Degree course in Philosophy and psychological science and techniques

Course Name

PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNIQUES

Course Code

L037

Class (Ministerial code)

L-5, L-24

Website

https://www.unipg.it/didattica/offerta-formativa/offerta-formativa-2020-21?idcorso=337&annoregolamento=2020

Field(s) of study

ISCED 02

Qualification award

BA Degree

Level of qualification according to the NQF and the EQF

• EHEA First cycle; EQF Level 6

Length of programme / number of credits

- 3 years / 180 ECTS

Language of Teaching

- Italian

Mode of study

- In-class

Didactic centre

Department of Philosophy, Social and Human Sciences and Education

Programme director

Massimo Borghesi

Access to the course

open access with assessment of personal competencies

Specific admission requirements

Certificate of completion of Italian upper secondary school or equivalent foreign qualification.

Evaluation of specific subject knowledge on entry

Verification of the knowledge required for the attendance of the course of study through a compulsory evaluation test of selective nature

Profile of the programme

The Interclass Study Course in Philosophy and Psychological Sciences and Techniques lasts three years, for a total of 180 CFU (60 per year) and awards the title of Doctor of Philosophy and Psychological Sciences and Techniques. In addition to the CFU for basic, characterizing and related activities, the student is left the choice of 12 free CFU (which converge in a single exam). In the training course there are also credits for the internship activities and for the foreign language, both of which are assessed as fitness tests. There are common activities, aimed at providing students with an interdisciplinary training; the number of CFU for these common activities, including basic and characterizing courses, is no less than 84, ensuring the conditions required by Art. 1 paragraph 3 of the Ministerial Decree of 16 March 2007, each student indicates at the time of enrolment the class within which they intend to obtain the qualification. The student may however change his or her choice, provided that it becomes final at the time of enrolment in the third year.

Programme learning outcomes

The route provides: - the acquisition of knowledge of "macro areas" belonging to the two classes "L-5". (Philosophy) and L-24 (Psychological Sciences and Techniques) - the acquisition of the necessary knowledge as a prerequisite for continuing education in the Master's Degrees in Philosophical Sciences (L-78) and Psychology (LM-51). - acquisition of knowledge of the history of Western thought; - acquisition of a specific philosophical and psychological language; - acquisition of basic psychological knowledge (especially of General, Dynamic and Social Psychology); -acquisition of basic philosophical knowledge (especially Historical-philosophical, Epistemological and Philosophy of Science); - knowledge of the English language at B1 level; - development of skills aimed at diagnosing situations and contexts; - development of pre-professionalizing skills (conducting interviews, managing small groups, writing technical reports, etc.); - acquisition of basic knowledge of life cycle behaviour; - acquisition of knowledge on the main psychodiagnostic classifications and approaches to assessment and clinical evaluation; - acquisition of monitoring and evaluation skills useful for the effective management of one's own study path and for the planning of subsequent training and professional career developments; - mastery of terminology and methods concerning problem analysis, argumentation and approach to texts (including in the original language); - development of critical tools and research skills; - ability to make use of appropriate bibliographic tools (both online and on paper); - ability to read and analyse philosophical texts; The functions that the graduate will be able to perform are mainly oriented to the analysis and interpretation of the cultural and personal context in order to meet the needs of individuals (and/or groups) with regard to autonomy and social integration with particular attention to personal functioning. In particular, the areas of activity extend from the public to the private sector, in the creation and/or insertion in non-profit third sector institutions (in different forms, Onlus, Odv, social promotion association, social and socio-sanitary cooperatives), in social and socio-sanitary services and in services for leisure, personal care and cultural education and integration.

Qualification requirements and regulations

Admission to the final test for the achievement of the qualification will require that the student has acquired all the credits foreseen in the study plan for training activities other than the final test. The final test for the achievement of the qualification is public and consists of the presentation of a thesis work to a special commission. The degree course ends with the discussion of the dissertation and the final internship report

Examination regulations and grading scale

Assessment is normally an oral or written exam; in some cases there are intermediate exams during the course; other evaluation elements (seminars, reports, etc.) can be foreseen in specific course units and are described in the Course Unit Profiles. The grades for subject exams are measured in thirtieths (0-30 scale), the minimum grade is 18/30 and the maximum grade is 30/30. The maximum grade can be enhanced with “cum laude” (30 cum laude), in case of excellence. Grades are given by an exam commission of at least two teachers, whose President is the chair of the subject. The main exam sessions are held in January/February, March/April, June/July, September/October. Students may retake exams, if not passed. The final degree evaluation is expressed in one hundred and tenths (0-110 scale), the minimum grade is 66/110 and the maximum grade is 110/110. The calculation of the final grade of each candidate takes into account the average of the grades obtained in the subject exams, as well as the quality of the work performed in training reports or in the final thesis which is discussed in public before an exam commission. “Cum laude” (110 cum laude) may be added to the maximum grade if the exam commission decides unanimously.

Obligatory or optional mobility windows

The mobility windows can be used flexibly according to the needs of the single student.

Work-based learning

The internship is mandatory. The direct internship accompanies and supports the trainee's experience. It includes mandatory meetings with university tutors

Occupational profiles of graduates

The course provides expendable scientific and technical skills in the following professional areas: - professional interviewers and surveyors; - rehabilitation and social integration technicians; - employment services technicians; The course therefore opens up the following possible professional outlets - design of personal and/or group services - creation of social enterprises aimed at personal services - professional interviewer - professional detector - expert reuse of at-risk and/or protected categories - cultural mediator - technical assistance to young people with disabilities - social mediation technician - employment offices interviewer orientationist - employment services technician

Free-choice training activities