Branch programme/details

The field of study Psychology with the extension of special pedagogy is focused on acquiring basic professional knowledge and skills in psychological and selected special-pedagogical fields that are relevant to psychology. Emphasis is placed on the basic theoretical disciplines of psychology (ie general, developmental, social psychology, personality psychology, history of psychology) and on the methodology of psychological research (ie research design, methodological paradigms, methods of data collection and analysis) and applied disciplines ( eg educational psychology, work psychology, etc.). The study is primarily academically oriented and it is therefore expected to continue in the follow-up Master's degree programs in psychology or related fields. At the same time, however, the study offers sufficient knowledge and skills of a practical character to enable them to work on the labor market, especially in assistant positions in schools, counseling and special educational facilities, social care institutions, etc. for this, it is also necessary to complete a follow-up Master's study. The study program is compatible with the requirements of the European standards EuroPsy, facilitating student and graduate international mobility.

Přijímací zkouška do bakalářského studijního programu Psychologie s rozšířením o speciální pedagogiku je jednokolová a tvoří ji písemný test, který vychází výhradně z doporučených odborných publikací.

Část testových otázek je formulována v anglickém jazyce (jednoduchý odborný text).

Za každou úspěšně zodpovězenou otázku je přidělen 1 bod. Test má 100 otázek.

Celkem max. 100 b.

Admission to Bachelor's studies is conditioned by completed secondary education confirmed by a school-leaving certificate.

Special conditions ensuing from Lex Ukraine in the field of education (pursuant to Section 8 of Act No. 67/2022 Coll.) which only pertain to applicants with a special visa / temporary protection.

During the admission procedure, the candidate needs to prove that s/he is entitled to a temporary protection in connection with the armed conflict in Ukraine (s/he can submit a leave to remain visa marked D/VS/U or a temporary protection visa marked D/DO/xxx)

Applicants need to comply with the standard requirements stipulated by the Faculty of Education (https://is.cuni.cz/studium/eng/prijimacky/index.php?do=info_fakulta&fak=11410) except for the following:

1) The candidate does not have to demonstrate his or her knowledge of the Czech language at level B1 and higher.

2) Documents proving previous education - if previous education cannot be properly documented, it can be evidenced by a statutory declaration.

3) Applicants are exempt from the fee charged for administering the admission procedure, in accordance with Rector‘s regulation No. 16/2022.

Application deadline: 10.06.2022

You can register to apply here.

Expected number of admissions: 3

Language of instruction: Czech

Verification description and evaluation criteria:

The entrance exam for the bachelor’s study programme Psychology with extension to special pedagogy is conducted as a single written test, based exclusively on recommended specialized publications.

Some of the test questions are formulated in English (simple yet specialized text).

1 point is awarded for each correct answer. The test has 5 questions.

The total maximum score is 50 points.

The exam is conducted in Czech and English language.

Literature:

Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Fredrickson, B.L., Loftus, G.R., Wagenaar, W.A: Psychologie Atkinsonové a Hilgarda. Praha: Portál, 2012.

resp. Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Fredrickson, B. L., Loftus, G. R., & Wagenaar, W. A. (2009). Atkinson & Hilgard’s introduction to psychology. 15th edition.

Verification method: entrance exam

Date of verifying the entrance examination: from 22.06.2022 to 24.06.2022

NOLEN-HOEKSEMA, Susan. Psychologie Atkinsonové a Hilgarda. Vyd. 3., přeprac. Přeložil Hana ANTONÍNOVÁ. Praha: Portál, 2012.

FISCHER, Slavomil a Jiří ŠKODA. Speciální pedagogika: edukace a rozvoj osob se somatickým, psychickým a sociálním znevýhodněním. Praha: Triton, 2008.

The field of study Psychology with the extension of special pedagogy provides the graduates with basic professional knowledge and skills in psychological and specifically also special pedagogical disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of academic knowledge and competences from basic theoretical disciplines and methodology and on the application-oriented knowledge and skills. Their combination allows graduates to continue their studies in the follow-up Master's degree programs in psychology, or in related fields. But also to enter the labor market and find employment in school, counseling and special education facilities, social care institutions, etc. The study program is compatible with the requirements of the European standards EuroPsy, thus facilitating student and graduate international mobility.