Review of Modern Trends in Bachelor’s Training in Psychology

The article presents a review of contemporary international trends in the design of undergraduate educational programs in Psychology. Based on the analysis of recent international scholarly publications, a number of vectors in the transformation of psychology education are identified. The main focus is on the conceptual shift from the acquisition of isolated disciplinary knowledge to the formation of comprehensive “psychological literacy” as the primary goal of instruction. The trends are systematized into four thematic blocks: 1) systematic integration of research training, including the principles of open science; 2) implementation of innovative pedagogical approaches, such as project-based learning; 3) integration of global standards while accounting for local cultural and socio-economic contexts; 4) targeted development of professional competencies and preparation of students for labor market entry. The analysis of international program experiences in implementing these trends creates an opportunity for modernizing domestic psychological education towards a new educational paradigm, in which the primary focus shifts from the mere accumulation of knowledge to the ability to apply it across various domains, while recognizing one’s responsibility to society.

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Reflexio
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2026-11-10
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https://doi.org/10.25205/2658-4506-2025-18-1-123-146
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Education, Psychology, and Social Research
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Review of Modern Trends in Bachelor’s Training in Psychology

A. L. Martynov
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Education, Psychology, and Social Research
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Review of Modern Trends in Bachelor’s Training in Psychology

A. L. Martynov
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Abstract

The article presents a review of contemporary international trends in the design of undergraduate educational programs in Psychology. Based on the analysis of recent international scholarly publications, a number of vectors in the transformation of psychology education are identified. The main focus is on the conceptual shift from the acquisition of isolated disciplinary knowledge to the formation of comprehensive “psychological literacy” as the primary goal of instruction. The trends are systematized into four thematic blocks: 1) systematic integration of research training, including the principles of open science; 2) implementation of innovative pedagogical approaches, such as project-based learning; 3) integration of global standards while accounting for local cultural and socio-economic contexts; 4) targeted development of professional competencies and preparation of students for labor market entry. The analysis of international program experiences in implementing these trends creates an opportunity for modernizing domestic psychological education towards a new educational paradigm, in which the primary focus shifts from the mere accumulation of knowledge to the ability to apply it across various domains, while recognizing one’s responsibility to society.

ReflexioVol. 18(1)
Novosibirsk State University (RU)
Education, Psychology, and Social Research
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