Best universities to study psychology in Croatia: A guide for future psychologists

Psychologists of National Education are essential elements in schools. However, the profession faces recruitment difficulties and their tasks are often ignored by the general public.

Best universities to study psychology in Croatia: A guide for future psychologists

Universities in Zagreb, Osijek, Zadar and Rijeka offer programs in psychology, which is a popular subject of study in Croatia. The oldest definition of psychology claims that it is the “science of the soul” deriving from the ancient Greek terms psyche (soul) and logos (the law).

Social psychologist and educator Dagmar Lukavcová considers it important that children go to school in a comfortable way, without unpleasant feelings. And if they have a problem, they should know who they can turn to, talk to, and find solutions together. According to her, it is inappropriate to call adolescents and young people snowflakes. "This is a generation of young people who did not choose the time they were born into. Just like us. And h…

“Children are only and exclusively discharged from physical education classes for school psychologist care, so there are always unattended children.” “... crisis situations (panic attacks, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, family crises) are constantly addressed.”” Most of my systemic interventions (e.g. prevention of school aggression) cannot be implemented in the institution because they encounter some invisible (sometimes very visible) barrier.” Th…