Generales

Program overview

The Department of Psychoanalysis at Universidad de Antioquia offers a Psychoanalytic Training Program leading to the Doctor of Psychoanalysis degree. The program provides in-depth education in the theory and practice of psychoanalysis based on a spirit of scientific inquiry and respect for the humanistic concerns advocated by the UdeA School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Program objectives

UdeA's Psychoanalytic Training Program aims to train skilled practitioners who are proficient in practicing, teaching, and applying psychoanalytic knowledge and skills to the broad spectrum of human knowledge and experience.

Program of study

The curriculum consists of three years (six semesters) of academic coursework covering the theory and technique of psychoanalysis, and combines classroom instruction and seminars. Students must complete a doctoral dissertation in order to obtain the PhD.

Areas of concentration

The program offers four areas of concentration providing an opportunity for students to pursue in depth an area of personal interest during the 3-year training. Students can choose from the following areas of concentration:

• Problems of contemporary civilization
• Clinical psychoanalysis
• Adolescent psychology
• Psychoanalysis, philosophy and epistemology

Coursework

The program is delivered entirely on-site and requires full-time attendance so that students can participate in all scheduled activities. The first three semesters are devoted to concentrated study of fundamental courses during which students must attend 12 hours of class per week. During the 4th and 5th semesters candidates must attend 8 hours of classwork per week, and 4 hours of classwork per week during the the last semester. Candidates are also required to conduct independent study under the supervision of a faculty member. 

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Psychoanalysis will be able to actively engage in research and interventions relating to psychoanalytic topics. However, this program does not qualify as training to prepare or authorize individuals to practice psychoanalysis.

Faculty

The program is taught by a team of well qualified faculty and experts in the field, including:

• Alina Angel-Perez, PhD, Psychoanalysis, Paris Diderot University – Paris 7
• Clara Mesa, PhD, Philosophy, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
• Jesus Gallo, PhD, Psychoanalytical Studies, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid 
• Juan Manuel Gallo, PhD, Philosophy, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
• Mario Ramirez-Ortiz, PhD, Psychology, Universidad de Buenos Aires
• Mauricio Fernández, PhD, Psychoanalysis, Paris Diderot University – Paris 7
   

Admission requirements

Those who hold a master’s degree, preferably in psychology, humanities and social sciences, philosophy, letters, and health sciences may apply for admission.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Copy of identity document or foreigner’s identity card. The passport is also accepted as temporary identification. Foreign nationals admitted into the program must submit a student visa prior to registration. Click here to learn about the type of visa you require according to your country of origin and the activities to be undertaken in Colombia.
• Submit an updated resume. Degree certificates issued abroad must be duly legalized by diplomatic or apostille stamp.
• Submit a statement of interest describing the specific area of concentration for your dissertation.  
• Submit a research proposal describing the concentration in which you want to enroll.
• Complete the registration form available at www.udea.edu.co

Second language proficiency

The Universidad de Antioquia admission requirement is defined by the completion of an acceptable second language. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in any of the following languages: German, French, English, Italian and Portuguese.

Further Information

For help or further information pertaining to any aspect of the Graduate Program, please contact the UdeA Department of Psychoanalysis.

By phone: (574) 2195770
By e-mail: departamentopsicoanalisis@udea.edu.co 
                 posgradosfcsh@gmail.com