Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BS Psych) is an undergraduate program carefully structured to guide students in uncovering the intricate workings of the human mind and the diverse patterns of behavior. It approaches these subjects through a scientific framework, allowing learners to move beyond surface-level understanding and engage deeply with psychological theories and principles.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of the BS Psychology program are expected to attain the following within 3-5 years after graduation:
- Exhibit competence and ethical standards in the practice of their profession
- Demonstrate creative and practical application of principles and theories of psychology in other disciplines
- Generates significant behavioral researches for theoretical advancement and practical applications
Program Learning Outcomes
A Bachelor of Science in Psychology graduate should be able to
- 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 settings
- demonstrate the ability to conduct psychological assessments and evaluation (psychological assessment).
Job Opportunities
Career Opportunities
- Teaching & Research: Academic institutions and research centers
- Counseling & Guidance: Schools, rehabilitation centers, and community organizations
- Human Resources: Recruitment, training, and organizational development
- Healthcare & Medicine: Foundation for medical school or clinical psychology
- Law & Social Services: Insights into human behavior for legal practice and social work
Graduate Opportunities
- Graduate Psychology Programs: Clinical, counseling, and industrial-organizational psychology.
- Medical School: For students pursuing psychiatry or related fields.
- Law School: Applying psychological insights to legal practice
Licensure Opportunities
- A BS Psychology graduate can pursue licensure exams as registered psychometricians, registered psychologists, and licensed professional teachers and also obtain human resource certifications to broaden career opportunities
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY (CURRICULUM YEAR 2023-2024)
| First Year – First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| PRPCOM1 | Purposive Communication | 3 |
| MATHMW1 | Mathematics in the Modern World | 3 |
| SCITES1 | Science, Technology, and Society | 3 |
| RPHIST1 | Readings in Philippine History | 3 |
| THSELF1 | Understanding the Self | 3 |
| INTPSY1 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| NSTPRO1 | National Service Training Program 1 | 3 |
| PATHFT2 | Movement Competency Training or MCT | 2 |
| SOCORN1 | Social Orientation | 1 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
| First Year – Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| CWORLD1 | The Contemporary World | 3 |
| HCORDI1 | Cordillera: History and Socio-Cultural Heritage | 3 |
| GELECT2 | General Elective 2 (Gender and Society) | 3 |
| BGENZOO1 | General Zoology 1: Lab | 2 |
| BGENZOO1 | General Zoology 1: Lec | 3 |
| BPSYCH1 | Psychological Statistics | 5 |
| NSTPRO2 | National Service Training Program 2 | 3 |
| PATHFT2 | Exercise-Based Fitness Activities | 2 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
| Second Year – First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| GELECT3 | General Elective 3 (People and the Earth’s Ecosystem) | 3 |
| BPSYCH3 | Biological/Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| BPSYCH4 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| BPSYCH7 | Experimental Psychology | 5 |
| BANAPHL1 | Human Anatomy and Physiology – Lab | 2 |
| BANAPHY1 | Human Anatomy and Physiology – Lec | 3 |
| PATFT3D | Bowling | 2 |
| Total Units | 21 | |
| Second Year – Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| LRIZAL1 | The Life and Works of Jose Rizal | 3 |
| ARTAPP1 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| BPSYCH5 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| BPSYCH6 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| FLDMET1 | Field Methods in Psychology | 5 |
| BGENCHL1 | General Inorganic Chemistry – Lab | 2 |
| BGENCHM1 | General Inorganic Chemistry – Lec | 3 |
| PATHFT4E | Swimming | 2 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
| Third Year – First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| BPSYCH8 | Psychological Assessment | 5 |
| BPSYCH9 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| BPSYEXC1 | Psychology of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| BPSYCRE1 | Research in Psychology 1 | 3 |
| NATSCI4 | NATSCI Elective 4: Introduction to Neuropsychology | 3 |
| Total Units | 19 | |
| Third Year – Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| PEDRES1 | Ethics | 3 |
| EDASSE2 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| EDTESC1 | Culture Psychology | 3 |
| EDTCOM1 | Research in Psychology 2 | 3 |
| TMSPOR1 | Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| SPXPSY1 | Introduction to Counselling | 3 |
| Total Units | 18 | |
| Fourth Year – First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| INTCLN1 | Introduction to Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| BPSYCH13 | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| INTCOM1 | Introduction to Community Mental Health | 3 |
| SYNTHS1 | Synthesis 1 | 2 |
| Total Units | 11 | |
| Fourth Year – Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| BPSYPRC1 | Practicum 1 (Clinical/Educational Setting) | 6 |
| BPSYPRC2 | Practicum 2 (Industrial/Organizational Setting) | 6 |
| Total Units | 12 | |