Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

The  UFSC  Psychology  program  was established in 1978 and was the first  of  its  kind  in  the  state  of  Santa Catarina,  boasting  extensive experience in teaching, research and outreach.  Its  comprehensive curriculum  equips  students  with knowledge  from  various  theoretical perspectives,  providing  a  solid foundation  for  professional  practice across  diverse  areas  and  fields within the realm of Psychology.

The program offers two types of degrees: a teaching degree and a degree that prepares for the professional practice in psychology. The current curriculum, established in 2010, is divided into two modules. The first module consists of basic courses taken during the first three years of study, while the second module focuses on professional courses in the final years.

Students take practical courses since the early stages of the program, through the introductory internships. During the professional module, they take more in-depth internships, with an increased weekly workload.

The professional module allows students to specialize in at least two of the following focus areas: 1. Health and Clinical Processes; 2. Work, Organizations and Management; 3. School/Education; 4. Community Processes and Collective Action.

The UFSC Psychology Program has several laboratories, research centers and a Psychological Care Service (SAPSI), which offers free services to the local community and serves as a site for internships, research, and outreach activities. As for other fields of intervention, the program has a solid partnership with regional institutions, including schools, hospitals, non-profit organizations and companies, contributing significantly to the development of Brazil’s new mental health model.

Since 2010, the program has been recognized by the Ministry of Health and Education as a Training Reference Center for the Unified Health System (SUS). In this capacity, it prepares students for collaborative work in various SUS care units, including health centers; psychosocial care centers, hospitals and emergency settings.