Clinical gerontopsychology, Master of Science

Part-time program @ Technical University of Chemnitz 

👉 The master's programme in Clinical Gerontopsychology at Chemnitz University of Technology offers specialized further education for the psychological care of older people. In a modular system, students acquire extensive knowledge in age-specific diagnostics and therapy. The part-time study program combines face-to-face and online phases with flexible self-study units and prepares graduates for careers in clinical, advisory, and research fields.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider Technical University of Chemnitz, University based in Chemnitz (Germany)
The Technical University of Chemnitz is a state university in Saxony, founded in 1836 and has held the status of a Technical University since 1986. With around 9,400 students and 157 professorships, it is the third largest university in the state. Research focuses on lightweight construction, materials, human-technology interaction, and digital technologies. Important facilities such as the MAIN research center and the MERGE research cluster emphasize the international significance of the Technical University of Chemnitz.
🎓 Field of Study Health & SocialNursing Science
📜 Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.)
⏳ Duration 6 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 120 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Research methods in gerontopsychology, fundamentals and application of diagnostic methods, educational and developmental psychology of aging, basics of gerontopsychology and geropsychiatry, clinical gerontopsychology, work psychology and human factors, age-specific models of disorders and psychopathology, therapeutic approaches in geropsychiatry and psychotherapy, palliative care, age-specific health sciences and public health.
👥 In-person sessions 20 presence units all day on Friday and Saturday in the first 2 study years
📅 Enrollment Winter or summer semester
💶 Fees
from 1998 € Semester fee
from 10365 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.tuced.de

Admission requirements

To be admitted to the Master's programme in Clinical Gerontopsychology, a first university or college degree (Bachelor's, Master's or Diploma) in Psychology, Gerontology, or an equivalent, related field is required. If no degree has been obtained yet, a transcript of records or a summary of current studies can be submitted if a start of studies is desired.

Details

The Master's programme in Clinical Gerontopsychology at the Chemnitz University of Technology is a part-time offering specifically tailored to the increasing demand for professionals in the psychological care of elderly people. The demographic development in Germany is leading to a growing need for specialized knowledge in the field of gerontopsychology, particularly in the counseling and care of elderly individuals facing specific health and psychological challenges.

The programme consists of 14 modules that provide students with both theoretical and practical competencies. Content includes, among other things, the study of disorders and diseases specific to older age, diagnostic methods, and psychotherapeutic approaches. The study programme combines on-site phases, online offerings, and self-study sections and is conducted in small supervised study groups.

Graduates of the programme gain a comprehensive understanding of the needs of older people and are able to provide expert, age- and disorder-appropriate psychological care. Career opportunities exist in clinical work, counseling, and research. The programme is designed to be flexible to ensure compatibility with work and family commitments.

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