Bachelor’s program in Basics of Psychotherapy
Bachelor’s program in Basics of Psychotherapy
Your first step into the world of psychotherapy
The Bachelor's degree in Psychotherapy Basics at the Postgraduate Center of the University of Vienna offers a sound academic education for anyone working in the psychosocial field and/or wishing to enter psychotherapy training.
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EUR 2,317 per semester (plus self-experience 100 sessions of 50 minutes each and internship supervision 50 sessions of 50 minutes each possible in individual and group settings
Bachelor-Upgrade
The upgrade is interesting for those who have already completed the general introductory course in psychotherapy (Propädeutikum). By completing additional courses, it is possible to acquire the bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Arts (Continuing Education)).
During the upgrade program, some supplementary modules to the general introductory course in psychotherapy (Psychotherapeutisches Propädeutikum) (additional academic seminars and electives as well as writing a bachelor's paper) have to be completed.
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EUR 1,900 per semester
Why this program?
Theory & practice combined
Combination of scientific methodology and practical relevance. As part of this Bachelor's program, special emphasis is placed on combining theoretical content with practical experience (internship, self-awareness, supervision).
Intensive study of the four clusters of psychotherapy:
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Humanistic psychotherapy
- Behavioral therapy
- Systemic psychotherapy
- Corresponds to the first training phase of psychotherapy training according to PthG 2024
Recognized Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) - internationally valid & optimal subject-relevant basis for (psychotherapeutic) Master's studies
Part-time with a fixed timetable over 6 semesters for maximum planning security
BA upgrade possible for those who have completed the “Psychotherapeutic Propaedeutic Course”
Studying at the University of Vienna (the best university in Austria in international rankings) guarantees a particularly high quality of education in terms of both content and didactics.