F.A.Q.

1. Is the Social Psychology course Stricto or Lato Sensu?

Stricto Sensu.

2. How do I get into the Social Psychology Program at USP?

The entrance to the Program is through the Selection Process that is carried out with the publication of the Announcement in July.

3.  Am I from another area eligible to take the Social Psychology Program?

Yes.

4. I am from a private university. Can I participate in the selection process?

Yes.

5. I’m finishing graduation, can I participate in the selection process?

Yes. The applicant must submit a statement from his/her University or College, ensuring that he/she will graduate before the enrollment period.

6. What is the value of a Post-graduate degree in Social Psychology?

The Stricto Sensu Post-Graduation courses at USP are free.

7. When I enter the Post-Graduation in Psychology, do I get a scholarship?

After being admitted to the Program, the students go through a Selection Process to get the scholarship (CAPES or CNPq). In general, the selection process is launched in March. The student may also opt for the FAPESP selection process, which is external to USP. More information: https://fapesp.br/bolsas.

8. Do I already need to have a defined advisor to participate in the Selection Process?

No. But it would be important for the candidate to already start an academic life with the Program to meet the teachers. You can participate as a special student or listener. More information: https://www.ip.usp.br/site/alunos-especiais-3/.

9. Is there a model for the research project?

There is no model, but the project must obey the requirements of the Public Notice.

10. How do the registrations work?

In 2021 the registrations will be done remotely, but they are usually in person. If the student is in person and cannot attend, the registration can be done by simple power of attorney.

11. What should I do and how much time do I have to complete the Social Psychology course?

Master’s Degree: The Master’s student must integrate a minimum of credit units as follows: 100 (one hundred) credit units, being 48 (forty-eight) credit units in subjects, with at least 24 (twenty-four) of them in subjects of the Program in which the student is enrolled and 52 (fifty-two) credit units in the dissertation.

Doctorate: The doctoral student, holder of the Master’s degree by USP or recognized by it, must pay up a minimum of credit units, as follows: 192 (one hundred and ninety-two) units of credit, being 32 (thirty-two) units in subjects, with at least 16 (sixteen) of them obtained in subjects of the Program in which the student is enrolled and 160 (one hundred and sixty) units of credit in the thesis.

Direct Doctorate: The Direct Doctorate student, that is, without obtaining a prior Master’s degree, must pay in at least 240 (two hundred and forty) units of credit, being 80 (eighty) units of credit in subjects, with at least 40 (forty) of them obtained in subjects of the Program in which the student is enrolled and 160 (one hundred and sixty) units of credit in the thesis.

Most subjects have 8 credits. These are the subjects that last the entire semester and have 12 classes. Besides them, there are subjects with a lower workload and, consequently, a smaller number of credits. Considering the standard subjects, of 8 credits, master’s students must participate in 6 subjects, while doctoral students must complete 4 subjects.

12. What are special credits?

Students also receive special credits for the publication of articles, books and book chapters, which can be up to 8 credits. The following activities performed by the student integrate the special credits:

• • • In the case of an article published in a national or international journal with a recognized editorial board, the maximum number of special credits is equal to 4;
    • In the case of a book (full text), the maximum number of special credits is equal to 3;
    • In the case of a chapter published in a compilation or handbooks recognized for their academic relevance or complete work in Congress Annals, the maximum number of special credits is equal to 2;
    • In the case of participation in Congresses, Workshops, Symposiums or other type of scientific meeting with presentation of complete work and which is published (in print or digital form) in Annals (or similar) and the student is the first author, the number of credits granted is equal to 1 (one) per event;
    • In the case of participation in the Teaching Improvement Program (PAE), the number of special credits is equal to 3 (three), in a single time and in a single semester for each course.

13. Do I have to submit reports at the end of the year for the Program?

Yes.

14. As a scholar, do I need to submit any reports?

Only CNPq scholars must submit a final report. This report must be sent directly to CNPq by the Carlos Chagas Integrated Platform: http://carloschagas.cnpq.br/. For doctoral scholars, along with the report, must be forwarded the accountability of the expenses with the bench fee.

The amount of the bench fee must be used with material (books, software, equipment, etc.) and congresses (tickets, lodging, registration, etc.). All expenses must be proven with an invoice that contains the description of the product and the scholarship holder’s CPF. The unspent amount (surplus) must be returned to the CNPq.

15. How do I get exchanges abroad and request sandwich scholarship?

Information soon.

16. Do I have the right to financial assistance to go to congresses, do field work, translate a text, etc.?

Information soon.

17. Does the program offer any monitoring grants?

Yes. USP has the Teaching Improvement Program (PAE) for graduate students to intern in undergraduate subjects as monitors. The PAE can be carried out in the scholarship and volunteer modalities. For more information: https://www.ip.usp.br/site/programa-de-aperfeicoamento-de-ensino-pae-4/.

18. Does USP offer foreign language courses?

Yes. The Interdepartmental Language Center of FFLCH offers several language courses every semester at a low cost or even free of charge. More information: http://clinguas.fflch.usp.br/.

19. As a postgraduate student can I be assisted at the University Hospital-HU?

Yes, the student must come to HU with his/her USP card and an ID card. For more information, go to: http://www.hu.usp.br/agendamentos

20. Does USP offer mental health care?

Yes, the University has a mental health office to assist undergraduate and graduate students. More information: https://sites.usp.br/esm/. The Center School of the Institute of Psychology (CEIP) also offers services to the academic community. More information: https://www.ip.usp.br/site/servicos-a-comunidade/.

21. Am I entitled to student housing?

Yes, but you must participate in a selection. Graduate students have the right to student housing (CRUSP) and housing assistance. To do so, they must apply to the selection edicts provided by the Superintendence of Social Assistance (SAS) of USP. For more information on student support, access: https://sites.usp.br/sas/.

22. Am I entitled to free transportation?

Yes. Students at USP are entitled to the USP Ticket, which gives free access to the use of circulars that run between USP and the subway Butantã (yellow line). The SPTrans Single Student Ticket may also be requested, guaranteeing half-fare or free of charge. More information: http://estudante.sptrans.com.br/. The USP Ticket and the Single Student Ticket must be requested at the IPUSP’s Graduate Secretary.