Spécialisation en psychologie du travail et de la santé

Description

The specialisation program “Occupational and Health Psychology” combines clinical and health psychology with occupational and organizational psychology. It offers a broad overview of models and methods for understanding individuals in their work and family environments. Students gain practical experience to develop the skills needed in organizations (e.g. making presentations to different target audiences, selecting models and methods to answer a practical question, using diagnostic tools) as well as knowledge of laboratory and field methods (e.g. diary studies) to examine research questions in the field of work and health.

Structure

The program is composed of two modules:

Occupational health psychology (15 ECTS)

In this module, students acquire the theoretical knowledge and methodological skills needed to solve practical problems in organisations with a focus on employee health and well-being and to carry out research projects. The module covers a range of topics such as work-life balance, organisational justice, workplace health promotion, conflict and well-being at work, staff/organisational development, social interaction and leadership, and staff selection. The skills developed may include the implementation of health promotion measures in the workplace.

The module is made up of 5 elective teaching units worth 3 ECTS. To validate this module, students must validate teaching units for a minimum of 15 ECTS. The teaching units are offered in English.

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.

Admission requirements

Study plans (in preparation)

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FAQ Master