Facultad de Psicología

What Facultad de Psicología does

Facultad de Psicología is a constituent academic faculty of Universidad de Talca, a Chilean state university headquartered in Talca, Chile. Formally constituted in 2007 and tracing its academic lineage to the Psychology program created in 2001, the faculty delivers undergraduate programs in Psychology and Occupational Therapy, a Master's in Social Psychology, and two doctoral programs — one in Psychology and a joint one in Human Sciences with the Instituto de Estudios Humanístico "Abate Juan Ignacio Molina." It runs two applied research centers: Centro de Psicología Aplicada (CEPA), which provides community clinical services and student training, and Centro de Investigación en Ciencias Cognitivas (CICC), which supports academic research in cognitive sciences. The faculty pioneered Social and Organizational Psychology training in central-south Chile, holds the maximum 7-year accreditation for its Psychology program (uniquely held in the Maule region for two consecutive cycles), and reports an 85% graduate employability rate.

The faculty operates as a non-commercial, publicly funded unit: revenue is not separately disclosed and is implicitly derived from government subsidies and regulated tuition within the Universidad de Talca system, supplemented by continuing-education programs (diplomados and certification courses). Its go-to-market is the university's centralized admission system — undergraduate admission (Admisión de Pregrado), graduate admission (Admisión de Postgrado), and continuing-education admission (Admisión Educación Continua) — combined with a single physical campus at Av. Lircay s/n, Talca, and outbound internationalization via mobility, double-degree, and internationalization-at-home programs. The operating geography is the Maule region and central-south Chile, with no global-footprint claim. A distinct specialization is the Occupational Therapy program's three-module competency line on innovation and inclusion technologies (the first in Chile), supported by four specialized laboratories and a minor in Neurorehabilitation and Mental Health and Inclusion. The faculty has no commercial pricing model, no venture funding, no independent ownership structure, and operates entirely within the governance and funding framework of its parent state university.

Name

Facultad de Psicología

Legal name

Facultad de Psicología - Universidad de Talca

Website

https://psicologia.utalca.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Facultad de Psicología is a public academic faculty of Universidad de Talca in Talca, Chile, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Psychology and Occupational Therapy, plus applied research centers CEPA and CICC, serving students in the Maule region.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAD

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAOAJAO

Clinical Research Support (CRC/CTA)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Healthcare Allied & Clinical Support Training

Keywords

• Higher education
• Psychology programs
• Occupational therapy
• Graduate education
• Clinical training

Headquarters

HQ city

Talca

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Higher Education Tuition: Public university funded through government subsidies and student tuition fees for undergraduate and graduate programs
2. Continuing Education: Revenue from diplomas (Diplomados) and certification courses (Cursos de Certificación)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Facultad de Psicología is an academic faculty of the Universidad de Talca that delivers undergraduate and graduate education in Psychology and Occupational Therapy, supported by applied research centers. It offers undergraduate programs (Psychology and Occupational Therapy), postgraduate programs (Master's in Social Psychology and two Doctorates), continuing education through diplomas and certification courses, and operates the Centro de Psicología Aplicada (CEPA) and Centro de Investigación en Ciencias Cognitivas (CICC) for clinical training and research.

Product overview

Facultad de Psicología at Universidad de Talca is an academic unit offering a unified portfolio of undergraduate programs (Psychology and Occupational Therapy), postgraduate programs (Master's in Social Psychology and two Doctorates in Psychology and Human Sciences), and research centers (Centro de Psicología Aplicada and Centro de Investigación en Ciencias Cognitivas). The faculty emphasizes a strong research focus with 85% employability rates, quality certifications, and infrastructure including laboratories and clinical training facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centro de Psicología Aplicada (CEPA): Applied Psychology Center operated by the faculty for community outreach and professional training.
• Centro de Investigación en Ciencias Cognitivas (CICC)

Products and services

• Escuela de Psicología (Undergraduate Psychology Program) Undergraduate psychology program that pioneered Social and Organizational Psychology training in the central-south region of Chile, with 24 years of experience and certified for 7 years at the maximum certification level. Aimed at students seeking a bachelor's-level credential in psychology.
• Escuela de Terapia Ocupacional (Undergraduate Occupational Therapy Program) Undergraduate occupational therapy program focused on behavioral and health sciences with an inclusion commitment, featuring four specialized laboratories and mirror rooms for professional training, and a minor in Neurorehabilitation and Mental Health and Inclusion. Aimed at students seeking a bachelor's-level credential in occupational therapy.
• Magíster en Psicología Social (Master's in Social Psychology) Postgraduate master's program in Social Psychology offered by the faculty. Aimed at professionals and graduates seeking advanced specialization in social psychology.
• Doctorado en Psicología (Doctorate in Psychology) Doctoral program in Psychology, the first doctorate in psychology at Universidad de Talca, accredited until 2030 (as of February 2025). Aimed at candidates pursuing doctoral-level research training in psychology.
• Doctorado en Ciencias Humanas (Doctorate in Human Sciences) Joint doctoral program in Human Sciences administered with the Instituto de Estudios Humanísticos Abate Juan Ignacio Molina, accredited for 6 years. Aimed at candidates pursuing doctoral-level research training in human sciences.
• Centro de Psicología Aplicada (CEPA) - Applied Psychology Center Applied Psychology Center serving as a research facility and clinical training space for the faculty, providing community service and practical training for students. Aimed at supporting applied psychology research and clinical practice.
• Centro de Investigación en Ciencias Cognitivas (CICC) - Cognitive Sciences Research Center Cognitive Sciences Research Center focused on advancing research in cognitive sciences within the faculty. Aimed at supporting academic research activities and scientific output.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% employability rate for Psychology and Occupational Therapy graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Instituto de Estudios Humanísticos Juan Ignacio MolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint responsibility for the Doctorate in Human Sciences program. The Instituto de Estudios Humanísticos 'Abate Juan Ignacio Molina' and the Facultad de Psicología are the academic units jointly managing this doctoral program, demonstrating deep academic collaboration within the university.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Universidad de La Frontera: Public Chilean regional university with psychology and rehabilitation science programs. Comparable as another regional Chilean public university facing similar geographic-concentration dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad del Desarrollo: Private Chilean university offering psychology and health-related programs as part of a broader portfolio. Comparable as a competing private-sector education provider with a wider institutional offering.

Direct peers

• Universidad de Chile - Departamento de Psicología: Top Chilean public university operating a psychology department with comparable undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Closest direct public-university peer in scale and mission.
• Universidad de Santiago de Chile: Large Chilean public university offering psychology and health sciences with a strong research profile. Comparable as a public university peer competing for doctoral candidates and research funding.
• Universidad Católica del Maule: Regional university operating in the same Maule region with comparable health and social science programs. Direct geographic competitor for students and faculty in the same catchment area.
• Universidad de Concepción: One of Chile's oldest regional public universities offering psychology and health science programs. Comparable as a regional Chilean public university with established graduate research programs.
• Universidad Autónoma de Chile: Private Chilean university with undergraduate and graduate psychology programs across multiple campuses. Direct competitor for psychology applicants at the regional and national level.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile - Escuela de Psicología: Chile's most prestigious private university with a leading psychology school offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Directly comparable as a Chilean psychology-degree-granting institution competing for the same applicant pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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