The Bachelor's program in Psychology at Kutaisi International University spans six semesters (three academic years) and includes 180 ECTS credits. Of these, 156 ECTS credits are allocated to compulsory modules, comprising 16 modules (including 45 courses and English language instruction). 12 ECTS credits are reserved for the Bachelor’s thesis, while the remaining credits are designated for elective courses and modules.
The program offers the opportunity to study English at the B2 level (two semesters, 6 ECTS), which is a compulsory module for students who do not present an internationally recognized English language proficiency certificate (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge B2 First, Cambridge C1 Advanced, or the British Council Aptis Test). Students who present one of these certificates are exempt from the English requirement and may choose any elective module or course in its place.
The program also includes 600 hours of practice and work experience, delivered through three types of practicums: Orientation Practicum in general, applied, or clinical psychology (6 ECTS); Practicum I, an in-depth professional practicum in applied or clinical psychology (9 ECTS); Research Practicum (8 ECTS).
Compulsory modules cover the following topics: Introduction to Psychology; Experimental Psychology (Learning, Memory and Cognition; Perception; Motivation and Emotion); Biological Psychology and Medicine; Statistics and Research Methods I & II; Personality Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Educational Psychology; Psychological Assessment; Organizational Psychology; Clinical Psychology.
Elective modules, chosen in the 5th and 6th semesters, allow students to deepen their knowledge in the areas listed above.
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
The methods used in the program include both formative and summative approaches:
• Traditional lectures and seminars, as well as training sessions designed to strengthen students’ theoretical knowledge acquired during lectures.
• Presentations and active discussions, debates, oral in-class presentations of reading assignments, group assignments (written or oral), and Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) such as concept papers, minute papers, case analyses, concept mapping, problem recognition tasks, documented problem-solving, application tasks related to new material, paraphrasing, and assessment of students’ prior knowledge.
• Team and individual homework assignments aimed at developing practical skills and reinforcing acquired knowledge.
• Classes incorporate active teaching methods such as testing, peer review of practical exercises, supervisor reviews, literature analysis (summarizing, analyzing, inducing, deducing), case studies, seminar discussions, video demonstrations, live demonstrations in the classroom, flipped classroom (inverted teaching), presentations, consultations, and independent study hours.
General Structure of the Program
