PSYCHOLOGY Long-Cycle Master’s Degree

Dear Sir or Madam,

We kindly inform you that the Presidium of the Polish Accreditation Committee has issued a positive opinion for the Wyższa Szkoła Nauk Pedagogicznych in Warsaw regarding the establishment of a master’s degree program in Psychology (long-cycle master’s studies) with a practical profile. This program is aligned with the university’s strategic goals, and all conditions for its implementation have been met.

The university holds full authorization to offer a Master’s degree program in Psychology (long-cycle master’s studies) with a practical profile, based on decisione DSW-WNN.8014.49.2023.6.JP dated September 18, 2023.

Psychology is a science that studies the human mind, behavior, and cognitive processes. It is an interdisciplinary field that combines elements of natural and social sciences in order to better understand humans and their reactions to various stimuli and situations.

The main goal of psychology is to discover and explain various aspects of human behavior, such as thinking, emotions, motivations, learning, personal development, social functioning, and mental health. Psychology is based on scientific research methods, which allows for obtaining reliable and repeatable results, which in turn allows for drawing conclusions and formulating theories.

The field of psychology is extremely versatile and allows for choosing different specializations, such as clinical psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, work and organizational psychology, educational psychology, and health psychology. Each of these specializations focuses on a different area of ​​human life and behavior.

Studies in psychology include both theory and practice. Students learn about different psychological theories, historical contexts, and research methods. They also have the opportunity to gain practical experience, for example through internships in therapeutic, research or social institutions.

Psychology has a wide application in many areas of life, such as health, education, business, sports, media, marketing and many others. Psychologists can work as therapists, counselors, researchers, trainers, consultants, teachers or in social work.

Type of studies:

Long-Cycle Master’s Degree

Obtained title:

master

Quantity of specialties:

• Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
• Development Support Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Child and Adolescent Psychology

• Admissions to the Psychology program are available starting from the 2023/2024 academic year.

• All candidates holding a secondary school leaving certificate (Matura) are eligible for admission to the first semester.

• Application questionnaire
• Signed oath/declaration

• Copy of the secondary school leaving certificate (Matura)

• A photograph sized 45×35 mm (meeting the official ID requirements) and the same photograph in JPG format (to be uploaded to the Pro Akademia system)