Educational programs

7M03101 - Psychology

The group of educational programs М066 Psychology is included in the field of education 7М03 Social Sciences, Journalism and Information.

Introduction

- Тhe educational program 7M03101- Psychology, was developed taking into account the needs of the regional labor market, the requirements of regulatory documents of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is a single system in the organization of the educational process. The educational program regulates the goals, expected results, content, the model of the graduate in this field of training, the results of training and acquired competencies, the description of the modules that make up the educational program, methodological materials that ensure the implementation of appropriate educational technologies. The advantages of the educational program are as follows: The implementation of 7M03101-Psychology is provided by the scientific and pedagogical personnel of the Shakarim State University of Semey, who have a higher basic education corresponding to the profile.

The main criterion for the completion of the educational process for the preparation of students is the development of at least 84 credits of theoretical training, including at least 15 credits of practical training (6 credits-pedagogical practice, 9 credits-research practice), 24 credits – research work of a master's student, 12 credits for the design and defense of a master's thesis. Total - 120 credits.

Typical training period: 2 years

Target

training of highly qualified masters who are in demand in the labor market, capable of research activities, possessing professional knowledge and skills in practical psychology, able to apply them in the field of support, assessment, selection, management, counseling and personal development.

Qualification characteristics of a graduate

Awarded degree / qualification

Master of Social Sciences under the educational program 7M03101 - Psychology
Name of the profession / list of positions of a specialist

Psychologist (qualification directory of positions of managers, specialists and other employees dated 22.11.2002 N 273-p)
OQF qualification level (industry qualification framework)
7
Area of professional activity
The Master of Social Sciences in the educational program Psychology carries out his professional activities in the educational and social sphere, science and in the field of personnel management.
Object of professional activity
- Expert consulting organizations; - Interdepartmental, interregional and international scientific, design organizations; - in the field of education: training; upbringing; individual and personal development of students; psychological and pedagogical support of students, teachers and parents in educational institutions of various types; - in the field of social sphere: socio-psychological support of children, teachers and parents in educational institutions of various types and types; socialization of children and adolescents from families of different types (incomplete, dysfunctional, substitute); institutions of social assistance to the population, public and economic organizations, administrative bodies, guardianship and guardianship; - scientific laboratories of psychological and pedagogical direction.
Types of professional activity
 diagnostic and correctional;  expert and advisory;  organizational and managerial;  production and management;  educational (pedagogical)  research.

Map of training modules for developing competencies

Sociolinguistic and scientific-pedagogical activity

Learning outcomes for the module:

Develops sociolinguistic competencies and the ability to apply fundamental scientific, pedagogical, managerial, and communicative knowledge and skills in professional activities.

Psychological and pedagogical leadership and management

Learning outcomes for the module:

To determine the key characteristics of a psychological and pedagogical leader and their role in the management of the educational process, to analyze leadership styles and their effectiveness in the context of educational tasks and goals, to develop programs for the development of leadership competencies among teaching and administrative staff.

Educational management and cross-cultural studies

Learning outcomes for the module:

To model the process of leadership and management in various activities, to demonstrate knowledge of key aspects of cross-cultural research and their impact on educational practice, to use cross-cultural research to improve interaction between different cultural groups in an educational context.

Psychotechnics and individual-statistical differences in psychology

Learning outcomes for the module:

Apply psychotechnics of self-regulation based on research in categories and concepts of statistics, compare the effectiveness of various methods of psychotechnics and statistical approaches in psychology, and evaluate the compliance of statistical methods with current requirements and challenges of psychological practice.