Psychotherapeutic propaedeutics represents basic introductory training designed in accordance with the Psychotherapeutic Activity Act (ZPtD). It is intended for anyone who wishes to acquire fundamental knowledge in psychotherapy, psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, ethics, health and social legislation, and scientific research methodology – regardless of your prior education.
Upon successful completion, you will receive an officially valid certificate - microcredentials, valued at a total of 50 credit points (CP). Microcredentials may be recognized in university programs, in procedures for obtaining professional qualifications and a psychotherapist license, and within European psychotherapy associations.
The program is also designed as a differential program for degree programs in psychology and psychotherapy science, as well as other related study programs. The program is also suitable for professionals preparing for the professional examination in healthcare or social services, as well as for psychotherapists who lack knowledge of scientific research methodology for preparing professional or scientific papers.
Students in undergraduate study programs at Alma Mater Europaea University may include selected courses from the Psychotherapeutic Propedeutics program free of charge among their elective subjects in a given academic year, provided that their lecture schedules do not overlap and that implementation is organizationally feasible. For more detailed information and coordination, they should contact the student office.
The programme lasts one year (two semesters) and comprises a total of 50 ECTS credits (approximately 1305 hours). It is designed in three substantive sets of micro-credentials: basic knowledge of psychotherapy and related disciplines, personal experience, and training in the field of mental health and other professionally related activities. This structure enables comprehensive preparation for further training in a psychotherapeutic approach. It includes lectures, seminars, exercises, practical work, group training psychotherapy in a recognized psychotherapeutic approach, and mentored practice with a final project assignment.
Important: All micro-credentials are prepared in accordance with the Psychotherapeutic Activity Act (ZPtD). Upon completion of the programme, you will receive appropriately issued micro-credentials that will enable recognition of the training when obtaining the professional qualification and licence of psychotherapist in accordance with Article 9 of the ZPtD.
International connectedness and academic environment: Alma Mater Europaea University operates under the auspices of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, which brings together more than 2,000 top scientists from around the world, including 37 Nobel Prize winners. This gives students contact with the international academic and professional environment, as well as broader opportunities for networking and development.
If you have already completed certain courses in another study program, the courses within Psychotherapeutic Propedeutics may also be recognized. For more information, please contact the Office for Student Affairs at propedevtika@almamater.si.
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