Bachelor's in Techniques and Methods in Psychological Science

The University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is widely recognized as the oldest university in the world, making it a historic institution in the realm of higher education. It is a public research university located in Bologna, Italy, with several campuses spread across the Emilia-Romagna region, as well as an international campus in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Known for its innovative approach to education and research, the University of Bologna offers a wide range of programs in fields such as arts, humanities, science, law, medicine, engineering, and business. With a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and a global outlook, the university plays a pivotal role in the European Higher Education Area and is a founding member of the Coimbra Group, a network of prestigious European universities. The institution is known for its rich academic tradition and its contributions to both national and international research initiatives.

The three-year international Bachelor 'Techniques and Methods in Psychological Science' uses distance learning to allow access to high quality psychological training for all those students who live in contexts that do not allow regular attendance of classes. The course is oriented towards clinical and methodological skills. It includes basic knowledge within different areas of Psychology, including the basis of the scientific methods of investigation, and extends to the different cognitive and emotional processes and to their psychobiological bases. Applied contents will include the know-how for implementing community-based intervention projects (for example in collaboration with or for international NGOs), for intervening in an emergency and to improve the well-being and promote the health of adults and children even in cultural contexts other than the national one. The innovative learning-at-distance program foreseen by the course includes two components of knowledge transfer and interaction. The online teaching is provided with the help of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC), which will be created by the teachers in charge of the different courses, on a public platform consortium with the University of Padua, as well as any web conferences. Interactive teaching is carried out mainly by using the University's Learning Management System (LMS) platform through forums, exercises, peer-review and feedback activities. All materials will be available in a unified access mode for online and interactive teaching. Every year a few-days long intensive meeting will be organized in presence to allow all the students to perform the exams.

The University of Bologna is a leader in academic excellence, offering more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Its commitment to innovation is demonstrated through its extensive research output and partnerships with industries and institutions worldwide. The university promotes a vibrant intellectual community, fostering a blend of academic tradition and modern scientific inquiry. With over 80,000 students, including a significant international population, the University of Bologna is dedicated to creating an inclusive and dynamic learning environment. Its role as a pioneer in European higher education is reinforced by its involvement in various international networks, projects, and exchanges, making it a global hub for education and research.