Systemic Psychology Semmelweis University

Overview

Master’s level psychologists with a systemic approach develop and apply psychological interventions and professional protocols based on their extensive knowledge of medical, health, and applied psychological sciences. They recognize, analyze, and integrate biological, psychological, social, and systemic factors influencing individual and collective functioning.

Their professional activity focuses on prevention, health promotion, health development, and health rehabilitation. These specialists apply systemic psychological interventions within the scope of counseling competence, participate in solving professional and scientific problems in systemic psychology, and contribute to interdisciplinary healthcare processes. Graduates use evidence-based methods to support the development and well-being of individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations, and evaluate the effectiveness of their professional interventions.

Career opportunities: 

Graduates holding a master’s degree in Systemic Psychology have the appropriate qualifications to obtain additional specialist psychologist qualifications in various fields of psychology, as specified in the relevant legislation of the given field.

Key Facts

The first two semesters focus on the theoretical foundations of systemic psychology, complemented by courses aimed at developing students’ intervention skills. In addition to health psychology, psychodiagnostics, psychopathology, developmental psychology, and research methodology, the program places strong emphasis on applied areas and intervention methods within the systemic approach.

From the second year onwards, alongside continued classroom instruction, students are assigned to a training placement site to further develop their practical skills and may choose from specialization modules.

Specialization Tracks

• Track 1: Integration of Pediatric Psychology and Medical Family Therapy into Systemic Psychology Interventions
• Track 2: Integration of an Attachment-Focused Approach into Systemic Psychology Interventions
• Track 3: Integration of a Christian Pastoral Counseling Approach into Systemic Psychology Interventions