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Profile of the programme
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The second cycle in Clinical and Health Psychology structured according to the EUROPSY aims to prepare students for independently professional practice as a Psychologist in a specialty area or for further study in a 3rd cycle. Aims at developing basic competencies of use evaluation, intervention and research methods, techniques and instruments; deeply understand theoretical models constructs and processes; interpret and communicate results; understand and apply quantitative and qualitative methodologies; compromise with deontological and ethical rules in Psychology; critically analyse scientific documents; - It also aims at developing and consolidating cross-curricular competencies: make decisions, proficiently and critically analyse, integrate and apply scientific information; develop intra and interpersonal competencies; use self-oriented learning strategies and manage time; use oral and written skills; advanced use of instrumental and laboratorial technical resources. |
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Key learning outcomes
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At the Clinical and Health Psychology 2nd cycle of studies end the student should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
Specific skills:
- Apply Psychology theoretical models
- Interpret, in a reasoned and critical way, Psychology scientific production
- Deeply understand constructs and processes, at individual, group and organizational levels of analysis
- Identify individuals and / or groups and / or organizations relevant characteristics through the use of methods, techniques, and psychological assessment instruments
- Apply, in a reasoned manner, methods and techniques of psychological intervention
- Develop and implement, in a reasoned manner, plans / programs of psychological intervention in specific, wide and multidisciplinary contexts
- Interpret and communicate the results of the evaluation and / or intervention psychological process
- Plan and implement a research in Psychology and communicate their results
- Understand and apply quantitative and / or qualitative research methodologies
- Compromise with deontological and ethical rules in Psychology
Cross-curricular skills:
- Analyse, integrate and apply, proficiently and critically, scientific information
- Evidence skills for managing emotions and self-control
- Evidence skills of interpersonal relationship
- Demonstrate work skills on interdisciplinary teams
- Self-directed learning
- Demonstrate capacity for self-criticism and demands for resources for guidance / supervision
- Evidence management time skills
- Use oral and written competencies, either in Portuguese or in a foreign language, to communicate with experts and non-experts;
- Advanced use of instrumental and laboratorial technical resources
- Solve problems and make decisions
- Intervene in complex and non-familiar situations within the fields of expertise
- Respect diversity and multiculturalism
- Reflect, self-criticize and make decisions towards ethical dilemmas |
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Occupational profiles of graduates
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Mental health services, services relating to social security and health services, probation, schools of different levels of education; psychology and guidance services, institutions and special education services and rehabilitation; local boards of education, consultancies, and nonprofit organizations; higher education, research, etc. |
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Learning facilities
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Access to scientific databases, wireless, e-content platform, classrooms with multimedia equipment, computer equipment, library, study rooms, video conferencing systems, Psychology laboratory, materials / equipment / software for psychological assessment. |