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PROGRAMS OF STUDY

 

Master's Degree in Psychology:

The program of studies of the Master's degree in Psychology totals 27 credits, of which 1 credit is equivalent to 15 hours:
 
- 9 credits in required courses activities, 3 in the general discipline of "Research Methods in Psychology", 3 in the "Research Seminar" and 3 in the mandatory course of the Research Area chosen by the student: "Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology" (Line 1) or "Theoretical Foundations in Institutions, Health and Society in Psychology" (Line 2).
 
- 6 credits in optional courses (special topics) and / or "Special Studies" and / or "Programmed Academic Activity".
 
- 4 credits in "Dissertation Orientation".
 
- 8 credits in "Dissertation Preparation and Defense".
 
 
Ph.D. in Psychology:
 
The program of studies of the Ph.D. in Psychology totals 57 credits, with 1 credit equivalent to 15 hours:
 
- 15 credits in required courses: 3 in “Psychology Research Methodology”, 3 in “Research Seminar”, 1 in “Epistemological Assumptions and Trends in the Production of Knowledge in Psychology”, 3 in “Psychology Research: Theory and Method”, 2 in “Teacher Training Seminar” and 3 in “Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology” (Line 1) or “Theoretical Foundations in Institutions, Health and Society in Psychology” ( Line 2).
 
- 7 credits in optional courses (“Special Topics in Psychology”) and/or “Advanced Studies”.
 
- 8 credits in required activities: 3 in “Teaching Internship”, 2 in “Academic Production” and 3 in “Research Practices”.
 
- 16 credits in “Thesis Orientation”.
 
- 3 credits in “Thesis Qualification”.
 
- 8 credits in “Elaboration and Defense of the Thesis”.
 

 

CURRICULUM

 

MASTER'S DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY:

Course or Activity

Workload

Credits

Required or Optional

Research Area

FIRST SEMESTER

Research Methods in Psychology (MEP)

45hs

3cr

Required

1 and 2

Research Seminar (SEMP)

(The student, along with his advisor, must define the approach in which the enrollment should be made:

SEMP 1 – Qualitative approach;

SEMP 2 – Quantitative approach;

SEMP 3 – Metapsychological approach)

45hs

3cr

Required

1 and 2

Special Topics (according to the offers of the term and the relevance for the Research Area)

45hs

3cr

Optional

1 and 2

Special Studies (ESTES) (according to the offers of the term and the relevance for the Research Area)

15hs

1cr

Optional

1 and 2

Dissertation Orientation (ODIS I)

-

1 cr

Required

1 and 2

Programmed Academic Activity (ATAP)

45hs

3cr

Optional

1 and 2

SECOND SEMESTER

Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology (FT-1)

45hs

3cr

Required

1

Theoretical Foundations in Institutions, Health and Society in Psychology (FT-2)

45hs

3cr

Required

2

Special Topics (according to the offers of the term and the relevance for the Research Area)

45hs

3cr

Optional

1 and 2

Special Studies (ESTES) (according to the offers of the term and the relevance for the Research Area)

15hs

1cr

Optional

1 and 2

Programmed Academic Activity (ATAP)

45hs

3cr

Optional

1 and 2

Dissertation Orientation (ODIS II)

-

1 cr

Required

1 and 2

THIRD SEMESTER

(Qualification exam must be accomplish by April of the Third Semester)

Dissertation Orientation (ODIS III)

-

1cr

Required

1 and 2

Dissertation Preparation and Defense (DIS I)

-

4cr

Required

1 and 2

FOURTH SEMESTER

Dissertation Orientation (ODIS IV)

-

1 cr

Required

1 and 2

Dissertation Preparation and Defense (DIS II)

-

4 cr

Required

1 and 2

Dissertation Defense (must be accomplished by the 24th month)

 

 

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Ph.D. IN PSYCHOLOGY:

Course or Activity

Workload

Credits

Mandatory or Optional

Research Area

FIRST SEMESTER

Research Methods in Psychology (MEP)

45hs

3 cr

Required

1 and 2

Epistemological Assumptions and Trends in the Production of Knowledge in Psychology (EPIS)

15hs

1 cr

Required

1 and 2

Research Seminar (SEMP)

45hs

3 cr

Required

1 and 2

Thesis Orientation

30hs

2cr

Required

1 and 2

SECOND SEMESTER

Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology (FT-1)

45hs

3 cr

Required

1

Theoretical Foundations in Institutions, Health and Society in Psychology (FT-2)

45hs

3 cr

Required

2

Psychology Research: Theory and Method (TM)

45hs

3 cr

Required

1 and 2

Thesis Orientation (OTES)

30hs

2 cr

Required

1 and 2

Special Topics (TOP)

45hs

3 cr

Optional

1 and 2

THIRD SEMESTER

Teaching Internship

45hs

3 cr

Required

1 and 2

Teacher Training Seminar

30hs

2 cr

Required

1 and 2

Reseach Practices

45hs

3 cr

Required

1 and 2

Special Topics (TOP)

45hs

3 cr

Optional

1 and 2

Thesis Orientation (OTES)

30hs

2 cr

Required

1 and 2

FOURTH SEMESTER

Thesis Orientation (OTES)

30hs

2 cr

Required

1 and 2

Thesis Qualification

45hs

3 cr

Required

1 and 2

Advanced Studies

 15hs 1 cr Optional 1 and 2

FIFTH TO EIGHT SEMESTERS

Thesis Orientation (OTES) (2 credits per semester)

120 hs

8 cr

Required

1 and 2

Academic Production

 30 hs 2 cr Required 1 and 2

Thesis Elaboration (TES) (2 credits per semester)

120 hs

8 cr

Required

1 and 2

                                                                                                                                                            

GRADUATE COURSE LISTINGS

English-translated syllabi may be delivered under request.

 

MASTER'S DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY

Required courses: 

Activities: 

 

PhD IN PSYCHOLOGY:

Required courses:

Activities:

 

OPTIONAL COURSES (MASTER'S AND Ph.D. DEGREES)