Doctorate
In Psychology
Background on the university:
The University of León is a young university, founded in 1979, and ranked 1001st worldwide among about 111,000 academic institutions. Its foundation began in 1843 as a teachers' seminary, and a decade later, a training institute for veterinarians was established there. Leon University has numerous collaborations, including with the University of Amsterdam, the University of Washington, and the University of Shanghai. The university has a variety of faculties: Veterinary Medicine, Biology, Law, Arts, Economics, Social Work, Information Systems Management, Mining Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Education, Health, Sports, and Tourism.
A short lesson in geography:
Leon was founded 2000 years ago under Roman rule in Spain. The city is located in the northwest of Spain. It is the capital of the province. Leon was the first city in Europe to have a parliament in 1188 and is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
Admission:
A nationally recognized master's degree in psychology or a recognized master's degree in education with a therapeutic leave certificate program, a research project approved by a supervisor abroad, and an entrance interview.
How long do you study?
Minimum period for graduation: 2 years. A complete curriculum lasts 2 years and does not include mandatory foreign travel, except for a flight to defend the degree. All learning takes place through Zoom learning.
What do you get at graduation?
PhD degree in Psychology
Areas of research:
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Intervention of educational psychology
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Learning difficulties
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Aging
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Neuropsychology
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Psychophysiology
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Health Psychology
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Developmental Psychology
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General Psychology
