Mexico has a different psychological focus than other countries such as Canada. There is a primary focus on clinical psychology and less emphasis and perhaps opportunity in other areas of the field. Only 12% of educational institutions offer degrees in experimental psychology and only two schools currently offer a degree in psychophysiology. This seems to reflect the importance of community within Mexican culture. Today, the largest psychological demand in Mexico has been for industrial psychologists.

Psychologists studying in Mexico abide by a different educational system than those who study in the United States. First, students complete a 5-year bachelor's program that grants them licensure. They can then choose to complete a 2-3 year master's program. A doctoral degree would be an additional 2 years after receiving a master's degree. The master's program is generally meant for teaching purposes while the doctoral program focuses on research.

Sexton, V. S. & Hogan, J. D. (1992). International psychology: Views from around the world. University of Nebraska Press: USA.

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