School of Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. In general, the emphasis is on the individual person and how the person’s mental processes and behavior are affected by internal, relational and social factors. Psychology as a discipline and professional practice contributes to national development through basic and applied research and interventions aimed at solving problems and promoting optimal development and functioning at the individual, family, group, organizations/institutions, community and national levels. The undergraduate programs in psychology provide initial training for those interested in teaching, research and the practice of psychology. Furthermore, they provide preparation for graduate studies in psychology as well as further studies in other professions such as medicine, law, and business management.
The goal of Arellano University- School of Psychology is to provide psychological expertise to the university and the community by engaging in research, community immersion and in-depth clinical experience, and by training students in the science of psychology.
Vision
The School of Psychology of Arellano University aspires to be a recognized leader in education of psychology, where students, faculty and partners establish close collaborations to learn the scientific principles of behavior and mental processes, to make significant contributions to the science and practice of psychology, and to produce professionals who serve the local, national, and global communities.
Mission
The mission of the School of Psychology is to provide students with an understanding of the mental structures and processes that underlie individual human experience and behavior, the scientific methodologies by which such a knowledge base is acquired, the critical thinking skills and skeptical inquiry necessary to evaluate scientific and popular claims concerning behavior, and the application of scientific psychological principles to personal and social issues.
Major Goals of our Program
- To provide excellent education in the basics of psychology to our students.
- To prepare our students for the licensure examination as future psychometricians and psychologists and careers in scientific psychology and scientifically-based professional practice.
- To carry out theses educational goals in the context of a research-oriented and clinical based department founded on the principles of scholarly excellence, interdisciplinary collaborations and wide range service
Course Offering Sublinks
Course Offerings
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Program Outcomes Specific to Psychology
- Demonstrate the capability to discuss and analyze the major theories and concepts in psychology (knowledge in psychology).
- Demonstrate and apply the methods of psychosocial 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 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 the psychological assessments and evaluation (psychological assessment)
Career Opportunities
- Licensed Psychometricians
- Psychology graduates could also work in the Academe, in Human Resources and Research.
- Graduates may also pursue careers in Medicine, Law, Management, etc.
- With further specialized training, graduates of this program may pursue specializations in Psychology such as Clinical, Counseling, Developmental, Educational, Social, Industrial/Organizational, etc.
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