Master's degree in General Health Psychology

Basic Information

What knowledge will I acquire with this Master?

The role of the profession of Psychology in the field of Health is unquestionable. As a result of the academic reorganization of University studies in Spain (RD 1393/2007, RD 861/2010), the new Degrees in Psychology have been assigned mainly to the branch of Health Sciences, making it more evident how the intervention of Psychology is decisive to prevent, maintain or improve different aspects of the health of individuals or groups. This includes, of course, clinical interventions with patients, but also other types of non-clinical interventions, including promotion and education activities for both individual and community psychological health.

The Title qualifies for the profession of General Health Psychologist, as established in the seventh additional provision of Law 33/2011, of October 4, General Public Health and with the requirements of the study plans established in Order ECD / 10702013 , of June 12.

Is this degree official according to the regulations required by the European Higher Education Area?

Yes, (final verification report is attached) the implementation of the degree will be done progressively, starting the first year in the academic year 2014-15.

Final verification report turned out FAVORABLE

Favorable report first modification

Favorable report second modification

Favorable report third modification

Is it necessary to pass an access test?

It is not necessary, however, there is a selection process in which academic records and CVs are assessed.See Admission-

What is the minimum number of credits for which I can enroll?

You can see it in the rules of permanence in this link

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Students who hold an official Spanish university degree. For any other degree issued by a higher education institution, prior validation must be requested following the procedure indicated in this link and within the open period for this purpose.

Objectives

The proposed Master complies with the provisions of said Order, being structured into three modules, in addition to a broad module of External Internships and a final Master's Thesis:

The first set of activities establishes and extends the knowledge acquired in the Degree in Psychology with respect to health and the professional presuppositions of Health Psychology: the presence in the different fields, the complexity of the bio-psycho-social model of health defended by the main international organizations, the bioethical foundations of the health profession and even the bases for the establishment and management of autonomous activity.
The second set of activities develops the necessary skills for the professional development of Psychology in the field of health from research in this field to professional practice in evaluation and diagnosis, training in basic skills and intervention in the different areas. of Health Psychology.
Finally, an extensive internship module is proposed that allows students to acquire the behavioral and experiential components necessary to fully acquire the skills of the degree, as well as a Master's Thesis in which they show the effective acquisition of general skills. associated with the title and those specifically linked to the specific topic of the chosen work.

Competences

General Competences of the Master:

CG01 - Possess advanced knowledge and be able to demonstrate, in a context of scientific and technological or highly specialized research, a detailed and well-founded understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects and of the work methodology in one or more fields of study
CG02 - Being able to predict and control the evolution of complex situations through the development of new and innovative work methodologies adapted to the specific scientific/research, technological or professional field, in general multidisciplinary, in which their activity is carried out
CG03 - Having developed sufficient autonomy to participate in research projects and scientific or technological collaborations within their thematic field, in interdisciplinary contexts and, where appropriate, with a high component of knowledge transfer

Specific Competences:

CE01 - Acquire, develop and put into practice a concept of comprehensive health, where its biopsychosocial components have a place, in accordance with the guidelines established by the WHO.
CE02 - Apply the fundamentals of bioethics and the method of deliberation in professional practice, adjusting their practice as a health professional to the provisions of Law 44/2003, of November 21, on the organization of health professions.
CE03 - Show adequate interpersonal communication and emotion management skills for an effective interaction with patients, family members and caregivers in the processes of problem identification, evaluation, diagnosis communication and psychological intervention and follow-up.
CE04 - Critically analyze and use clinical information sources.
CE05 - Use information and communication technologies in professional performance.
CE06 - Write psychological reports appropriately for the recipients.
CE07 - Formulate working hypotheses in research and collect and critically assess information for problem solving, applying the scientific method.
CE08 - Know the framework of action of the general health psychologist and know how to refer to the corresponding professional specialist.
CE09 - Develop their work from the perspective of quality and continuous improvement, with the necessary self-critical capacity for responsible professional performance.
CE10 - Know how to communicate and communicate with other professionals, and master the skills necessary for teamwork and multidisciplinary groups.
CE11 - Knowledge of the obligations and responsibilities of health personnel regarding the confidentiality of information and the protection of personal data of patients.
CE12 - Know in depth the psychological nature of human behavior, as well as the social and biological factors that can affect it.
CE13 - Know in depth the psychological nature of human behavior disorders.
CE14 - Know in depth the psychosocial factors associated with health problems and illness.
CE15 - Know in depth the biological and psychosocial factors associated with health and disease problems, especially those related to mental health.
CE16 - Know in depth the different evaluation and intervention models in the field of General Health Psychology, as well as the techniques and procedures derived from them for dealing with behavioral disorders and the psychological factors associated with health problems. Health.
CE17 - Plan, carry out and, where appropriate, supervise the process of psychological evaluation of human behavior and the psychological factors associated with health problems to establish their evaluation.
CE18 - Design, develop and, where appropriate, supervise and evaluate psychological intervention plans and programs, based on the psychological evaluation and the concurrent individual and social variables in each case.
CE19 - Know the activities necessary for the constitution, start-up and management of a company, its different legal forms and the associated legal, accounting and fiscal obligations.
CE20 - Knowledge of current regulations in the Spanish health field.
CE21 - Carry out promotional and educational activities for individual and community psychological health.
CE22 - Know and comply with the ethical obligations of Psychology in the health field
CE23 - Show an ethical and professional commitment with respect to civic, social and global responsibilities, especially with regard to equality between people and the values of a democratic and peace culture
CE24 - Know the nature and explanatory theoretical frameworks of psychopathological, health and neuropsychological disorders, as well as the different models of evaluation, diagnosis and intervention in the field of Health Psychology.
CE25 - Know, at an advanced level, the psychological and developmental processes and the psychobiological and psychosocial bases of abnormal and pathological behavior, as well as the psychological components associated with health problems. Know how to assess and integrate the implication of the different biopsychosocial aspects in the development of psychological disorders and health problems
CE26 - Know how to identify and formulate research problems and know how to access the scientific literature to gather existing information in relation to said problem. Know how to analyze and interpret research data within the framework of their disciplinary knowledge, draw conclusions from them and communicate them to the professional and scientific community.
CE27 - Know how to select and apply the methods and techniques of evaluation and diagnosis and the data collection instruments appropriate to the case, based on knowledge of the evaluation models and the aetiological theories of psychological and neuropsychological disorders and psychological factors involved in health and disease processes; knowing how to design and adapt methods and instruments according to the needs of each case and the context of the evaluation.
CE28 - Design, develop and supervise psychological health prevention and promotion programs at all levels (universal, selective and indicated; community, family, educational, individual)

Admission and enrollment

General access regulations and procedures

Information on access and admission of students to master's studies is available at: https://www.urjc.es/estudiar-en-la-urjc/admision/274-master

The regulations are also published in: https://www.urjc.es/estudiar-en-la-urjc/admision/274-master#normativa-de-masteres-universitarios

Criteria and procedure for admission to the degree

Possession of an official university degree in Psychology or equivalent (such as a Bachelor's degree) that meets the requirements established in Order CNU/1309/2018, of December 5, such as the degrees in Psychology from Spanish universities.
Similarly, individuals holding degrees in psychology from foreign educational systems may access the Master's Degree in General Health Psychology, in which case they must request prior validation of their studies through the established procedure, which can be found above.
Universities will guarantee transparent and accessible information on admission procedures, and must have student orientation systems. Likewise, they will ensure that said information and admission procedures take into account students with disabilities or with specific needs, and will have appropriate support and advice services.
Universities may exceptionally establish, based on specific regulations approved by their governing bodies, conditional enrolment procedures for access to a Master's Degree. This will consist of allowing a Bachelor's student who has not yet completed the TFG and a maximum of 9 ECTS credits to access and enrol in a Master's Degree, although in no case will they be able to obtain the Master's degree if they have not previously obtained the Bachelor's degree. Universities will guarantee priority in enrolment for students who have an official university degree of Graduate. In this procedure, credits pending recognition or transfer in the Bachelor's degree, or the requirement to pass a certain level of knowledge of a foreign language to obtain the degree, may be taken into account.
Universities or centres will regulate admission to Master's degree courses, establishing specific requirements and, if necessary, training supplements, the credit load of which may not exceed the equivalent of 20 percent of the degree's credit load. The credits for training supplements will be considered in the same way as the rest of the credits in the Master's degree curriculum.
Universities will reserve at least 5% of the places offered in official Master's degrees for students who have been recognised as having a disability of 33% or more, as well as for students with permanent educational support needs associated with personal circumstances of disability, who in their previous studies have required resources and support for their full educational inclusion.

Admission:

IMPORTANT NOTICES:
- Currently, the Official College of Psychologists only allows membership to those who are in possession of their corresponding approved degree.
- STUDENTS WITH FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS
- Request for file analysis
- CAEP Application

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ADMISSION

The Rey Juan Carlos University does not have specific admission regulations, but is governed by article 18 of Royal Decree 822/2021, of September 28. Each degree has its own general access criteria and special access tests.

Admission to the University Master's Degrees will be carried out through a selection process; In some cases, this process may involve a selection test. The Master's Management will inform interested parties what the selection test will consist of, as well as the exact date and place of completion through this application and by means of a notice via email.

GENERAL ACCESS CRITERIA:

The specific qualifications that will facilitate access to the Master are the following:

A degree in Psychology that meets the requirements established in Order CNU/1309/2018, of December 5, such as degrees in psychology from Spanish universities, is required. To access this master's program with a degree in psychology from another country, applicants must demonstrate that their studies are equivalent to a MECES level 2 and that they meet the requirements established in the aforementioned Order.

Therefore, and in accordance with the Resolution of November 16, 2023, of the General Secretariat of Universities, which publishes the Agreement of the Council of Universities, establishing recommendations for the accreditation of compliance with the requirements established in Order CNU/1309/2018, of December 5 (https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2018/12/11/pdfs/BOE-A-2018-16906.pdfFor admission to the Master's Degree in General Health Psychology, candidates with official foreign university degrees in Psychology must request validation of their studies from the URJC, which, in turn, will request a report from the Commission for the Accreditation of Psychology Studies (CAEP) of the Conference of Deans of Psychology of Spanish Universities (CDPUE) or provide the corresponding certificate issued by a previous application from another university. A specific period and procedure will be established for this purpose.

CONDITIONS OR SPECIAL ACCESS TESTS:

In the event that the demand exceeds the supply of places, the candidates will be selected taking into account the academic record and the curriculum.

The file will be weighted with 80% of the final assessment and the curriculum with 20%. In the event of a tie between candidates, a personal interview will be held to assess their attitude towards the master's degree and commitment to its completion.

Regarding the 20% of the CV, the following aspects are valued, always within the field of health:

Double degree training or other official master's studies.
Non-regulated training in recognized centers: workshops, seminars, courses, etc.
Internships other than those required for a bachelor's or master's degree, volunteering and jobs.
Research experience: consolidated teams, articles, contributions to congresses or other publications.
Scholarships and awards.

Offer of places: 50 places. If the minimum number of students envisaged is not reached in a course, the University may choose not to open the teaching group.

See admission and enrollment

Training itinerary

Master's Teaching Guides

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Training Itinerary

COURSE 1

COD.	SUBJECTS	SEMES.	TYPOLOGY	ECTS
642701	Normative and Deontological Aspects of the Profession of General Health Psychology.	1S	MANDATORY	3
642702	Foundations and Functional Analysis of Human Behavior in the Healthcare Context	1S	MANDATORY	3
642703	Health Psychologist Skills: Clinical and Communication Skills	1S	MANDATORY	4,5
642704	Design, Evaluation and Mandatory Methodology Applied in the Health Context	1S	MANDATORY	4,5
642705	Third Generation Therapies	1S	MANDATORY	4,5
642706	Models, Assessment and Psychological Health Intervention in Childhood and Adolescence	2S	MANDATORY	4,5
642707	Models, Assessment and Psychological Health Intervention in Adults	ANNUAL	MANDATORY	6
642708	Models, Assessment and Psychological Health Intervention in Old Age	2S	MANDATORY	4,5
642709	Models, Assessment and Psychological Health Intervention in Neuropsychological Disorders	2S	MANDATORY	4,5
642710	Models, Assessment and Psychological Health Intervention in Family, Couple and Sexuality	1S	OPTIONAL	3
642711	Psychopharmacology and Psychophysiology Applied to the Treatment of Health Problems	1S	OPTIONAL	3
642712	Health Intervention in Work Contexts	2S	OPTIONAL	3
642713	Health Intervention in Community and Social Contexts	2S	OPTIONAL	3
642714	Diversity and Health	2S	OPTIONAL	3
642715	Interdisciplinarity: The Role of the Psychologist in Healthcare Contexts	2S	OPTIONAL	3
642716	External Academic Internships I	ANNUAL	PAE	12

COURSE 2

COD.

SUBJECTS

SEMES.

TYPOLOGY

ECTS

642717

External Academic Internships II

ANNUAL

PAE

18

642718

Master's thesis

ANNUAL

TFM

12

Minimum credits to be made

REQUIRED: 39 credits

OPTIONAL COURSES: 9 credits

EXTERNAL INTERNSHIPS: 30 credits

MASTER'S THESIS: 12 credits

Total Credits to Take: 90 ECTS

Material resources

External Internships

The External Practices subject is a curricular subject whose main objective is to promote a comprehensive training of the student through the practical application of the knowledge acquired during the master's degree, which facilitates direct contact with the professional activity and the opportunity to join the professional world with a minimum of experience. All practices are designed so that the students who participate in them acquire professional experience in real situations and conditions, applying the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are acquired in the training processes throughout the degree. The internships represent a decisive opportunity for the personal development and professional future of the students.

Internships are activities carried out by the student in companies, institutions and organizations; that is, in centers outside the university premises, which aim to enrich and complement your university education, while providing you with a deeper knowledge about the skills you will need once you have graduated.

The External Practices subject will consist of two phases:

Completion of the internship period that offers professional experience related to any of the graduate profiles that are expressed in the Verification Report of the degree.
Elaboration of the memory

Documentation:

Degree Training Project

For more information: External Internship Unit

Social Security contributions for interns starting January 1, 2024

Mobility programs

University Master's degrees, due to their duration and characteristics, in general do not specifically contemplate the mobility of their students. However, the Rey Juan Carlos University has different mobility programs for both students and University workers (PDI and PAS) and has procedures for collecting and analyzing information on these mobility programs. The management of all the mobility programs of the University is centralized in the Office of the Vice President for International Relations and any student of the University can participate in them.

URJC Mobility

Regulation

STUDENTS

TEACHING COORDINATION

Regulations for Teaching Coordination Positions

COEXISTENCE REGIME

Coexistence Regulations of the Rey Juan Carlos University for the Development of Law 3/2022, of February 24, on University Coexistence, approved by Agreement of March 30, 2023, of the Governing Council of the University

SCHOOL INSURANCE

School Insurance

ASSOCIATIONS

Regulation student associations

EVALUATION

Quality guarantee

RUCT link

BOCM Link

Internal quality assurance system

Manual of the Internal Quality Assurance System

Composition of the commission

Results report

Once the monitoring of the Master's Degree has been carried out, the most relevant quantitative information on the results obtained in the monitoring of said Degree is displayed, differentiated by academic year.

General information collection plan

Within the quality assurance system of the Rey Juan Carlos University, the following surveys are planned:

- Student profile

- Teacher evaluation

- Degree of satisfaction:

Of the students
of the graduates
From the Faculty
Technical, Management, Administration and Services Staff

- Labor insertion

- External internships:

Satisfaction of interns
External tutor satisfaction
Employer satisfaction

Survey results:

Improvement actions

The Quality Assurance System of the Rey Juan Carlos University establishes that the degree's Quality Assurance Commission will annually analyze the information derived from the degree's indicators and prepare a report that will include improvement plans if the results so indicate.

Renewal of accreditation

The renewal of the accreditation represents the culmination of the implementation process of the official Bachelor's and Master's degrees registered in the Register of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT). The renewal of the accreditation of official bachelor's and master's degrees is organized in three phases: self-assessment report, external visit and final assessment.

In the first phase, the university describes and assesses the status of the degree with respect to the established criteria and guidelines. The result is the Self-Assessment Report (IA) that is presented. The second and third phases are carried out by a group of evaluators external to the evaluated title.”

Final report renewal of accreditation 2023

History

Final report renewal of accreditation 2018

Professors and Researchers

2030 Agenda

Strategic plan

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