Many young people want to study psychology. Now this profession is gaining popularity due to increasing stress. But not everyone can easily decide on the choice of an educational institution. After all, to make the right choice, you need to have options. Where to apply for a psychologist?
Lomonosov Moscow State University
For the majority of applicants, especially non-resident students, Moscow State University is the Russian standard of education and the pinnacle that needs to be conquered. When entering here, young people expect some special atmosphere, solidity. They are sure that only in this institution they will be able to receive a fundamental education in the field of psychology of high quality. Despite the fact that this science has been taught here since the very foundation of the university, no one thought about the departments of psychology. Such a division was opened already in 1966, and since then it has occupied a leading position in the country. The dean's office is proud that all the faculties of psychology in the country work according to the standards that were createdhere.
With the advent of a new dean in 2006, new directions began to develop, world-famous scientists often come to the university.
In this institution of higher education, for admission to the faculty of clinical psychology, the passing score must be from 338. The cost of education is high - from 185 thousand rubles a year.
NRU Higher School of Economics
This university, along with Moscow State University, is the leader according to an unofficially compiled rating among parents and applicants. The dreams of applicants to get here are reinforced by the desire to become a “non-standard” student. After all, here they study according to a modular system and it is possible to independently choose more than half of the disciplines for study, as well as an additional profile. The university has a faculty of social psychology, and the program was developed taking into account the experience of the best European psychological faculties. Education takes place with a mixture of disciplines. The profile subject is related to sociology, mathematics, neurobiology. Studying as a psychologist is prestigious here. Students study languages in order to be able to participate in exchanges with European universities.
Sechenov University
Faculties of psychology are especially appreciated by applicants in medical schools. They are sure that only studying here opens wide prospects for them. The oldest medical institution of higher education in the country is a kind of academic "city of contrasts". Here is the richest educational and scientificresearch base. But at the same time, in the capital, teachers of this university have the lowest salaries. Clinical psychology is studied here, located at the interface between classical psychology and psychiatry. Profile subjects begin to be studied from the third year. The last two years are practice oriented. The main advantage of the Department of Psychology is that it develops programs for medical colleges and universities.
Russian State University for the Humanities
Applicants here are brand oriented. And here they have a very creative approach to the organization of the learning process: creativity should be present in everything. Immediately after admission, students begin to practice in university creative workshops. During the first two years, drawing is studied and a special psychological theater works. In the third year, the psychology of directing appears. The work is carried out according to the system with dual specialization. The Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology is very strong here.
Pirogov Medical University
There are many more state-funded places here than at Sechenov University. Previously, the university bore the name of Stalin, but then was renamed. Known for the scandal where over half of the enrolled students were non-existent people. But today the university is moving away from that. Clinical psychologists of a wide profile are trained here. Practice starts from the very first course. In senior years, students choose a specialization, which more often becomes psychotherapy orneuropsychology.
RGSU
Most applicants argue that this is a public university, which is well known. But it is worth considering if you want to become a recruiting specialist. Here they teach the intricacies of this new and growing profession. Otherwise, it is worth looking at other faculties of psychology. Along with the traditional course, RSSU devotes a lot of time to applied areas of science, such as personnel management. The priority direction is the psychology of the social he alth of the individual. Students practice in children's summer camps. There is an opportunity for an internship in Europe.
MPGU
Applicants who enter here after completing their studies can be child psychologists or counseling psychologists. Often lectures are given by eminent professors. Foreign teachers also come. The university conducts special international trainings and organizes the work of scientific and educational centers. Even schoolchildren can participate in research activities, as the faculty has special field trips for high school students.
MGPU
Pedagogical University, where specialists in child psychology are trained at the faculty. One of the factors that motivate to choose the local faculty of psychology is a fairly low passing score for admission. The name is well-known, and many people think that the university has existed for many years. Some confuse it with MPGU. Actually he wasopened in the 1990s. Psychology students practice on helplines, hospitals, schools and kindergartens.
MGPPU
This is a psychological and pedagogical university, where those applicants who are interested in child psychology and plan to develop in this direction enter. The university also opens the way for those who wish to become a professional in rather rare areas. For example, you can study the psychology of geeks, explore the events that influenced the psyche of a child when he was still in his mother's womb. The most notable is the Faculty of Legal Psychology. Students must do practical work, helping not only children, but also adults.
GAUGN at RAS
Most of the applicants to the faculty of psychology of this university can be divided into two categories. Some are attracted by the prospect of getting a job at an academic institute after graduation. Others want to come here because there is an opinion that studying at the faculty is easy. The university was founded in the early nineties. A huge number of academicians work here. Analytical psychology, psychology of work, personality, psychodiagnostics are studied. In addition to domestic scientists, lectures are also read by foreign researchers. In each course, the number of students does not exceed 25 people. This makes it possible for teachers to give students material in a more intensive mode.
It can be seen that there is a choice for entering a psychologist, and a considerable one. You just need to choose the right direction and evaluate your abilities and capabilities. Good luck!
