Master of Psychology (Admissions Closed)

About the Graduate Psychology Program

This page contains information about the former Master of Psychology (Mgr.) program at the University of New York in Prague.

The program is no longer accepting new applications, but remains fully accredited through 2027 and continues to be delivered to currently enrolled students as they complete the curriculum and academic requirements of the program.

The Master of Psychology (Mgr.) was designed for students holding a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field and was offered through the UNYP School of Psychology. The program provided advanced training in psychological theory, research methods, and professional practice, supporting the development of specialized knowledge and skills across clinical, health, social, developmental, and organizational psychology.

Students engaged in rigorous academic and applied learning experiences while developing analytical, research, and professional competencies. The program reflected UNYP’s international academic environment, emphasizing research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student-centered learning.

Graduate Curriculum Focus

The Master of Psychology program emphasizes advanced academic and professional training, combining theoretical foundations with applied research and professional practice.

Key areas of study include:

• Clinical and Health Psychology
• Social and Developmental Psychology
• Organizational and Workplace Psychology
• Psychological Research Methods
• Ethics and Professional Practice

Through this curriculum, students develop competencies in research design, psychological analysis, and applied practice relevant to both academic and professional settings.

Career Pathways in Psychology

A graduate degree in psychology provides preparation for a range of careers across healthcare, research, education, and organizational environments.

Depending on specialization and national licensing requirements, graduates may pursue roles such as:

• Clinical or Counseling Psychologist (additional certification is typically required in most countries)
• School or Educational Psychologist
• Health or Rehabilitation Psychologist
• Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
• Researcher in cognitive, social, or applied psychology

Graduates may also continue to doctoral-level study (PhD or PsyD) in psychology or related disciplines.

Program Leadership

Talar Agopian, M.A., Ph.D.
Graduate Psychology Program Director

Dr. Agopian earned her Ph.D. in Education at Charles University in Prague and her M.A. in School Counseling at Haigazian University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Education and a Teaching Diploma.

Before joining UNYP, she held teaching and leadership roles at universities in Beirut, including serving as Acting Chair of the Department of Education. At UNYP, she leads the graduate psychology program and supports students in developing advanced academic knowledge, research capabilities, and professional skills.

Interested in Graduate Psychology at UNYP?

While this specific program is not accepting new applications, UNYP continues to engage with prospective students interested in advanced study in psychology.

Prospective students are encouraged to contact the admissions team to discuss their academic background, interests, and possible future study pathways at UNYP.

→ Contact the Admissions Team

Students at an earlier stage of their studies may also consider the Bachelor of Psychology at UNYP, which provides a foundation for advanced graduate-level education.