Elective Tracks
The following four tracks are designed to give students broad exposure to specific areas of interest beyond the required program’s courses. The idea is that students take their elective courses according to their primary interests. Nonetheless, these tracks are not compulsory and do not constitute a sub-specialization or area of expertise.
Neuropsychology Track
The Neuropsychology Track is designed to provide students with specialized knowledge of assessing, understanding causes and manifestations, and facilitating treatment to a wide range of psychological and neurocognitive disorders attributable to brain injury or disease. The track may also serve as the foundation for internship and post-doctoral training specialization in Clinical Neuropsychology.
Courses:
A total of 6 courses are recommended for the track (13 credits).
1. PSY 8470. Neuropathological Conditions
2. PSY 8750: Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
3. PSY 8510: Neuropsychological Assessment
4. PSY 8110: Anatomy and Physiology for Professional Psychologist
5. PSY 8120: Anatomy Laboratory
6. PSY 8520: Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment
Gender and Sexual Diversity Track
In the Gender and Sexual Diversity Track, students will better understand the importance of the biopsychosocial issues related to gender and sexuality when working with patients, clients, and participants. This track responds to our compromise with equity and the psychological demand for diversity training.
Courses:
A total of 4 courses are recommended for the track (8 credits).
1. PSY 8700: Studies in Human Sexuality
2. PSY 8760: Psychology of Gender
3. PSY 8380: Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
4. PSY 8400: Integrated Sexual and Gender Affirmative Intervention
Health Psychology Track
In the Health Psychology Track, students will be able to acquire basic knowledge and apply psychological skills effectively in various medical settings. Students will learn evidence-based interventions for patients with different medical and behavioral difficulties considering their developmental stage. This track will also allow students to learn how to work effectively in multidisciplinary and integrated work settings.
Courses:
A total of 6 courses are recommended for the track (11 credits).
1. PSY 7190: The Practice of Psycho-Oncology with Children and Adults
2. PSY 7850: Clinical Psychology in the General Hospital Setting (optional)
3. PSY 8160: Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
4. PSY 8180: Clinical Health Psychology
5. PSY 8340: Women’s Health Psychology and Health Issues
6. PSY 8740: Geriatric Psychology
Forensic Psychology Track
In the Forensic Track, students will be exposed to basic knowledge regarding forensic work in psychology. By completing the track, students will have a broad range of knowledge regarding forensic psychology in different contexts in Puerto Rico, including the courts and clinical forensic practice, among others.
Courses:
A total of 4 courses are recommended for the track (9 credits).
1. PSY 8020: Child Maltreatment
2. PSY 8480: Antisocial Personality Disorder and Sexual Deviant Behaviors
3. PSY 8710: Forensic Psychology
4. PSY 8490: Forensic Psychological Assessment
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