations is required for all the students in the program. Elective courses are defined as those which students may elect from a number of offered courses, so as to complete the total number of required credit hours. It is important to note that class attendance, attendance of seminars, and communication with instructors are essential conditions for the training of the students.

In order to aid students in planning a rational program of studies, the Department has prepared a Suggested Program of Studies, which is presented in this Student Guide. The allocation of courses for each semester is suggested and not required, and corresponds to conditions of a normal eight semester program of study.

The computation of the Average Final Grade of the Ptychion is based on the grades of the total number of courses required for the granting of the degree.

The academic year is separated into a winter semester (September to January) and a spring semester (February to June).

Completion of the program of studies of the Psychology Program leading to the Ptychion in Psychology is based on the following requirements:

• Attendance of courses and success in examinations, separated into required courses (70% of total credit hours) and elective courses (30% of total credit hours), which total to a minimum of 160 credit hours.
• Successful completion of on-site training in institutions and centres of applied psychology, which corresponds to 10 credit hours.
• Successful completion of a thesis on a subject of psychology employing empirical methodology, which corresponds to 10 credit hours.

A. Curriculum

Psychology Courses

The courses in psychology offered by the Psychology Program separated into required courses (85 credit hours) and elective courses (27 credit hours), as follows:

1. Required Courses in Psychology

The student is required to attend and pass examinations in the following 21 courses.

2. Elective Courses in Psychology

The student is required to attend and pass examinations in nine psychology courses from the following four groups, with the restriction that at least one course must be selected from each of the four groups.

Elective Courses in other Fields

3. Courses in Philosophy and Education from the Faculty of Philosophy, Education and Psychology

The student is required to attend and pass examinations in courses of the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Education, corresponding to eight credit hours from each department (total of 16 credit hours). The courses are the following: Introduction to Philosophy, Philosophy and the Methodology of Science, Introduction to Education, and Didactic Methodology.

4. Courses from other Departments in the School of Philosophy (excluding the Faculty of Philosophy, Education and Psychology)

The student is required to attend and pass examinations in courses from other departments in the School of Philosophy, excluding the Faculty of Philosophy, Education and Psychology, corresponding to sixteen credit hours.

5. Elective Courses (excluding psychology)

The student is required to attend and pass examinations in courses (excluding psychology), corresponding to sixteen credit hours, from any department of the University of Athens or other Universities in Greece. If the student chooses to select courses from departments outside the School of Philosophy, she/he must first obtain approval from that department and communicate with the Department of Psychology in order to avoid problems of transfer of credits.

Comments

• During the first and second semesters, the student is advised to register for courses as indicated in the Suggested Program of Studies.
• Regarding courses with the same title, and notations A and B, course A is a prerequisite for taking course B.
• Required and elective psychology courses can be taken from Departments of Psychology at other universities, up to a maximum of 16 credit hours.
• The computation of the Average Final Grade of the Ptychion is based on an index composed of the grade in the course multiplied by the number of credit hours of the course.

B. On-site training

During the last two semesters of their studies, students are required to placement in institutions and centres of applied psychology (psychological services in schools, counselling centres, mental health centres, psychiatric clinics, etc.) for on-site training for 60 hours each semester. Each semester of on-site training corresponds to 5 credits (total of 10 credits). Performance is graded as adequate or inadequate.

C. Thesis

The student is required to write a thesis on a subject of psychology employing empirical methodology, under the supervision of a faculty member of the Department of Psychology.

The subject of the thesis is determined by the student in cooperation with the faculty supervisor, and the subject will be registered with the Secretariat of the Department of Psychology during the sixth semester of the student's study.

The final approval of the thesis will be given by a committee composed of three faculty members appointed by the Department of Psychology, and graded at three levels: "good", "very good", "excellent".

The thesis corresponds to 10 credits.

Postgraduate Program in School Psychology

1. Purpose of the Program

The purpose of the Postgraduate Program in School Psychology is the preparation of specialists for the Psychological Counselling Services of the educational system. These specialists in school psychology will have as their primary function:

1. The diagnosis, prevention, and psychoeducational coping with learning difficulties and problems of adaptation of students.

2. Psychoeducational counselling with teachers and families with the goal of aiding them with coping with learning difficulties and problems of adaptation of the child in the classroom in the general framework of school life.

3. Vocational guidance and counselling of students based on a data base of specific information regarding occupations and their current status, and evaluation of vocational aptitudes and interests of individual students.

2. Program of Studies

The Postgraduate Program Psychology in School Psychology leads to 1) the Metaptychiako Diploma and 2) the Didaktoriko Diploma in School Psychology.

The minimal period of study for the Metaptychiako Diploma in School Psychology is four semesters and for the Didaktoriko Diploma in School Psychology three semesters.

The Program of Studies includes lectures, seminars, practica, individual study, a Metaptychiako Diploma thesis, a Didaktoriko dissertation, and one full semester of on-site training in schools, under the supervision of a school psychologist.

Specifically, the program of studies includes:

1. Attendance and success in the examinations of courses, seminars and practica,

2. Preparation of a Metaptychiako Diploma thesis. The thesis is prepared under the supervision of a faculty member of the Department of Psychology, following approval by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, and must be original in design and content, but relatively limited in scope.

3. The final approval of the thesis is given by a committee composed of three faculty members appointed by the Department of Psychology, and graded at three levels: "good", "very good", "excellent".

4. Preparation of a Didaktoriko Diploma dissertation. The dissertation is prepared under the supervision of a faculty member of the Department of Psychology, following approval by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, and must be original in design and content. The final approval of the dissertation is based on 1) approval by a committee composed of three faculty members appointed by the Department of Psychology, 2) successful oral examinations conducted by a committee composed of the three faculty member committee of the student and four other faculty members of the Department of Psychology of the University of Athens or from other universities, and graded at three levels: "good", "very good", "excellent".

5. Studies begin on the 15th of October of each academic year.

6. Courses are taught by members of the faculty of the Department of Psychology, and by specialists in mental health, approved by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, under the supervision of members of the faculty of the Department of Psychology.

3. Selection of Candidates

The qualifications for entrance in the Program are the following:

1. The Ptychion degree in Psychology from a department of psychology or from a department of education of a Greek university or the equivalent degree from a Department or School of Psychology outside Greece (which has been recognised by the Centre for the Recognition of Degrees from Foreign Universities of the Ministry of Education).

2. The candidate must have a final average grade in undergraduate studies at least at the level of "very good".

3. Adequate knowledge of at least one foreign language, in addition to Greek.

4. Pass special entrance examinations for the Program in the following areas: Methodology of Scientific Research - Statistics, and content areas related to developmental and school psychology and education.

The evaluation of the candidates is also based on:

1. Three letters of reference from faculty members of the candidate.

2. Research papers, presentations at conferences, publications in scholarly journals, and other activities in psychology.

The final choice of the candidates is based on the assessment of the above qualifications, the results on the written entrance examinations, and a personal interview by members of the Committee of Postgraduate Studies.

4. Comments regarding student requirements

1. Class attendance and examinations in courses at the end of each semester are required. Students who fail an examination can be re-examined during the September examination period.

2. If a student has failed more than two courses at the beginning of the second year of studies, the student is referred to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies and may be required to withdraw from the program.

3. If a student has not passed all the courses of the program at the end of four semesters, the student is referred to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies and may be required to withdraw from the program. In this case, the student is granted a certificate specifying those courses which were successful passed. The student may be granted an extension of this period upon appeal to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, based on special circumstances.

4. The Metaptychiako Diploma thesis must be completed at the end of the sixth semester of studies. This student may be granted an extension of this period upon appeal to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies.

5. Successful completion of examinations, on-site training, and thesis requirements within the required period of residence results in the awarding of the degree, Metaptychiako Diploma in School Psychology.

5. Number of students

The number of students enrolled in the Postgraduate Program in School Psychology is designated each year by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies and is announced together with the publication of the Call for Candidates. Students who have passed the state examinations in School Psychology and are awarded a Scholarship by the Institution of Postgraduate Scholarships of the Ministry of Education, are eligible to enroll in the program beyond the number fifteen. Students are required to serve as graduate assistants in the Department of Psychology.

6. Scholarships

Efforts are made to secure scholarships or financial aid for the students enrolled in the program. Such financial support may be obtained from the Institution of Postgraduate Scholarships of the Ministry of Education, from scholarship granting institutions (The Saripoleion Fund, the Onassis Scholarship Fund), and from the University of Athens.

7. Curriculum

First Semester

 Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Fifth Semester

Sixth Semester

Seventh Semester

Eighth Semester

Postgraduate Program in Clinical Psychology

1. Purpose of the Program

The purpose of the Postgraduate Program Psychology in Clinical Psychology is the promotion of knowledge and the development of research in clinical psychology. Specifically, the purpose of the program is the training of psychologists in clinical psychology, that is, in methods of prevention, the evaluation and diagnosis with psychometric techniques, and in methods of psychological intervention with individuals, families and groups with psychological dysfunctions and disorders.

2. Program of Studies

The Postgraduate Program in Clinical Psychology leads to 1) the Metaptychiako Diploma and 2) the Didaktoriko Diploma in Clinical Psychology.

The minimal period of study for the Metaptychiako Diploma in Clinical Psychology is five semesters and for the Didaktoriko Diploma in Clinical Psychology three semesters.

The Program of Studies includes lectures, seminars, practica, individual study, a Metaptychiako Diploma thesis, a Didaktoriko dissertation, and 2,000 hours of on-site training in clinical psychology at mental health centres or psychiatric hospitals, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.

Specifically, the program of studies includes:

1. Attendance and success in the examinations of courses, seminars and practica,

2. Preparation of a Metaptychiako Diploma thesis. The thesis is prepared under the supervision of a faculty member of the Department of Psychology, following approval by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, and must be original in design and content, but relatively limited in scope.

3. The final approval of the thesis is given by a committee composed of three faculty members appointed by the Department of Psychology, and graded at three levels: "good", "very good", "excellent".

4. Preparation of a Didaktoriko Diploma dissertation. The dissertation is prepared under the supervision of a faculty member of the Department of Psychology, following approval by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, and must be original in design and content. The final approval of the dissertation is based on 1) approval by a committee composed of three faculty members appointed by the Department of Psychology, 2) successful oral examinations conducted by a committee composed of the three faculty member committee of the student and four other faculty members of the Department of Psychology of the University of Athens or from other universities, and graded at three levels: "good", "very good", "excellent".

5. Studies begin on the 15th of October of each academic year.

6. Courses are taught by members of the faculty of the Department of Psychology, and by specialists in mental health, approved by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, under the supervision of members of the faculty of the Department of Psychology.

3. Selection of Candidates

The qualifications for entrance in the Program are the following:

1. The Ptychion degree in Psychology from a department of psychology of a Greek university or the equivalent degree from a Department or School of Psychology outside Greece (which has been recognised by the Centre for the Recognition of Degrees from Foreign Universities of the Ministry of Education).

2. The candidate must have a final average grade in undergraduate studies at least at the level of "very good".

3. Adequate knowledge of at least one foreign language, in addition to Greek.

4. Pass special entrance examinations for the Program in the following areas: Methodology of Scientific Research - Statistics, Personality, Clinical Psychology.

The evaluation of the candidates is also based on:

1. Three letters of reference from faculty members of the candidate.

2. Research papers, presentations at conferences, publications in scholarly journals, and other activities in psychology.

The final choice of the candidates is based on the assessment of the above qualifications, the results on the written entrance examinations, and a personal interview by members of the Committee of Postgraduate Studies.

4. Comments regarding student requirements

1. Class attendance and examinations in courses at the end of each semester are required. Students who fail an examination can be re-examined during the September examination period.

2. If a student has failed more than two courses at the beginning of the second year of studies, the student is referred to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies and may be required to withdraw from the program.

3. If a student has not passed all the courses of the program at the end of four semesters, the student is referred to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies and may be required to withdraw from the program. In this case, the student is granted a certificate specifying those courses which were successful passed. The student may be granted an extension of this period upon appeal to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, based on special circumstances.

4. The Metaptychiako Diploma thesis must be completed at the end of the sixth semester of studies. This student may be granted an extension of this period upon appeal to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies.

5. Successful completion of examinations, on-site training, and thesis requirements within the required period of residence results in the awarding of the degree, Metaptychiako Diploma in Clinical Psychology.

5. Number of Students

The number of students enrolled in the Postgraduate Program in Clinical Psychology is designated at fifteen. Students who have passed the state examinations in Clinical Psychology and are awarded a Scholarship by the Institution of Postgraduate Scholarships of the Ministry of Education, are eligible to enroll in the program beyond the number fifteen. Students are required to serve as graduate assistants in the Department of Psychology.

6. Scholarships

Efforts are made to secure scholarships or financial aid for the students enrolled in the program. Such financial support may be obtained from the Institution of Postgraduate Scholarships of the Ministry of Education, from scholarship granting institutions (The Saripoleion Fund, the Onassis Scholarship Fund), and from the University of Athens.

7. Curriculum

 First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Fifth Semester

Sixth Semester

Seventh Semester

Eighth Semester

Postgraduate Program in Organisational Psychology and Economic Psychology

1. Purpose of the Program

The Postgraduate Program in Organisational Psychology and Economic Psychology is a joint program of the University of Athens and Panteion University. The purpose of the program is the promotion of knowledge and the development of research in Organisational and Economic psychology. Specifically, the purpose of the program is the preparation of specialists in the area of organisational behavior and in the production process. Specifically, the areas of application and research are: Personnel selection, evaluation of personnel, training and education of personnel, motivation and supervision of groups, study of the structure, development and change of organisations, psychology effects of work conditions, work environments and relations with individuals, safety and mental health of workers, market research and consumer habits, economic behavior (tourism, consumerism, savings, tax avoidance, gambling, grants, etc.), relationships between economic factors and protection of the environment, production of products and the creation of attitudes for their use, advertising and its psychological consequences, media and economic behavior (advertising, consumer

2. Program of Studies

The Postgraduate Program in Organisational Psychology and Economic Psychology leads to 1) the Metaptychiako Diploma and 2) the Didaktoriko Diploma, in either Organisational Psychology or Economic Psychology.

The minimal period of study for the Metaptychiako Diploma is four semesters and for the Didaktoriko Diploma three years.

The Program of Studies includes lectures, seminars, practica, individual study, a Metaptychiako Diploma thesis, a Didaktoriko dissertation, and on-site training in organisations.

Specifically, the program of studies includes:

1. Attendance and success in the examinations of courses, seminars and practica,

2. Preparation of a Metaptychiako Diploma thesis. The thesis is prepared under the supervision of a faculty member of the Departments of Psychology, following approval by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, and must be original in design and content, but relatively limited in scope.

3. The final approval of the thesis is given by a committee composed of three faculty members appointed by the Departments of Psychology, and graded at three levels: "good", "very good", "excellent".

4. Preparation of a Didaktoriko Diploma dissertation. The dissertation is prepared under the supervision of a faculty member of the Departments of Psychology, following approval by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, and must be original in design and content. The final approval of the dissertation is based on 1) approval by a committee composed of three faculty members appointed by the Departments of Psychology, 2) successful oral examinations conducted by a committee composed of the three faculty member committee of the student and four other faculty members of the Departments of Psychology of the Panteion University and University of Athens or from other universities, and graded at three levels: "good", "very good", "excellent".

5. Studies begin on the 15th of October of each academic year.

6. Courses are taught by members of the faculty of the Department of Psychology of the Panteion University and University of Athens, and by specialists in mental health, approved by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, under the supervision of members of the faculties of the Department of Psychology.

3. Selection of Candidates

The qualifications for entrance in the Program are the following:

1. The Ptychion degree in Psychology, in Philosophy, Education or Psychology, Economics, Organization and Management, Marketing, and Sociology of a Greek university or the equivalent degree from outside Greece (which has been recognised by the Centre for the Recognition of Degrees from Foreign Universities of the Ministry of Education).

2. The candidate must have a final average grade in undergraduate studies at least at the level of "very good".

3. Adequate knowledge of at least one foreign language (English or French) in addition to Greek.

4. Pass special entrance examinations for the Program in the following areas: Methodology of Scientific Research - Statistics, Introduction of Organisational Psychology, Social Psychology.

The evaluation of the candidates is also based on:

1. Three letters of reference from faculty members of the candidate.

2. Research papers, presentations at conferences, publications in scholarly journals, and other activities in psychology.

The final choice of the candidates is based on the assessment of the above qualifications, the results on the written entrance examinations, and a personal interview by members of the Committee of Postgraduate Studies.

4. Comments regarding student requirements

1. Class attendance and examinations in courses at the end of each semester are required. Students who fail an examination can be re-examined during the September examination period.

2. If a student has failed more than two courses at the beginning of the second year of studies, the student is referred to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies and may be required to withdraw from the program.

3. If a student has not passed all the courses of the program at the end of four semesters, the student is referred to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies and may be required to withdraw from the program. In this case, the student is granted a certificate specifying those courses which were successful passed. The student may be granted an extension of this period upon appeal to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, based on special circumstances.

4. The Metaptychiako Diploma thesis must be completed at the end of the fourth semester of studies. This student may be granted an extension of this period upon appeal to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies.

5. Successful completion of examinations, on-site training, and thesis requirements within the required period of residence results in the awarding of the degree, Metaptychiako Diploma in Organisational Psychology and Economic Psychology.

Number of Students

The number of students enrolled in the Postgraduate Program in Organisational Psychology and Economic Psychology is designated at twenty five. Students who have passed the state examinations in Organisational Psychology and Economic Psychology and are awarded a Scholarship by the Institution of Postgraduate Scholarships of the Ministry of Education, are eligible to enroll in the program beyond the number twenty five. Students are required to serve as graduate assistants in the Departments of Psychology.

6. Scholarships

A grant from the Ministry of Education, Program of Education and Professional Training, for the years 1998-99 and 1999-2000 provides financial aid for the students enrolled in the program. In future years, such financial support may be obtained from the Institution of Postgraduate Scholarships of the Ministry of Education, from scholarship granting institutions (The Saripoleion Fund, the Onassis Scholarship Fund), and from the University of Athens and Panteion University.

7. Curriculum

The program is based on the guidelines of the European Network of Organisational Psychologists and the European Association of Work and Organisational Psychology.

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

 Organisational Psychology Option

Economic Psychology Option

Fourth Semester

Fifth Semester

Sixth Semester

Seventh Semester

Eight Semester

Postgraduate Program in Counselling and Vocational Guidance

1. Purpose of the Program

The purpose of the Postgraduate Program in Counselling and Vocational Guidance is the preparation of Counsellors for the educational system in other Vocational Guidance Centres. These Counsellors will have as their primary function:

Aiding students and others to choose a vocation, to redefined vocational goals, and to successfully adjust to other related issues. The Counsellors will cooperate closely with School Psychologists and other specialists in the attainment of these goals.

2. Program of Studies

The Postgraduate Program Psychology in Counselling and Vocational Guidance leads to 1) the Metaptychiako Diploma and 2) the Didaktoriko Diploma in Counselling and Vocational Guidance.

The minimal period of study for the Metaptychiako Diploma in Counselling and Vocational Guidance is four semesters and for the Didaktoriko Diploma in Counselling and Vocational Guidance three semesters.

The Program of Studies includes lectures, seminars, practica, individual study, a Metaptychiako Diploma thesis, a Didaktoriko dissertation, and one full semester of on-site training in schools and vocational guidance centres.

Specifically, the program of studies includes:

1. Attendance and success in the examinations of courses, seminars and practica,

2. Preparation of a Metaptychiako Diploma thesis. The thesis is prepared under the supervision of a faculty member of the Department of Psychology, following approval by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, and must be original in design and content, but relatively limited in scope.

3. The final approval of the thesis is given by a committee composed of three faculty members appointed by the Department of Psychology, and graded at three levels: "good", "very good", "excellent".

4. Preparation of a Didaktoriko Diploma dissertation. The dissertation is prepared under the supervision of a faculty member of the Department of Psychology or the Department of Education, following approval by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, and must be original in design and content. The final approval of the dissertation is based on 1) approval by a committee composed of three faculty members appointed by the Department of Psychology and the Department of Education, 2) successful oral examinations conducted by a committee composed of the three faculty member committee of the student and four other faculty members of the Department of Psychology and the Department of Education of the University of Athens or from other universities, and graded at three levels: "good", "very good", "excellent".

5. Studies begin on the 15th of October of each academic year.

6. Courses are taught by members of the faculty of the Department of Psychology and the Department of Education, and by specialists in mental health, approved by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, under the supervision of members of the faculty of the Department of Psychology and the Department of Education.

3. Selection of Candidates

The qualifications for entrance in the Program are the following:

1. The Ptychion degree from a Department of Psychology, Department of Philosophy, Education and Psychology, Department of Philosophy and Social Studies, Department of Sociology, Department of Primary School Education, Department of Preschool Education, or Department of Special Needs of a Greek university or the equivalent degree from a Department or School of Psychology outside Greece (which has been recognised by the Centre for the Recognition of Degrees from Foreign Universities of the Ministry of Education).

2. The candidate must have a final average grade in undergraduate studies at least at the level of "very good".

3. Adequate knowledge of at least one foreign language, in addition to Greek.

4. Pass special entrance examinations for the Program.

The evaluation of the candidates is also based on:

1. Three letters of reference from faculty members of the candidate.

2. Research papers, presentations at conferences, publications in scholarly journals, and other activities in psychology.

The final choice of the candidates is based on the assessment of the above qualifications, the results on the written entrance examinations, and a personal interview by members of the Committee of Postgraduate Studies.

4. Comments regarding student requirements

1. Class attendance and examinations in courses at the end of each semester are required. Students who fail an examination can be re-examined during the September examination period.

2. If a student has failed more than two courses at the beginning of the second year of studies, the student is referred to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies and may be required to withdraw from the program.

3. If a student has not passed all the courses of the program at the end of four semesters, the student is referred to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies and may be required to withdraw from the program. In this case, the student is granted a certificate specifying those courses which were successful passed. The student may be granted an extension of this period upon appeal to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies, based on special circumstances.

4. The Metaptychiako Diploma thesis must be completed at the end of the sixth semester of studies. This student may be granted an extension of this period upon appeal to the Committee of Postgraduate Studies.

5. Successful completion of examinations, on-site training, and thesis requirements within the required period of residence results in the awarding of the degree, Metaptychiako Diploma in School Psychology.

5. Number of students

The number of students enrolled in the Postgraduate Program in School Psychology is designated each year by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies and is announced together with the publication of the Call for Candidates. Students who have passed the state examinations in School Psychology and are awarded a Scholarship by the Institution of Postgraduate Scholarships of the Ministry of Education, are eligible to enroll in the program beyond the number fifteen. Students are required to serve as graduate assistants in the Department of Psychology.

6. Scholarships

Efforts are made to secure scholarships or financial aid for the students enrolled in the program. Such financial support may be obtained from the Institution of Postgraduate Scholarships of the Ministry of Education, from scholarship granting institutions (The Saripoleion Fund, the Onassis Scholarship Fund), and from the University of Athens.

7. Curriculum

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Fifth Semester

Sixth Semester

Seventh Semester

Eighth Semester

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