Program Overview

Program Overview

The Psychologist Program at Karolinska Institutet is organized and managed by the Department of Clinical Neuroscience (CNS), which is also responsible for most of the program's courses. The program director, Ĺsa Eriksson, leads the program's development, quality assurance, and daily operations.

Program Organization

• The program has a program council that meets 3-5 times per term, led by the program director.
• The program council handles suggestions for improvement, follows up on course evaluations, and works with the program's content, structure, evaluation, and development.
• The program council also prepares program-specific issues for decision in the Education Committee (UN CNS) and revises course plans.

Program Council Members

• Ĺsa Eriksson, Program Director
• Erik Andersson, Teacher Representative, Study Director
• Petter Gustavsson, Teacher Representative
• Bo Melin, Teacher Representative
• Anna Miley Ĺkerstedt, Teacher Representative
• Janina Seubert, Teacher Representative and Internationalization Officer
• Dan Wetterborg, External Representative
• Student representatives from different terms

Meetings and Minutes

The program council meets regularly, and minutes from these meetings are available upon request.

Quality Plan

The Education Committee (UN CNS) approves a quality plan for the program each year, which summarizes the previous year's activities, identifies areas for improvement, and outlines plans for the upcoming year.

Course Evaluations

Course evaluations are an essential part of the program's quality work. Students are encouraged to participate in course evaluations, which are used to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

Alumni Survey

An alumni survey is conducted to gather information about the program's graduates, their employment, and their assessment of the program's quality.

External Evaluation

The program has undergone external evaluation by the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) and has received high ratings.

Participating Institutions and Universities

The program involves several institutions and universities, including:

• Department of Clinical Neuroscience (CNS), Karolinska Institutet
• Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Karolinska Institutet
• Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MEB), Karolinska Institutet

Program Director

The program director is responsible for the program's development, quality assurance, and daily operations. The current program director is Ĺsa Eriksson.

Education Committee (UN CNS)

The Education Committee is responsible for the program's overall development and quality assurance. The committee consists of representatives from the department, teachers, and students.

Student Influence

Students have the opportunity to influence the program through course evaluations, student representatives in the program council, and participation in the Education Committee.

Quality Assurance

The program has a quality assurance system in place, which includes regular evaluations, follow-ups, and improvements. The system ensures that the program meets the required standards and provides high-quality education.