Micro-credential Foundation of Psychology
In a rapidly changing (professional) context, lifelong learning has become a must. With micro-credentials Ghent University offers a new type of course for a broad group of lifelong learners.
About the programme
Programme summary
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After graduation
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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1
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year
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nl
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Marc Brysbaert
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5
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Final Competences of the Study Programme
- Students understand the developments that led to the emergence of the scientific approach.
- Students understand why psychology identified itself with the sciences.
- Students understand how brain research contributed to psychological knowledge.
- Students can think critically about concepts such as the mind-brain problem, free will and consciousness.
- Students can think critically about how psychology influenced society and in turn was influenced by society.
- Students can think critically about what science is and to what extent psychology belongs to science.
- Students can think critically about what it entails to participate in scientific psychological research.