On Wednesday, March 29, Franklin University Switzerland hosted members of the ATP: Associazione Ticinese Psicologi, the Association of Psychologists of the Canton of Ticino, on campus for their annual general assembly. This event marked the joining of two influential local institutions in a mutual effort toward promoting the psychology profession in the Ticino area: for Franklin in the building and expansion of the psychology major, and for ATP in the support of continuing education in the field. The assembly allowed both organizations to consider new initiatives for the future and communicate about the possibilities that could come to fruition given their shared interest and the Ticinese landscape.
Because it offers the only Bachelor of Psychology degree in Ticino, Franklin University Switzerland is uniquely situated to prepare students for master’s degrees in psychology at USI and other Swiss universities. Franklin has acquired excellent psychology professors this year, and the undergraduate psychology degree aims to expand and increase its course offerings given the caliber of instruction on campus. Franklin graduates will be not only prepared to take on graduate school and the international job market, but they will be in possession of a joint Swiss and American qualification.
In the spirit of collaboration, ATP President Nicholas Sacchi and members welcomed the Nora McNeely Hurley Associate Professor of Psychology Lori Montross, who joined Franklin last year. Professor Montross brings with her over 15 years of experience, having worked extensively throughout the United States and with numerous publications to her name. With the combined expertise of both institutions represented, the assembly gathered Ticino’s finest resources for expanding local education and clinical practice regarding psychological care. As ATP and FUS continue their collaboration, it is certain that new opportunities for psychological research will emerge.