Doctoral programme in Psychology and Logopaedics, 240 cr

According to the Government Decree on University Degrees (794/2004, amended 1039/2013, §21) the objectives of scientific postgraduate education are that the student

1. becomes thoroughly acquainted with his or her own field of research and its social significance
2. gains the knowledge and skills needed to apply scientific research methods independently and critically and to produce new scientific knowledge within his or her field of research
3. becomes acquainted with the development, basic problems and research methods of his or her field of research
4. gains such knowledge of the general theory of science and of other disciplines relating to his or her own field of research as enables him or her to follow their development
5. achieves sufficient language and communication skills and other abilities to work as an expert or a developer in demanding positions and within international cooperation.

The aim of doctoral studies is to provide doctoral students with the capabilities to successfully work in academic (researcher, teacher) and other types of expert tasks in society. Doctoral students become well versed in their own field of research, but also acquire an extensive general view of their field. The purpose of doctoral education is to adopt scientific thinking, assume good scientific practices and master the diverse skills of a researcher. The doctoral degree also enables the supervision of students and leadership of research groups.

The aim of the Doctoral Programme in Psychology is to provide the student with an in-depth view of the field of study of psychology, its development, basic problems, research methods, and social significance. A person with a doctoral degree has the knowledge and skills needed to apply scientific research methods independently and critically and to produce new psychological knowledge and applications.

The Doctoral Programme in Logopedics offers an in-depth view of the field of study of logopedics, and the preparedness for independent research work and development of new applications. The research focuses on the interaction and communications of Finns, particularly on speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders, on the prevention of such problems, and the study of the effectiveness of rehabilitation. The education prepares the students to apply information produced by basic research in the development of rehabilitation.