Founded in 2007 as a Faculty, this academic unit dates back to 2001 with the creation of the Psychology program.
Inspired by the pursuit of excellence, social responsibility, and respect for diversity, our school was the first to train professionals in the field of Social and Organizational Psychology in the south-central region of the country.
In 2019, the Faculty expanded its academic offerings by adding an Occupational Therapy program to its classrooms on the Lircay Campus.
"The Faculty stands out for its academic excellence and commitment to the community. Its undergraduate programs, Psychology and Occupational Therapy, have held seven-year quality certifications and have achieved an 85% employability rate. At the graduate level, we offer a Master's degree in Social Psychology and two doctoral degrees, in Psychology and Human Sciences.
In research, the Faculty's academics have generated a significant impact by awarding national and international projects, which has contributed to the increase in the number and quality of our scientific output. To support these efforts, we have cutting-edge infrastructure and research centers, including the Center for Applied Psychology (CEPA) and the Center for Research in Cognitive Sciences (CICC).
With 23 years of experience, the School of Psychology is a pioneer in training professionals to serve the community in the Maule region, responding to collective needs and leading transformations in mental health.
Our school's occupational therapist is a professional in the field of behavioral and health sciences with a deep-rooted commitment to inclusion.
Those studying Occupational Therapy will be able to complete a minor specializing in Neurorehabilitation and Mental Health and Inclusion.
- The Psychology program is certified for seven years, making it the only school in the region with the highest level of certification for two consecutive years.
- The School of Occupational Therapy has four laboratories and various mirrored rooms for the professional training of its students.
- The Occupational Therapy program is the first in Chile to offer a three-module program for learning skills for innovation and technologies for inclusion.
- In 2023, the first doctor in psychology graduated from the University of Talca.
- The Doctorate in Human Sciences is accredited for 6 years.
- The “Abate Juan Ignacio Molina” Institute of Humanistic Studies and the Faculty of Psychology are the academic units responsible for the Doctorate in Human Sciences.
- In February 2025, the PhD in Psychology was accredited until 2030.
Andrea Cerda González - School of Psychology
Camila Mosquera Vega - School of Occupational Therapy
Manuel Cárdenas Castro - Doctorate in Human Sciences
Rosario Spencer Contreras - PhD in Psychology
