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Where to get psychological education. Pros and cons of being a psychologist

In Moscow, as you know, there are many very diverse educational institutions, including higher ones. Where to go for those who dream of becoming a psychologist - let's talk about it today. So, the heroes of the day today are the 4 best in the field of Psychology.

1. Throughout recent years is practically the sole leader in many areas. Its psychology department was no exception. 11 departments, as many as 5 scientific laboratories (psychology of communication, neuropsychology, psychology of work, psychology of perception and psychology of professions and conflict) are excellent opportunities for students that the university provides.

Evlalia Prosvetova, graduate of the Faculty of Psychology of Moscow State University in 2011:

“The teaching at the faculty is fundamental and academic, which has strengths and weaknesses. Weaknesses The problem is that we are trained primarily as scientists (good scientists), but not as practicing psychologists, so the faculty doesn’t provide enough practice; a lot of things have to be acquired later “on the side.” But the strength is that we are given an excellent theoretical basis and professional thinking is formed, thanks to which we quite easily acquire the necessary practical skills and knowledge, which graduates of other universities do not always have. The teaching staff is very strong - they are taught by leading Russian psychologists, very smart and respected people. In a word, education at the Faculty of Psychology is excellent as a basic education, which then needs to be superimposed with various advanced training.”

The Faculty of Psychology is known far beyond Russia and is famous for its achievements, including participation in many international projects, organizing internships and practices for students, allowing them not only to immerse themselves in the profession, but also to significantly expand their horizons.

Research scientific works teachers are awarded the highest awards and bonuses, and students are provided unique opportunity learn from practicing psychologists and true masters of their craft.

2. And about the next place for future psychologists high level- Institute of Psychology named after. Vygotsky is best told by his director, Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor Elena Evgenievna Kravtsova: “Nowadays it is quite difficult to find a higher educational institution that does not train psychologists. Of course, such diversity, on the one hand, allows an applicant who decides to connect his professional activity with psychology, choose the most suitable university for studying, from his point of view. On the other hand, such diversity leads to the fact that both future specialists and their parents cannot decide which higher education institution to entrust vocational training in the field of psychology. The currently adopted Unified State Exam system, the results of which in most cases determine whether or not an applicant is suitable for studying at a particular faculty, does not contribute to the conscious choice of a university. Thus, many heads of psychological faculties note that their applicants simultaneously enter, for example, the biology and soil faculties, since both the psychological and biology and soil faculties have one set of unified state exams.

Training at the Institute of Psychology named after. L.S. Vygotsky Russian State University for the Humanities has a whole series distinctive features and features. So, firstly, given that L.S. Vygotsky was distinguished by a special way of working in psychology associated with art, in our educational process, starting from the first courses, there are many disciplines related to art. This is experimental psychological theater, the psychology of directing, communication with text, etc.

The second feature of the training of psychologists at the Institute of Psychology. L.S. Vygotsky Russian State University for the Humanities is associated with the presence of a large number of practical and theoretical-practical disciplines that allow students from the very beginning of their studies to feel themselves in the role of a psychologist. In addition, projects supervised by professional psychologists (our teachers) are mandatory in student education. These are real projects (development of educational toys, helping children with severe somatic diseases, features of the organization scientific conferences etc.), participation in which allows students to enter the profession and learn professional communication with colleagues.

The third feature of studying at the Institute of Psychology. L.S. Vygotsky RSUH concerns special forms training, which we call “workshops”. They allow not only to master different disciplines provided for by the standards of higher psychological education, but to create a single semantic field (in each course, in each direction), which ensures the formation and development of a holistic image of the profession and, ultimately, professional consciousness.

The last, fourth, feature of training at the Institute of Psychology. L.S. Vygotsky Russian State University for the Humanities, and, at the same time, the first, which largely determines the teaching of psychology at the Institute, and not at the faculty, is associated with the role scientific research, both students and teachers. We believe that in the process of training psychologists, they should develop a research position that allows them to successfully work in psychology, and teachers often make the process of training young specialists the subject of their research.”

3. Faculty of Psychology – another one possible choice for the applicant. This is a serious institution of higher education, which is confirmed by the fact that the faculty educational activities is carried out - no more nor less - on the basis Russian Academy Sciences, and the dean, Anatoly Laktionovich Zhuravlev, is a corresponding member of the RAS.

Students can choose one of seven departments and receive a bachelor's degree upon graduation.

Graduate psychologists are in demand in the labor market and successfully realize themselves in their chosen profession, no matter what area of ​​application of their knowledge and skills they choose - it can be scientific or research activities, pedagogical or educational, cultural or expert-analytical.

4. Faculty of Psychology. amazes many with the pace of its development - very dynamic, ambitious, it is one of the leading universities in psychological education.

Modern psychologist – modern methods. This motto makes the university one of the most innovative, modern and open to everything new. Without prejudice, however, to the standard academic program.

Applied research, unique technologies developed within the university, a foundation from the knowledge and experience of previous generations - this is what allows the university to maintain its position.

They look closely at each student here, trying to reveal in him not only a professional psychologist, but also a person with high moral and moral principles. Demanding and responsive teachers and a close-knit team of students and teachers make you feel like you are in a team with common goals.

We hope you found the information useful and wish you good luck in your application!

I have long dreamed of getting a psychological education, but I just can’t decide to start studying. What to do?

First you need to decide what exactly you want to get as a result. There are many options: the desire to understand something about your environment, help specific people, learn to work with certain topics, or simply “close the gestalt” - realize what you have long wanted. Imagine yourself in the future, with a freshly received psychological education. How do you feel? What are you ready to do next? If the emotions are positive, there are intentions, and you continue to read this text, it means that the dream has already become more than an abstract “I want” and has turned into action. Understand the nuances, apply for training and go for it! Psychological education will be useful in any case: it will be useful to you both for your practice and as an aid in any other profession, no matter what you do.

I want to understand myself. Do you need psychological education for this?

To understand what is happening in your life, it is better to go to a psychologist as a client rather than go to university. Certainly, psychological knowledge will allow you to learn something new about yourself and your environment, and some topics will resonate so much that you want to dive deeper into them. But healing cannot be the only goal if you go to study. For this, it may be much more useful to consult a psychologist or a thematic book with exercises for independent study. If you still decide on the option of obtaining a psychological education, then with such a request it is better to choose specialized courses or a professional retraining program " Psychological counseling and personality diagnostics”, where, in contrast to higher education, you can learn more specific self-help techniques.

What is the difference between a psychologist, psychotherapist and psychiatrist?

People often come to us with the words “I want to become a psychologist,” but during the conversation it turns out that this means very different things. Let's put everything on the shelves.

Psychologist - a person with psychological education. A psychologist can work in government institutions and conduct a private practice, his areas of activity range from business to education, include individual and group work, diagnostics, consulting or training, and involve classes with adults or children, depending on specialization. Important: a psychologist works with healthy people who fall within the normal range.

Psychotherapist - a specialist with basic psychological/medical training and, in addition, knowledge of one or more psychotherapeutic areas of work (for example, in the field of psychoanalysis, cognitive behavioral therapy, systemic family therapy, etc.). People come to a psychotherapist with emotional, personal or other psychological problems that interfere with their lives. He conducts deep and, as a rule, long work with the client. A psychotherapist may have medical knowledge, but he is not a doctor and clinical case may refer the client to a medical colleague to prescribe medications.

Clinical Psychologist - specialist in working with people suffering various diseases. A clinical psychologist may work in a clinic, medical or rehabilitation center. Such a specialist understands neuroses, psychosomatic diseases, has knowledge in the field of psychiatry and working with addicted people, and can also deal with adaptation healthy people and work with families of patients. A clinical psychologist may have a child or adult specialization. In Russia, you can study to become a clinical psychologist only full-time or, after receiving a higher psychological education, undergo professional retraining in any format.

Psychiatrist - this is first and foremost a doctor, a specialist with medical education. He works with patients suffering from mental illness and is authorized to prescribe treatment, including medication.

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The profession of a psychologist is in demand in completely different sectors of the business world:

Work with personnel

Advisory assistance

Interaction with children

Working with groups

Business trainings

All this is within the scope of interests of this specialty. Synergy University offers admission to the Faculty of Psychology, after which you can become qualified specialist and receive a state diploma. Psychological education is a solid investment in your own future, an opportunity to realize yourself professionally and build a career.

This profession requires mastering a number of disciplines. The course is structured in such a way that basic subjects are combined with highly specialized ones, since the state standard requires high-quality and comprehensive training.

How long to study to become a psychologist after 11th grade, depends on the selected format:

Full-time undergraduate studies take 4 years

Evening – 4 and a half

For people living in other cities and students combining work and education, it is offered distance form . The duration of training is 4 and a half years.

Classes involve mastering theoretical skills, students undergo psychological and social workshops, and are sent to internships in real enterprises.

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Advantages of enrolling in the Faculty of Psychology

Every profession requires high competence and dedication, especially in initial stage. Give psychological assistance, be able to work with a team, resolve conflict situations– the main tasks of a psychologist. Many large companies have a specialist on their staff, his scope of activity includes carefully analyzing the situation, creating a favorable psychological climate, and taking into account the compatibility of employees when hiring. Further specialization in the profile of HR manager is possible.

Psychologist(Ancient Greek psycho - soul; logos - knowledge), (English - psychologist) - a specialist in the field of psychology who studies the state of mind and the laws of correction of human behavior, using this knowledge to assist in resolving personal problems, adaptation to the surrounding world, improving the psychological climate in families and teams. The profession is suitable for those who are interested in biology and psychology (see choosing a profession based on interest in school subjects).

The main task of a psychologist is to help a person find harmony with himself and the world around him, to develop behavioral mechanisms that allow a person to become more creative in relation to his life, and to help identify his psychological resources.

Among the related professions “psychologist”, “psychotherapist” and “psychiatrist” there is significant difference. Psychotherapist and psychiatrist are doctors who graduated from medical educational institutions. A psychologist receives an education in the specialty “Psychology” at the psychological faculties of specialized universities and is not a doctor. The subject of a psychologist's activity is not pathological disorder human psyche, and his state of mind and inner world.

Psychologist is one of those professions that becomes part of its carrier. When you become a psychologist, you become one forever! Watching your children, communicating with family and friends, you cannot help but use your professional knowledge and experience. Subject of study of psychology - human soul- inexhaustible. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote in his treatise “On the Soul” that, among other knowledge, research about the soul should be given one of the first places, since “it is knowledge about the most sublime and amazing.” But even the best psychologist cannot give a one hundred percent universal recipe for getting rid of all problems. He looks for ways to solve the problem together with the person who needs help, helps to find the internal resources of the body. A psychologist gives a person the opportunity to look at life in general and at the problem itself from a different angle, guiding a person to the idea that our life is in our hands.

Features of the profession

The main activities of a psychologist:

Psychological diagnostics (testing) - study individual characteristics the human psyche through tests, experiments, observations and interviews.
Counseling is confidential communication between a psychologist and a client to find ways to solve problems.
Psychological training - active training in ways of emotional self-regulation, problem solving and personal growth using psychological games and exercises followed by discussion of the results.

A psychologist is in demand in modern world. Child psychologists work in schools and kindergartens, helping children adapt to new conditions faster and easier. A school psychologist determines the child’s readiness for school and conducts individual work with difficult children, provides career guidance to high school students, conducting various trainings.

Enterprises need a psychologist to adapt young specialists, to establish relationships in the team, to study the influence of labor factors on the human psyche, to recruit personnel, to motivate and evaluate personnel. Family psychologist Counsels families with problems. A sports psychologist sets the athlete up for a winning result and solves the related psychological problems. Clinical psychologist works in psychiatric hospitals(by helping the psychiatrist make a more accurate diagnosis and participating in individual and group psychotherapy), helplines, in rehabilitation centers, where he works as a psychotherapist with people who have suffered psychological trauma, confused in circumstances, seriously ill people, drug addicts, HIV-infected people, if necessary, connecting a psychiatrist to treatment. In prison, a psychologist must help prisoners adapt to normal life after release.

Psychologists can find bright applications in politics and business.

Pros and cons of the profession

Pros of the profession:

  • interesting creative work
  • the opportunity to take part in solving real people's problems
  • the need for constant professional improvement and, in connection with this, the opportunity for personal growth
  • the ability to use professional knowledge in everyday life
  • knowledge and change of oneself, one’s attitude to the events of the surrounding world

Disadvantages of the profession:

  • mental fatigue, emotional burnout
  • Difficulties in accepting the client’s worldview and in the desire to be sure to give useful advice
  • experiencing the client's problems as one's own

Place of work

  • psychological centers
  • private psychological consulting companies
  • educational and medical institutions
  • commercial companies and non-psychological enterprises
  • helplines

Important qualities

  • high general and emotional intelligence
  • ability to listen carefully and hear people
  • tolerance
  • ability to empathize and calm
  • tact
  • responsibility
  • observation
  • emotional stability
  • optimism and self-confidence
  • creativity

Remuneration

The profession of a psychologist is relevant and in demand these days. The salary depends on the place of work and the responsibilities of the psychologist. The highest paying is private practice, where earnings also depend on the number of clients and consultations.

Salary as of 03/14/2019

Russia 10000—25000 ₽

Moscow 22000—100000 ₽

Training of psychologists

The Interregional Academy of Industrial and Construction Complex (MASPK) invites you to obtain a specialty within the framework of additional education courses. You can undergo professional retraining at MASPC in the format distance learning, located in any region of Russia and abroad. The Academy offers quality additional education and flexible prices.

In this course you can obtain the profession of psychologist remotely in 3 months and 15,000 rubles:
- One of the most affordable prices in Russia;
— Diploma of professional retraining established sample;
— Training in a completely distance format;
— Certificate of compliance with professional standards worth 10,000 rubles. as a gift!
— The largest educational institution additional prof. education in Russia.

Higher educational institutions with a psychology department are present in almost any city or regional center.

Career steps and prospects

Career growth opportunities mainly come down to professional improvement, which allows you to become a sought-after and highly paid specialist. You can create own business aimed at providing psychological services. To work at high professional level and to be constantly in demand on the labor market, fundamental education is not enough; it is necessary to regularly take additional training courses and learn a variety of methods psychological diagnostics and non-medical psychotherapy.

Famous psychologists

Famous psychologists: Wilhelm Wundt, William James, W.M., Sigmund Freud, Carl G. Jung, Wilhelm Reich, A.N. Leontiev, A.R. Luria, Eric Berne, Milton Erickson, Virginia Satir, Abraham Maslow, Viktor Frankl, Erich Fromm, Carl Rogers and others.

Psychology was formed from the foundations of such sciences as astronomy, philosophy, and occult sciences. The first representatives of “healers of souls” can be called healers, sorcerers, and shamans. Positive effect their “treatment” came more from the power of suggestion than from application medicinal products. And only in the 18th century were the first attempts made to scientifically substantiate their influence on humans. The founder of psychology as a science is considered to be Wilhelm Wundt, who in 1879 opened the world's first psychological laboratory, where he conducted research into the phenomena of consciousness using the method of introspection. This year is considered the year of birth of psychology as a science.

About psychologists with humor

There are no mentally healthy people, there are only poorly examined people!
An optimist sees light at the end of the tunnel. A pessimist sees a train coming towards him. And only a psychologist sees two idiots sitting on the rails!
Psychologist as true friend- this is the person who will hold your hand and feel your heart.