master of science in psychology: university of luxembourg ... · evaluation tools: – human...

University of LuxembourgMaster of Science in Psychology: Evaluation & Assessment

• Lifelong learning• Growing need for reliable and valid assessments:

– Learning potential– Skills profile– Personality profile...– ...individuals at different stages in their lives...

Context of the training program

Targeted qualifications

• Theoretical and methodological knowledge required for designing scientific evaluation studies

• Development, selection and use of assessment tools• Statistical and methodological knowledge and skills

required for data processing and interpretation• Preparation of presentations, reports, assessments and

expert opinions for various target groups

Skills developed• High level skills in

– the establishment and application of evaluation designs– in the areas of:

• Cognitive assessment• School-based learning• Professional skills• Dimensions of personality

– ... in any other area that can benefit from psychometric measurement models and multivariate analysis methods.

Organization of the program• 4 semesters • Some common lectures with the Master in Psychology:

Psychological Intervention (MPI)• 10-week internship• Full-time training• On-the-job training possible but difficult to implement• Program structuring in ECTS credits with a total of 120

credits

Admission requirements• Required qualifications:

• Bachelor• University degree of at least three years in

− Psychology− Educational Sciences −Cognitive Sciences− Possible opening to other disciplines

Admission requirements

Admission requirements• Basic methodological and statistical knowledge required• Good knowledge of languages:

– English– French

• Recruitment based on CV and individual interview

• Limit of 20 to 25 people per promotion

Work opportunities• Sectors of activity requiring the implementation of

evaluation tools:– Human resources services– Assessment centers– Initial and continuing training institutions– Educational and vocational guidance– Validation of acquired experiences– Medical and rehabilitation sector– Public Employment Services– Research institutes in the field of evaluation

Master program1st year 2nd year

Contents (14 ECTS)Psychological constructs and their relation to evaluation and assessment

Measurement models (2) (3 ECTS)Model for behavioural data analysis (MPI)

Measurement models (1) (12 ECTS)Classic test theoryItem response theory

Statistical tools (2) (12 ECTS)Clusters Analysys Structural equation modeling (MPI)Hierachical linear models (MPI)

Measurement tools (22 ECTS)TestsQuestionnaires (MPI)TAO (MPI)Observation (MPI)

Professional fields (9 ECTS)Humain ressourcesTrainingEnterprises

Statistical tools (1) (6 ECTS)MRI-software

Internship (6 ECTS)

Professional fields (6 ECTS)Education

Master thesis (30 ECTS)

Partnerships• Université Laval – Québec• Université Paris Ouest – Nanterre – La Défense• Université Paris V – René Descartes• Inetop – CNAM Paris

• Ministère de l’Education Nationale et de la Formation Professionnelle

• Private companies• Administration de l’Emploi (job centre)

ContactsAdministrationcecile.mangin@uni.lu

Course directorclaude.houssemand@uni.lu