PhD in Educational and School Psychology
Prague, Czech Republic
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CZK 2,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, On-Campus
* applicants from non-EU/EEA countries are advised to apply by April 30th
** online application fee: 720 CZK
Key Summary
Introduction
Doctoral study is designed as a preparation of researchers in the field of educational and school psychology, who will participate in the development of psychological theory and research through independent creative activities. The doctoral study will deepen the knowledge in the field with the application of Czech and foreign knowledge and research results will further extend the methodological and research skills and competencies of doctoral students, as well as presentation skills, with an emphasis on educational and school psychology, other psychological disciplines and social sciences. The focus of the doctoral study is the dissertation, which has the character of the original scientific work. Through the dissertation thesis of the empirical-theoretical or theoretical research, the doctoral student gains new knowledge on the studied topic and thus enriches its scientific description and conceptualization. The dissertation is involved in the development of the field in the national and international context. The aim of the study is to prepare researchers who, in the case of a further academic career at the university, get involved in pedagogic, scientific and research activities in educational and school psychology, possibly also in related psychological disciplines and other social sciences; in case of practical psychological activity the workers will theorize the given field and encompass it into a broader professional context.
It is a program without specialization.
Admissions
Career Opportunities
A graduate of the doctoral program in Educational and School Psychology is an expert in the field of education who is able to apply the acquired theoretical, methodological, and research knowledge and skills in an independent and creative way. It is equipped for individual and group scientific work in the field of educational and school psychology and related disciplines. He can work as a teacher or researcher at a university, as well as a psychologist - a practitioner in an educational environment (counseling psychologist, school psychologist, psychologist in social care facilities) with a higher level of scientific competence if the doctoral study follows the undergraduate study program in psychology.
The acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies enable him to work professionally in a wide range of professions, where he will apply deep professional and methodological knowledge of psychology, critical thinking, and professional insight.