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The university in San Juan, established in 1966, is part of the history of the walled city of Old San Juan. Albizu University’s (AU) San Juan Campus was the first Hispanic college in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean to be accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Currently, the facilities have modern classrooms, a community clinic focused on mental health and speech and language pathology services, a library, a scientific research center, and a modern computer lab.

Campus Benefits

Studying at Albizu University in San Juan is a unique experience, especially because we have a solid commitment to our students, offering them many reasons to become professionals dedicated to service and research. Among our benefits, you may consider:

  1. Academic excellence
    • Albizu University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
    • Its clinical psychology programs are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and it is the first Puerto Rican university to receive a 10-year accreditation period.
    • According to the National Science Foundation, Albizu University is ranked among the top universities in the United States that grant doctorates to the Hispanic population.
    • It features an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree that is unique to Puerto Rico, focusing on psychology or speech and language therapy degrees.
    • According to an independent student survey, the Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program was selected as the best program in Florida and is ranked third in the southeast region of the United States.
    • San Juan’s PhD program in clinical psychology received the Example of Excellence Award in Education in 2011, being the only institution in Puerto Rico to receive this award.
    • The Master of Science degree educational program in speech-language pathology at Albizu University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  2. The purpose of services to the community and practical training on campus: Albizu Clinic and its external practice centers provide opportunities for students to refine their acquired skills in Puerto Rico, while offering mental health and speech and language services to the general public under the supervision of licensed psychologists and pathologists.
  3. The faculty is formed by professors with master’s and doctoral degrees with vast experience in their areas and local and international recognition.
  4. Comfort and location: The Old San Juan campus is found in the center of the Puerto Rican capital and is surrounded by historic buildings, museums, restaurants, squares, and a variety of businesses, making student life enjoyable and interesting.
  5. Diversity: Albizu University’s programs promote an environment that respects and fosters diversity.
  6. Affordability: More than 75 percent of the students receive financial aid, either through scholarships, federal loans, or working on-campus (through work and study programs).
  7. Practical experience: Our curricula incorporate practical experiences aligned with the skills learned in the classroom. For example, the interdisciplinary bachelor’s degrees include an international experience via a supervised trip.
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Academic Programs

Psychology

Bachelors of Science in Cyberpsychology

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:Online
The mission of the Albizu University Bachelors of Science (B.S.) program is to provide a strong foundation of general education courses that deliberately and systematically integrates the arts and sciences to identify interconnections among the disciplines.

Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:MIA SJU MYZ
This certificate allows students to learn the skills necessary to help the population with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Educators and psychologists will greatly benefit from this program.

Licenciatura en Psicología en Línea y en Español

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:En Linea
El objetivo del programa de Licenciatura en Ciencias en Psicología de la Universidad Albizu (UA) es proveerle a los estudiantes una base en los diversos campos de salud mental y las habilidades necesarias para ingresar a varios programas posgraduados.

Interdisciplinary Baccalaureate Cyberpsychology Concentration

Program available in the following locations:

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The mission of the Albizu University Interdisciplinary Baccalaureate (B.I.) program is to provide a strong foundation of general education courses that deliberately and systematically integrates the arts and sciences to identify interconnections among the disciplines. This integration allows us to exceed the limits of the disciplines to explain phenomena, solve problems, propose new questions, produce knowledge, and understand the world around us.

Graduate Certificate in Human-Animal Interactions and Animal-Assisted Intervention

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:Online
This professional certificate is designed to give learners a specialized education, about human-animal interactions and skills to be competent in animal-assisted interventions (AAI).

Interdisciplinary Baccalaureate in Psychology

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:SJU MYZ
This psychology program is for students who want to make a real difference in the world. Its main goal is to prepare mental health care professionals with a diverse and sensitive background to be able to work with a variety of people. It is ideal for high school students, transfer students, or those with an art or science background.

Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:SJU
The purpose of this graduate certificate is to prepare psychology professionals to meet the demands of the forensic field and its legal issues by diversifying employment scenarios.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:MIA Online
This bachelor’s degree provides a solid foundation to build a career in mental health as well as the skills and knowledge to enter graduate school. This program has a multicultural approach that integrates social, emotional, and behavioral theories with current trends in the field.

Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:SJU MYZ Online
This graduate degree program is aimed at students who are passionate about corporate culture. This MS psychology program (offered on-campus as well as online) prepares students to become culturally competent I/O practitioners with practical training in the areas of selection and placement, training development, performance measurement, organizational development, and quality of work life.

Master of Science in School Psychology

Program available in the following locations:

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This graduate degree program prepares future school psychologists in the management of children and adolescents of the public and private school system that are experiencing social, academic and emotional problems. In addition, it provides continuous practice sessions for managing students (from preschool age up to 21 years of age) in real school settings, and focuses on areas such as prevention, education, evaluation, intervention, collaboration, research, planning and consulting.

Master of Science in Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Program available in the following locations:

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If you are already working with people with autism, this master's degree will give you additional tools and knowledge in areas like motor and sensory issues, social skills, and conduct. Its curriculum will also help refine your abilities to diagnose, evaluate, and develop the best intervention plans for your patients.

Master of Science in Neuropsychology

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:Online
This online graduate program prepares future psychology professionals in the core competencies of contemporary Neuropsychology through assessments and intervention techniques based on the study of human behavior across their lifespan as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of their central nervous system.

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

Program available in the following locations:

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This program implements various educational techniques, from practical demonstrations, debates, and case discussions, to train professionals who can improve people’s quality of life.

Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D)

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:SJU MYZ
This is a doctorate program that will give psychology professionals the tools to provide culturally sensitive clinical services. Students are encouraged to consider the best research-based evidence integrated with clinical competencies and skills to promote positive therapeutic outcomes.

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (PhD)

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:SJU
This APA- accredited program prepares students for a robust model in training and clinical supervision focused on trauma, health, and development psychology.

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology with a Specialization in Consulting, Research, and Teaching

Program available in the following locations:

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This program addresses the need for advanced training to those who wish to develop the necessary advanced skills to teach at the university level or engage in professional consultation and research.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Program available in the following locations:

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The PhD in I/O’s objective is to prepare students to become working professionals who know how to integrate theory and practice in the work context following a scientific-practical model. The program is aimed at making students aware of the principles and techniques of design in psychological research and how to apply them in work environments.

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:MIA SJU MYZ
A doctoral program that provides psychology professionals with the tools to develop cultural sensitivity in the delivery of clinical services. Students are encouraged to consider the best research evidence integrated with clinical competencies and skills to promote positive therapeutic outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:MIA
This bachelor’s degree prepares students to teach in any elementary school. The program integrates the study and understanding of human behavior with sensitivity towards culturally diverse populations.

Bachelor of Arts in Exceptional Student Education with a Minor in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:MIA
This program provides knowledge in current trends in the field with the purpose of forming skilled, competitive, and certified professionals who will ultimately teach and advocate for this population.

Master of Science in Exceptional Student Education

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:Online
This master’s degree is designed for students who wish to obtain a Florida teaching certification. The purpose of this 36-credit program’s coursework is to prepare culturally sensitive educators to respond to the unique needs of children with exceptionalities in grades K – 12.

Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Program available in the following locations:

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This program integrates studies in education and language acquisition with a unique focus on cultural diversity and exceptional student behavior. Students will learn how to use methodologies and interventions designed to enhance English language learning, based on the fundamental concepts of ESOL education.

Speech & Language

Interdisciplinary Baccalaureate with a Concentration in Speech and Language Therapy

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:SJU MYZ
This baccalaureate has the purpose of preparing sensitive and respectful professionals who consider cultural diversity as well as individual differences. The program also focuses on developing professionals that contribute to the improvement of people's quality of life.

Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:MIA SJU MYZOnline
This is a comprehensive program with both practical experience and theoretical content. Students will acquire the required skills to work with populations affected by developmental delay, autism, reading and writing impairments, aphasia, dementia, voice and fluency disorders, hearing impairments, craniofacial abnormalities, neurogenic speech disorders, and articulatory and phonological disorders, among others.

Human Services

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Services

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:Online
This doctoral program is designed for master-level professionals in areas of mental health, healthcare, public administration, criminal justice, education, and speech and language pathology, among others. Students acquire and create new scholarly knowledge, to occupy high level academic and administrative positions at non-profit and for profit organizations. Our students become leaders who can specialize in conflict resolution, gerontology, children and families or neurolearning.

Business

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Healthcare Management

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:Online
The M.B.A. in Healthcare Management program prepares future leaders to meet the surging demand for culturally sensitive healthcare administrators, managers, and planners.

ESOL

English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Programs

Program available in the following locations:

Select your location:MIA
Beyond helping students acquire English language proficiency, this program guides them in understanding the culture of the United States, improving their pronunciation, and developing effective writing skills.

Our Services

  • Clinical services focused on mental health as well as speech and language pathology
  • Professional certificate programs and continuing education
  • Collaborative agreements with several agencies, schools, and corporations to diversify our students' practicum centers.

Around Campus

Located in the walled city of Old San Juan and surrounded by historic buildings, museums, restaurants, squares, and cultural activities, Albizu University’s San Juan Campus offers its students, professors, and staff an interesting, pleasant, and colorful atmosphere.

Registrar’s Office

Our mission is to ensure that all enrollment and retention processes comply with AU’s academic policies as well as with institutional norms established by state and federal regulations. We also safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of all academic records.

We provide students with a variety of services during their studies. These include maintaining academic records, issuing official academic transcripts, verifying grade reports, and graduation eligibility and coordinating class registration.

The Registrar’s Office at the San Juan Campus is found in Room 211 on the second floor of the main building. The office’s phone number is (787) 725-6500, ext. 1574.

Graduation Requirements and Participation in the Commencement Ceremony

The following steps must be completed before a degree is conferred:

  1. The student must submit an application for graduation and pay the corresponding fee. (Please see the Tuition and Fees section of this catalog for more information.) The fee is nonrefundable and is required to process the application. This fee is also mandatory regardless of the candidate’s attendance to the commencement ceremony.
  2. The Registrar’s Office reviews the student’s record to ensure that it is complete.
  3. Upon recommendation of the faculty and the chancellor, the Office of the President reviews the student’s record and requests approval for degree conferment from the Board of Trustees. The conferment of academic degrees is the sole province of the Board of Trustees.
  4. The Office of the President forwards a copy of the final approval to the Registrar’s Office.
  5. Once the letter of approval is received, the Registrar’s Office sends the student a letter stating the date of degree conferment and the date the diploma will be available for pick-up.

Veterans / Military Personnel

Albizu University is authorized to provide undergraduate and graduate education for active military personnel, veterans, and eligible dependents under current public laws. Students who may be eligible for educational benefits under any program administered by Veterans Affairs should visit the following link: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.

The Registrar’s Office and the Financial Aid Office maintain files and other records related to military personnel, veterans, and their eligible dependents in accordance with the rules and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Students studying under the auspices of Veterans Affairs should contact the Registrar’s Office for guidance and information concerning their academic record.

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