Psychology
The degree in psychology (1st cycle) has as main purpose the formation of graduates in scientific psychology field. Is intended that graduates acquire theoretical knowledge enabling them to a comprehensive and integrated understanding of human behavior, promoting the construction of a conceptual, theoretical and methodological framework essential to attend the second cycle of formation.
The plan of studies gives students’ basic training, with a strong links to current research, enhances the practical work habits and encouraging research and other forms of active learning that will enable the development of critical thinking. In the formation provided beyond the required curricular units, optional units are offered, allowing the students a deepening interests and build an educational path more personalized.
The basic training in Psychology allows the access to the 2nd cycle degree in Psychology (Clinical and Health, Education, Social and Organizations and Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology), ensuring a subsequent access to the profession of psychologist in one of the areas referred to above.
After the conclusion of the 2nd cycle the graduates will be able to work in:
- Enterprises
- Hospitals
- Health centers
- Social security services
- Regional planning divisions
- Employment and vocational training centers
- Schools
- Prison and social reintegration services
- Organisms of municipal administration
- Clinics and centers of psychological counseling
Faculty of Human and Social Sciences
Campus de Gambelas, edifício 1 - 8005-139 Faro
Phone: +351 289 800 914
Email : dpcefchs@ualg.pt
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