UFSJ | Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei

Curricular structure

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Master's Degree in Psychology:

The program of studies of the Master's degree in Psychology totals 27 credits, of which 1 credit is equivalent to 15 hours:

- 9 credits in required courses activities, 3 in the general discipline of "Research Methods in Psychology", 3 in the "Research Seminar" and 3 in the mandatory course of the Research Area chosen by the student: "Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology" (Line 1) or "Theoretical Foundations in Institutions, Health and Society in Psychology" (Line 2).

- 6 credits in optional courses (special topics) and / or "Special Studies" and / or "Programmed Academic Activity".

- 4 credits in "Dissertation Orientation".

- 8 credits in "Dissertation Preparation and Defense".

Ph.D. in Psychology:

The program of studies of the Ph.D. in Psychology totals 57 credits, with 1 credit equivalent to 15 hours:

- 15 credits in required courses: 3 in “Psychology Research Methodology”, 3 in “Research Seminar”, 1 in “Epistemological Assumptions and Trends in the Production of Knowledge in Psychology”, 3 in “Psychology Research: Theory and Method”, 2 in “Teacher Training Seminar” and 3 in “Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology” (Line 1) or “Theoretical Foundations in Institutions, Health and Society in Psychology” ( Line 2).

Course or Activity	Workload	Credits	Required or Optional	Research Area
FIRST SEMESTER
Research Methods in Psychology (MEP)	45hs	3cr	Required	1 and 2
Research Seminar (SEMP) (The student, along with his advisor, must define the approach in which the enrollment should be made: SEMP 1 – Qualitative approach; SEMP 2 – Quantitative approach; SEMP 3 – Metapsychological approach)	45hs	3cr	Required	1 and 2
Special Topics (according to the offers of the term and the relevance for the Research Area)	45hs	3cr	Optional	1 and 2
Special Studies (ESTES) (according to the offers of the term and the relevance for the Research Area)	15hs	1cr	Optional	1 and 2
Dissertation Orientation (ODIS I)	-	1 cr	Required	1 and 2
Programmed Academic Activity (ATAP)	45hs	3cr	Optional	1 and 2
SECOND SEMESTER
Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology (FT-1)	45hs	3cr	Required	1
Theoretical Foundations in Institutions, Health and Society in Psychology (FT-2)	45hs	3cr	Required	2
Special Topics (according to the offers of the term and the relevance for the Research Area)	45hs	3cr	Optional	1 and 2
Special Studies (ESTES) (according to the offers of the term and the relevance for the Research Area)	15hs	1cr	Optional	1 and 2
Programmed Academic Activity (ATAP)	45hs	3cr	Optional	1 and 2
Dissertation Orientation (ODIS II)	-	1 cr	Required	1 and 2
THIRD SEMESTER (Qualification exam must be accomplish by April of the Third Semester)
Dissertation Orientation (ODIS III)	-	1cr	Required	1 and 2
Dissertation Preparation and Defense (DIS I)	-	4cr	Required	1 and 2
FOURTH SEMESTER
Dissertation Orientation (ODIS IV)	-	1 cr	Required	1 and 2
Dissertation Preparation and Defense (DIS II)	-	4 cr	Required	1 and 2
Dissertation Defense (must be accomplished by the 24th month)

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OPTIONAL COURSES (MASTER'S AND Ph.D. DEGREES)