Graduates of the Psychology program at Universidad de Las Américas are professionals who can work efficiently both independently and as part of multi-, inter-, and intra-disciplinary teams. With strong entrepreneurial and critical thinking skills, graduates apply comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge to contribute to various areas of psychological practice. Graduates also act responsibly and ethically to support their communities and promote human development on both local and global levels.
Furthermore, graduates analyze key psychological concepts, theoretical perspectives, trends, and empirical findings, applying them to behavioral phenomena of varying complexity. In addition, graduates apply scientific reasoning to design and carry out research and to explain psychological phenomena. Academic and professional practice is grounded in ethical values and standards, enabling graduates to conduct accurate psychological evaluations, diagnoses, and interventions. Through this, graduates contribute positively to work environments and help build a society that is sensitive to multicultural and global concerns. Graduates also engage in discussions of psychological concepts, scientific findings, and both their own and others’ ideas with diverse audiences, enhancing effective psychological interventions through the promotion, prevention, and treatment of psychosocial and health-related issues. Moreover, graduates apply psychological content and skills, self-reflection, project management, and both autonomous and collaborative work abilities. This ensures preparedness to propose evidence-based interventions and treatments across diverse psychological contexts or to pursue advanced graduate studies.
Finally, graduates are expected to demonstrate initiative in proposing creative solutions to professional challenges. Additionally, graduates are expected to adhere to the ethical principles governing the profession of psychology and adopt practices that foster positive outcomes in workplace settings and contribute to building a society attuned to multicultural and global issues. Graduates are expected to embody human qualities aligned with respect for diversity and the inclusion of vulnerable populations, recognize the existence of diverse historical, cultural, and scientific identities, and consistently work toward the common good and national development.
Demographic Data: Program headcount totals the number of students enrolled yearly and a breakdown by men and women. Enrollment by ethnicity presents data on the most representative ethnic groups of the program.
Student Completion:
Retention and graduation rates are calculated through the 2020-2021 academic year, based on new, first-time students entering in the fall semester, regardless of whether they enroll in the daytime or evening version of their program (if available). These rates do not consider incoming transfer students. Retention rates are calculated in 1 and 2 years.
Graduation rates are calculated according to each program’s duration length (100%) and within 150% of the normal time for a bachelor’s degree. The percentage of graduates in each cohort by gender considers only actual graduates, not the original makeup of the cohort.
Scholarship information: Information is divided by the type of scholarship granted.
Geographic Data: Presents the composition of the students of the program.
Add'l. Demogr. Data: Includes information on marital status, disability, and first-generation students.
In every semester, the program provides assessment results according to its Multiannual Assessment Plan (MAP), which typically considers one or more of its program learning outcomes (PLOs). Most programs utilize the platform Brightspace to collect and assess student work and to present the data and evidence of student achievement. These results and their analysis, with the objective of identifying areas for improvement, are presented in the program’s annual assessment report. In the graphic below, the most recent period in which a PLO has been assessed is indicated, with the percentage indicating achievement of the expected performance standard for that PLO, according to the rubric used to evaluate the student work. This standard can be designated at an introductory, intermediate, or final level, depending upon how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) align to each PLO in the program’s curriculum map.