Master in School Psychology – South-West University “Neofit Rilski” (Blagoevgrad)

Overview

Study School Psychology at the state South-West University “Neofit Rilski” in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. This English-taught Master’s program is recognised in Greece as a full-time, on-campus degree, as it is formally delivered as in-person studies at the university, with a structured combination of on-site activities and distance-learning coursework through an online platform.

Admissions take place twice a year, with intakes in October (winter semester) and February (spring semester). The standard duration is 3 semesters for Psychology graduates and 4 semesters for graduates of other related fields. The final semester includes a supervised practicum in a relevant setting and the preparation and defense of a Master’s thesis. According to the current framework, the degree can be recognised by DOATAP and used for ASEP Special Education lists, and it provides pedagogical sufficiency, subject to the then-valid legislation.

What You’ll Learn

• In-depth psychological knowledge for school settings
• Modern methods of psychological assessment and experimental research in school practice
• Understanding normal development, borderline conditions and psychopathology
• Specifics of learning processes and school-related personal difficulties
• Contemporary research in educational and developmental psychology in Bulgaria and internationally
• Psychodiagnostics and psychosocial prevention for students, teachers, parents and peers
• Psychological counselling and support in school environments
• Design of research projects and preparation of publications based on students’ own data

Program Details

• Duration:
  • 3 semesters for Psychology graduates
  • 4 semesters for other related backgrounds
• Language of Instruction: English
• Mode: Full-time, with distance-learning coursework and on-site activities
• Location: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria (South-West University “Neofit Rilski”)
• Intakes: Twice per year (October & February)
• Final semester:
  • Supervised practicum in an appropriate educational or counselling setting
  • Master’s thesis – written and defended on campus on a scheduled date
• Practicum workshops: students present the progress of their practicum in class (e.g. via PowerPoint)