ECTS credits ECTS credits: 12
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 284.5 Hours of tutorials: 12 Interactive Classroom: 3.5 Total: 300
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: End of master’s Degree Project RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
Areas: Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments, Psychobiology
Center Faculty of Psychology
Call: End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
• Know how to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired to be able to apply them to solve problems in new health and research contexts.
• To be able to elaborate and formulate new hypotheses from scientific texts and to design original investigations that allow to contribute to the advance of the knowledge.
• Be able to understand and master the different phases of the research process with the rigor required by the treatment of scientific material.
• Being able to seek and obtain information autonomously, with the capacity to integrate it into health practice and research.
• Be able to make judgments based on critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of original and complex ideas.
• Know how to communicate the conclusions and reasons that support them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear way, both in oral and written format.
• Be able to develop the learning skills necessary to maintain autonomously the updating of knowledge for the continuous improvement of professional activity.
The Master's Dissertation (MD) will be carried out in the field of general sanitary psychology and may be related to any of the topics dealt with in the subjects of the degree. In it students must demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired in the whole of the degree to carry out investigations, assessments and psychological interventions on those aspects of the behavior and activity of people that influence the promotion and improvement of their general state of Health.
In the event that it is carried out within the framework of health research of the Master's teaching staff, it must also allow the acquisition of the skills, techniques, knowledge, analytical and critical skills necessary for the adequate performance of the future professional.
The MD may include an empirical or experimental part, the design of a protocol or intervention proposal, or case analysis (evaluations, psychological reports). The student must perform and present a project demonstrating the competences acquired throughout the studies. Will include, bibliographic search and review tasks, critical analysis, systematization and information integration, writing and oral and written presentation.
The relevant in each case for the development of the proposed project.
BASIC AND GENERAL
CB6 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context
CB7 - Students should be able to apply the acquired knowledge and problem-solving skills in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study.
CB8 - Students are able to integrate knowledge and confront the complexity of making judgments from information that, incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities related to the application of their knowledge and judgments
CB9 - That the students know how to communicate their conclusions and the last knowledge and reasons that support them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way.
CB10 - Students have the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.
CG1 - Acquire, develop and implement a comprehensive health concept, which includes the biopsychosocial components of the same, in accordance with the guidelines established by WHO.
CG2 - To know in depth the psychological nature of human behavior, as well as the social and biological factors that can affect it.
CG3 - To know in depth the psychological nature of the disorders of human behavior. CG4 - To know in depth the psychosocial factors associated with health and illness problems.
CG5 - To know in depth the biological and psychosocial factors associated with health and illness problems, especially those related to mental health.
CG6 - To know in depth the different models of evaluation and intervention in the field of General Health Psychology, as well as the techniques and procedures derived from them for the treatment of behavioral disorders and the psychological factors associated with health problems .
CG7 - To plan, carry out and, where appropriate, supervise the process of psychological evaluation of human behavior and the psychological factors associated with health problems in order to establish their evaluation.
CG8 - To design, develop and, if necessary, supervise and evaluate plans and programs of psychological intervention, depending on the psychological evaluation and the variables of individual and social type that concur in each case.
CG9 - Demonstrate interpersonal communication and emotional management skills for effective interaction with patients, families and caregivers in problem identification, assessment, diagnostic communication, and psychological intervention and follow-up.
CG10 - Apply the fundamentals of bioethics and the method of deliberation in professional practice, adjusting its practice as a health professional to the provisions of Law 44/2003, of November 21, on the organization of health professions.
CG11 - To conform to the deontological obligations of Psychology in the health field, showing an ethical and professional commitment with the values of equal opportunities, respect for diversity and peaceful resolution of conflicts.
TRANSVERSAL
CT1 - Know how to use information and communication technologies in professional performance.
CT2 - Know how to handle sources of scientific bibliographical and digital documentation standardized at international level. CT3 - Know how to analyze critically and use sources of clinical information.
CT4 - Know how to formulate working hypotheses in research and to collect and critically evaluate information for problem solving, applying the scientific method.
CT5 - Know how to develop your work from the perspective of quality and continuous improvement, with the self-critical capacity required for responsible professional performance.
CT6 - Know how to communicate and communicate with other professionals, and master the skills necessary for teamwork and multidisciplinary groups.
CT7 - Know how to analyze from an ethical point of view the problems and their possible solutions.
SPECIFIC
CE1 - Know how to apply the main theories on the etiology of human behavior disorders in the conceptualization of each case.
CE2 - Be able to plan and develop an evaluation and intervention session, establishing hypotheses from which to deduce testable statements.
CE3 - Know how to select and apply the techniques and evaluation instruments that are most convenient for each case according to their characteristics and context.
CE4 - Know how to analyze and interpret the results of a psychological evaluation.
CE5 - Know how to choose and apply the most appropriate psychological intervention techniques according to their purpose (prevention, rehabilitation, counseling, counseling, etc.).
CE6 - Know how to plan and develop a psychological intervention, establishing pertinent and realistic objectives based on the characteristics of the problem and the context.
CE7 - Know how to follow up a psychological intervention, according to the set goals, to introduce, if necessary, changes in the same during its development.
CE8 - Know how to provide feedback to the recipients in an appropriate and precise way in order to involve them in the different phases of the process of psychological evaluation and intervention.
CE9 - Know how to design programs for prevention and promotion of psychological health based on the relevant factors (risk and protection) and available resources.
CE10 - Know how to write psychological reports adequately to the recipients.
CE11 - Know the framework of action of the general sanitary psychologist and know how to refer the professional specialist.
CE12 - To know the obligations and responsibilities of health personnel regarding the confidentiality of information and the protection of personal data of patients.
CE14 - Know the current legislation in the Spanish health field.
CE15 - To carry out promotional and educational activities for individual and community psychological health.
CE16 - Participate in the design and development of research projects in the field of General Sanitary Psychology.
The Master's Dissertation is oriented to the evaluation of the competences associated with the title. It will be carried out in the field of General Health Psychology and will be related to any of the topics dealt with in the subjects of the title. In it the students must demonstrate the knowledge and competences acquired in the whole Master's degree to carry out investigations, evaluations and psychological interventions on those aspects of the behavior and the activity of the people that influence in the promotion and improvement of their general state of health . In the event that it is carried out within the framework of health research of the Master's teaching staff, it must also allow the acquisition of skills, techniques, knowledge, analytical and critical skills necessary for adequate professional performance.
The work may include an empirical or experimental part, the design of a protocol or intervention proposal, or case analysis (evaluations, psychological reports). The student must perform and present an original work demonstrating the skills acquired throughout the studies. It will include bibliographic search and review tasks, critical analysis, systematization and information integration, writing and oral and written presentation.
The MD will be evaluated by public defense of the work done before an Evaluation Commission composed of three professors appointed by the Academic Committee from among the faculty members of the Master, in accordance with the established in the corresponding regulations. This Committee should also take into account the evaluation report of the work that the tutor will issue. The evaluation of the TFM will assess: the relevance and timeliness of the study approach, the relevance and updating of the bibliographic review, the expression and coherence of the document, the appropriate language management, the depth of the approach The ability to analyze the limitations of the study as well as to propose future guidelines, competence in the written and oral presentation of the work, following the style rules of the APA, the ability to communicate the conclusions reached and the reasons The capacity to argue with solvency and to answer the questions raised in the public defense of the MD.
Tutorials in small groups 20h.
Elaboration of works (individual and / or group) 167.5h.
Contingency plan
Given the uncertainty caused by the current health situation, if scenario 2 (distancing) or scenario 3 (closure of the facilities) is declared, the methodology and evaluation will be maintained, with the only difference that both the tutorials and the defense of the papers will be done through Teams.
Jose Manuel Otero Lopez
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments
- Phone
- 881813882
- josemanuel.otero.lopez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Maria Elena Amenedo Losada
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Psychobiology
- Phone
- 881813799
- elena.amenedo [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Maria Montserrat Corral Varela
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Psychobiology
- Phone
- 881813885
- montse.corral [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Elisardo Becoña Iglesias
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments
- Phone
- 881813729
- elisardo.becona [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Dolores Rodríguez Salgado
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Psychobiology
- Phone
- 881813917
- dolores.rodriguez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
María Del Carmen Míguez Varela
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments
- Phone
- 881813740
- mcarmen.miguez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Xosé Antón Gomez Fraguela
Coordinador/a- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments
- Phone
- 881813944
- xa.gomez.fraguela [at] usc.gal
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Fernando Lino Vazquez Gonzalez
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments
- Phone
- 881813705
- fernandolino.vazquez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Estrella Romero Triñanes
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments
- Phone
- 881813921
- estrella.romero [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Emilio Gutierrez Garcia
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments
- Phone
- 881813730
- emilio.gutierrez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Hipolito Merino Madrid
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments
- Phone
- 881813742
- hipolito.merino [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Carmen Senra Rivera
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments
- Phone
- 881813767
- carmen.senra [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Maria Isabel Vazquez Rodriguez
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments
- Phone
- 881813731
- mariaisabel.vazquez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Maria Jose Santiago Mariño
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments
- Phone
- 881813775
- mariajose.santiago [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
Paula Villar Torres
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments
- Phone
- 881813920
- paula.villar [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Ana López Durán
- Department
- Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology
- Area
- Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments
- Phone
- 881813774
- ana.lopez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer