In modern society, more and more people are addicted to psychology and psychoanalysis. The scientific works of such scientists as Sigmund Freud, Karl Gustav Jung, Erich Fromm, Eric Byrne, Lev Semyonovich Vygotsky, Julia Borisovna Gippenreiter, and others become reference books of some of them. The number of fans of psychology is constantly increasing. And beginner amateur psychologists are already thinking about how interesting it is to be a psychologist, and are looking for a suitable university to receive a second higher education at the Faculty of Psychology.
Where to go to study
Currently, psychology departments have been opened in various universities . Second higher education can be obtained both in state and non-state educational institutions. The first option, of course, is more preferable, but also more expensive. If the desire to learn is great, but not a lot of money, you can consider commercial institutions. But in this case, it is very important to ask in advance the qualifications of future teachers and the possibility of undergoing practice. Also for future students in most universities there are forms of distance learning and distance learning.
In Moscow, traditionally strong training is given at the psychological faculties of Moscow State University, Moscow State Pedagogical University, the Institute of Psychology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and others. In St. Petersburg, the most popular is SPBGPMU, SPBGMU them. I.P. Pavlova, St. Petersburg State University, Russian State Pedagogical University named after A.I. Herzen. Training lasts an average of 3-4 years. To seriously study psychology, a second higher education can be obtained in one of them. Many of these universities also offer a professional retraining program. The duration of such a program is less than 1-2 years, and the cost is slightly lower.
Learning process
In the process of studying, many students begin to understand that reading interesting literature, analyzing life situations described in books and magazines, and scientific psychology as a second higher education are not the same thing. A large amount of literature, memorization of specialized terms, the study of the anatomy and physiology of the brain - these are the everyday life of a beginning psychologist. Practice will be, only at the end of the training, most likely, you will not be allowed to work with real clients yet, but they will only be shown the work rooms of practicing psychologists and introduced to the features of their work.
Apparatus employed
Before you go to study, it is better to imagine in advance where to go to work later. There are a lot of options, starting from schools, kindergartens and social centers, ending with your own psychological office. Psychologists are also required in various organizations to help in the selection of personnel and conducting trainings for established teams. During study, it is very important to determine the psychological course, which you will adhere to in your future work, and undergo specialized trainings and seminars in this area. Although they are not cheap, they will give you the opportunity to practice and get a certificate, the presence of which will increase your level as a specialist.
Being a psychologist is both difficult and interesting at the same time. Universities provide good opportunities for studying psychology. In order not to be disappointed in the future profession, one must be prepared in advance for difficulties and, most importantly, be able to treat people with great attention, patience and respect.