Eötvös Loránd University

BA in Psychology

Strength of program

The foreign language qualification of ELTE has a long history stemming from the internationally known workshops and the teachers who are also recognized internationally. The program exists since 1991. During these years the Institute welcomed 50-60 students per year from a wide range of foreign countries. The student to teacher ratio supports a tutorial-like atmosphere which can boost communication and guidance effectiveness among the students and their teachers. Regarding the number of staff and students, the professional preparedness, administrative capacity, and infrastructural conditions of the institute, the Faculty of Education and Psychology at ELTE is the best Institute of Psychology in Hungary.

Structure

The curriculum of the faculty underlines the importance of theoretical knowledge and the regular syllabus of the profession of psychology, therefore it teaches the methodology and the practical courses eligible to master the main applied branches and the training that shape the skills and competencies necessary for the behavior analysis separately and supports it with high credit volume. Next to the basic courses and the regular syllabus the curriculum also offers further special courses to help their detailed understanding. One can choose from them in order to decide in which practical field the student wants to become familiar with or more deeply engaged in.

The methodically demanding research papers compiled in the fields of the basic branches substantiate the final dissertation which is, in fact, a portfolio of the empirical findings of these research papers, but with a methodical completion of an individually chosen one with a further introduction into practical applications.

The final examination consists of the defense and discussion of the research papers. Students are to place their research papers within the broader context of their studies in psychology. Special emphasis will be given to the methodological skill and appropriate use of statistical methods acquired by the student.

Common studies of common fields, common branch assortment, basic modules

• History of Philosophy and Psychology
• Study and Communication Skills
• Introduction to Psychology
• Basics of Research Methods
• Physiology and Anatomy 1
• Physiology and Anatomy Practical
• Physiology and Anatomy 2
• Evolutionary Psychology and Behavioral Genetics
• Culture and Society

Basic science studies

• Cognitive Psychology 2
• Affective Psychology
• Research Field Practice in Cognitive/Affective Psychology
• Comprehensive Exam in Cognitive/Affective Psychology
• Personality Psychology 1
• Personality Psychology 2
• Research Field Practice in Personality Psychology
• Comprehensive Exam in Personality Psychology
• Developmental Psychology 1
• Developmental Psychology 2
• Research Field Practice in Developmental Psychology
• Comprehensive Exam in Developmental Psychology
• Social Psychology 1
• Social Psychology 2
• Research Field Practice in Social Psychology
• Comprehensive Exam in Social Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology 1

History and application of psychology

• Special Course in Applied Psychology
• Psychological Ethics and Legal Issues

Bordering sciences and differentiated research methodology

• Introduction to Neuroscience
• Research Methods Practical 1
• Research Methods Practical 2
• Research Methods Practical 3
• Research Methods Practical 4
• Psychological Skill Training

Optional basic science studies

• Introduction to Bordering Sciences

Main fields of application in psychology

• Introduction to Adult and Child Clinical Psychology
• Clinical Psychology Practical
• Introduction to Health Psychology
• Introduction to Educational Psychology
• Introduction to Work and Organisational Psychology
• Introduction to Counselling Psychology

The activity of a behavior analyst can find its grounds and justification in every organization, field, institute, where the following processes take place: education, qualification, development, leadership, recruitment, selection, re-education, correction, or health activities. Furthermore, a behavior analyst can also work in any psychological laboratory and can complete and evaluate several standard experiments and aptitude tests of organizational psychology. Naturally – in specific cases – the supervision of a qualified psychologist is obligatory. A behavior analyst is trained and prepared to conduct and analyze several experiments regarding human interventions, like standard or intentional survey of competence, adaptivity, attitude, or functioning, the demand for such professionals can be characterized as significant and remarkable. Institutes that already employ a well-trained and qualified psychologist can also claim professionals to work under supervision and deepen their competence this way. Thus, human resources and financial budgets might get better organized and become more productive whilst remaining cost-effective – benefiting both employers and employees.

Job examples

• Behavior analyst
• HR assistant
• Assistant in psychological researches