Mykolas Romeris University is a modern and dynamic university seeking to have a
well-established position in the system of higher education in Europe. The university consists of 7 faculties and 40 departments. It offers more than 70 programmes at the Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels. Studies are carried out in compliance to the major principles of Bologna process. Mykolas Romeris University has six faculties: Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economics and Finance Management, Faculty of Public Administration, Faculty of Strategic Management and Policy, Faculty of Public Security and Faculty of Social Policy . At MRU psychology is studied in the faculty of Social policy. This faculty offers three first cycles degrees (Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Social work, Bachelor of Law and Penitentiary Activities) and the same kind of Master’s degree. The primary mission of Bachelor’s degree programme in Psychology is to provide a quality education that prepares students to enter a broad range of careers in psychology and related fields.The study programme of psychology, the students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in various spheres of psychology; develop their abilities to understand, explain and assess human behaviour, personality and emotional state and to provide psychological assistance.
In comparison, Columbia University’s Psychology Department has a proud history of excellence in the science of psychology. Dating back to 1890 as a discipline of study at Columbia, it is one of the oldest and most influential departments of American psychology. The Department of Psychology is strongly represented as an undergraduate major in the university, also offering an honors program and the neuroscience and behavior major cosponsored with Biology. The curriculum offers a broad spectrum of courses and, in line with its history, supports an experimental orientation to learning about the many areas within psychology. Undergraduate majors often become involved in faculty research, thereby learning firsthand about the scientific method. The Graduate Program aims to train doctoral candidates to become accomplished researchers and teachers, providing them the opportunity to collaborate with several faculty members while pursuing their personal interests. The low student/faculty ratio creates a richly rewarding learning environment for students who benefit from the flexibility of delving into a wide range of research areas covered by the faculty, often creating their own linkages across areas.
In conclusion, there are differences and similarities between Mykolas Romeris University and University of Columbia but these both universities have high levels of education and this is our choice, which is better to choose to study in.
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychology
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/psychology/aboutus/department/index.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mykolas_Romeris_University
http://www.mruni.eu/en/index.php
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http://www.columbia.edu/cu/psychology/aboutus/phototour/index.html
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