Master of Science in Psychology (M.Sc.).
Christian Program
- Program: Master Studies
- Location: Orlando, FL – USA
- Credits: 34
- Course load: 1,530
- Hague Apostille: $ 360.00 dollars * Optional for the student
- Thesis is delivered and analyzed remotely.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's or bachelor's degree/diploma;
- Photo identification document.
University Degree:
- Master of Science in Psychology (M.Sc.)
- Christian Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Master of Science in Education (M.Sc.) is offered within a Christian educational framework, integrating Christian principles, ethics, and worldview into all aspects of teaching, research, and academic supervision.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
The program consists of academic coursework and a final research project (thesis), developed under continuous academic supervision and culminating in a formal evaluation. All academic activities are conducted in alignment with Christian values and ethical principles.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
The program has a total workload equivalent to 1,350 to 1,530 hours, depending on the academic structure and specialization.
METHODOLOGY:
The program is delivered through structured modules, academic supervision, and research development, integrating scientific methodology with Christian ethical foundations.
Notice:
Completion of course work:
- Thesis.
Curriculum:
M01 - COGNITIVE PROCESSES AND LEARNING
- Unit 1 – Learning processes and problems.
- Unit 2 – Attention, perception, memory and emotion.
- Unit 3 – Learning theories and approaches.
- Unit 4 – Learning processes and assessment.
M02 - PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION AND PSYCHODIAGNOSIS
- Unit 1 – Fundamentals of psychological assessment.
- Unit 2 – Psychological assessment in different contexts.
- Unit 3 – Psychological assessment applied to different profiles.
- Unit 4 – Sources of information for psychological assessment.
M03 - PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
- Unit 1 – Child psychiatry and neurodevelopment.
- Unit 2 – Disabilities and disorders: ID, ASD, ADHD and language.
- Unit 3 – Learning disorders.
- Unit 4 – Conduct disorders, anxieties and phobias.
M04 - FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
- Unit 1 – History and evolution of psychopathology.
- Unit 2 – Psychiatric reform and the anti-asylum struggle.
- Unit 3 – Diagnostic manuals and their role in psychopathology.
- Unit 4 – Diagnosis and approach to mental disorders.
M05 - PSYCHOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH IN THE DIGITAL AGE
- Unit 1 – Fundamentals of digital psychology.
- Unit 2 – Mental health in the digital age.
- Unit 3 – Relationships and communication in the digital age.
- Unit 4 – Digital strategies and interventions in psychology.
M06 - PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY
- Unit 1 – Introduction to the study of personality.
- Unit 2 – Psychoanalytic theories of personality.
- Unit 3 – Humanistic and cognitive theories of personality.
- Unit 4 – Study of personality changes.
M07 - COACHING AND CAREER PLANNING
- Unit 1 – Fundamentals of coaching and career planning.
- Unit 2 – Development of personal skills.
- Unit 3 – Career development strategies.
- Unit 4 – Action and evaluation of results in the career plan.
M08 - INTERDISCIPLINARY ACTION AND NEUROEDUCATION
- Unit 1 – Fundamentals of Neuroeducation.
- Unit 2 – Epistemology of Neuroeducation: Genetics and history.
- Unit 3 – Archaeological, rationalist, critical and cognitive epistemology.
- Unit 4 – Complexity and historical-cultural psychology of Neuroeducation.
M09 - PATHOLOGIES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM - CEREBRAL PALSY
- Unit 1 – Fundamentals of neurological pathologies.
- Unit 2 – Cerebral palsy: clinical and diagnostic aspects.
- Unit 3 – Multidisciplinary treatment of cerebral palsy.
- Unit 4 – Neurological rehabilitation and quality of life.
M10 - GROUP DYNAMICS AND INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
- Unit 1 – Fundamentals of group dynamics.
- Unit 2 – Design and facilitation of group dynamics.
- Unit 3 – Individual development programs.
- Unit 4 – Implementation of individual development programs.
M11 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
- Unit 1 – History of psychology.
- Unit 2 – Psychology in education.
- Unit 3 – Development, disorders and learning disorders.
- Unit 4 – Development of lifelong learning.
M12 - CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
- Unit 1 – Pharmacotherapy of anxiety and affective disorders. Unit 2 – Chemical dependency.
- Unit 3 – ADHD, insomnia and psychiatric emergencies.
- Unit 4 – Psychopathy, sociopathy and neuroleptic syndromes.
M13 - NEUROLOGY AND GENETICS OF AGING
- Unit 1 – Neurophysiological changes in aging.
- Unit 2 – Psychic repercussions of aging.
- Unit 3 – Geriatric syndromes: Alzheimer's and DLB.
- Unit 4 – Geriatric syndromes: Parkinson's and dementia.
M14 - MENTAL HEALTH AND PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE
- Unit 1 – Fundamentals of psychiatry.
- Unit 2 – Mental health.
- Unit 3 – Clinical therapy in psychosocial care.
- Unit 4 – Psychosocial care.
M15 - DISSERTATION PROJECT
- Unit 1 – Scientific initiation.
- Unit 2 – Reading, summary and filing techniques.
- Unit 3 – Research projects.
- Unit 4 – Scientific works and ABNT standards.
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