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Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
MSc On-Campus Full-time 2 October find out €2739 per year
Course fee notes

Our tuition fees will not exceed 3000 euros per year. Scholarship and fee waivers are available for international students, for more information visit our website.

About Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology, MSc - at University of Padua

The Master’s degree trains professionals to translate developmental theory and research into effective practices that support the positive adjustment of young people. Students learn to understand typical and atypical development, assess psychological functioning, and design interventions tailored to the specific needs of children and adolescents across diverse contexts. The programme is crucial in light of contemporary complex global challenges demanding specialized, interdisciplinary skills that are based on cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies, and culturally sensitive approaches.

Programme structure

Compulsory courses: Fundamentals of Developmental Cognitive and Social Neuroscience; Emotion Regulation in Children and Adolescents; Atypical Development and Learning; Cultural Developmental Psychology; Risk Prevention and Wellness Promotion among Youth; Interpretation and Evaluation of Psychological Research; Statistical Methods in Developmental Psychology; Principles and Applications of Psychological Testing

Advanced courses: Neurocognitive Development in Context; Language Development: From Brain to School; Self and Identity: From the Individual to the Social Self; Intercultural Communication; Developmental Trauma: Assessment and Treatment; Pediatric Neurology and Child Adjustment

Workshops: Prevention in Clinical and Educational Settings; Parenting and Family Assessment; Scientific Dissemination; Professional Communication; Ethics and Deontology in Psychology

Career opportunities

Graduates work as professionals in applied child and adolescent psychology, especially in educational settings, healthcare facilities, and community organizations, focusing on training, consulting, and intervention for children and families. They are licensed to practice as psychologists in Italy and can pursue doctoral studies at research institutions.


Entry requirements for this course

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