Psychotherapeutic Propedeutics

Enrolment Conditions

You may enrol in the Psychotherapeutic Propedeutics programme if:

• you have completed the general matura examination
• you have completed the vocational Matura or the final examination in an appropriate upper secondary professional education programme
• you completed any four-year upper secondary programme before 1 June 1995

Applicants who have completed equivalent education abroad also meet the enrolment requirements.

Transition to the Higher Professional Study Programme Psychosocial Support (BAA)

If a student decides to continue their studies in the higher professional study programme Psychosocial Support, they may submit a request for the recognition of courses completed within the programme Psychotherapeutic Propedeutics. After the recognition process, the student completes the remaining courses required by the curriculum of the higher education professional programme Psychosocial Support.

For all international students enrolled in this programme, a B2 level of Slovenian or English is strongly recommended upon entering the study process. It is expected that students continue to further develop their Slovenian/English language skills throughout their studies.

Enrolment Instructions

Information regarding enrolment and application deadlines for the next academic year is available here.

For more information about enrolling at SASS, you can contact us at:
Phone: 05 333 00 80
E-mail: vpisi@fuds.si

You can visit us in person at Gregorčičeva ulica 19 in Nova Gorica every Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00 and on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 to 16:00, by prior arrangement at vpisi@fuds.si.

Tuition Fee

Payment terms allow for a one-time payment upon enrollment or payment in installments (3 or 8 installments). If choosing the 3-installment plan, payments are due upon enrollment and in the months of November and December. If choosing the 8-installment plan, the first payment is due upon enrollment, followed by monthly installments from November to May. In the case of installment payments, an administrative fee of EUR 30.00 is charged with each installment.

Details regarding study costs are available in the Price list.

Course Structure and Schedule

Psychotherapeutic Propedeutics is an independent part of the undergraduate programme Psychosocial Support (1st cycle) and is delivered as a complete, stand-alone module.

The programme is normally completed within one academic year and is divided into two semesters. During this time, students attend lectures, exercises, and other forms of organised study activities.

Lectures and exercises take place at the Ljubljana unit, located at Leskoškova 9/e. They are generally held two to three times per week, Monday to Friday, in the afternoon between 16:00 and 20:00, with occasional exceptions. Some contact hours are conducted online via ICT tools. If the scope of lectures and exercises exceeds what can be delivered during weekdays, sessions may exceptionally be organised on Saturdays.

For students who are unable to attend certain sessions, the premium Study+ Support package is available, offering additional flexibility in following the study process.

* In exceptional circumstances (public health measures, illness, etc.), we reserve the right to make minor adjustments.
** If the number of newly enrolled students at a part-time study location is below the threshold specified in the call for enrolment, the faculty may decide to conduct the programme in the form of consultations only or not to deliver the programme at that location.
*** A list of courses for which mandatory physical attendance is required despite the purchase of the Study+ Support package is available by contacting: urniki@fuds.si

Study+ Support Package

By purchasing the Study+ Support package, you you secure maximum flexibility and a premium study experience tailored to your lifestyle. In addition to comprehensive faculty support, you gain access to the following enhanced services designed to help you achieve your academic goals:

• Live participation in most lectures and seminars via Zoom. Be present and actively involved, wherever you are.
• Year-round access to recordings of most lectures and seminars. Enjoy continuous access to a wide range of recorded lectures and seminars. Your personal knowledge base remains available for revision and consolidation until the end of the autumn examination period.
• Responsive administrative and technical support. To ensure faster and more efficient handling of your study-related matters, we remove administrative and technical obstacles that could slow you down. Through the Student Affairs Office at a click and Technical SOS services, we provide a responsive study infrastructure that moves at your pace, with immediate access to solutions via the centralised Study+ Info Hub.
• 20% discount on professional training programmes. Benefit from a 20% discount on professional development courses focused on soft skills and actively strengthen your digital agility. The competencies you gain will further enhance your CV and increase your competitiveness in the labour market.

The Study+ Support package can be ordered upon enrolment or at any time during the academic year via the Web Office. Package pricing for the academic year is available on our Price List page. Study with the Study+ Support package will be available from the 2026/27 academic year onwards.

A list of courses that require mandatory physical attendance despite the purchase of the Study+ Support package can be obtained by emailing urniki@fuds.si.

Curriculum

The Psychotherapeutic Propedeutics programme includes selected courses from the higher education study programme Psychosocial Support.

Assessment of Knowledge

The assessment system is designed to encourage continuous work, active learning, and steady student progress. Various forms of assessment are used, including mid-term tests, written and oral exams, seminar papers, projects, portfolios, and reports on practical training.

The methods of assessment are defined in the course syllabi, which are published on the website.

Students may apply for recognition of previously completed exams or other obligations if they are comparable in content to the requirements of the programme. More information on the Recognition of exams.

Requirements for Completing the Programme

To complete the programme, a student must fulfil all study obligations amounting to 60 ECTS credits.

Acquired Competences

The competences that students gain during the Psychotherapeutic Propedeutics programme are:

General Competences:

• knowledge and understanding of basic concepts and methods, and familiarity with developments in the field of study
• familiarity with research methods, procedures, and processes; ability to collect and interpret data; development of critical and self-critical judgement
• ability to apply knowledge in practice and solve problems
• development of communication abilities and skills, especially communication in an international environment
• cooperativeness and the ability to work in a team (including in an international environment)

Subject-Specific Competences:

• knowledge and understanding of basic concepts and methods in the field of psychosocial support, drawing from psychology, medicine/psychiatry, statistics, and scientific methodology
• ability to apply knowledge and methods of psychosocial counselling in concrete situations involving direct work with clients
• ability to engage in well-reasoned and respectful discussion and problem-solving
• ability to independently use learning resources to master specific content
• ability to recognise and consider the context and boundaries of a counselling situation, and to adapt appropriately with a suitable approach

After completing the programme, participants are qualified to provide forms of psychosocial support to various populations, such as adolescents, older adults, patients, migrants, individuals with mental health difficulties, people with addictions, the unemployed, the homeless, offenders, employees, and leaders in companies and institutions.

Throughout the programme, they acquire competences that enable them to carry out the expected professional tasks.