Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

      The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (ABPsych) program is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. In general, the emphasis is on the individual person and how the person mental processes and behavior are affected by internal, relational and social factors

 

OBJECTIVES

1. Graduates shall have effective communication and teamwork skills, creativity and critical thinking;

2. Graduates shall have skills and capacities to apply theories in various disciplines in accordance with high standards of ethics;.

3. Graduates shall become successful professionals serving local and international communities; and

4. Graduates shall have lifelong learning skills to facilitate changes in themselves and in their society.

 

PROGRAMS OUTCOME

  • Demonstrate the capability to discuss and analyze the major theories and concepts in psychology (knowledge in psychology);
  • Demonstrate and apply the methods of psychological inquiry in building knowledge on local culture and context (psychological research);
  • Demonstrate and apply psychological theories and methods in personal and professional setting (application of psychology)
  • Demonstrate capability for self reflection and independent learning in graduate education or in a professional context (independent learning);
  • Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors in research and practice in Psychology (ethics);
  • Demonstrate harmonious interpersonal relationship with colleagues, clients and others (interpersonal skills) in diverse cultural setting;
  • Demonstrate the ability to conduct psychological assessments and evaluation (psychological assessment);
  • Apply social science concepts and theories to the analysis of social issues;
  • Design and execute social science research using appropriate approaches and methods; and
  • Practice professional and ethical standards in the fields of social sciences and communication.

 

CURRICULUM

1st Year • 1st Semester

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECTS             UNITS PRE-REQ.
EIS101 University and I             2  
GE101 Understanding the Self             3  
GE105 Art Appreciation             3  
GEL105 English Enhancement Course             3  
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology             3  
PATHFit1 Physical Activities Towards Health & Fitness 1             2  
NSTP101 Civic Welfare Training Service 1             3  
                19  
 

1st Year • 2nd Semester

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECTS             UNITS PRE-REQ.
EIS102 The Family             2  
GE102 Purposive Communication             3  
GE103 Mathematics in the Modern World             3  
GEL104 Foreign Language             3  
GEL103 Living in the IT Era             3  
PSY102 Physiological & Biological Psychology             3 PSY101
PSY104 Theories of Personality             3 PSY101
PATHFit2 Physical Activities Towards Health & Fitness 2             2 PATHFit1
NSTP102 Civic Welfare Training Service 2             3 NSTP101
                25  

2nd Year • 1st Semester

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECTS             UNITS PRE-REQ.
GEL101 Retorika             3  
PSY103 Experimental Psychology             5 PSY102
PSY106 Developmental Psychology             3 PSY104
PSElec101 Psychology of Learning             3 PSY101
PSElec105 Psychology for Exceptional Children              3 PSY101
PSY109 Social Psychology             3 PSY102
PATHFit3 Physical Activities Towards Health & Fitness 3             2 PATHFit2
                22  

2nd Year • 2nd Semester

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECTS             UNITS PRE-REQ.
GEL111 Gender and Society             3  
GEL102 Panitikang Filipino             3  
GEL106 Academic Writing             3  
GE108 Readings in Philippine History             3  
GEL110A Great Books             3  
PSY105 Psychology Statistics             5 PSY101
PSY112 Cognitive Psychology             3 PSY106
PSElec104 Current Trends and Issues in Psychology             3 PSY101
PATHFit4 Physical Activities Towards Health & Fitness 4             2 PATHFit3
                28  

3rd Year • 1st Semester

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECTS             UNITS PRE-REQ.
GE104 Science, Technology & Society             3  
GE109 Rizal's Life, Works and Writings             3  
PSY107 Field Methods in Psychology             5 PSY105
PSY108 Abnormal Psychology             3 PSY104
PSElec102 Educational Psychology             3 PSY106/109/PSElec101
PSY114 Research in Psychology 1             3 GEL105/PSY112
                20  

3rd Year • 2nd Semester

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECTS             UNITS PRE-REQ.
GE106 The Contemporary World             3  
PSY110 Psychological Assessment             5 PSY107
PSY111 Culture & Psychology of Filipino             3 PSY109
PSY113 Industrial & Organizational Psychology             3 PSY109
PSY116 Research in Psychology 2             3 PSY114
PSElec106 Psychology of Gender and Sexuality             3 PSY101
                20  
 

4th Year • 1st Semester

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECTS             UNITS PRE-REQ.
GE107 Ethics             3 All Required Courses
PSElec103 Introduction to Counseling             3 PSYElec105/106
               

4th Year • 2nd Semester

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECTS             UNITS PRE-REQ.
PSY115A Practicum in Psychology              3 All Required Courses
PSElec107 Clinical Psychology             3 PSElec105 & 106