Doctorate Clinical Psychology, Cognitive-behavioral Approach

• Presentation

  Presentation

  The study cicle aims to develop proficiency and innovation in clinical psychology research and to develop advanced skills for integrating scientific knowledge into the process of psychological assessment and intervention, focusing on the most recent developments of the cognitive behavioral model and its application using new technologies. It is intended that students develop specialized knowledge in clinical psychology that contributes to the theoretical, methodological and empirical progress of the area both in the national and international context as well as to the scientifically oriented professional practice. Students will be exposed to a diversity of theoretical developments and scientific methodologies, promoting critical thinking, scientific autonomy in the reflection process and development of advanced research in clinical psychology. Participation in national and international research networks and the dissemination of research results to peers and communities is encouraged.

• Admission Conditions

  Admission Conditions

  The candidate's ranking is made after curriculum evaluation, motivation letter appreciation, and appreciation of a proposal of a scientific idea to be developed that already reflects the literature review and the design of an empirical study.

• Who is this course for?

  Who is this course for?

  The following may apply to this study cycle: Holders of a Degree in Psychology (Pre-Bologna) with an average final grade higher than 16 values or a curriculum that evidences the acquisition of outstanding scientific and / or clinical skills; holders of an undergraduate degree PreBologna in Psychology with a masters degree in Psychology; holders of 1st Cycle of Studies in Psychology Post Bologna holding a 2nd Cycle of Studies in Psychology; and Psychiatrists.

• Objectives

  Objectives

  Students are expected to: LO1. Deepen the concept of ¿model based on empirical evidence¿, applying it in the transdiagnostic understanding of psychopathology and to the cognitive behavioral model; LO2. Identify the components of assessment, case formulation and intervention according to the cognitive behavioral model and, most notably, the 3rd generation clinical intervention with children and adults; LO3. Critically discuss research gaps according to the theoretical reference model; LO4. Independently evaluate measures from the point of view of their operational suitability and psychometric robustness; LO5. Autonomously implement scientific study designs with diverse clinical populations and people from different cultures, genders, ethnicities, ages and physical health status; considering digital applications in clinical context and online clinical intervention protocols; LO6. Communicate and disseminate results of advanced research in clinical psychology.

• Study plan

  Study plan

  • 1º Ano / Common Core
    • [Anual]
    • Thesis Project 12 ects

    • [1º Semestre]
    • Advanced Studies in Clinical Cognitive-behavioral Assessment 6 ects
    • Master Classes 6 ects
    • Sem Nome 6 ects
    • Sem Nome 6 ects

    • [2º Semestre]
    • Sem Nome 6 ects
    • Sem Nome 6 ects
    • Sem Nome 6 ects
    • Sem Nome 6 ects
  • 2º Ano / Common Core
    • [Anual]
    • Sem Nome 60 ects
  • 3º Ano / Common Core
    • [Anual]
    • Sem Nome 60 ects

• Course Team

  Course Team

  Ana Dias

  Carlos Campos

  Carolina Motta

  Cátia Oliveira

  Diogo Silva

  Gerhard Andersson

  Inês Jongenelen

  Joana Ferreira

  Jorge Oliveira

  Julia Barnett

  Manuel Lopez

  Maria Salvador

  Mariana Ramos

  Olga Cunha

  Patricia Pascoal

  Pedro Rosa

  Pedro Gamito

  Raquel Costa

  Ricardo Pinto

  Rosa Rivieira

  Tiago Paiva

  Tânia Santos

  Vitor Almeida

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• Scientific Areas

  Scientific Areas

  Psicologia

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