Doctorado Intervención Psicológica

Program Overview

The Programa de Doctorado Interuniversitario en Intervención Psicológica is a research-oriented doctoral program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to conduct original research and practice psychological intervention in various settings. The program emphasizes the development of research skills and the ability to provide high-quality psychological services. Graduates are prepared for careers in research, teaching, clinical practice, and social and community intervention.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Programa de Doctorado Interuniversitario en Intervención Psicológica is a doctoral program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct research and practice in the field of psychological intervention.
The program focuses on providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the techniques and methodologies used in psychological intervention in clinical, health, social, and community contexts.
• Objectives: The program aims to:
• Provide students with a deep understanding of the theoretical and methodological foundations of psychological intervention.
• Develop students' research skills, enabling them to conduct original research in the field.
• Prepare students for careers in research, teaching, and clinical practice.
• Description: The program is offered in a semi-presential format, with classes held in Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid.
It is a 3-year program (full-time) or a 5-year program (part-time), with a total of 12 ECTS credits. The program is officially recognized by the Universidad Europea de Madrid.

Outline:

• Content: The program is divided into two modules:
It includes courses on:
• Metodología Científica y Teoría del Conocimiento (Scientific Methodology and Theory of Knowledge)
• Recursos asociados a la Actividad Investigadora (Resources Associated with Research Activity)
• Prácticum (Practical Work)
• Módulo Investigador (Research Module):
This module focuses on the development and completion of the doctoral thesis. Students conduct original research under the supervision of their thesis advisor(s).
• Structure: The program is structured to provide a balance of theoretical and practical learning.
The Formative Module provides a strong foundation in research methodology and data analysis, while the Research Module allows students to apply their knowledge to their own research projects.
• Course Schedule: The program is offered in a semi-presential format, with classes held in Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid.
• Individual Modules:
• Metodología Científica y Teoría del Conocimiento (Scientific Methodology and Theory of Knowledge):
This course covers the principles of scientific methodology, including epistemology, research design, and data analysis.
• Procesamiento de la Información (Information Processing): This course focuses on quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis techniques, and the use of statistical software.
• Prácticum (Practical Work): This course involves the development and implementation of a research project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
• Research papers: These are used to assess students' ability to conduct research and communicate their findings effectively.
• Presentations: These are used to assess students' ability to present their research findings to an audience.
• Thesis defense: This is the final assessment for the program, where students defend their doctoral thesis before a panel of experts.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures:
These are used to introduce students to the key concepts and theories in the field.
• Seminars: These are used to provide students with an opportunity to discuss and debate the course material.
• Workshops: These are used to provide students with hands-on experience in research methods and data analysis.
• Individual supervision: This is provided to students by their thesis advisor(s) to guide them through their research projects.
• Faculty: The program is taught by a faculty of experienced researchers and practitioners in the field of psychological intervention.
The context provides a list of some of the faculty members, including:
• Dr. Óscar García López
• Dra.
Marta Santacreu Ivars
• Dr. Aldo Aguirre Camacho
• Dra.
María Verónica Romero Ferreiro
• Dra.
Sara Redondo Duarte
• Dr. Vicente Javier Clemente Suárez
• Dr. Giuseppe Iandolo Pandolino
• Dr. Óscar García Leal
• Dra.
Silvia Postigo Zegarra
• Unique Approaches: The program emphasizes the development of students' research skills and their ability to conduct original research.
It also provides students with the opportunity to work on real-world research projects in collaboration with faculty members.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of careers in the field of psychological intervention, including:
• Research:
Graduates can pursue careers as researchers in academia, government, or private industry.
• Teaching: Graduates can pursue careers as professors or instructors in universities or colleges.
• Clinical Practice: Graduates can pursue careers as clinical psychologists, providing therapy and counseling services to individuals, families, and groups.
• Social and Community Intervention: Graduates can work in social service agencies, community organizations, or government agencies to provide psychological services to underserved populations.
• Opportunities: The program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a variety of career paths.
Graduates are highly sought after by employers in the field of psychological intervention.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program are expected to be able to:
• Conduct original research in the field of psychological intervention.
• Communicate their research findings effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Provide high-quality psychological services to individuals, families, and groups.
• Contribute to the advancement of the field of psychological intervention.

Other:

• Research: The program is strongly research-oriented, with a focus on developing students' research skills and their ability to conduct original research.
The program is affiliated with the XRLab, a research laboratory at the Universidad Europea de Madrid.
• Facilities: The program has access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the XRLab, which is equipped with the latest technology for conducting research in the field of psychological intervention.
• Quality: The program is committed to providing high-quality education and research.
The Universidad Europea de Madrid has a strong commitment to quality, as evidenced by its internal quality assurance system and its pursuit of external accreditations.