Psychoanalysis

You will achieve a foundational understanding of psychoanalytic theory, history, and techniques. You’ll gain insight into human behavior, personality development, and the unconscious mind. This knowledge can be applied in various fields such as counseling, social work, or further academic research and clinical practice in psychoanalysis. You’ll develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deeper understanding of human relationships and mental processes, preparing you for a career that involves deep interaction and support for individuals’ mental and emotional well-being.

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Overview

Psychoanalysis is a field of study focusing on understanding human mind and behavior by exploring unconscious processes that shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Originating from the work of Sigmund Freud, it investigates the role of the unconscious mind, emphasizing the significant impact of childhood experiences on personality and behavior patterns. It also looks into defense mechanisms the ego employs to protect itself from anxiety and unacceptable thoughts.

Freud’s theory of psychosexual development is a cornerstone of psychoanalysis, outlining how personality evolves through various stages centered around different erogenous zones during early years. In therapeutic contexts, psychoanalysis is known for its unique techniques like free association, interpretation, and dream analysis.It also examines the dynamics of transference and countertransference, critical concepts in understanding patient-therapist interactions. Overall, psychoanalysis aims to unearth and address unconscious conflicts, offering deep insights into the human psyche and influencing various fields beyond therapy, including literature and art.

Career Opportunities

Graduates in psychoanalysis have a wide range of career opportunities, primarily in fields requiring a deep understanding of human behavior and the mind. Many become clinical psychoanalysts, working directly in individual or group therapy, helping patients resolve unconscious conflicts and improve mental health. Beyond clinical practice, others choose academia, dedicating themselves to research or teaching psychoanalysis and related disciplines.

There are also opportunities in organizational consultancy, where they apply their knowledge of the human mind to improve group dynamics, leadership, and workplace efficiency. Additionally, training in psychoanalysis is valued in fields like literature, cultural critique, and art, where understanding the human psyche enriches both analysis and artistic creation.

In summary, a background in psychoanalysis offers valuable skills for a variety of careers that demand an in-depth understanding of human motivations and behaviors.

Learning Outcomes

People who graduate in this Psychoanalysis Bachelor Degree Program are expected to:

  • Gain a thorough grounding in the fundamental theories and methods of psychoanalysis, including the work of Freud and subsequent theorists. Understand the development of psychoanalytic thought over time.
  • Acquire basic skills in psychoanalytic practice, including understanding transference, countertransference, resistance, and the use of interpretation within a therapeutic setting.
  • Develop critical thinking and analytical skills to critically assess psychoanalytic literature, case studies, and theoretical frameworks.
  • Understand and apply the ethical considerations and professional standards relevant to psychoanalytic practice and research.
  • Develop an awareness of how cultural, social, and historical contexts influence psychological development and behavior, and how psychoanalysis can address diverse populations.
  • Enhance ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both in writing and orally, including the ability to present and debate psychoanalytic concepts.
  • Prepare for further study in psychoanalysis or related fields, or for careers where psychoanalytic understanding is beneficial.

Programme

Semester 1CreditsNumber
Introduction to Psychoanalysis – History and Basic Concepts3PSI 001
Freud’s Works – Volumes 1 to 63PSI 002
Citizenship, Ethnic-Racial Diversity, and Human Rights3PSI 003
Psychoanalytic Immersion – The Position of the Analysand and the Fundamental Rule3PSI 004
General Principles and Ethics in the Psychoanalytic Approach3PSI 005
Semester 2CreditsNumber
Foundations of Psychoanalysis – Psychic Instances and Dream Interpretation3PSI 006
Psychoanalytic Psychopathology – Neuroses, Psychoses, and Perversions3PSI 007
Sustainability and Social Responsibility3PSI 008
Freud’s Works – Volumes 7 to 123PSI 009
Psychoanalytic Immersion – Resistance and Transference in the Context of the Analysand3PSI 010
Semester 3CreditsNumber
Foundations of Psychoanalysis – Defense Mechanisms and Object Relations3PSI 011
Freud’s Works – Volumes 13 to 183PSI 012
Psychoanalysis, Culture, and Society: Issues of Gender and Sexuality3PSI 013
Introduction to Psychoanalytic Clinic – Contract, Setting, and Preliminary Interviews3PSI 014
Psychoanalytic Immersion – Production of Setting and Initial Conferences3PSI 015
Semester 4CreditsNumber
Psychoanalytic Clinic – Free Association, Resistance, and Transference3PSI 016
Foundations of Psychoanalysis – Drives, Traumas, and Personality Formation3PSI 017
Entrepreneurship, Management, and Innovation in Psychoanalysis3PSI 018
Freud’s Works IV – Volumes 19 to 243PSI 019
Psychoanalytic Immersion – Listening and Evenly-Suspended Attention3PSI 020
Semester 5CreditsNumber
Psychoanalytic Ethics – Desire of the Analyst vs Desire of the Analysand3PSI 021
Psychoanalytic Clinic – Themes and Interpretations in Clinical Psychoanalysis3PSI 022
Introduction to Lacanian Psychoanalysis3PSI 023
Psychoanalytic Schools3PSI 024
Psychoanalytic Immersion – Returning the Transference3PSI 025
Semester 6 Credits Number
Psychoanalytic Clinic – Clinical Structures and Direction of Treatment 3 PSI 026
Neuroscience 3 PSI 027
Psychoanalysis in the Construction of the Subject 3 PSI 028
Psychoanalytic Immersion – Working with Resistances 3 PSI 029
Psychoanalytic Psychopathology – Narcissism, Mourning and Melancholia, Depression, and Anxiety 3 PSI 030
Semester 7 Credits Number
Analytical Orientation Psychotherapy 3 PSI 031
Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Online Clinic 3 PSI 032
Guidance for Dissertation or Thesis Work 3 PSI 033
Lacanian Structural Psychoanalysis – Castration, Desire, and Jouissance 3 PSI 034
Psychoanalytic Immersion – Working with Counter-Transference 3 PSI 035
Semester 8 Credits Number
Dissertation or Thesis Work 3 PSI 036
Psychoanalytic Clinic – Children and Adolescents 3 PSI 037
American Sign Language (ASL) 3 PSI 038
Psychoanalytic Immersion – Insights, Interpretation, and Endless Analysis 3 PSI 039
Psychoanalysis, Art, and Subjectivity 3 PSI 040

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  • Duration 4 Years
  • Intakes Immediately
  • Tuition $199
  • Language English
  • Courses 40
  • Credits 120