A Common Framework for the Training of Psychologists in Europe

This paper presents the common framework for the training of psychologists in Europe, developed by a team of 15 members from 12 European countries partially funded by the European Union under its Leonardo da Vinci program. The team worked for over 2 years (1999-2001) through a series of transnational meetings and workshops, using consultation networks both in individual countries and across Europe, conference presentations, and an analysis of existing national education and training routes for psychologists in various European countries. The resulting framework provides a general structure for education and training which meets the requirements of the majority of participating countries.