Doctor of Psychology

The need for Doctoral Program in Psychology in eastern Indonesia is high. In East Java, now there are more than 20 psychology study programs or faculties. In other provinces in eastern Indonesia, there are also many psychology study programs or faculties, such as in Bali, East Kalimantan, East Nusa Tenggara, even North Sulawesi. Most of the lecturers in these institutions already hold a master's degree. Naturally, these lecturers need advanced education at the doctoral level. Moreover, the government continues to encourage the improvement of lecturer education as stipulated in Law No. 14 the Year 2005 on Teachers and Lecturers, and Minister of National Education Regulation No. 16 the Year 2007 on National Standards of Educators. The need for Doctoral Program in Psychology in eastern Indonesia is also demanded by psychologists working in applied psychology service bureaus and management institutions as well as professionals working in hospitals, educational institutions, and companies. The number of people with master's degrees who need further education at the doctoral level is also not small. In order to meet these needs, the Doctoral Program in Psychology Universitas Airlangga was opened. Education at the Doctoral Program in Psychology Universitas Airlangga has a distinction of what we call the "flowing and cultivating system". In this system, our education focuses on two things:

1. Development of concepts and knowledge, as well as research capabilities,
2. Completion of the dissertation on time.

With this system, students are expected to have good concepts and knowledge in the field of their chosen specialty, to have extraordinary skills in conducting research, and to complete the dissertation within three years. Join us to keep imagining, learning, and working for life.

Vision of Doctoral Program in Psychology Universitas Airlangga

To become an independent, innovative, and leading center for psychology doctoral education regionally and internationally, a pioneer in the development of science, technology, and humanities-based on religious morality.

The vision drives the strategies for improving the education quality in order to win the competition with other Doctoral programs in Psychology existing in Indonesia.

Mission of Doctoral Program in Psychology Universitas Airlangga

1. Producing doctors in psychology who are knowledgeable, very competent academically, creative, dynamic, professional, and highly competitive.
2. Conducting fundamental, applied, and innovative policy research in order to support the development of education and community outreach program.
3. Devoting its expertise in science, technology, and humanities to the public.
4. Striving for independence in implementing the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi (Three Principles of Higher Education) through the development of institutional management oriented to quality and ability to compete internationally.

Based on the missions, the Doctoral Program in Psychology Universitas Airlangga will run quality education to produce competitive graduates capable of performing social roles based on their professional competencies. This can be achieved by creating a conducive learning environment that encourages continuous inquiry and learning for both lecturers and students.

Objectives of Doctoral Program in Psychology Universitas Airlangga

The Doctoral Program in Psychology Universitas Airlangga aims to produce graduates who develop:

1. New science and technology concepts in their field of expertise.
2. Fundamental and applied research Programs
3. Interdisciplinary approaches.

Based on these objectives, it can be expected that graduates of the program will be able to conduct, organize and lead research. Research activities are conducted using an interdisciplinary scientific approach by applying their expertise professionally based on scientific ethics. Thus, the graduates of the program will be able to develop a new concept in their field of science or profession, that is, a new concept which benefits mankind.

Curriculum of Doctoral Program in Psychology Universitas Airlangga

Decree of National Education Minister No. 232/U/2000 and Regulation of Rector of Universitas Airlangga No. 21 Year 2014 on Guidelines on Doctoral Education Programs at Universitas Airlangga stipulate that the study load of doctoral Programs is at least 40 credits for participants who hold a master's degree of the same field, or at least 52 credits for participants who hold a master's degree of a different field. Following this rule, the study load in the 2010 Curriculum is as follows:

1. Minimum 43 credits for participants who hold both Bachelor of Psychology and Master of Science in Psychology or Master of Applied Psychology or Master of Professional Psychology.
2. Minimum 52 credits for participants who hold both Bachelor of Psychology and a master of non-psychology discipline.

Meanwhile, the study load based on the revised 2016 Curriculum are as follows:

1. Minimum 50 credits for participants who hold both Bachelor of Psychology and Master of Science in Psychology or Master of Applied Psychology or Master of Professional Psychology.
2. Minimum 52 credits for participants who hold both Bachelor of Psychology and a master of non-psychology discipline.

Course System

The course is undertaken through the system of face-to-face lectures, seminars, self-study and scientific communication, research, and scientific writing.

1. In-class face-to-face lectures are held on the following days:
   • Monday – Friday, at 14.00-20.00.
   • Saturday, at 09.00-15.00.
2. Seminars, self-study and scientific communication, research, and scientific writing, either lecture-related or for dissertation writing, may take place beyond the lectures schedule above.
3. Structured group discussions and dissertation writing assistance through camp are carried out twice: in Semester II and Semester IV. Camp in Semester II is focused on facilitating students to: (1) Find and formulate their dissertation research problems; (2) Develop a conceptual framework as the basis for thinking; and (3) Develop an appropriate research design for their dissertation research problems. Meanwhile, camp in Semester IV is focused on facilitating students to prepare a good scientific article to be published in a reputable international journal.
4. Students are required to attend scheduled face-to-face lectures at least 75%. If their attendance is less than 75%, students lose the right to sit in the final exam of the course and will get an E for the course.
5. Students are required to attend seminars, do self-study, write scientific papers and publish them, and participate in structured group discussions as also required at each stage of the dissertation process.
6. Students may write to the Program Coordinator asking permission to not attend face-to-face lectures, seminars and other activities undertaken by the study program when they are ill or perform faculty/university duties or other assignments.