Masters Social and Organizational Psychology

The Master¿s in Social and Organizational Psychology (MPSO) prepares graduates to assess and intervene in challenging social and organizational contexts, offering solutions that benefit individuals, communities, organizations, and society as a whole. Additionally, it equips students to conduct research on interpersonal, group, intergroup, intercultural, and organizational phenomena. The MPSO provides specialized training in a scientific field of modern relevance and development, supported by a faculty that combines research in key scientific and social areas with the practical application of this knowledge. The MPSO aligns with the mission of Universidade Lusófona - Centro Universitário de Lisboa. Its curriculum fosters the development of skills that contribute significantly to the development of Portuguese-speaking countries by promoting capabilities that enhance the social, economic, and environmentally sustainable development of these societies and their intercultural integration, as well as the role of new technologies and their current and future impact in organizations and the society. ¿ Information for International Students The official language of instruction for the master¿s curricular units is Portuguese. However, international students may submit their assignments and respond to written and oral assessments in English, provided they communicate this with the course coordinators. Part of the recommended bibliography is also available in English. One curricular unit, Group and Intergroup Dynamics, is fully taught in English. International students also have the opportunity to attend Portuguese language classes. For further details, please contact the International Mobility Office at mobilidade@ulusofona.pt. More information is available on our page for incoming students: https://www.ulusofona.pt/en/mobility/incoming.

The applicants must hold a 1st Cycle Degree in Psychology.

The program enables professional integration in diagnosis, intervention, and research in areas such as diversity and multiculturalism, workplace health and well-being, organizational development, community engagement, environmental and social sustainability, new technologies, communication, and evidence-based public policy. Career opportunities exist in companies across various sectors, NGOs, and public institutions, both nationally and internationally. The professional title of ¿psychologist,¿ its use, and the practice of the profession are subject to registration with the Portuguese Psychologists¿ Association (Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses - OPP), as specified in its statutes. Registration with OPP also requires the completion of a professional internship overseen by the association. The master¿s degree also allows for obtaining the European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy), upon registration with the OPP.

Specialization and postgraduate programs, including third-cycle (doctoral) studies.

The ULHT/School of Psychology has allocated for use by the different courses, a set of physical facilities, including 40 classrooms, three lecture theaters, six computer labs, an experimental psychology lab, a psychology research center room (CEPCA), a library (with psychological assessment materials) with workrooms, a technological work center, 3 bars / canteen, offices and work room for teachers and masters. All classrooms are equipped with projector. There are also laptops, projector and video/audio equipment available on request. The workrooms/offices have PC's. Besides the current use software, the ULHT has statistical software (SPSS/AMOS). The Experimental Psychology Lab has virtual reality, eyetracking and psychophysiological measures equipment.

regime: daytime Students can contact the Course Directors by appointment: rui.gaspar@ulusofona.pt silvia.luis@ulusofona.pt