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Psychology, professional focus

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Master in psychology, professional focus
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Block 1


Please note that Erasmus IN students may not choose courses from the transitional programme; course selection is only possible within the reformed programme.

Core curriculum compulsory courses

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The clinical certification is issued if sufficient distinct courses in clinical psychology have been completed. In this programme, these courses are indicated with a [D].
Travail préparatoire à la rechercheTA   4
Travail préparatoire à la recherche
Collégialité
 -30- 
Dispositif transversal d'accompagnement au travail préparatoire à la recherche  --- 
Application of methods for assessing personality and intelligence TA1020-3
Psychopathology - theoretical approaches [D]Q1   8
Introduction and cross-disciplinary elements  20-- 
Psychopathology: perspective life span  16-- 
Psychological trauma  26-- 
Relational psychopathology  20-- 
Integrative psychopathology  18-- 

Common core courses

Choose one field amongst :

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Clinical psychology

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Integrative approach to the practice of clinical psychology, part 1 [D]
Corequisite
YSTG0375-4
Stage, partim 1 [D]
TA2535-6

Social, work and organizational psychology

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Notice : the courses below constitute the integrated approach to practice in social, work and organizational psychology.
Psychosocial interview: methods and practices [D]Q1   3
Theory  10-- 
Practice  -20- 
Studying methods of attitudes and opinions Q12010-3

Cognitive neuroscience and experimental psychology

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Notice : the courses below constitute the integrated approach to practice in cognitive neuroscience and experimental psychology.
Theoretical developments in cognitive psychology Q11515-3
Introduction to programming and artificial intelligence Q130--3

Choose two options from (including at least one from the chosen field):

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Clinical psychology

Option Psychologie clinique de l'enfant (resp. de stage : R. Di Schiena et C. Stassart)

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Child psychopathology Q130--4
Paediatric aspects of pathologies of the child and the teenager with multi-field assumption of responsibility Q230--4
Case conceptualisation and evaluation methods in child clinics [D] Q11515-4

Clinical psychology of the adult, transversal approach (internship supervisors: S. Blairy, A.-M. Etienne, A. Blavier, A.-S. Nyssen)

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Adult clinical examination in individual settings [D]
Corequisite
YSTG0375-4
Stage, partim 1 [D]
Q12010-4
Psychology of health : application and methods Q11020-4
Psychology of Sexuality Q12010-4

Clinical psychology and psychodynamic psychopathology: from child to adult (course supervisors: N., M. Stassart)

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Notice : cette option n'est plus accessible qu'aux étudiants ayant débutés leur 1ere année de master en 24-25
Psychodynamic psychopathology I
Q12010-4
Psychodynamic psychopathology II (projective methods)
Corequisite
PSYC1197-2
Psychopathologie psychodynamique I [D]
Q21020-4
Clinical approach of family culture and personal development Q12010-4

Clinical Psychology of the Elderly (internship supervisor: S. Adam)

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Psychosocial approach of carefor seniors Q130--4
Assessment and prevention methods in health psychology Q21020-4
Medical and geriatric approach to aging Q215--2
The Cognitive Psychology of Ageing Q115--2

Family and Systemic Clinical Psychology (internship supervisors: M.-E. Brianda)

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Sociologie de la famille, Cours théorique Q2242-4
Analysis and intervention in family systems and couples Q11515-4
Methods of systemic action, Part 1 [D]
Corequisite
PSYC0049-3
Analyse et intervention dans les systèmes familiaux et les couples [D]
Q22010-4

Clinical Psychology of Delinquency and Drug Addiction (internship supervisor: F. Glowacz)

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Delinquent personalities and delinquent pathways Q130--4
Sexual delinquency Q230--4
Clinical intervention methods in criminal psychology [D]
Corequisite
PSYC1068-2
Personnalités délinquantes et trajectoires délinquantes [D]
Q130--4

Clinical Neuropsychology of the child and learning disabilities (internship supervisor: L. Rousselle)

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Neurodevelopmental and neuropaediatric difficulties [D] Q130--4
Evaluation and diagnostic methods in neuropsychological child Q11515-4
Learning difficulties [D] Q130--4

Adult Clinical Neuropsychology (internship supervisor: S. Willems)

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Assessment and diagnosis methods in adult neuropsychology Q13015-6
Neuropsychology of elderly Q115--2
Neuropsychology of language, Part 1 Q115--2
Introduction to adult neuropsychological revalidation [D] Q215--2

Social, work and organizational psychology

Development and skills management (internship supervisors: I. Hansez, D. Faulx)

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Skills management and selecting staff Q130--4
Conception, management and evaluation of training strategies, including digital tools Q13015-4
Strategic Human Resources Management Q145--4

Psychosocial risks and workplace clinics (internship supervisors: I. Hansez, A.-S. Nyssen, A. Blavier, B. Dardenne, A. Babic)

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Diagnostic and intervention strategies in well-being at work Q11020-4
Human factors and systems reliability Q2255-4
Intergroup relations and discrimination Q130--4

Change and psychosocial intervention (internship supervisors: B. Dardenne, A. Babic)

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Psychosocial interventions within organisations: group-based strategies Q22010-4
Introduction to the analysis of organisations Q127--4
Learning processes and development of adults in training Q130--4

Cognitive neuroscience and experimental psychology

Psychology and cognitive neuroscience (internship supervisors: C. Bastin, F. Collette, A. D'Argembeau, C. Devue, A. Ferrara, M. Hansenne, S. Majerus, M. Poncelet, E. Quertemont, E. Tirelli)

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Cognitive neurosciences Q130--4
Behavioural neuroscience and preclinical research Q230--4

Choose one course from the following :

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Cerebral imaging techniques and psychophysiology Q130--4
Methodology of animal experimentation (english language) Q12510-4

Research methods (internship supervisor: C. Bastin, F. Collette, A. D'Argembeau, C. Devue, A. Ferrara, M. Hansenne, S. Majerus, M. Morsa, M. Poncelet, E. Quertemont, E. Tirelli)

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Strength analysis in experimental and clinical research Q11515-4
Selected issues in data collection and analysis Q11515-4
Multivariate analysis methods Q230--4

Focus courses

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Internship part 1 - [375h internship]
Collégialité
Corequisite
PSYC0092-3
Séminaire d'accompagnement de Stage, partie 1 [D]
TA--[+]13
Notice : Le premier stage doit être réalisé dans l'option associée au domaine. Si les deux options sont dans le même domaine, le choix est laissé à l'étudiant.
L'étudiant·e doit satisfaire aux corequis et prérequis définis pour le stage selon chaque option (voir engagement pédagogique du "Stage, partim 1).
Ces ECTS ne seront comptabilisés dans les crédits distinctifs que si le stage est réalisé dans une option du domaine « Psychologie clinique ».
Seminar accompanying the internship, part 1 - [30h Seminar]
Collégialité
Corequisite
YSTG0375-4
Stage, partim 1 [D]
TA--[+]2
Notice : le "Séminaire d'accompagnement de stage, partie 1" doit être suivi avec l'académique supervisant le stage.
Ces ECTS ne seront comptabilisés dans les crédits distinctifs que si le stage est réalisé dans une option du domaine « Psychologie clinique ».

Block 2

Core curriculum compulsory courses

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MémoireTA   15
Mémoire
Collégialité
 --- 
Dispositif transversal d'accompagnement au mémoire
Prerequisite
YTRA9024-1
Travail préparatoire à la recherche
 --- 
Professional deontology and psychological research
Prerequisite
YSTG0375-4
Stage, partim 1 [D]
Q21010-3
Psychopathology - clinical cases [D]
Prerequisite
YSTG0375-4
Stage, partim 1 [D]
PSYC5911-1
Psychopathologie - approches théoriques [D]
TA-30-4

Common core courses

Choose one course from the following :

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In-depth quantitative research Q12010-4
In-depth qualitative research Q12010-4
Confirmatory factorial analysis on latent variable models Q130--4
Meta-analysis and systematic review in psychology Q11515-4

Choose one field amongst :

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Clinical psychology

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Integrative approach to the practice of clinical psychology, part 2 [D]
Prerequisite
PSYC5915-1
Approche intégrée de la pratique en psychologie clinique, partim 1 [D]
Corequisite
YSTG0375-4
Stage, partim 1 [D]
TA1515-3

Social, work and organizational psychology

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Group dynamics: Theories and practices Q22515-3

Cognitive neuroscience and experimental psychology

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Epistemology in psychological sciences Q230--3

Choose two options from (including at least one from the chosen field):

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Clinical psychology

Option Psychologie clinique de l'enfant (resp. de stage : R. Di Schiena et C. Stassart)

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Intervention methods in child clinics: Part 1 [D] Q21515-4
Intervention methods in child clinics: Part 2 [D] Q21515-4

Clinical psychology of the adult, transversal approach (internship supervisors: S. Blairy, A.-M. Etienne, A. Blavier, A.-S. Nyssen)

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Choose two courses from:

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Adult interventions in individual settings [D]
Prerequisite
YSTG0375-4
Stage, partim 1 [D]
Q21020-4
Introduction to the hypnotic process and to the therapeutic communication Q230--4
Mental health at work: treatment in the occupational health clinic [D]
Prerequisite
YSTG0375-4
Stage, partim 1 [D]
Q22010-4

Clinical psychology and psychodynamic psychopathology: from child to adult (course supervisors: N., M. Stassart)

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Issues around adolescence: clinical approach [D] Q22010-4
Methods of psychodynamic action
Prerequisite
PSYC1197-2
Psychopathologie psychodynamique I [D]
Q2-30-4

Clinical Psychology of the Elderly (internship supervisor: S. Adam)

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Séminaire de questions approfondies en vieillissement [D] (Service Learning) TA-30-4
Psychology and support of elderly Q230--4

Family and Systemic Clinical Psychology (internship supervisors: M.-E. Brianda)

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Methods of systemic action, Part 2 [D]
Prerequisite
PSYC5924-1
Méthodes d'action systémique, Partim 1 [D]
Q21515-4
Conflict resolution methods
Q22010-4

Clinical Psychology of Delinquency and Drug Addiction (internship supervisor: F. Glowacz)

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Clinical intervention methods in social maladjustment and issues around (re-)integration Q230--4
Biopsychology of addictions Q230--4

Clinical Neuropsychology of the child and learning disabilities (internship supervisor: L. Rousselle)

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Orthopedagogical approach to working with at-risk or deficient populations
Prerequisite
PSYC5878-2
Méthodes d'évaluation et de diagnostic en neuropsychologie de l'enfant [D]
TA1530-6
Introduction to methods of intervening in child neuropsychology [D]
Prerequisite
PSYC5878-2
Méthodes d'évaluation et de diagnostic en neuropsychologie de l'enfant [D]
Q2-15-2

Adult Clinical Neuropsychology (internship supervisor: S. Willems)

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Neurology Q12010-4
Specific questions on clinical neurosphychology
Prerequisite
YSTG0375-4
Stage, partim 1 [D]
Corequisite
YSTG9025-3
Stage, partim 2 [D]
Q230--4

Social, work and organizational psychology

Development and skills management (internship supervisors: I. Hansez, D. Faulx)

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Staff evaluation practices Q21020-4
Social Law Q230--4

Psychosocial risks and workplace clinics (internship supervisors: I. Hansez, A.-S. Nyssen, A. Blavier, B. Dardenne, A. Babic)

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Mediation psychology Q22010-4
Mental health at work: treatment in the occupational health clinic [D]
Prerequisite
YSTG0375-4
Stage, partim 1 [D]
Q22010-4

Change and psychosocial intervention (internship supervisors: B. Dardenne, A. Babic)

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Change of behaviour and social influence Q230--4
Psychosocial interventions within organisations: organisation-based strategies Q21515-4

Cognitive neuroscience and experimental psychology

Option Psychologie et neurosciences cognitives (resp. de stage : C. Bastin, F. Collette, A. DArgembeau, C. Devue, A. Ferrara, M. Hansenne, S. Majerus, M. Poncelet, E. Quertemont, E. Tirelli)

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Applied cognitive psychology Q21515-4
Cognitive neurosciences: clinical applications [D] Q2-30-4

Research methods (internship supervisor: C. Bastin, F. Collette, A. D'Argembeau, C. Devue, A. Ferrara, M. Hansenne, S. Majerus, M. Morsa, M. Poncelet, E. Quertemont, E. Tirelli)

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Ethics of quantitative and experimental methodology
Q21515-4
Meta-analysis and systematic review in psychology Q11515-4

Focus courses

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internship, part 2 - [375h internship]
Collégialité
Prerequisite
YSTG0375-4
Stage, partim 1 [D]
Corequisite
PSYC0292-3
Séminaire d'accompagnement de Stage, partie 2 [D]
TA--[+]13
Notice : Le premier stage doit être réalisé dans l'option associée au domaine. Si les deux options sont dans le même domaine, le choix est laissé à l'étudiant.
L'étudiant·e doit satisfaire aux corequis et prérequis définis pour le stage selon chaque option (voir engagement pédagogique du "Stage, partim 2).
Ces ECTS ne seront comptabilisés dans les crédits distinctifs que si le stage est réalisé dans une option du domaine « Psychologie clinique ».
Seminar accompanying the training, part 2 - [30h Seminar]
Collégialité
Prerequisite
PSYC0092-3
Séminaire d'accompagnement de Stage, partie 1 [D]
Corequisite
YSTG9025-3
Stage, partim 2 [D]
TA--[+]2
Notice : le "Séminaire d'accompagnement de stage, partie 2" doit être suivi avec l'académique supervisant le stage.
Ces ECTS ne seront comptabilisés dans les crédits distinctifs que si le stage est réalisé dans une option du domaine "Psychologie clinique".

Bloc d'aménagement du programme de l'année

Bridging courses Master in psychology (aimed at bachelors - Assistant in psychology from non-university higher education institutions)

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Compulsory courses

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Work and organisational psychology - Part 1 Q230--3
Biological psychology Q150--4
Descriptive and inferential psychostatistics (part 1) Q13030-6
Psychology of Emotion Q130--3
The research pillar in Evidence Based Practice Q21515-3
introduction to psychometrics Q230--3
Child psychology: motor, emotional, cognitive and social development Q130--3
Descriptive and inferential psychostatistics (part 2) Q23030-6
Psychology of cognition and language Part I Q230--3
Neuropsychology Q145--4
General psychopathology Q230--3
Systemic Psychology Q130--3
English (Level B) (english language) TA45--5
Psychology of aging, including psychosocial aspects Q130--3
The clinical approach in psychology TA2545-5
Qualitative research methods: theoretical foundations Q130--3

Bridging courses Master in Psychology (for graduate students in the field of Speech Therapy)

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Compulsory courses

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Work and organisational psychology - Part 1 Q230--3
Criminological psychology Q230--3
Psychology of Emotion Q130--3
Environmental Psychology Q230--3
Work and Organisational psychology Q130--3
Qualitative research methods: theoretical foundations Q130--3
Pychology and Health Q130--4
Differential Psychology : Personality Q230--3
General psychopathology Q230--3
Systemic Psychology Q130--3
The clinical approach in psychology TA2545-5
Personality and Individual Differences Standardised Assessment Methods Q130--3

Optional courses

Choose one course from the following :

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English (Level B) (english language) TA45--5
English (Level C) (english language) TA45--5

Choose one option from the following :

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Clinical Psychology

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Questions of clinical psychology Q230--3
Clinical psychology of adolescence Q12010-3
Cognitive and Behavioural Clinical Psychology Q22010-3

Choose a course below:

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Notice : for students who opt for the professional practice activity `YSEM0012 (Service Learning) Professional development for psychologists and teachers: professional practice¿, the course YSEM0004 will be replaced by the course YSEM0012-1.
Professional development of speech therapist : Professionalizing practice
Collégialité
TA-250-6
Professional development for psychologists and teachers: professional practice (Service Learning) TA-250-6
Notice : cours non sélectionnable par l'étudiant.

Social and Work Psychology

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Psychology of Well-Being at Work Q130--3
Ergonomic psychology Q2255-3
Psychology of diversity Q130--3

Choose a course below:

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : for students who opt for the professional practice activity `YSEM0012 (Service Learning) Professional development for psychologists and teachers: professional practice¿, the course YSEM0004 will be replaced by the course YSEM0012-1.
Professional development of speech therapist : Professionalizing practice
Collégialité
TA-250-6
Professional development for psychologists and teachers: professional practice (Service Learning) TA-250-6

Psychologie biologue

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Psychophysics and the psychology of perception Q230--3
Ethology and animal psychology Q130--3
Emotional and social neurosciences Q21020-3

Choose a course below:

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : for students who opt for the professional practice activity `YSEM0012 (Service Learning) Professional development for psychologists and teachers: professional practice¿, the course YSEM0004 will be replaced by the course YSEM0012-1.
Professional development of speech therapist : Professionalizing practice
Collégialité
TA-250-6
Professional development for psychologists and teachers: professional practice (Service Learning) TA-250-6

Developmental psychology

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Psychology of disability and introduction to associated psychopathologies Q230--3
Integrative approach to emotional and social development Q230--3
Cognitive development: theoretical and clinical approach Q230--3

Choose a course below:

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : for students who opt for the professional practice activity `YSEM0012 (Service Learning) Professional development for psychologists and teachers: professional practice¿, the course YSEM0004 will be replaced by the course YSEM0012-1.
Professional development of speech therapist : Professionalizing practice
Collégialité
TA-250-6
Professional development for psychologists and teachers: professional practice (Service Learning) TA-250-6
Notice : cours non sélectionnable par l'étudiant.

Computer science

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Introduction to programming Q12420-6
Systems architecture and IT networks, part 1 Q21515-3

Choose a course below:

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : for students who opt for the professional practice activity `YSEM0012 (Service Learning) Professional development for psychologists and teachers: professional practice¿, the course YSEM0004 will be replaced by the course YSEM0012-1.
Professional development of speech therapist : Professionalizing practice
Collégialité
TA-250-6
Professional development for psychologists and teachers: professional practice (Service Learning) TA-250-6
Notice : cours non sélectionnable par l'étudiant.