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Executive Doctor of Psychology
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Executive Doctor of Psychology
OVERVIEW
The Executive Doctor of Psychology (EDPY) programme is an terminal degree tailored for senior psychologists and leaders in the field seeking to deepen their understanding and expertise in psychology. The most distinguishing characteristic of this program is its focus on practical application and professional development, designed to graduate students in three years.
This programme provides an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge psychological theories, research methods, and practices. Students have the opportunity to customise their study by specialising their dissertation topics in areas that align with their personal interests, professional goals, and industry experiences. Whether it’s cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, organizational psychology, or any other area, students are encouraged to pursue their passions and make meaningful contributions to the field.
Through this programme, participants will engage in advanced research, critical discussions, and practical applications. They will learn to analyse complex psychological issues, develop innovative solutions, and apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Upon completion, they will be equipped with the leadership, analytical, and counselling skills necessary to excel in their chosen field of psychology and drive positive changes in individuals, organisations, and society.
Programme Length: Three-Year
Programme Delivery Mode: Online Learning
Programme Delivery Language: Chinese
Entry Requirements: A Master’s Degree and with 5 years relevant working experience
Certificate Award: Raffles University Executive Master of Psychology, Executive Doctor of Psychology
PROGRAMME MODULE
This course helps students understand the basic process of psychological counseling, understand the psychological counseling techniques of different psychological schools, and lay a foundation for the subsequent study of the practical operation of psychological counseling techniques.
This module introduces students to theories of motivation and emotion. These theories will be related to learning theories. The influence of motivation on cognition and self-regulation will be briefly discussed.
This course introduces in detail the development, theory, application and influence of different schools of personality psychology to help students understand personality psychology as a whole.
This module introduces students to the field of cognitive psychology. Topics shall cover the major subareas within cognition, focusing on an understanding of the major theories, research findings, and practical applications associated with cognitive science applied to psychology.
The module will explore Freud and his circle, the origins of psychoanalytic and psychobiographic theories, and goes on to explore its development in the post-Freud era. A unique element of this module would be the evaluation of artistic works, such as paintings, movies, and poems, to illustrate the psychoanalytic theories.
This course provides a broad overview of the theories and methods of social psychology. The emphasis of the course is on the scientific understanding of individual behaviour in its social context. Topics to be discussed include impression formation, interpersonal attraction, prejudice and discrimination, attitudes, aggression, group psychology, and personality.
This module provides students with the knowledge and understanding to evaluate and influence consumer behaviour using psychological theories and practices.
This course helps students learn psychometric from the development of psychometrics and different types of scales. Understand the scope of application of different psychometric scales, analyze the data of learning scales, and understand the meaning of different data,
This module provides an introduction to psychological research techniques and methodologies. Topics to be covered include the logic of research, the issues that must be considered in deciding how to study various psychological phenomena, and ways to address the difficulties posed by the limitations of specific studies. These issues will be illustrated through reference to the examples of research on various topics in psychology.
This module is designed to provide guided working/research experience to students. The student is expected to produce an original piece of research in an applied setting.
This course aims to provide students with valuable opportunities to gain in-depth insights into industry frontiers, corporate operational practices, and career development trends. Through a combination of field visits and/or workshops, students will be able to intuitively experience corporate culture, understand the operational models, technological innovations, market strategies, and industry development trends in different sectors. This will enhance students’ practical abilities, innovative consciousness, and comprehensive competitiveness.
Process of Thesis Writing
1. Identifying Research Problems and Objectives
2. Conduct Literature Review
3. Identify Research approach and Design
4. Present Research proposal
5. Conduct Original Research and Collect Result
6. Present Research Conclusion
7. Write a Thesis and submit it as a Dissertation
8. Defend Thesis in an Oral Viva Vace Examination
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