Teaching of psychology (in combination)

doc. PhDr. Marian Groma, CSc. 

PaedDr. Anežka Hamranová, PhD. 

doc. Mgr. Miroslava Lemešová, PhD. 

PhDr. Mgr. Romana Schunová, PhD., MBA, LL.M. – head of department

PaedDr. Eva Vancu, Ph.D. 

doc. Mgr. Zlatica Zacharová, PhD. 

Mgr. Michal Bizoň, PhD. 

doc. Mgr. Renáta Bojničanová, PhD. 

Mgr. Eva Faithová, PhD. 

doc. Mgr. Štefánia Ferková, PhD. 

PaedDr. Peter Gergel, PhD. 

Mgr. Tomáš Hlava, PhD. 

Mgr. Michal Hottmar, PhD. 

Mgr. Barbora Jaslovská, PhD. 

doc. PhDr. Ivica Kolečáni Lenčová, PhD.  

doc. PaedDr. Lilla Koreňová, PhD. 

doc. Mgr. Martin Kuruc, PhD. 

Mgr. Pavol Makyna, PhD. 

doc. PhDr. Branislav Malík, CSc. 

Mgr. Katarína Minarovičová, PhD. 

PaedDr. Peter Ostradický, PhD.

Mgr. Ing. Jozef Strakoš, PhD. 

doc. Mgr. Jaroslav Šrank, PhD. 

Ing. Eva Tóblová, PhD. 

prof. PaedDr. Daniela Valachová, CSc. 

Study advisor (tutor):

Mgr. Veronika Horníková, PhD.


Student study advisor for the study programme:  

Ivan Adam (student representative), adam32uniba.sk

Peter Mikušiak (student representative), mikusiak3uniba.sk

Natália Gažiová (student representative), gaziova43uniba.sk

Coordinator for international mobility and Erasmus+:

PhDr. Mgr. Romana Schunová, PhD., MBA, LL.M, schunovafedu.uniba.sk

The master’s joint study programme, through its structure and content, fulfils the description of the study field 38 – Teaching and Educational Sciences. An integral part of the programme consists of courses of a pedagogical‑psychological nature. Within the pedagogical‑psychological core, the essential themes of the study field’s knowledge base are covered — systematic knowledge focused on phenomena of educational reality (related to the educational system, legal aspects, and curricular aspects of the future teaching profession). Students of the second cycle acquire advanced knowledge in pedagogical theory as well as in didactic approaches and concepts. In addition to pedagogical and didactic knowledge, students also gain extensive scientific expertise in the relevant educational discipline. They further develop their scientific, cultural, and linguistic literacy, and the methodological and methodological competencies required for the teaching profession.

The study programme Teaching of Psychology (in combination) (42 credits) is paired with a second subject specialisation (42 credits), and an integral part of the programme is the shared social‑science, pedagogical, and psychological foundation of teacher education (36 credits). The programme therefore comprises three inseparable components in which the student earns a total of 120 credits for compulsory and compulsory‑elective courses at the bachelor’s level.

The compulsory courses (eight in total) are designed to enable students to acquire extensive knowledge in school psychology, counselling in the school environment, working with diversity in schools, and in the didactics of psychology, while also developing the ability to apply this theoretical knowledge in practice. Compulsory courses include, for example, Didactics of Psychology, School Psychology, Career Counselling, and Coaching and Mentoring.

Pedagogical practice is also part of the compulsory structure: Pedagogical Practice 1 and Pedagogical Practice 2, which are completed for each subject specialisation. These practices take place during the periods specified in the academic calendar of the Faculty of Education of Comenius University.

The compulsory‑elective courses (ten in total) develop advanced knowledge and skills in psychology teaching, psychological counselling, and working with pupils in educational contexts. These include courses such as Crisis Intervention in Schools, Neuropsychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Psychology of Language, among others. The group of optional courses (five courses in total) complements the compulsory subjects by emphasising practical applications, especially in the areas of teacher mental health, well‑being, and the development of optimism. Examples include Fundamentals of Play Therapy for Teachers and Fundamentals of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for Teachers, both aimed at strengthening graduates’ practical psychological literacy and equipping them with tools for working in an inclusive classroom. These courses also support the scientific development of interested students.

The basic admission requirement for master’s studies is the completion of a first‑cycle study programme (a bachelor’s programme) in the same study programme (or in the corresponding subject specialisation).

If the number of applicants for the selected study programme exceeds the planned limit approved by the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Education, Comenius University, the ranking of admitted applicants will be determined on the basis of the weighted grade point average for the entire first‑cycle bachelor’s study, calculated only from completed courses, including the state examination.

All criteria for the given study programme, including detailed and specific requirements, are published on the faculty’s website in the section Study.

A graduate of the Master’s study programme Teaching of Psychology (in combination) is a qualified specialist with advanced knowledge in psychology and the didactics of psychological disciplines. The graduate is prepared for professional work in education, counselling, and prevention, and is able to apply psychological knowledge responsibly and ethically in various educational settings. 

Key Knowledge Graduates:

• possess comprehensive knowledge in psychology, pedagogy, didactics, and their application in educational practice,
• understand key domains of psychology (cognitive, developmental, pedagogical, school, positive psychology, family psychology, neuropsychology, applied behaviour analysis, psychology of adults and seniors),
• understand principles of psychological assessment, prevention, intervention, and facilitation,
• have systematic knowledge of research methodology (qualitative and quantitative), with emphasis on ethics.

Practical Skills Graduates are able to:

• design and evaluate solutions to professional and educational challenges,
• work with pupils and classes in areas such as wellbeing, inclusion, mental health, and risk behaviour,
• prepare, lead, and evaluate lessons, trainings, preventive programmes, and interventions,
• formulate recommendations for improving school psychology and counselling,
• design and evaluate educational programmes and developmental activities,
• conduct and interpret research and translate findings into educational practice.

Professional Competencies Graduates:

• integrate knowledge from multiple psychological subfields into teaching and counselling practice,
• critically analyse current challenges in education (well‑being, inclusion, school climate) and propose innovative solutions,
• understand principles of teamwork, community collaboration, and participatory practices in schools,
• communicate and act ethically in complex educational situations,
• apply pedagogical diagnostics, career counselling, coaching, and mentoring.

Additional Abilities Graduates:

• demonstrate strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills,
• are competent in project planning and the use of educational technologies and digital tools,
• engage in professional self‑development, supervision, and lifelong learning,
• can work effectively with diverse groups (adults, seniors, neurodivergent individuals),
• design and coordinate school‑based community, preventive, and educational activities in line with national education frameworks.

From the perspective of professional applicability, graduates of this study programme are qualified to perform the duties of pedagogical staff in the following categories:

a) Lower‑secondary school teacher (second stage of primary education) for the instruction of the subject Psychology, provided that this subject is included in the school curriculum within the optional (discretionary) hours of the educational plan;

b) Upper‑secondary school teacher for the instruction of the subject Psychology in schools where this subject is incorporated into the school’s educational programme;

c) Educator serving in school‑based educational and extracurricular settings;

d) Pedagogical (teaching) assistant, supporting the educational process and the implementation of pedagogical activities in accordance with the applicable school legislation.

The Faculty of Education, Comenius University, has cooperation agreements with schools where students carry out their teaching practice. The list of partner (training) schools is updated regularly. Among the selected partner schools are, for example:

• Základná škola, Hlboká cesta 4, 811 04 Bratislava
• Základná škola s materskou školu J.A.Komenského, Hubeného 25, 831 53 Bratislava
• Súkromná základná škola FELIX, Krásnohorská 14, 851 07 Bratislava
• Základná škola, Malokarpatské nám.1, 841 03 Bratislava
• Gymnázium L. Novomeského, Tomášikova 2, 821 07 Bratislava
• Súkromné gymnázium, Vážska 32, 821 07 Bratislava
• Základná škola s materskou školu M. Hodžu, Škarniclova 1, 811 01 Bratislava
• 1. súkromné gymnázium v BA, Bajkalská 20, 821 08 Bratislava
• Základná škola P. Marcelyho, Drieňová 16, 821 03 Bratislava
• Základná škola s materskou školou M. R. Štefánika, Grösslingová 48, 811 09 Bratislava
• Základná škola SNP, Ostredková 14, 821 02 Bratislava
• Spojená škola, Tilgnerova 14, 841 05 Bratislava
• Súkromná základná škola, Sklenárova 1, 821 09 Bratislava
• Základná škola s materskou školou, Cádrova 23, 831 01 Bratislava
• Základná škola, Kulíškova 8, 821 08 Bratislava
• Súkromná základná škola pre žiakov s intelektovým nadaním CENADA, Majerníkova 60, 841 05 Bratislava
• Základná škola s materskou školou, Dubová 1, 811 04 Bratislava
• Základná škola, Pankúchova 4, 851 04 Bratislava
• Základná škola, Vazovova 4, 811 07 Bratislava
• Základná škola s materskou školou, Za kasárňou 2, 831 03 Bratislava
• Základná škola s materskou školou, Česká 10, 831 03 Bratislava
• Základná škola s materskou školou, Sibírska 39, 831 02 Bratislava

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Zacharova_VTC.pdf

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