National Requirements Poland

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• Psychology Education

There are two main options for students wishing to pursue training in psychology in Poland; a ‘long cycle’ (a five year long study including masters), and a split cycle (a three-years' bachelor's degree followed by a separate two-years' masters degree). Postgraduate education and additional qualifications are required in some specialities. In each case (5 or 3+2), one is required to gather minimum 300 ECTS and present a thesis in order to be awarded with a masters degree.

• Programmes that meet EuroPsy requirements:

In Poland, we started a validation project, available for all higher educational institutions offering master degree in psychology. 15 universities have joined the Project so far. On most of them, the training program was largely compatible with EuroPsy regulations. The most common exception was the lack of sufficient internships. The NAC defines for each university (and within it for each specialization) what additional conditions must be met for education to be considered compatible with EuroPsy.
When the compulsory curriculum does not coverall EuroPsy requirements, the decision to recognize the diploma (or not) is taken on the basis of an individual study card.
Confirmation of programs compliance with the EuroPsy requirements has been granted for the following universities:

• Supervised Practice arrangements (for the EuroPsy certificate)

There are 2 pathways to apply for the basic EuroPsy certificate.
Experienced practitioner pathway; 
Psychologists who meet all of the 4 listed below criteria can apply for the certificate:

1. Graduation in psychology by the end of 2017 (5-years or3+2 format) and a Master's degree in psychology;
2. At least 3 years of documented work or independent practice within the last 6 years as a practicing psychologist;
3. During the period mentioned in condition 2, work for a minimum of 1 year under supervision;
4. A written commitment to apply the principles of professional ethics and to submit to the jurisdiction of the PPA Fellowship Court.

A pathway for entering the psychology profession. Psychologists who meet all of the 3 listed below criteria may apply for certification:

1. Graduation in psychology in 2028 or later (5-years or 3+2 format) and a Master's degree in psychology,
2. One-year EuroPsy internship under the supervision of a certified internship supervisor,
3. A written commitment to apply the principles of professional ethics and to submit to the jurisdiction of the PPA FellowshipCourt.

• Training of supervisors

A supplementary workshop (8 hours) is required to introduce into EuroPsy concept and professional training procedures. As for now, 26 supervisors met the criteria and
have been awarded with EuroPsy certificate.

• Recognition of title

The title Psychologist is legally recognised and partialy protected. Although there is the Act on the Profession of Psychologist and Psychologists’ Professional Corporation (signed in 2001) no Psychologists’ Professional Corporation was established, which means that no body awarding the right to work as psychologist exists. The legislative’s work on the Act are resumed from 2019.  

• Licence to practice

The right to work as psychologist belongs to those who have been awarded with an MA in psychology.

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)