Full-Time Professor
Dustin Amador
Master · Psychology
M.S., Clinical Psychology, Catholic Pontifical University of Chile, Chile
B.A. Psychology. National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Nicaragua
SACSCOC-accredited institution
Undergraduate
San Marcos · Managua
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Human behavior, mental processes, communication and research. Taught in English at San Marcos and in Spanish at Managua.
4
years
EN / ES
Language
2
Campuses
14:1
Student-faculty ratio
Program information
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A U.S. degree.
Accredited by SACSCOC — the same commission that accredits universities across the United States.
Earned in Nicaragua.
San Marcos and Managua campuses. No visa, no relocation, no leaving your family behind.
About the program
What you'll
study
The Psychology curriculum provides extensive instruction in many facets of human behavior, mental processes, communication, research and technical writing.
Courses include forensic, sports and positive psychology, as well as the core subjects that prepare students for advanced academic programs.
The program emphasizes the relationship between neuroscience and behavior, and the ethical and humane application of treatment in research projects.
Who it's for
Students who want to understand why people do what they do, and who intend to continue into graduate study or applied practice.
Program facts
Duration
4 years
Language
English at San Marcos · Spanish at Managua
Format
On campus
Campus
San Marcos (in English) · Managua (in Spanish)
Intakes
Varies by program and campus — confirm with an advisor
Awarded by
Keiser University, accredited by SACSCOC
Learning outcomes
What you'll
be able to do
Human behavior
The major theoretical frameworks and what each one explains.
Research methods
Designing studies and reading evidence critically.
Neuroscience and behavior
How biology and psychology inform each other.
Applied specializations
Forensic, sports and positive psychology.
Ethics
Consent, confidentiality and humane treatment.
Technical writing
Communicating findings to specialist and general audiences.
Curriculum
How the program
is structured
Year 1 · Foundations
General Psychology · Developmental Psychology · Statistics · Academic Writing
Year 2 · Core
Social Psychology · Cognitive Psychology · Biopsychology · Research Methods I
Year 3 · Applied
Abnormal Psychology · Personality Theory · Forensic Psychology · Sports Psychology
Year 4 · Professional
Positive Psychology · Counselling Theory · Research Methods II · Capstone Project
Course sequence is indicative. Your admissions counselor will confirm the current plan of study.
Career fields
Where this
takes you
Clinical psychology
Practices, hospitals and mental-health centers, after graduate study.
Human resources
Selection, performance evaluation and organizational development.
Education
School counselling, learning support and student programs.
Forensic psychology
The justice system, assessment and reintegration programs.
Research
Universities, NGOs and international development organizations.
Sports psychology
Teams, federations and high-performance programs.
Requirements
What you need
to apply
High school diploma
Official transcript or secondary school diploma.
Government ID
Cédula or valid passport.
Passport photos
Recent, in official format.
Completed application
Submitted at ku.edu.ni/newappform.
Process
Four steps
1
Let's talk
A counselor confirms this is the right program for your goals.
2
Complete your file
We guide you document by document. You never do it alone.
3
Get admitted
We review scholarship and financing options together.
4
Start classes
Registration, orientation and your first day as a Keiser student.
Who teaches you
Program faculty
Faculty
109 instructors
Our faculty combines international graduate training with active professional experience in Nicaragua.
Meet the faculty
Small classes
14:1
A 14:1 student-faculty ratio across the university. Class sizes vary by program, but you are taught in a group small enough to be known by name.
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