School Psychology - Licence

The School Psychology major is considered one of the most important specializations in the field of psychology. Specialists in this field play an active role in helping students with educational problems. Therefore, Hassiba Ben Bouali University in Chlef is committed to providing training for students in this major. Among the topics students study in this major are school adaptation, learning difficulties, examination and detection techniques, scientific research methodology, and other criteria that contribute to the development of qualified specialists to address the various difficulties facing students, on the one hand, and their ability to conduct scientific and academic research in the specialty, on the other hand

Admission Requirements: To be admitted to the School Psychology major, students must have successfully completed the first year of a common core program in social sciences, then completed a course in general psychology in the second year, and then specialize in school psychology in the third year

Applicants must meet the pedagogical and administrative requirements for admission to this program. Training Objectives: The training in the Bachelor's Program in School Psychology aims to achieve the following objectives

1. In-depth scientific and theoretical training: Providing students with the theoretical and applied knowledge necessary to understand various aspects related to the specialty, such as cognitive disorders, behavioral and emotional disorders, school adjustment disorders, and learning difficulties

2. Training in diagnosis and intervention: Enabling students to acquire the skills necessary to diagnose and classify learning disorders and various school problems, and to propose appropriate intervention and treatment strategies. This includes training in the use of psychological examination and assessment tools (psychological tests, clinical interviews, case studies)

3. Development of research skills: Preparing students to conduct scientific research in the field of school psychology by providing them with the necessary methodological knowledge and training them in designing and implementing scientific studies

4. Development of professional competencies: Qualifying students to work effectively in educational institutions and specialized centers, and to collaborate with multidisciplinary work teams

Intended qualifications and capabilities: Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to acquire the following qualifications and capabilities

- Academic research capabilities: Prepare high-quality scientific research and studies in the field of school psychology. The ability to work as a guidance counselor: This includes assisting students with learning difficulties or difficulties in adapting to school, as well as directing students to appropriate majors based on the application of psychological tests, such as aptitude tests

Joining research teams: The ability to contribute effectively to specialized research teams and laboratories

Field training: Gaining practical experience through field internships in various educational institutions

Regional and national employability capabilities: The Bachelor's program in School Psychology qualifies graduates to work in various sectors and institutions, most notably

The Ministry of National Education: Work as school and vocational guidance and counseling counselors, or in school and vocational guidance centers

The Ministry of National Solidarity, Family, and Women's Affairs: Work in specialized centers that care for children with special needs or those facing social and psychological difficulties

Private institutions andcenters: School support centers, or civil society organizations concerned with childhood and education

Program Structure: The bachelor's program extends over two semesters (one year) and includes core, methodological, exploratory, and horizontal learning modules. The core modules focus on the core themes of school psychology, while the methodological modules provide students with research and diagnostic tools, and the exploratory modules open up horizons to complementary fields of knowledge