**Program Overview: Clinical Psychology**
**Code:** G.M. F5.S1.12
**Modules:** L 1803, N 1103, O 1201, O 1202, P 1201, P 1203, P 1301
**Level:** Master’s
**Field:** Humanities and Social Sciences
**Branch:** Social Sciences – Psychology
**Specialization:** Clinical Psychology
**1- Location of the Program**
**Faculty/Institute:** Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
**Department:** Psychology
**Reference of Accreditation Decision:** 835 dated 27/07/2017
**2- Other Participants:**
**Other Partner Institutions:**
– Directorate General for Scientific Research and Technological Development
– University of Bordj Bou Arreridj
– University of Batna 1
– University of Khenchela
– Bireqia University Center
– Setif 2 University
– Constantine 2 University
– University of Bejaia, etc.
**Other Social and Economic Partners:**
– Mesila Power Production Company
– Condor Group, Bordj Bou Arreridj
– Lafarge Cement, Mesila
– Industrial Equipment Maintenance Company, Mesila
– Brimatec Souih Brick Production Company
– Hodna Milk Company, Mesila
– Maghreb Pipe Company for Industrial Channels and Fibers
– Hodna Solar Energy Company
– National Agency for Youth Employment Support, Mesila
– Local Development Bank, Mesila
– National Bank of Algeria
– Algerian External Bank
– Al Salam Bank, Mesila
– National Savings and Provident Fund, Mesila, etc.
**Foreign Partners:**
– Lille 3 University, France
– Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
– Manar University, Tunisia
– Gafsa University, Tunisia
– Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
– University of Pécs, Hungary
– National School of Architecture, Toulouse, France, etc.
**3- General Organization of the Program: Project Importance**
**4- Content and Context of the Program:**
The Master’s program in this specialization provides training in both research methods and techniques in psychology, as well as preparing competent professionals specialized in diagnosis, intervention, and psychological counseling. It aims to prepare graduates for roles as clinical psychologists, researchers in human and social sciences, and consultants in various associations or services related to adult education and addressing professional integration challenges.
**5- Objectives of the Program:**
The Master’s in Clinical Psychology aims to train specialists in diagnosis, intervention, and psychological counseling. The goal is to provide theoretical, methodological, and technical training adapted to the requirements of clinical psychology practice and the responsibilities it entails, with a strong focus on therapeutic practices. Students who successfully complete the Master’s in Psychology receive the title of clinical psychologist.
**6- Targeted Skills:**
The program prepares students to respond to various forms and symptoms of psychological disorders and facilitates their integration into diverse professional fields through the application and practice of clinical psychology. Graduates will be able to:
– Apply diagnostic and treatment techniques for psychological and behavioral disorders.
– Conduct psychological assessments using personality evaluation tests.
– Develop and detail therapeutic project evaluations and construct individualized therapeutic plans.
– Master the main fields and professional regulations governing clinical psychology practice.
– Conduct clinical interviews in various professional contexts.
– Write reports and effectively communicate findings.
**7- Local, Regional, and National Employment Opportunities:**
Graduates of this specialization have a wide range of employment opportunities, particularly in the healthcare sector. They can work in:
1) Public and private institutions and care centers (adult psychiatry, child psychiatry, neurology, oncology, maternity hospitals, palliative care, etc.).
2) Medical and social institutions and services (rehabilitation centers, medical-educational institutes, centers for people with disabilities).
3) Other institutional sectors (maternal and child protection, justice, education, military).
4) Support services (nurseries, victim assistance, patient or family associations, helplines, etc.).
5) Private practice (psychotherapy, consulting for institutions, etc.).
