36 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Doctoral Program in Psychology with a focus on Quality of Life and Health at the Southern University Center of the University of Guadalajara. This program is registered with the National System of Postgraduate Studies, Category I, of the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (SECIHTI). The doctoral program in psychology is a full-time, on-campus program with a research focus, completed in six semesters from the date of enrollment. The curriculum addresses the specific needs of students through a tutoring model. The faculty consists of 15 professors who are recognized by the Program for the Professional Development of Faculty, and 100% belong to the National System of Researchers. They interact with academic bodies, research groups, and research networks, and participate in national and international projects.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Doctoral Program in Psychology with a focus on Quality of Life and Health at the Southern University Center of the University of Guadalajara. This program is registered with the National System of Postgraduate Studies, Category I, of the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (SECIHTI). The doctoral program in psychology is a full-time, on-campus program with a research focus, completed in six semesters from the date of enrollment. The curriculum addresses the specific needs of students through a tutoring model. The faculty consists of 15 professors who are recognized by the Program for the Professional Development of Faculty, and 100% belong to the National System of Researchers. They interact with academic bodies, research groups, and research networks, and participate in national and international projects.
Admission Requirements
- Letter of commitment to the Doctoral program full-time. Download the form from the postgraduate program website, in the forms section. https://www.cusur.udg.mx/es/dpsic/formatos-aspirantes
- Letter of nomination from a member of the Academic Faculty, who will be your advisor. Download the form from the graduate program's website, in the forms section: https://www.cusur.udg.mx/es/dpsic/formatos-aspirantes. To identify your potential advisor, visit the graduate program's website, Academic Faculty section, and contact them well in advance to schedule an in-person or virtual interview and appointments to review your research project. Also, confirm the advisor's availability to take on new students (SNP-SECIHTI criteria).
- Research project with the approval of a member of the academic staff who could serve as thesis advisor, as described in the General Postgraduate Regulations. The project must include a title, introduction, purpose, methodology, references, and a timeline of activities.
- Letter of intent explaining your reasons for taking the program, in free format and a maximum of one page.
- Curriculum vitae in free format without supporting documents. These documents will be requested if deemed necessary.
- Two letters of recommendation from renowned academics with whom you have worked or who are familiar with your academic work and/or career.
- Copy (both sides) of the master's degree in psychology or related fields, or graduation certificate. *
- Demonstrate a minimum average of eighty, or equivalent, with an original certificate or comparable official document from previous studies, as applicable.
- Proof of English language proficiency at a minimum level of 350 points on the TOEFL exam or equivalent. Applicants whose native language is not Spanish must also demonstrate proficiency in Spanish.
- Proof of a favorable performance on the EXANI-III 1,000 points.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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