Psychology, Master of Science

Distance learning program @ APOLLON University of Health Sciences 

👉 The part-time Master of Science in Psychology with a focus on Counseling Psychology at the APOLLON University of Health Economics in Bremen is aimed at professionals in the healthcare sector. The programme provides solid knowledge for psychological professional fields, with an emphasis on counseling psychology. Graduates learn to plan, implement, and evaluate psychological and counseling activities independently on a scientific basis. The focus is on enabling the analysis, explanation of relationships, as well as the development of analytical thinking and judgment.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider APOLLON University of Health Sciences, UAS based in Bremen (Germany)
The APOLLON University of Health Sciences in Bremen is a state-recognized private university specializing in distance learning courses and certificate programs for the health and social economy since 2005. With 21 accredited degree programs, over 70 certificate courses, and approximately 4,000 students, the university offers flexible, practice-oriented further education opportunities for professionals. As part of the Klett Group, the APOLLON University impresses with modern digital learning formats, high quality standards, and numerous awards.
🎓 Field of Study Health & SocialPsychology
📜 Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.)
⏳ Duration 4 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 120 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Introduction to the study and (counselling) psychology as a science, counselling and communication in cross-cultural psychology, Biological Psychology: Foundations for health-related counselling, Quantitative research methods: Multivariate procedures and computer-assisted data analysis, Social-psychological foundations for conflict and team counselling, Counselling Psychology I: Communication and Counselling, Counselling Psychology II: Coaching, Conflict Counselling, Mediation and the systemic perspective, Applied diagnostics: Testing and decision-making, Writing and communicating expert opinions, Qualitative research methods in communication and counselling psychology, Empirical-experimental project and scientific presentation, External internship, Master's examination
📚 Electives Clinical Psychology in Childhood and Adolescence, Clinical Psychology: Counseling and Intervention in Psychotherapy, Counseling and Intervention in School Psychology, Couple, Family, and Parenting Psychology for Counseling and Therapy, Legal Psychology and Forensic Assessments, Personnel Psychology and Communication
👥 In-person sessions All seminars take place either in person or online.
✅ ZFU Approval The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Psychology under the number 1135922c.
📅 Enrollment Anytime
💶 Fees
from 311 € monthly
from 8760 € total
🔗 More Info http://www.apollon-hochschule.de

Admission requirements

  • Prospective students must have a bachelor's degree in psychology, applied psychology, or a psychological sub-discipline such as business psychology, health psychology, or organizational psychology
  • Alternatively, a degree in psychology-related fields such as educational science, pedagogy, teaching, etc. is also accepted
  • An completed academic education at the bachelor's level is required

Details

The Master of Science in Psychology with a focus on Counselling Psychology at the APOLLON University of Health Economics in Bremen is an advanced distance learning programme with a standard study period of 24 months. This course is designed for students with a Bachelor's degree in "Applied Psychology" or similar qualifications from other universities. The emphasis is on the part-time qualification of professionals in the healthcare sector.

The programme prepares students for scientifically based work in various psychological professional fields, with the exception of postgraduate training in psychological psychotherapy. The focus on Counselling Psychology imparts knowledge relevant to counselling activities in various settings and for different target groups. This includes counselling on dealing with mental disorders, school psychological counselling, corporate communication, psychological diagnostics, and counselling in legal and forensic psychological settings.

The aim of the programme is to enable students to integrate content from basic subjects with application models. They should be able to independently and creatively assess, plan, implement, and evaluate psychological and counselling activities based on evidence-based criteria, theories, and models. Upon completion of the programme, graduates should be able to describe, analyse, and explain connections, as well as develop trained analytical thinking and judgment. Furthermore, they acquire research practices and knowledge to operate successfully in their professional field.

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