Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology
Italy, Padua
| Study location | Italy, Padua |
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| Type | Master's degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | (Master of Science in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology) |
| Course code | PS1090/002PD/2023 |
| Tuition fee | €2,739 per year For further information please visit: www.unipd.it/en/tuition-fees |
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| Application fee | €30 one-time This fee is non-refundable. |
| Deposit | €204 one-time In order to accept your place at the University of Padua, the payment of the admission fee is required. This fee is non-refundable. |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or equivalent)
Call for applications The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. You can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university. If you are admitted to the degree course, you will have to submit other documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at application stage. |
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| Language requirements | English B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent Please check out this link for the full list of accepted certificates, minimum scores and exemptions |
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| Other requirements | Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Places for non-European candidates residing abroad: 40 |
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Overview
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.