Our Mayagüez University Center
Studying at this center is a unique experience because, within the academic environment, genuine commitment to our students’ development is continually encouraged. Students develop a strong sense of service and respect for diversity. A focus on providing student-centered services is central to the culture of our Mayagüez center. The facilities offer 24-hour security, modern classrooms equipped for remote learning, a computer lab, and ample parking. The center also has a community clinic where students in clinical programs provide in-person and telehealth mental health and speech-language pathology services.
Dr. Youseff Ahmad, Academic Dean, leads the Mayagüez University Center under the direction of Dr. Santana, Chancellor of the San Juan Campus and the Mayagüez University Center. A graduate of Albizu University’s Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program, Dr. Ahmad also serves as a professor, guiding future generations of professionals with a strong academic and social commitment.
In his role as Dean, Dr. Ahmad ensures that the institution’s mission to educate, conduct research, and serve the community is faithfully carried out. This mission is grounded in academic excellence through a pluralistic and multidimensional perspective; preparing students to thrive in a complex and diverse modern society; improving quality of life in our communities by training competent professionals in multicultural settings; and an educational philosophy centered on social commitment, reflected in all our programs and services.
Why Do Students Choose the Mayagüez University Center?
Academic Excellence
It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
It offers the only APA-accredited PsyD program in western Puerto Rico.
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is the only program in western Puerto Rico accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
According to the National Science Foundation (NSF), Albizu University is among the top U.S. universities awarding doctoral degrees to Hispanic students.
It offers a unique interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in western Puerto Rico with a concentration in Psychology or Speech-Language Therapy.
The Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology program was ranked the best in Florida and the southeastern U.S., and third nationally, according to an independent student survey.
The PhD program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology has been recognized among the top 20 in the United States.
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