Career Paths for Graduates of the University of Padua

Graduates from the University of Padua's SPOT programme are uniquely positioned to address Italy's growing need for skilled professionals in an increasingly multicultural society. With a focus on social inclusion, integration, and diversity management, SPOT graduates will be prepared for various impactful roles across key sectors.

In public health services and counselling centres, SPOT graduates can support individuals and families facing psychological challenges due to cultural transitions. By fostering mutual understanding and combating stereotypes, these psychologists help promote mental health and social integration, contributing to healthier communities.

In schools and other educational institutions, SPOT psychologists play a crucial role in bridging cultural divides. They provide support to students navigating cultural diversity, helping to align family and educational values, and addressing psychological stress caused by conflicts between home and school environments.

Upon completing the programme, SPOT graduates are eligible to become licensed psychologists in Italy, registered with the Ordine degli Psicologi. In this role, they can promote social justice and contribute to more inclusive communities, addressing diversity and fostering greater societal awareness.

In Italy, psychologists work primarily in a consulting capacity but are not licensed to practice psychotherapy (which requires the completion of an additional four-year post-graduate specialisation programme).

SPOT graduates can work in social cooperatives and NGOs, using their expertise in migration dynamics and counselling to foster social inclusion. They play a key role in designing and implementing programmes that promote the integration of diverse populations.

In multinational organisations and diverse workplaces, SPOT psychologists contribute to diversity management and career development, ensuring inclusive and supportive environments that embrace cultural diversity.

SPOT graduates are well-equipped to drive positive social change across these sectors, making a lasting impact on Italy’s multicultural landscape.