Dr. Alfonso Santarpia

Professor

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Biography

Alfonso Santarpia is a professor at the Université de Sherbrooke in the Department of Psychology. His research interests include metaphor, humanistic psychology, art, and palliative care, with a recent focus on applications of these areas in crisis situations. Santarpia completed his Ph.D. in Psychology at Université Paris 8 and holds a Master's degree in clinical psychology from Università degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza". His academic career includes positions at Université d'Aix-Marseille and a research/teaching role at Université Paris 8. Santarpia actively teaches courses on humanistic approaches and doctoral research methodology at the Université de Sherbrooke.

Research Interests

Metaphor Humanistic Psychology Art Palliative Care

Experience

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Université de Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Maître de conférences (Lecturer)

2012-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Université d'Aix-Marseille • Marseille, France

Attaché temporaire d’enseignement et de Recherche (ATER)

2003-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Université Paris 8 Vincennes - Saint-Denis • Paris, France

Courses

PSY214 - Humanistic Approach PSR912 - Research Methods

Requirements for University of Sherbrooke

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field.
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee (approx. CAD 101 for graduates)
  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation / Statement of Interest
  • Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
  • Birth certificate copy
Specialization Notes

The University of Sherbrooke is primarily a French-language institution; functional French (B2/C1 level) is typically required for most programs unless specified for research-based paths.