This Catalog has been amended on the following dates: February 26th, 2018 May 30th, 2018 August 9th, 2018 January 14th, 2019 August 2017 - July 2019 CARLOS ALBIZU UNIVERSITY Logo As envisioned by our Founder, the logo of Carlos Albizu University symbolizes the institution’s mission and values. The circle is representative of the life cycle: life as a psychosocial experience as well as a biological phenomenon. The inverted triangle represents an individual’s spiritual dimension expressed and fulfilled by the acts of faith, hope, and charity, the latter being the full actualization of love. The humanized Psi symbol at the center expresses the conviction that one should be at the service of humanity. “An educated society at the service of humanity has the responsibility of nurturing these spiritual virtues so that individuals can achieve their full potential and thus help create a culture of peace for all." Carlos Albizu-Miranda, Ph.D. First President and Founder Rev. 05/22/06 i PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome to the catalog for the San Juan Campus of Carlos Albizu University! Within, you will find information on all the activities of our university, including the programs we offer, our student services, and our institutional policies. Since 1966, Albizu has been a pioneer in offering master’s programs in clinical psychology and industrial/organizational psychology in Puerto Rico. It was also the first to offer Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs in these disciplines and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program in clinical psychology. From its starting point in behavioral sciences, the University expanded its programmatic offerings to health sciences when it established programs in speech and language therapy and/or pathology at all its campuses, including the Mayagüez University Center, an extension center of the San Juan Campus, opened in January 2015. Speech/language therapy and pathology are now among the top professional programs we offer in Puerto Rico. The San Juan Campus also offers an interdisciplinary bachelor’s program that allows students to pursue a concentration in speech/language therapy or psychology. Since professional psychology was its founding pillar, the University has further expanded the master’s programs in counseling psychology, school psychology, and industrial/organizational psychology. Even with all the information available in this catalog, it is not possible to transmit the appreciation we feel for anyone interested in our institution. It is also difficult to show here the close relationship and cooperation that exists among students, faculty, and staff. All the activities carried out at Carlos Albizu University are aimed at promoting and facilitating the academic performance of each student and the processes that support the University’s curricular and extracurricular activities. Carlos Albizu University is a student-centered institution of higher education. To better understand these intangible dimensions, we invite those of you who are not already part of the Albizu community to come and visit us. We invite you to see and feel the student environment conducive to learning that you will find at our San Juan Campus and at the Mayagüez University Center. Sincerely, José Pons-Madera, Ph.D. President ii CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE Carlos Albizu University is an institution founded in 1966 on the dreams and aspirations of Dr. Carlos Albizu Miranda. Dr. Albizu’s first and foremost interest was to educate and train Puerto Rican professionals dedicated to investigating mental conditions and developing culturally sensitive therapies for Hispanics. He understood the importance of delivering mental and social services of the highest quality in order to advance the economic progress and social welfare of Puerto Rico and the growing Hispanic population in the United States. The San Juan Campus of Carlos Albizu University is a legacy of commitment and high aspirations, centered on recruiting candidates who exemplify Dr. Albizu’s ideals and educational philosophy. Carlos Albizu University will continue to expand its academic offerings with programs and other types of services that effectively respond to the ever-changing needs of the Puerto Rican society. We strive to position ourselves as the institution of reference for the provision of educational services in the disciplines included in this catalog. I encourage you to take full advantage of this opportunity and wish you the best educational experience. Cordially, Julio Santana Mariño, Ph.D. Chancellor iii CARLOS ALBIZU UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ruth L. González Díaz, Psy.D., M.B.A. Chair Adalberto Ramírez, M.B.A. Chair Elect Jaime L. Albors Bigas, M.B.A. Secretary Ana I. Agosto Zayas, C.P.A. Treasurer Julio F. Juliá, M.B.A. Member Jaime Plá Cortés, M.H.S.A. Member Jorge González Monclova, Ph.D. Member Ruth C. Prevor, Ph.D. A.B.P.P. Member Ángel M. Matos Lugo, M.D. Member Ricardo J. del Río Morales, Ph.D. Member Maribel Del Rio-Roberts, Psy.D. Member Teresita M. Bolívar Member Gualberto Rodríguez Emeritus Member Hon. Maurice A. Ferré Emeritus Member CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION José I. Pons Madera, Ph.D. President Julio Santana Mariño, Ph.D. Chancellor, San Juan Campus iv ADMINISTRATION OF THE SAN JUAN CAMPUS Julio Santana Mariño, Ph.D. Chancellor José A. Pérez Santiago, Ph.D. Academic Dean Carmen Rivera Laboy, M.B.A. Dean of Students Rosa Belvis López, M.B.A. Dean of Enrollment Management Lizzette Alcaraz, S.L.P.D. Director of the Speech and Language Pathology Program Sonia Cepeda Hernández, Ph.D. Director of the Counseling Psychology Program Rosaura Charleman Moreno, Psy.D. Director of the Graduate Certification in Autism Gretchen Seda Irizarry, Ph.D. Interim Director of the School Psychology Program Lymaries Padilla Cotto, Ph.D. Research Training Program Director Marcos Reyes, Ph.D. Director of the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program Gilda Rodríguez Díaz, Psy.D. Clinical Training Program Director Ramón Rodríguez Montalbán, Ph.D. Director of the Industrial/Organizational Psychology M.S. and Ph.D. Programs Arlene Vélez, Ph.D. Director Interdisciplinary Baccalaureate Program Gabriela Sifre Santaella, Psy.D. Director of the Clinical Psychology Psy.D. Program Luaida Oyola, M.P.A. Continuing Education Director Doris Quero Méndez M.B.A. Financial Aid Director María de Lourdes Rivera Nieves, M.B.A. Registrar Yolanda Rosario Rosario, M.Ed. Carlos Albizu Library Director v ADMINISTRATION OF THE MAYAGÜEZ UNIVERSITY CENTER Julio Santana Mariño, Ph.D. Chancellor José A. Pérez Santiago, Ph.D. Academic Dean Carmen Rivera Laboy, M.B.A. Dean of Students Rosa Belvis López, M.B.A. Dean of Enrollment Management Youssef Ahmad Pereira, Ph.D. Associate Academic Dean Lizzette Alcaraz, S.L.P.D. Director of the Speech and Language Pathology Program Melissa Bezares, Psy.D. Director of the Albizu Clinic Sonia Cepeda Hernández, Ph.D. Director of the Counseling Psychology Program Rosaura Charleman Moreno, Psy.D. Director of the Graduate Certification in Autism Gretchen Seda Irizarry, Ph.D. Interim Director of the School Psychology Program Ramón Rodríguez Montalbán, Ph.D. Director of the Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program Lourdes Santana, Psy.D. Director of the Clinical Psychology Psy.D. Program Arlene Vélez, Ph.D. Director Interdisciplinary Baccalaureate Program Cruz Corraliza Torres, M.A. Administrative Affairs Coordinator Doris Quero Méndez M.B.A. Financial Aid Director María Rivera Nieves, M.B.A. Registrar Yolanda Rosario Rosario, M.Ed. Carlos Albizu Library Director vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Carlos Albizu University General Information ................................................................................................................... 1 History.......................................................................................................................................... 2 Mission ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Vision ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Values ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Campus Information General Information .................................................................................................................... 4 Academic Programs .................................................................................................................... 4 Location, Hours, and Contact Information ................................................................................ 5 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................... 6 Licensing ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Professional Affiliations .............................................................................................................. 6 Articulation Agreements ............................................................................................................. 7 Certification ................................................................................................................................. 7 Professional Licensure ................................................................................................................ 7 Languages