Study structure

The Master's degree course in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy has a modular structure and consists of 13 modules.

Students gain an in-depth insight into the theory and practice of psychological diagnostics, clinical-psychological research methods, disorder and procedural theory and legal psychology. In the form of the professional qualification activity II, what has been learned is deepened and applied in practice (role play, acting patients, etc.). A 600-hour work placement in an outpatient and inpatient setting is designed to deepen knowledge in practical application. At the end of the degree course, a Master's thesis is completed which uses empirical research methods to investigate a clinical issue. The course can also be completed with the licensing examination (state examination), which leads to a license to practice as a psychotherapist. Following the degree course, further training as a specialist psychotherapist is usually planned.

Each of the 13 modules is associated with a certain amount ofwork (workload). 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) coursework is just as relevant for passing the module as the (graded) examinations. Ungraded coursework includes, for example Preparation of minutes, presentations, posters, seminar presentations.

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