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Clinical Psychology Online - Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
Faculty of Psychology via distance learning
Clinical Psychology via distance learning
This program reveals the tremendous potential of clinical psychology to help individuals, groups, and society. It provides wide knowledge of this challenging field from a clinical perspective that integrates psychology, biology, and the chemistry focused on the treatment of different pathologies. It also discusses the roles and responsibilities of the contemporary clinical psychologist, his scientific underpinnings, and his theoretical orientations.
Academic Supervisor : Fernando Miralles
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Clinical Psychology Online via distance learning
Specialist, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor - Clinical Psychology.
This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's & Ph.D. (Doctor) Degree Programs. This academic program is designed at the postgraduate level (Master’s or Doctoral). This module may also be adapted to complete the course requirements of Specialist, Expert Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree. A further option is the enrollment into each of the courses listed within this specialization module. This module may be combined or completed with other modules from this faculty. For example: Addictive Behavior - Cognitive Psychology - Counseling Psychology - Educational Psychology - Forensic Psychology - General Psychology - Gestalt Therapy - NLP Neuro Linguistic Programming - Organizational Psychology - Performance Psychology - Psychoanalysis - Psychotherapy - Sexology - Social Psychology - Transpersonal Psychology .
Specialist - Expert Diploma - Clinical Psychology Online
Tuition Fee: 1.050 Euros (1.350 US$) ... 1.470 Euros (1.890 US$).
Specialist - Expert Diploma Online: 15 ... 21 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Clinical Psychology via distance learning = 42 Academic credits - Select 5 courses for the online diploma of Specialist or 7 courses for the Expert Diploma from the total of courses from the specialization module.
Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Psychology Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 3.510 Euros (4.420 US$) ... Max. 6.800 Euros (8.700 US$).
Bachelor's Degree Online: 130 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Clinical Psychology via distance learning = 42 Academic credits + 60 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience) + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Psychology from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Neural & Brain Science.
Master's Degree - Clinical Psychology Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 4.680 Euros (6.120 US$) ... Max. 7.020 Euros (9.180 US$).
Master's Degree Online: 36 ... 54 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Clinical Psychology via distance learning = 42 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Psychology from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Neural & Brain Science. + 13 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Clinical Psychology Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 5.850 Euros (7.650 US$) ... Max. 9.360 Euros (12.240 US$).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree Online: 45 ... 72 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Clinical Psychology via distance learning = 42 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Psychology from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Neural & Brain Science. + 18 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
BIU adapts each Distance Learning Higher Education degree program to the needs of each student. More info...
Clinical Psychology Online
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
Drug Addictions
This course examines the behavioral characteristics of addiction, drug- and learning- induced brain changes, the psychology of choice, obsessive compulsive disorder and its neural substrates, and the distinction between voluntary and involuntary behavior. It explores the psychological, social, legal, and situational factors involved in drug usage, its effect on human behavior and criminal activity, and critical issues in drug control initiatives.
Academic Supervisor: Grigoriy Kononenko
Causes of Mental Disorders
All functional "mental disorders" are fully understandable bio-social reactions to emotional conflict and stress. These reactions generally originate in and are perpetuated by how one deals with frustrating, perplexing, oppressive, dangerous, or destructive interpersonal and societal situations. This course explains how these reactions are not only caused by, but also can naturally lead to certain biochemical imbalances.
Academic Supervisor: Fernando Miralles
Biological Psychology
This course offers a comprehensive survey of the biological bases of behavior. It describes the development of the nervous system, the biological mechanisms of perception and action, and the biochemical regulation of behavior, emotions, and mental disorders.
Academic Supervisor: Fernando Miralles
Cellular Neurobiology
This course discusses the physical principles underlying the cellular processes of neurobiology. It covers topics such as the principles of brain organization, the structure of neurons, neurophysiology and biophysics of cells, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitter systems and neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, neuroendocrine relations, and molecular biology of neurons.
Academic Supervisor: Radwani Houda
Psychophysiology
This course examines the relationship between physiological processes and human behavior. It explains the functions of the brain and the autonomic nervous system with emphasis on the biological bases of emotion, pain, psychosomatic processes, sexuality, stress, and sleep. It also covers topics of neuroanatomy, research techniques, physiology, sensory processes, and the functions of the central nervous system.
Academic Supervisor: Fernando Miralles
Psychopathology
This course provides current clinical descriptions, research, and theories of human psychopathology and an overview of mental disorders. It covers both internal (anxiety, depression, suicide, and somatic disorders) and external (conduct disorder and substance abuse) problems and autism. It examines theoretical perspectives, diagnostic criteria, etiology, treatment, and risk.
Academic Supervisor: Jean Mutabaruka
Mental Biochemical Balance
This course discusses mental biochemical imbalances from a psychological rather than drug standpoint. Avoiding the usage of mind altering drugs prevents their serious side effects on feelings' suppression and brain function impairment.
Academic Supervisor: Fernando Miralles
Developmental Neurobiology
This course covers the development of the nervous system from the molecular up to the system level, including the development and plasticity of the brain, aging and diseases of the nervous system, the organization of sensory and motor systems, the structure and function of cerebral cortex, synaptic remodeling and the modeling of neural systems, and the mechanisms involved in behavior control and higher mental processes.
Academic Supervisor: Radwani Houda
Neural & Brain Science
The juncture of biology and psychology, of brain and behavior... This course provides a comprehensive coverage, from the molecular level right up to human conscious experience, of the relationship between the structural and the physiological mechanisms of the brain and of the nervous system with the psychological reality of the mind.
Academic Supervisor: Radwani Houda
Natural Psycho-Medication
Natural psychotherapy refers to the use of medication-free or natural medication such as herbs, homeopathy, and flower remedies for treatment purposes. This course discusses the effects that these can have on tranquilizing acute emotional distress in order for psychotherapy to succeed.
Academic Supervisor: Frances Chelos Lopez
Herbs Psychopharmacology
Nature uses herbs to trigger healing mechanisms in the body and mind to maintain and restore mental balance and health. This course provides an understanding of the brain neurochemical mechanisms and how psycho-biochemical effects may be achieved using herbs.
Academic Supervisor: Frances Chelos Lopez
Psychopharmacology
This course provides an overview of pharmacology and neurology and covers topics related to preclinical and clinical psycho-pharmacology. It specifically examines the drugs used in treating mental and neurological disorders and considers those substances that have abuse or addiction potential.
Academic Supervisor: Frances Chelos Lopez
Clinical Psychology
This course is designed to extend psychology in a clinical direction. It approaches psychological issues from a medical perspective. It explains how clinical and pharmacological based approaches can translate into high quality care for patients with major psychiatric problems.
Academic Supervisor: Fernando Miralles
Therapeutic Practice
This course covers the basics of law and ethics as they apply to health and counseling-related practice. Informed consent, confidentiality, licensing laws, regulations and customs, and professional liability are considered.
Academic Supervisor: Frances Chelos Lopez
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Clinical Psychology Online via distance learning
Recommended Professional References.
Joining the proper association is the best way to become an updated professional.
Bircham International University graduates may join many professional associations. Membership requirements for each association may vary depending on the degree program, specialization and graduate resume en each occasion. BIU can not guarantee membership in all instances. BIU does not intermediate in these procedures. Bircham International University provides a list of available memberships and professional references from each faculty where some BIU graduates may belong. Contact directly the ones you select. More info...
ABPMC - Associação Brasileira de Psicologia e Medicina Comportamental
ABPSA - Associação Brasileira de Psicologia da Saúde
AEPC - Asociación Española de Psicología Conductual
AFTCC - Association Française de Thérapie Comportementale et Cognitive
ALAMOC - Asociación Latinoamericana de Análisis y Modificación del Comportamiento
APICSA - Asociación Psicológica Iberoamericana de Clínica y Salud
APTCC - Associação Portuguesa de Terapias Comportamental e Cognitiva
EABCT - European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies
ICP - International Council of Psychologists
INIMH - International Network of Integrative Mental Health
INS - International Neuropsychological Society
IOP - International Organization of Psychophysiology
ISDP - International Society for Developmental Psychobiology
ISHPR - International Society of Critical Health Psychology
ISSBD - International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development
ISTSS - International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
SPPC - Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia Clínica
SPR - Society for Psychophysiological Research
SSCP - Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology
STAR - Stress and Anxiety Research Society
WAIMH - World Association for Infant Mental Health
WFMH - World Federation for Mental Health
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Admission requirements - Clinical Psychology
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
For official admission status at Bircham distance education university; you need to send in a filled out, dated, and signed official Application for Admission. You may download this application form from the website or request it by email or mail. Please send this application and enclosed documents to our address. You may also submit this application and attached documents by email in a PDF Format. More info...
Bircham International University issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the distance learning degree program's major. Bircham University can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission. More info...
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METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Distance Learning Higher Education
This distance learning education program is completed by a traditional correspondence instruction method. Once you sign up for the course, Bircham International University will send you (to your mailing address) the suggested textbooks. After reading the book, you will be asked to write a 20 to 35 pages report that reflect your understanding of the book. This report is equivalent to the exam and can be submitted by email or mail. Bircham International University will evaluate your written work. If passed, BIU will issue the corresponding diploma. For more instructions about BIU pedagogy, tutoring, and evaluation, please read our distance learning education study guide. More info...
Students enrolling into this distance education program should be aware that:
1. Location: Bircham International University needs a functional geographical location to ship the book and materials for successful completion of this program of study.
2. Communication: Email, courier, phone are key communication instruments with Bircham University that play an important role in the progress and support of this program of study.
3. Capacity: Any impediment, physical or psychological, to read a book and write a report must be communicated to Bircham International University prior to enrollment into this distance learning program.
4. Technology: No specific technology is required to complete this distance education program.
5. Language: Book reading and report writing in other language than English must be requested (and approved by BIU) prior to enrollment in any distance learning program.
6. Discrimination: There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, gender, beliefs or religion.
7. Age: Check the admission requirements for each distance education degree program. More info...
Duration - Clinical Psychology Online via distance learning
For a program of 21 credits, the estimated time for completion is 21 weeks. For 45 credits, the estimated time for completion will be 45 weeks, and so on. Calculations are approximate. The length of each distance learning degree program is calculated based on an average of 15 hours of learning per week. It also depends on the number of validated credits from previous knowledge and the level of commitment to the studies. More info...
All information related to the distance learning degree programs is in English, although you may, upon request and approval, submit the required assignments in other languages.
Recognition - Clinical Psychology Online via distance learning
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Faculty of Psychology via distance learning
Clinical Psychology Online
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
