Spécialisation en psychologie clinique de l’enfant

Description

The aim of this specialisation programme is to provide students with broad and in-depth knowledge, skills and competencies in developmental psychology with a focus on child and adolescent psychology. The programme of study covers the whole lifespan, from childhood, youth and adulthood, while developing the basic knowledge and principles of the field of clinical family psychology. The modules present current knowledge of children's psychological functioning. This includes, in particular, the study of cognitive development from birth to adolescence, as well as the consideration of affective, social and parental aspects. Students also acquire the methodological skills needed to carry out psychological interviews with children and their parents. Combined with the Advanced Studies in Psychology programme, this specialisation will prepare students for professional careers in a research-oriented context as well as in school psychology and clinical settings.

Structure

The program is composed of two modules:

Factors and processes in clinical and health psychology (15 ECTS)

This module comprises a wide range of teaching units that address processes and factors that are important for the onset, maintenance or treatment of mental disorders, or for various aspects of mental or somatic health, as well as their modification, maintenance or promotion, at different stages of life.

The module is made up of 3 ECTS elective teaching units. To validate this module, students must validate teaching units for a minimum of 15 ECTS. Teaching units are offered in French, German or English.

Developmental psychology (15 ECTS)

The aim of this module is to deepen and broaden students' knowledge of developmental psychology. Through the courses taught in this module, students acquire fundamental knowledge of typical and atypical child development. Both current theories of general development and specific learning and its mechanisms are covered in the various teaching units that make up this module. It also introduces how various disabilities affect learning. Some pragmatic teaching units focus on the psychometric tests most commonly used by psychologists in the field and are accompanied by practical exercises.

The module is made up of 3 ECTS elective units. To validate this module, students must validate teaching units for a minimum of 15 ECTS. Teaching units are offered in French or English.