This study program is managed entirely online through e-learning (in Spanish or English*) and therefore admitted students can do it from their country of residence in Spanish or English. Spanish-speaking participants must have knowledge of English at the school level or be willing to improve it. All instruction, exercises, and exams will be delivered online in the student's language. Each student will be assigned an academic liaison assistant with the Academic Staff, who will assist them at all times by email.

* only for students whose mother tongue is English. Ver versión del Programa en español, clic aquí.

The Doctorate provides students who have earned a master's degree and are engaged in therapeutic practice with a means to explore their personal readiness to be leaders in this discipline. Students gain a command of the literature of psychophilosophy and its professional application, optimizing their specialization and research capacity, demonstrating their competence through the application of this knowledge. A Ph.D. is the ultimate reward for people who want to achieve above average results and are willing to face life's challenges.

Graduation requirements:

Professionals with a master's degree in psychology, philosophy or in a discipline related to the object of study of the postgraduate degree, from a recognized university, preferably with a minimum of two years of experience, are invited to take this doctorate. The Doctorate Study Program is coordinated by an Academic Staff of the University and includes a set of four (4) to six (6) advanced research courses and the Degree Thesis. The number of courses depends on the prequalification achieved by the applicant in response to the evaluation of the credentials that she presents in her Curriculum Vitae.

DURATION: Normal period: two (2) months for each course and a minimum of six months for thesis work. Intensive period: one (1) month for each course and a minimum of six (6) months for thesis work. The period of duration may be reduced due to dedication to study, the number of credits validated by previous studies and/or true and relevant experience in the professional activity under study. There are restrictions. TAU's Doctoral Programs, depending on what is described above, can be completed in a minimum period of approximately 12 -18 months.for those who have the entry profile, and it will take more time for those who require more dedication to study to complete the missing credits. Request free prequalification by sending your resume to admissions@tauniversity.org

The study programs of Tecana American University (TAU) optimize the student's abilities, skills, and cognitive competencies, through the evaluation of previous educational experiences and the development of comprehensive study programs, supported by information technologies and interactive strategies.

GENERAL COMPOSITION OF THE DOCTORAL DEGREE
Total required academic credits: 54 credits, beyond the master's degree. Composed of 36 compulsory credits to be taken at TAU ​​plus 18 credits of elective subjects, as explained below.
• 36 credits (4 courses of 6 credits each + 12 credits of research methodology, project and thesis) that must be taken at TAU, through one of the following two methods: Normal (one course per bimester); o Intensive (one course per month) all depending on the Pre-qualification issued by the University Admissions Board.

The minimum period for the thesis work cannot be less than six months.

• Electives: 18 credits, that is, 3 courses of 6 credits each, which can be homologated or validated by previous studies and/or experiences, if they are duly supported, otherwise they must be selected and completed from the list provided. will provide the University.
Students pre-qualified to enter must take and pass only the courses prescribed by the University in the admission process, since in each case the STUDY PLAN is adjusted by the faculty based on a broad spectrum of study interests. and background of each student and can only be disclosed once pre-qualified.

Topics and Courses:

If the student wishes to pursue a line of research not included in the study plan described below, they may submit a proposal to the University or request a prescription of subjects according to their case.

PP800 Introduction to the Doctorate: Psychology and Philosophy
PP801 Data measurement and analysis Techniques
PP802 Writing research projects
PP803 Qualitative methodology
PP804 Psychology and Stoic Philosophy
PP805 Psychophilosophy and development of thinking skills and abilities
PP806 Strategies for the successful handling of situations and Mental States in Psychophilosophy
PP807 Psychophilosophy, the Collective Unconscious, and the Tyranny of Shoulds
PP808 Psychophilosophy, Ethics, and the Discipline of Consent
PP809 Psychophilosophy and the Stoic Current as Individual Therapy in Different Aspects of Life
PP810 Metanoia, Forgiveness, and the Value of Time in psychophilosophy
PP811 Psychophilosophy, virtue and character
PP812 Psychophilosophy, character and old age
PP813 Stoicism in the face of anxiety about the future
PP814 Advanced Research: Neurosciences and Psychophilosophy
PP815 Advanced Research: Cognitive Psychology and Psychophilosophy
PP817 Emotional Intelligence and Psychophysiology
PP818 Neurolinguistic Programming and Psychophilosophy
S811 Social Research Methods
S803 Advanced Scientific Research Methodology
S731 Death in Society
S810 Aging in Society
B847 Statistics and Research Methods
B854 Ethics and Social Affairs
SE806 Philosophy Guidelines
DASS803 Quantitative Analysis in Social Sciences
DASS804 Statistics in Social Sciences
DASS805 Systematic Methods in Qualitative Research
SP801 Research Methods and Statistics
SP802 Social Psychology                

SP803 Process and group dynamics

SP808 Advanced Research - Social and Political Influence, Prestige and Collective Memory,
SP809 Research Advanced - Identity, the effects of Communication and Conflict
SP811 Empowerment, Groups and Society.
SP812 Role of the World and Dynamics of the Globalized Society
P802 Communication Process - Advanced
P803 Advanced Scientific Research Methodology
P804 Advanced Interview Techniques
P805 Advanced Group Intervention Techniques
P807 Advanced Human Behavior Research
999A Doctoral Thesis

The student's academic work consists of developing each Independent Advanced Research Course, based on bibliographic research, online resources, methodological guidelines of the program and other resources available for research. The final exam of each course consists of writing and approving the Final Investigation Report of 35 pages without counting preliminary pages or annexes, original and authentic. The Research Report represents the final result of the research process of each course and must be structured and composed in accordance with the format required by the University.

The thesis will be undertaken after approval of the proposal by the Academic Staff of the University, preferably not more than 100 pages without counting preliminary pages or annexes, nor less than 90 pages, original and authentic.

One of the approved research papers must be published as a scientific article or Research Paper in scientific journals with worldwide coverage accepted by TAU. The University can manage grants for these publications through existing agreements.

All presentations will be made via the Internet.

[ DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS ]

Our students will receive their title and grades Apostilled by The Hague for the appropriate legal purposes.

"The apostille process will certify the authenticity of the signature of public documents in a signatory country of the Hague Convention, of October 5, 1961, which eliminates the requirement of legalization of Foreign Public Documents that must take effect in another signatory country. With all this, the TAU graduate manages to consolidate his Curriculum, prestige and professionalism at an international level".

Students from countries not attached to the Hague Convention must request the consular legalization procedure from the University.

INVESTMENT and payment method:

1.) - REGISTRATION COSTS AND TUITION FEES: US$ 6,999 with payment plans of 24 monthly installments of US$ 292 each; o 32 monthly installments of US$219; already 48 months with a monthly fee of US$ 146; without financing interest if the tuition is paid monthly before the due date, inclusive. The Program includes enrollment and registration. Academic program, teaching material for virtual environments, academic guidelines and bibliographic indications and references for each course; virtual accompaniment, academic advice, methodology, evaluations and follow-up.

2.) - The graduation fee (US$ 650) includes thesis or degree projects + diploma and transcript in English language + authentication degree or Apostille. It can be paid in two or more installments, before the graduation date.

Form of payment: Debit and Credit Card - Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diners Club, Discover BY SECURE SERVER -. | bank transfer | Deposit for box office Bco | PayPal | Email (USA Only) | Bank account (USA only). 

Duration:   two months for each course and a minimum of six months for the Doctoral Thesis. It can be before depending on the dedication to the study.

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