UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN
PSYCHOLOGY
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PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Psychology
When you choose to study Psychology at Universidad del Rosario, you are choosing a robust and quality education. You will develop specific skills for understanding, explaining, and analyzing mental processes and human behaviors. You will also develop the skills needed to address diverse psychological problems whilst maintaining a high-level of ethical standards throughout.
Universidad del Rosario psychology graduates are standout professionals who possess all the skills necessary for bringing about effective change in their communities.
Only 1 out of every 4 psychology programs in the country has high-quality accreditation. Our psychology program has this accreditation. This means that the Ministry of Education acknowledges that we meet the highest standards of academic excellence expected from an institution like Universidad del Rosario.
We are the first institution in all of Latin America to have received accreditation from the European Quality Assurance Agency (EQAA).
- SNIES Code: 16010
- Tuition fees per semester: $ 14.735.000
- 172 academic credits
- Program name: Psychology
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Program mode: In-person attendance - full time
- Qualification awarded: Bachelor in Psychology
- Program location: Bogotá D.C.
- Schedule: Full time
- Periodicity of admission: Each semester
- Resolution number with effective term: 11905 of June 23, 2022, effective for 7 years
- High-quality accreditation: Resolution 1090 of February 3, 2023, effective for 8 years
- Duration: 10 semesters
- Schedule: Daytime
¿POR QUÉ
ESTUDIAR
Psicología?
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We have a double degree program with the University of Bologna
The Psychology program at Universidad del Rosario recognizes the importance and the value of cultural exchanges during your development and educational journey. As a psychology student at the Universidad del Rosario, you will have the opportunity to study at the prestigious University of Bologna (Italy) and obtain the Laurea Magistrale degree that they offer. In line with the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF), this degree is equivalent to a master's degree in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
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You will have the opportunity to participate in national and international exchange programs
Thanks to the great number of exchange program agreements, Universidad del Rosario provides you with unique academic experiences, both in Colombia and abroad. Our students have participated in academic mobility programs at universities such as Université Paris Nanterre (France), Università di Bologna (Italy), University of Leicester (United Kingdom), Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain), Universidad de Salamanca (Spain), Universidade do Minho (Portugal), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Universidad Central de Chile, and Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, among others.
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Rosario is a university of and for the students
You can be a part of university management and participate in decision-making regarding your program and the university.
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We have our own research journal
The Psychology program has its own specialized scientific journal, which is the Universidad del Rosario’s highest-ranked journal: Avances en Psicología Latinoamericana (Advances in Latin American Psychology).
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You will be part of a humanistic community
Thanks to the ‘Plan Padrino’ led by our Higher Student Council, several volunteers will warmly welcome you upon starting at the university. From the very first day you will feel the warmth of the Rosarista family.
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You will have the opportunity to choose between four degree track options
In the final semesters of your degree, you can choose between four degree track options, including: the coterminal study option, where you will study postgraduate programs, the entrepreneurship option, where you can work on and improve your projects, the final degree project option, and assistantship to strengthen your research skills.
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Realizarás prácticas en Psicología Clínica
Contarás con formación desde sexto semestre en psicología clínica y en noveno semestre realizarás las prácticas profesionales en esta área.
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You will have the opportunity to choose professional work placements in diverse areas of psychology
In the tenth semester, you will undertake a second work placement, according to your chosen area of specialization. You may undertake work placements in: clinical and health psychology, educational and community psychology, organizational psychology, or research in psychology.
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You will have the opportunity to choose professional work placements in diverse areas of psychology
In the tenth semester, you will undertake a second work placement, according to your chosen area of specialization. You may undertake work placements in: clinical and health psychology, educational and community psychology, organizational psychology, or research in psychology.
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You will have the option to obtain a specialization
You may choose one of the following areas to specialize in: clinical and health psychology, educational and community psychology, or organizational psychology.
CURRICULUM
We have a curriculum that is tailored to your needs. In your first three years you will study basic psychology. You will undertake training and professional work placements in the area of clinical psychology. During the professional phase you may choose one of the following focus areas: clinical and health psychology, educational and community psychology, or organizational psychology.
Our
STRENGTHS
We open doors for you...
Double degree program in Italy and exchange program opportunities.
Innovative teaching strategies…
We offers courses in Integrative Learning Activities in psychology (AIAP)
We connect you with science...
Avances en Psicología Latinoamericana Journal.
We train you in research...
Research incubators and groups that are certified by Colciencias in the highest categories.
We connect you with the professional world…
You will undertake two professional work placements. One in the area of Clinical Psychology and another in an area of your interest based on your choice of specialization.
We offer you professional experiences...
Work placements in hospitals, companies, educational institutions, State organizations, and NGOs.
You will be supported by a faculty of excellent professors...
All teachers have postgraduate degrees from renowned Colombian and foreign universities.
We connect you with the world…
You will have the option to participate in international academic mobility programs and/or pursue a double degree in Psychology at the University of Bologna.
We help you grow...
The curriculum includes courses such as: Life skills workshop and research skills for working life
Professors
The best professors will guide you during your degree: they all have postgraduate degrees. Furthermore, all of our teachers are graduates of renowned Colombian and foreign universities.
Our professors will support you during the learning process, and will serve as mentors and advisers during your professional training.
Research Areas
Organizational Psychology
Consumer psychology and persuasive communication psychology
Human resources management
Organizational environment and culture
Clinical and Health Psychology
Clinical Psychology:
Individual, group, family, and couples therapy
Consultancy for businesses and communities
Health Psychology:
Psychological care for people with physical illnesses and their families
Disease prevention and health promotion
Educational and Community Psychology
Educational Psychology:
Intervention and evaluation in teaching and learning processes.
Coexistence and Peace
Community Psychology:
Psychosocial Intervention
Participation in the design and evaluation of public policy
Prospective
student profile
At Universidad del Rosario, we are looking for students with a passion for learning and understanding psychological processes and human behavior through scientific knowledge. We are looking for people like you, we are looking for people with a sense of purpose.
Graduate
profile
Psychology graduates from Universidad del Rosario are able to effectively improve the well-being of individuals and groups in various contexts by applying the scientific and methodological knowledge specific to the field of psychology. As a Rosarista psychology graduate you will work in various fields within your professional practice, while demonstrating: Integrity, meticulousness, responsibility and ethics, openness, and autonomy, in order to grow personally, professionally, and academically. Possessing excellent communication skills, you will work in collaboration with professionals from other disciplines. You will have the ability to identify, recognize, and value the diversity of the discipline, as well as the ability to pursue postgraduate education in nationally and internationally esteemed institutions.
OUR
Laboratories
The university has all the resources that you need at your disposal. We boast an excellent psychology laboratory, as well as other laboratories at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Furthermore, you will be able to take part in research incubators, in which you will have the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice according to your interests. Our incubators include: Cognitive Neuroscience and Psycholinguistics; Contemporary Social Dynamics: Diversity, Conflict, and Violence; Art and Psychoanalysis; Bioecology of Learning and Teaching in University Students; Psychology, Work and Health; Moral Psychology and Decision Sciences; Memory and Cognition; Psycho-oncology and Palliative Care; Early Childhood; Self-Medicating Behavior; among others.
Julio Ospino
Universidad del Rosario was an introduction and an initial insight into what my life is today, under the guidelines of ethics and good practices. I am grateful to the university for my education, especially in varied contexts. It has guided my professional journey to a field where I can put my skills and passions to use every day.
Laura Franco
This is an excellent high-quality program led by teachers who are aware of the problems facing our society. They demonstrate a strong commitment to ethics and have a strong sense of responsibility. They have provided me with the skills to be able to understand and address the complex issues and challenges posed by the practice of our profession.
Juliana Sandino Forero
Haber estudiado Psicología en la Universidad del Rosario fue una de las mejores decisiones que he tomado en mi vida; pues no entré únicamente a una universidad, sino que hice parte de una gran familia donde el fin no era formarme solo como profesional, también lo fue hacer de mi una mujer de bien con mucho que aportar a nivel personal a mi país. Gracias a la Universidad del Rosario y al programa de Psicología por hacer de mi una mejor persona.
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