In which university of Belarus prepare future psychologists, and where they are in demand

In Belarus, the training of future psychologists begins even before entering the university. In all regional and district centers, pedagogical classes are successfully functioning. This was reported on October 8 to journalists by the Deputy Director of the Institute of Psychology of BSPU named after M. Tank Valentina Solodoukho, the correspondent of the agency “Minsk-Novosti”.

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According to V. Solodoukho, in specialized classes, high school students study the basics of pedagogy and psychology in depth, which allows them to make an informed choice when entering universities. Future experts are trained at the Institute of Psychology of BSPU. The training program is based on disciplines aimed at preserving the mental health of the population.

- Students master medical and inclusive psychology (to work with children with psychophysical development), the basics of counseling and psychiatry, said V. Solodoukho. Future specialists begin to practice from the first year in various organizations of the country.

The expert stressed that psychologists – graduates of BSPU are in demand in the education system, in HR departments of enterprises and recruitment agencies, in family support centers. In addition, they work in crisis centers and structures of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Speaking about international cooperation, V. Solodoukho cited the example of a joint educational program with Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University. It aims to train experts in clinical psychology.

- This academic year will see the first graduation of such specialists who will be able to work in Belarusian healthcare institutions, explained V. Solodoukho.