In France, to become a psychoanalyst, you must have a new master's degree, that is, you have received five years of higher education, obtained a higher professional diploma (DESS), or a higher in-depth research diploma (DEA) and participated in professional practice.
Comprehensive universities basically offer psychology training courses, but some universities also provide related teaching.
Specialized courses in comprehensive universities
The study of college psychology major is divided into three stages. The first stage lasts for two years and is used to prepare for the general university diploma (DEUG); The second stage lasts for two years, preparing for bachelor's and master's diplomas respectively; The third stage is the new master's stage, and you can prepare a higher professional diploma (DESS) or a higher in-depth research diploma (DEA).
Many universities offer DEUG, bachelor and master courses in psychology. In addition, there is even a master's degree in psychological science and technology (MST); Degree courses focus on social psychology; For example, the Master of Science and Technology in "Corporate Law and Social Relations" from the University of Lyon II, and the Master of Science and Technology in "Applied Social Sciences" from the University of Paris IV and the University of Paris V belong to this kind of diploma.
New master's degree
There are many advanced in-depth study diplomas (DEA) and advanced professional diplomas (DESS) in psychology. The conditions for foreign students to apply for registration of these degree programs are: they must have received at least four years of higher education in their country of origin; The school recruits students by reviewing academic files and interviewing.
Most universities with psychology courses offer courses such as Clinical Psychology and Pathology, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology and Experimental Psychology at the stage of Advanced Professional Diploma (DESS) and Advanced Deep Research Diploma (DEA).
For students who are interested in taking such academic courses, it is best to master French first; Of course, knowing English is also an important advantage, because many research publications are published in English or American.
Specialized courses in colleges and universities
Some famous colleges in France can also provide very high-level psychological courses, or cultivate students' ability and qualification for research work.
Of course, the most outstanding in this respect is the French Institute for Advanced Social Sciences (EHESS). The college awards a unique school diploma. Diploma is not only related to students majoring in psychology, but also to other humanities students who have received at least five years of higher education. This diploma is the recognition of an original research paper; The topic of the thesis must be determined by consulting academic tutors and associate professors. Selecting and enrolling students by reviewing academic files; Every teacher has the right to approve the necessary conditions for participating in relevant courses. The study period is three years; Those who pass can get the qualification to study for a doctorate.
The Institute of Psychoanalysts is a private college for academic and professional purposes. The school offers a five-year psychology course; The fifth year is a career-oriented course, with majors such as Communication Analysis, Humanistic Psychology, Graphology and Psychometrics. Students must take all courses; Except for the last school year, you can't change classes halfway.
In addition, the National Institute of Labor Research and Vocational Guidance (INETOP) can provide foreign students and researchers with high-level vocational guidance psychology training courses and diplomas.