AB in Psychology in the Philippines

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (AB PSY) is a four-year degree program that helps students understand human behavior and different thinking processes through the use of basic scientific principles and psychological theories. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to assess and conduct empirical research regarding individual and group behavior by integrating subjects in personality, human development, and psychological testing.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in AB in Psychology are encouraged to take the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) strand under the Academic track. The curriculum focuses on human behavior, literature, education, politics, liberal arts, and society. The HUMSS strand will cover relevant topics that may be further discussed in their college lectures.

Subjects and Curriculum

General Psychology
Psychological Statistics
Developmental Psychology
Personality
Social Psychology
Psychological Assessment
Abnormal Psychology
Industrial Psychology and Counseling
Human Behavior in Organization

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

The student must be a high school graduate.

However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.

The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.

Basic Requirements

Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)
Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
Most recent medical and dental health record
Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
Certificate of Good moral character
Copy of honorable dismissal
Copy of high school diploma
(1) Latest 2”x2” ID Picture

Program Outcome

Graduates of BS in Psychology are expected to be able to:

Discuss and analyze Psychology’s major theories and concepts
Apply the methods of psychological research
Demonstrate application of psychological theories and methods in a professional and personal setting
Show capability for self-reflection and independent learning
Abide with ethics in the practicing Psychology
Create a harmonious interpersonal relationship in a diverse cultural setting with colleagues and clients
Conduct psychological assessments and evaluation

On-The-Job Training/Internship

During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in the human resource department and educational and research institutions.

Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.

Board Exam

To become a Registered Psychometrician in the Philippines, a graduate of AB in Psychology needs to pass the Psychometrician Licensure Exam. The examination is conducted by the Board of Psychology under the supervision of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of BS in Psychology may pursue a career path in human resource department and educational and research institutions. They may apply as a school counselor, vocational counselor, rehabilitation counselor, marriage, couple, and family counselor, substance abuse counselor, human resource associate, researcher, or a psychometrician.

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C. I.

◈ Studied Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
◈ At UP Diliman - Pampanga Extension Program
◈ Graduated 2013

About my college education: My education in UP is both enjoying and challenging at the same time. All subjects, whether major or minor, require extensive efforts for you to pass them. This is a research-oriented university, so I already expected that there were a lot of research works and written reports to be submitted.

The things I learned from my subjects were very interesting for me and it feels like everyday is indeed a learning experience. A Psychology student, in order to be successful, must have the following skills:

1. Writing skills
2. Analytical skills
3. Critical thinking
4. Math and English skills
5. Interpersonal skills

Apart from the mentioned skills, a student of Psychology must be diligent and responsible for him to meet the requirements of this course.

My current job: Currently, I am working as a freelance writer. I write articles on different niches and I am also into academic writing (primarily in the field of Psychology). I chose this career while I am waiting for the first Psychometrician Licensure Exam in the Philippines.

Am I using what I learned in college: Yes, I apply the things I learned in college. Since I write articles on different topics, I was able to make use of the knowledge I gained even from my minor subjects. Aside from the field itself, my professors were able to instill the necessary skills and values that I need to be competent and succeed in my chosen career. My course didn't just teach me WHAT to think, but rather taught me HOW to think (critically and creatively).

How long did it take to find a job: It took me less than a month to find a job and start working after graduation.

Do I recommend studying Psychology: Yes, I would recommend this course to anybody. There are a lot of job opportunities in the Philippines as well as in other countries that require graduates of Psychology.

You can work as:

1. An HR professional
2. A guidance counselor in school
3. A psychometrician
4. A clinical psychologist (although additional units might be requred)

The entry level salary for Psychology graduates ranges from PhP12,000-PhP15,000.

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