Psychology

The best profession for those who want to help people.

Dreaming of a sought-after profession? Psychology will open doors to the world of personal growth and help you develop interpersonal communication skills. Change the world for the better by choosing a psychology career!

The mission of the Higher School of Psychology is to train psychologists capable of providing professional help to people and addressing pressing social issues. We strive to create an environment where students can develop their talents, acquire practical skills, and become sought-after specialists. Our program meets the highest international standards and addresses the needs of the modern job market.

Our psychology program provides a comprehensive education that equips graduates with the theoretical foundation and practical skills needed to excel in the field. Beyond a diploma, you’ll gain the tools to build a rewarding career.

Educational program code: 6B03103 – Psychology.

• In what languages can I study? You can study in either Kazakh or Russian! We offer high-quality education in the language that suits you best.
• What is the duration of the program? You can choose from our 2, 3, or 4-year programs.
• What will I become after graduating and what will be written on my diploma? The academic degree “Bachelor of Social Sciences in the educational program 6B03103 – “Psychology”” is your pass into the world of professional psychology. This diploma is highly valued by employers and confirms your qualification.

Where can I work with a bachelor’s degree in psychology? Areas of work for a psychologist:

Entrepreneurship and Business:

• Coaching and mentoring: Providing guidance and support to entrepreneurs to facilitate goal attainment, enhance motivation, and cultivate leadership skills.
• Human resources consulting: Designing and implementing personnel development programs, fostering a positive organizational culture, and mediating conflicts.
• Market research: Conducting in-depth analyses of consumer behavior to inform the development of effective marketing strategies.
• Product and service innovation: Incorporating psychological principles into the design and development of new offerings to meet consumer needs and desires.
• Sales psychology: Delivering training programs to enhance sales competencies and negotiation outcomes.

Education:

• School psychologists: providing psychological services to students, parents, and educators.
• University counseling psychologists: career counseling, student support services.

Social services:

• Social workers: providing assistance to individuals facing difficult life circumstances.
• Crisis center psychologists: working with individuals experiencing crises.

Sport:

• Sports psychologist: working with athletes to enhance athletic performance.

Trust your education to the professionals in their field. Our teachers are not just theorists, but practicing psychologists with many years of experience in various fields. Each of our teachers is an expert in their field, ready to share their knowledge and experience. Our training includes not only lectures but also practical exercises, case studies, and role-playing.

Be at the forefront of international psychological events. Our graduate school of psychology is not merely an institution of learning but a hub of scientific thought. Regular conferences, seminars, and masterclasses, including international ones, provide you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in contemporary psychological issues and become part of our organizing team. We offer not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills. By participating in the organization of international events, you will gain unique experience and apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.

Get hands-on experience at top companies in our city and region. Apply knowledge gained from lectures and seminars, build your professional portfolio, and boost your career prospects! We collaborate with renowned organizations such as the EMDR Association of Kazakhstan, the Professional Middle Asian Gestalt Community, the International Academy of Practical Psychology and Pedagogy, the Organization for the Development of Transactional Analysis, the “Intensive+” Child Development Center, and the Almaty Transactional Analysis Association.

Your education is your investment in a successful future!

The best profession for those who want to help people.

Do you want to contribute to society? A Master’s degree in Psychology at the Higher School of Psychology is your path. Join us and become part of a community that changes lives!

The mission of the Higher School of Psychology is to educate masters capable of conducting scientific research, developing innovative methods of psychological assistance, and providing professional support to individuals facing life challenges. We strive to create an environment where every master’s student can realize their full potential, participate in international projects, and contribute to the development of domestic psychology. Our program meets the highest global standards and prepares graduates to tackle the most pressing social issues of our time.

Why choose our program?

+ Opportunity to hone your skills on real-world cases under the guidance of experienced faculty.

+ Individual support throughout the process of working on a master’s thesis.

+ Preparation for research activities and the opportunity to participate in research projects.

+ Active participation in the scientific life of the Higher School, the opportunity to publish the results of your research.

Educational program codes: 7M03102 – “Psychology” (research and pedagogical track); 7M03104 – “Psychology” (specialized track).

• What languages can I study in? Study in Kazakh, Russian, or English! We offer the opportunity to receive a high-quality education in the language that suits you best.
• How long does it take to get a Master’s? We offer Master’s programs of varying lengths: 1 year for those seeking to deepen their practical skills (specialized track) and 2 years for those who wish to combine research and practical experience (research and pedagogical track).
• What will I be called when I graduate, and what will my diploma say? After successfully defending your master’s thesis, you’ll earn a degree of “Master of Social Sciences in the Educational Program 7M03102 – Psychology” following a two-year program or “Master of Social Knowledge in the Educational Program 7M03104 – Psychology” after a one-year specialized track.

A Master’s degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities for you:

+ Education: schools, universities, kindergartens, and continuing education centers;

+ Business: recruitment companies, consulting firms, and training organizations;

+ Social sector: government agencies, non-profit organizations;

+ Research: research institutes, universities;

+ Private practice: many psychologists open their own practices and provide individual and group counseling.

The Higher School is equipped with a state-of-the-art Laboratory for Research and Correction of Psychophysiological States. Our unique “PBS-BOS” software-trainer complex allows for:

• Studying brain activity: Analyzing real-time electroencephalographic (EEG) data.
• Assessing physiological parameters: Monitoring electromyographic (EMG) activity, breathing rate, and heart rate.
• Developing individualized correction programs: Creating personalized training programs to improve emotional state and cognitive functions.

Get hands-on experience at top companies in our city and region. Apply knowledge gained from lectures and seminars, build your professional portfolio, and boost your career prospects! We collaborate with renowned organizations such as the EMDR Association of Kazakhstan, the Professional Middle Asian Gestalt Community, the International Academy of Practical Psychology and Pedagogy, the Organization for the Development of Transactional Analysis, the “Intensive+” Child Development Center, and the Almaty Transactional Analysis Association.

Take the next step towards a prestigious career. Invest in your education today!

“Sometimes you only manage to ask yourself when you ask someone else.”

Erich M. Remarque

Currently, due to rapid changes in the living conditions of society, the relevance and demand of the specialty “Psychology” is increasing.

The purpose of the educational program of the specialty “Psychology” is to form the scientific thinking of a modern scientist who is able to solve scientific, theoretical and scientific-practical problems, use new psychological knowledge for the benefit of Kazakhstan society.

In accordance with the relevance, the educational program of training Dr. PhD has a scientific and pedagogical orientation and involves fundamental educational, methodological and research training and in-depth study of disciplines in psychological science for the system of higher and postgraduate education and the scientific field.

• Code: 8D03101 Psychology
• Languages ​​of instruction: Kazakh / Russian / English
• Terms of study: 3 years of study
• Academic degree after graduation: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in educational program “Psychology”

The features of the Doctor PhD training program are that the following disciplines are included in the educational program:

• “Modern problems of experimental psychology” in English, which allows doctoral students to get acquainted with international experience,
• The discipline “Mathematical and statistical methods in psychological research” introduces modern methods of processing empirical data obtained from research.

Also, the academic part of the training includes such modern and current areas of psychotherapy as “Psychoanalytic Theory” and “Modern Problems of Analytical Psychology,” which are read in English. Such a combination of scientific and practical disciplines allows doctoral students to be in demand not only in the field of scientific achievements, but also in the field of modern practical psychology and psychotherapy.

At the Department of Psychology, there is a Laboratory for the study and correction of psychoemotional states. The following types of classes are held in the laboratory room:

• practical and seminar classes in the disciplines of the department;
• consulting on graduate design: bachelor’s degree; magistracy;
• consultations on master’s and doctoral dissertations;
• research work of the department;
• performance of individual diagnostic and corrective works.

The material and technical equipment of the laboratory for the study and correction of psychoemotional states includes the five-channel software-simulator complex, which registers and processes several signals of electrical brain activity, electrical muscle activity, respiratory rate and heart rate at the same time.

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