Description

This unique course, the first of its kind in the world, brings together positive psychology and coaching psychology in order to create an innovative training programme for people wishing to promote wellbeing in applied settings. This course harnesses the respective strengths of its two streams to create an exciting synthesis: from positive psychology, the course will have a strong foundation in cutting-edge theory and research relating to wellbeing; from coaching, the course will feature advanced training in working with clients and groups in professional capacities. As a result, students will both be well versed in relevant scientific literature, and confident in actually practicing out in the real world. This programme will support students to become multi-disciplinary professionals who are equipped with the skills and knowledge to support individuals and organizations to improve.

Both fields share a humanistic tradition, and both espouse a focus on strengths. Both define themselves by a movement away from the “medical model” which is sometimes associated with “psychology as usual”. Both fields are driven by a desire to support others to achieve their goals. Furthermore, positive psychology can provide coaches with an underpinning philosophy and a body of scientific research. Equally, coaching psychology can provide positive psychologists with the practical tools to implement many of the theories and interventions that they study. Our intention is to support the development of an integrated field that focuses on achievement, wellbeing and optimal functioning.

The programme uses a variety of teaching and learning methods designed to enable participants to develop active learning techniques, reflect on practice and attain the learning outcomes for each module.

Duration: 1 years

Modules

• • • Perspectives on Individual well-being (Mental Wealth) 
    • Coaching Theory and Practice  
    • Flourishing within organizational systems  
    • Research in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology 1  
    • Research in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology 2  
    • Positive Leadership and Professional Coaching 

Career prospects

Graduates are likely to develop careers in organizational or business consultancies through their knowledge of tools for transforming business, institutions or practice. Business executives, human resource personnel and managers are likely to enhance their career prospects, whilst life and executive coaching is another possible career pathway for the programme graduates.

Skills and knowledge obtained can be usefully applied in the charity, voluntary and social enterprise sectors, as the programme educates for cooperative systems and sustainable well-being and development.

The MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology is useful for qualified clinical psychologists, counselors, psychotherapists, nurses and doctors that intend to use positive psychology and coaching psychology theory, research and applications in their clinical work.

Qualified teachers can use positive psychology expertise to inform their teaching practice. The programme would be of benefit to other existing and aspiring youth workers and educators, from the primary school throughout to the University level.

Importantly, a number of graduates are likely to develop specialization in positive psychology and/or coaching psychology within a research career, and can use the programme as a stepping stone towards a doctorate.

Admission Requirements

The MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching programme is addressed to a wide range of graduates and professional (psychology, sociology, health and social welfare, counseling, education studies, human resources, business or social enterprise studies or other related disciplines) who wish to pursue a career in the field of Human Resources. 

Required documentation:

• • Copy of University degree (issued by Greek or foreign Universities in the aforementioned subject areas, with a minimum 2.2 classification or equivalent from the Greek or other education system)
  • Professional Experience in bakery and pastry industry (if applicable)
  • Letters of Recommendation
    
  • Copy of Identity Card
    
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Other certificates/degrees
  • AMC Application Form

A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.

Candidates without a degree, but with relevant professional experience and proven knowledge of the subject matter are encouraged to apply.

Academic Staff

The academic staff of the School of Humanities consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in their field of expertise.

In their majority they also work in various settings, institutions, clinics, hospitals, schools, nurseries, NGOs, private companies, etc. as psychologists, education experts, special educators, etc. and have extensive professional experience in their field of expertise who can familiarize students with the latest methods and help them put to practice the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.