Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's program in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at RWTH Aachen University is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become licensed psychotherapists in Germany. The program is based on the requirements of the new Psychotherapy Act and the Approbation Ordinance for Psychotherapists.

Program Structure

The program consists of four semesters and includes both theoretical and practical components. The curriculum covers a range of topics, including clinical psychology, psychotherapy, research methods, and diagnostics. Students are also required to complete a research-oriented internship and a berufsqualifizierende Tätigkeit (a practical training program) in a clinical setting.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field. The program is taught in German, and applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the language.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can work as licensed psychotherapists in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. They can also pursue further education and training to become specialized in a particular area of psychotherapy.

Modules and Courses

The program includes a range of modules and courses, such as:

• Wissenschaftliche Vertiefung (Scientific Specialization)
• Vertiefung Forschungsmethoden (Research Methods)
• Spezielle Störungs- und Verfahrenslehre Psychotherapie (Specialized Psychotherapy)
• Angewandte Psychotherapie (Applied Psychotherapy)
• Dokumentation, Evaluation und Organisation psychotherapeutischer Behandlungen (Documentation, Evaluation, and Organization of Psychotherapeutic Treatments)
• Vertiefung psychologische Diagnostik und Begutachtung (Psychological Diagnostics and Assessment)
• Berufsqualifizierende Tätigkeit II (Practical Training Program II)
• Selbstreflexion (Self-Reflection)
• Masterarbeit und Forschungskolloquium (Master's Thesis and Research Colloquium)

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Clinical psychology
• Psychotherapy
• Research methods
• Diagnostics
• Psychological assessment and treatment

Faculty

The program is offered by the Medical Faculty at RWTH Aachen University.

Additional Information

For more information about the program, please refer to the program's website or contact the university's admissions office.