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Presentation
Presentation
The Practicum II Course Unit constitutes the advanced stage of supervised practical training, focused on the realisation, implementation and evaluation of the professional skills and projects outlined in Practicum I. Its scope covers the field of cyberpsychology, digital mental health and psychological intervention supported by emerging technologies. This CU promotes deep integration between psychological science, digital technology and clinical innovation. The aim is to equip students for contemporary professional contexts, marked by the digitisation of health services and the critical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), virtual reality and telepsychology, with a special focus on monitoring the effectiveness and safety of interventions. At the same time, it promotes the consolidation of autonomy and professional ethics skills, in full alignment with European standards for training in Psychology (EuroPsy) and guidelines for integrity in the digital age.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 15
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT6802-1-13505
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
PC1 Integration and Planning: Institutional characterization; individual internship plan; timeline. PC2 Therapeutic Communication: In-person & digital clinical communication; tech-mediated therapeutic relationship; multidisciplinary teamwork; management of critical incidents & telepsychology safety protocols. PC3 Psychological Assessment: Psychological & neuropsychological assessment; teleassessment; digital systems for data collection & analysis. PC4 Digital Intervention: Cybertherapy; virtual & augmented reality; digital mental health promotion programs; develop of dPPS. PC5 AI in Mental Health: Clinical decision-support systems; therapeutic chatbots; ML and predictive analytics; human audit & ethical oversight. PC6 Technologies: Clinical software; digital therapeutic platforms; hardware-software integration. PC7 Cases & Supervision: Clinical case discussion; critical reflection; clinical decision-making. PC8 Research & Report: Theoretical framework; description and analysis of activities
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Objectives
Objectives
LO1 (Knowledge): Analyze and integrate theoretical models and evidence in digital mental health, cybertherapy, and AI in psychology. LO2 (Knowledge): Master ethical principles and legal frameworks (GDPR) in digital intervention and data management. LO3 (Skills): Implement and monitor online assessment and intervention protocols, ensuring safety and effectiveness. LO4 (Skills): Manage technological tools and AI-based decision-support systems. LO5 (Skills): Develop and validate evidence-based digital therapeutic or psychoeducational solutions. LO6 (Competences): Demonstrate autonomy and ethical maturity in supervised practice. LO7 (Competences): Work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate results clearly. LO8 (Competences): Critically assess the impact and limits of technology and AI in psychology. LO9 (Competences): Produce and defend scientific reports following APA standards.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
* Supervised experiential learning * Role-playing and clinical simulation * Problem-based learning * Clinical and institutional supervision * Guided bibliographic research * Development and implementation of digital projects * Interdisciplinary discussion * Critical reflection on professional practice and supervision * Continuous formative feedback * Peer review
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References
References
Attrill-Smith, A., Fullwood, C., Keep, M., & Kuss, D. J. (Eds.). (2019). The Oxford handbook of Cyberpsychology. Oxford University Press. Connolly, I., Palmer, M., Barton, H., & Kirwan, G. (2016). An Introduction to Cyberpsychology. Routledge. Kirwan, G., Connolly, I., Barton, H., & Palmer, M. (Eds.). (2024). An Introduction to Cyberpsychology (2nd ed.). Routledge. Parsons, T. D. (2019). Ethical challenges in digital psychology and cyberpsychology. Cambridge University Press. Power, A.(2018). Cyberpsychology and Society: Current Perspectives. Routledge.
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Assessment
Assessment
Modalidade de Avaliação
A avaliação é realizada em regime de avaliação contínua.
De acordo com o Regulamento de Avaliação da Universidade, é obrigatória a presença mínima em 70%
das atividades previstas na UC.Componentes de Avaliação
Componente
Peso
Desempenho em contexto de estágio
40%
Relatório de estágio escrito
40%
Apresentação e defesa oral
20%Critérios de Avaliação
Qualidade científica e técnica das atividades desenvolvidas
Integração teoria-prática
Competências digitais e tecnológicasAplicação ética e deontológica
Capacidade crítica e reflexiva
Qualidade metodológica do relatório
O aluno obtém aprovação quando cumpre os três critérios listados:
* Obtém uma nota final igual ou superior a 10 pontos
* Cumpre o requisito mínimo de assiduidade
* Cumpre as normas éticas e científicas
A avaliação final tem uma ponderação final de 100% e corresponde à re-estruturação do relatório de
estágio (conforme indicações da equipe docente) e respetiva defesa oral perante um júri.EN
Assessment Method
Assessment is carried out on a continuous basis.
In accordance with the University's Assessment Regulations, a minimum attendance of 70% of the
activities planned in the CU is mandatory.
Assessment Components
Component Weighting
Internship performance 40%
Written internship report 40%
Oral presentation and defence 20%
Assessment Criteria
* Scientific and technical quality of the activities carried out
* Integration of theory and practice
* Digital and technological skills
* Ethical and deontological application
* Critical and reflective capacity
* Methodological quality of the report
The student obtains approval when meet all the three criteria listed:
* Obtains a final grade equal to or higher than 10 points
* Meets the minimum attendance requirement
* Complies with ethical and scientific standardsThe final assessment has a final weighting of 100% and corresponds to the restructuring of the internship
report (as indicated by the teaching team) and its oral defence before a jury.
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Mobility
Mobility
No
