Departments & Programs

Psychology Department

The Department of Psychology prepares students to become competent psychometricians and psychologists in clinical, industrial, and educational settings by providing them with a quality and relevant service-oriented curriculum.

VISION

To become the top provider of professionally competent psychometricians and psychologists

MISSION

Guided and inspired by the University's maxim, Ciencia Y Virtud, the Psychology Department is committed to providing a relevant curriculum for all students in various degree programs of the University

Distinct Features

PACUCOA Level II reaccredited status
ISO 9001:2015 accredited
An intensive practicum training program
Equipped with spacious psychology laboratory with wide-ranging test materials for the students' exposure to psychological assessment and training

Academic Programs

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The graduates of Bachelor of Science in Psychology should be able to:

discuss and analyze the major psychological theories and concepts;
apply the methods of psychological inquiries and develop lifelong learning toward building knowledge on local culture and context;
utilize psychological theories and methods in personal and professional settings;
administer and interpret psychological test results, analyze cases, and identify appropriate action and intervention in various settings;
value professional and ethical behavior in research and practice;
construct and develop questionnaire items for purposes of psychological assessment and research; and
enhance self-reflection to develop empathic and effective communication that promotes harmonious interpersonal relationships.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Human Resource: as a psychometrician, personnel assistant staff training and development, labour relations staff and other human resource management related occupations
Business: as customer relations, management trainee, marketing researcher, sales representative, advertising agent, public information officer, administrative assistant, and other management-related occupations
Research: as a research assistant for a psychologist at hospitals, universities and research institutions
Teaching: as a college professor in universities, pre-school teachers
Social Services: as a community relation officer and mental health worker in non-government organization agencies which provide mental services to patients

Deans and Academic Heads

Mrs. Angelina A. Villanueva
Program Head, Psychology Department
[email protected]

Centro Escolar University
Legazpi Village Campus
103 Esteban Street, Legazpi Village
Makati City
(+63)2 8893-2461/69 loc. 122

Faculty Profile

Permanent:

Gornez, Gemma Rosemarie M.

Master of Arts in Psychology

Centro Escolar University

AB Psychology

Philippine Normal College

Pacayra, Eva E.

Master of Arts in Psychology

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Centro Escolar University

Pilao, Sonia Janice L.

Master of Arts in Psychology

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Centro Escolar University

Villanueva, Angelina A.

Master of Arts in Behavioral Science

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology/ Certificate in Proficiency in Tourism and Travel

Centro Escolar University

Villanueva, Jean Marie I.

Master of Science major in Psychology

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Arts major in Psychology

Philippine Christian University

Linkages

EdukCircle
National Center for Mental Health
Philippine Mental Health Association

Laboratories and Facilities

Psychology Laboratory

The Psychology Laboratory provides the venue for the hands-on practice and application of psychological principles for Psychology majors. The laboratory provides flexible space and can be transformed according to the course requirements and the user’s objectives, i.e. psychological testing, the conduct of experiments, observations, group dynamics exercises, simulation of counseling sessions, demonstrations, mini-seminars, conferences, or workshops. A one-way mirror facilitates observation and feedback of learning.

Department Scholarships

Various scholarship programs are available to qualified students, be they entering freshmen or continuing students. Freshmen may avail of a scholarship, which is renewable upon fulfillment of certain requirements. In addition, continuing students may apply for scholarships funded by the University itself, alumni and friends of the University, and some corporations with interests in the University.

The University also provides financial grants to students who participate in extracurricular activities such as extramural, membership in the choir, leadership in student councils, or other similar groups.

Only one scholarship or financial grant shall be enjoyed by any student. In case a student is qualified for more than one university scholarship or grant, he/she may avail himself/herself of the higher or more generous grant.