Study structure

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Information about the study structure of the Master Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy according to PO 2021

How is the study program structured?

The Master's program in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy is modularized and consists of 13 modules.

Students gain an in-depth insight into the theory and practice of psychological diagnostics, clinical psychological research methods, disturbance and procedural theory and legal psychology. In the form of professional activity II, what has been learned is deepened and applied in practice (role play, acting patient:ing, etc.). A 600-hour professional internship in outpatient and inpatient settings is designed to deepen knowledge in practical application. At the end of the study program, a master's thesis is written, which investigates a clinical question by means of empirical research methods. The study program can also be completed with the licensing examination (state examination), with which the license to practice as a psychotherapist:in is achieved. Following the degree program, further training as a specialist psychotherapist is generally planned.

Overview of the study structure

Recommended course of study

Each of the 13 modules is associated with a specificworkload. 1 credit corresponds to a workload of approx. 30 hours. The entire Master's program comprises 120 credits.
Active participation in the courses as (ungraded) study performance is just as relevant for passing the module as the (graded) examination performance. Ungraded study achievements are e.g.: Preparation of protocols, presentations, posters, seminar designs.

Examinations are usually in the form of written examinations, term papers or oral examinations.

Information on the study structure of the Master's program in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy according to PO 2014 (Attention: These and previous examination regulations expire on 30.9.2024. The degree program cannot be continued beyond this date) )

How is the study program structured?

The Master's program in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy is modularized and consists of 13 modules.

Students gain an in-depth insight into the theory and practice of psychological diagnostics, clinical psychological research methods, psychotherapy and disorder theory, and counseling psychology. In the form of case seminars and project seminars, what has been learned is deepened and applied. A twelve-week professional internship is designed to deepen the knowledge in practical application and is accompanied by exercises.

Overview of the study structure

Recommended course of study

Each of the 13 modules is associated with a specificworkload. 1 credit corresponds to a workload of approx. 30 hours. The entire Master's program comprises 120 credits.
Active participation in the courses as (ungraded) study performance is just as relevant for passing the module as the (graded) examination performance. Ungraded study achievements are e.g.: Preparation of protocols, presentations, posters, seminar designs.

Examinations are usually in the form of written examinations, term papers or oral examinations.