Competencies

Competencies are the set of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be acquired by students throughout the degree, aimed at preparing them for professional activities.

General and specific skills

The Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of La Laguna, in line with the guidelines contained in the White Book of Psychology, has as its general objective the training, in a general but non-specialist sense, of professionals with the scientific knowledge necessary to understand, interpret, analyze and explain human behavior, and with the basic skills and abilities to evaluate and intervene at the individual and social levels throughout the life cycle, with the aim of promoting and improving health and quality of life.

To achieve these objectives, the graduate of the Bachelor's Degree in Psychology must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• The functions, characteristics and limitations of the different theoretical models of Psychology.
• The basic laws of the different psychological processes.
• The main processes and stages of psychological development throughout the life cycle in its normal and abnormal aspects.
• The biological foundations of human behavior and psychological functions.
• The psychosocial principles that influence people's behavior and the functioning of groups and organizations.
• Research methods and data analysis techniques.
• The different methods of psychological evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in different applied areas of Psychology.

Graduates must be able to apply the principles of psychology at the individual, group, and organizational levels (community, collective), taking into account fundamental rights and equal opportunities between men and women, the principles of equal opportunities and universal accessibility for people with disabilities, and the values inherent to a culture of peace and democratic values. To achieve these objectives, they must demonstrate the following skills:

• Identify the needs and demands of recipients in the different areas of application and establish the goals of psychological action.
• Identify the relevant characteristics of individuals' behavior
• Promote health and quality of life in individuals, groups, communities and organizations in different contexts: educational, clinical, work and organizations and community, through the methods specific to the profession
• Select and manage techniques and instruments specific to Psychology.
• Define the objectives, develop the plan and intervention techniques based on the needs and demands of the recipients.
• Transmit the results of the evaluation to the recipients in an appropriate and accurate manner.
• Prepare psychological reports in different areas of action.
• Comply with the ethical obligations of Psychology.

In addition to these knowledge and skills, a degree in Psychology requires the acquisition of a series of transversal competencies. Thus, it is proposed that the following capabilities be developed at the Psychology degree level:

• Analysis and synthesis
• Problem solving and decision making
• Consistency and responsibility at work
• Teamwork and collaboration with other professionals
• Critical thinking.
• Learning ability to develop and maintain up-to-date competencies, skills, and knowledge specific to the profession.
• Preparation and defense of adequately substantiated arguments
• Transmission of information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences
• English language proficiency
• Competence in basic computer tools

Apply the principles of Psychology at the individual and group level, taking into account fundamental rights and equal opportunities between men and women, the principles of equal opportunities and universal accessibility of people

The objectives and competencies selected for the Degree in Psychology are aimed at ensuring the acquisition of the basic competencies of the degree, which, according to Royal Decree 1393/2007, are as follows:

1. That students have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education and is typically at a level that, while supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the forefront of their field of study.
2. That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
3. That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues.
4. That students can transmit information, ideas, problems, and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences.
5. That students have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.