Abstract
This study aimed to reflect about the work of psychologists in the context of higher education institutions. This is on the assumption that changes in routine that come from access to higher education may cause psychological problems in students. The implementation services within universities aimed to optimizing the physical and psychological well-being of students seeking help in coping with such difficulties. The results show that, traditionally, psychological interventions in these institutions are geared to the public student through individual clinical care. However, activities from a critical conception of School and Educational Psychology, as those that emphasize academic adaptation, career counseling and teaching-learning process, are gaining emphasis. There are also reports of practices geared to teachers and staff. It was concluded that the work of psychologists in higher education experiences a transition marked by the search for new forms of action.
Keywords:
School Psychology; the psychologist work; university environment