Bachelor of Science in Psychology

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree launches its doors to a wide range of opportunities for college students interested in the systematic study of human behavior and mental processes. The academic path leads towards potential careers in clinical psychology, educational psychology, human resource management, research, guidance and counseling, social work, legal profession, law enforcement, and medical school.

The professional undergraduate program of Bachelor of Science in Psychology is designed to provide students with a solid and broad foundation of the concepts, theories, and principles in Psychology. Aside from the basic and specialized courses in Psychology, the curriculum also includes general education courses in values education, mathematics, humanities, philosophy, social sciences, business, and entrepreneurship to provide a multi-dimensional and holistic learning experience for 21st-century learners.

The program will enable the students to develop their creativity and critical thinking skills necessary to respond to the needs of the social world and help promote optimal functioning and general well-being. The program integrates both theoretical and practical approaches to learning. It further employs systematic methods of inquiry with special emphasis on the application of psychological science to various relevant settings, which will develop student competencies both in practice and research.

Program Educational Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology program provides a comprehensive curriculum which aims to:

• Direct students towards a logical comprehension of describing, explaining, and predicting human behavior.
• Give privileges for experiences in the specialized fields of psychological assessment, research work, and community immersion.
• Equip students with fundamental knowledge and skills bounded by the significant areas of Psychology, which may prepare them to be globally competent in the emerging field of professional Psychology.
• Promote a rich learning environment for students that will prepare them for promising careers in the field of professional psychology.

Student Outcomes

At the end of the program, graduates of the BS Psychology Program will be able to:

• Describe the major concepts, language, and major theories of the discipline to account for psychological phenomena;
• Apply psychological concepts, methods, and principles in the analysis of human behavior and mental processes;
• Evaluate the phenomena of human behavior guided by knowledge in empirical findings and psychological evidence.
• Demonstrate competencies in the application of skills for Psychological Assessment such as effective communication, clinical case interview, and writing clinical case report;
• Explain further the major historical timelines in the discipline and perspectives of psychology
• Practice ethical behavior in all aspects of the science, research, and practice of psychology;
• Demonstrate competencies in the application of skills for psychological assessment such as effective communication, clinical case interview, and writing a clinical case report.