DAVAO DOCTORS COLLEGE INC.

Vision
Davao Doctors College is a premier non-sectarian academic institution that provides
quality health and wellness education in Mindanao and the East ASEAN Growth Area.

Mission
Davao Doctors College is committed to produce highly competent graduates imbued with
the core values of excellence, service, integrity, empowerment and commitment.
We shall provide a nurturing environment that supports quality instruction, research and
community service through effective leadership, governance and professionalism.

Goals
1. To provide innovative, balance and relevant education for lifelong learning of the
global Filipino;
2. To provide community outreach services through comprehensive general wellbeing project;
3. To promote passion for continuous improvement by upgrading facilities,
strengthening research culture, intensifying partnerships and linkages;
4. To promote environmental concern and community awareness by maintaining a
sustainable and environment- friendly institution and implementing activities that
help nurture the environment; and
5. To achieve organizational efficiency and financial stability through competent
management and governance.

DAVAO DOCTORS COLLEGE INC.

COLLEGE OF MEDICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY

VISION

The Psychology Program is dedicated to provide a collaborative environment for the

learning of innovative and scientific contributions to the practice of psychology and be
the professionals serving the local, national, and global communities.

MISSION

The psychology program seeks to meet the needs of future psychology professionals
through a curriculum that is designed to facilitate exploration, discovery and
dissemination of new knowledge in psychological science.

It aims to produce competent and ethical graduates in a variety of health care educational,
and industrial settings through exposures to evidence-based services guided by the
institutional core values of excellence, service, integrity, empowerment and commitment.

GOALS
It aims to produce graduates who have:
1. Obtained a solid foundation in psychological concepts and research.
2. Developed critical, innovative thinking and scientific approach to evaluate
problems related to behavior and mental processes.
3. Appreciated and applied psychological principles to individual, social and
organizational issues.
4. Cultivated the refinement of ones interpersonal and self-reflective skills.

Further, the faculty and students of the Psychology Program shall be guided by the
following four responsible standards goal:
1. Standard of Rigor
Encourage students to embrace the value of reading and comprehending challenging
concepts and processes that will harness their skills in the study of human
behavior.
2. Standard of Thought
Instill in the minds of the students the value of learning as manifested by their ability to
collect and organize information, speak and write effectively, master the art of
inquiry and problem-solving, and to engage in self-reflection.
3. Standard of Diversity
Encourage students to take time to know their strengths and weaknesses, and
individuality and utilize this knowledge to understand and work with the people
from diverse culture.
4. Standard of Authenticity
Ensure that students are provided with knowledge and skills that they can apply in the
workplace.

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

An ecological model does not solely focus on the learner. Recognizing that
learning is a transactional process in which the learner is affected and affects the learning
environment and the learning process, the program emphasizes the proximal and distal
environment influence of family, home-school collaboration, peers, neighborhoods, and
communities, world of work, public policies and culture

PROGRAM COMPETENCY STANDARDS

1. Demonstrate theoretical knowledge in psychology; specifically: an understanding

of theories, principles, concepts, and

skills in psychology; develop and sustain

arguments about established principles in psychology, critically evaluate these

established principles, comprehend and evaluate new information that may be
presented in various forms and sources;

2. Demonstrate knowledge of the methods of psychological inquiry; specifically,

understand and explain the main methods of

inquiry, critically evaluate the

appropriateness of different approaches to problem-solving in the field, and apply

this knowledge to make judgments and create approaches to solving problems in
an applied or an employment context;

3. Apply psychological theories and methods; specifically,

correctly apply the

theories, principles, concepts and skills in psychology in an employment context;

undertake research using these knowledge and skills in psychology, and
communicate the results of such research to both specialist and non-specialist
audiences;

4. Demonstrate understanding of the ethical dimensions of the use of psychological

theories and methods; and

5. Undertake further training for developing existing skills and acquiring higher
level competencies either through formal graduate education or in an employment
context.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

1. Provide psychology students with a solid basic foundation on the major areas of
psychology which may also be used as preparation for further studies and
trainings in education, law and business management;
2. Prepare psychology students to assume leadership roles in the fields of
counseling, psychotherapy and health and wellness as educators, practitioners
and researchers;
3. Equip for a lifetime learning in a dynamic society through designing coursework
and experiences in order to produce competent graduates embracing Davao
Doctors College core values;
4. Motivate teachers commitment and dedication to the highest

standards of

professional behavior and ethical practice by strengthening their skills, values and
personal integrity;
5. Encourage innovation and creativity in the instruction and assessment areas by
incorporating traditional and state-of-the art methods;
6. Build student respect for the scientific rigor and principles that are hallmarks of
the fields of research and psychology;
7. Implement

extension services to engage students and faculty in counseling,

planning, training and facilitating human welfare;

8. Interlock psychology with promotion of cultural heritage to dignify Filipino
identity; and
9. Provide the students preparation for further studies in medicine and law.

Program Student Outcomes

1.

Use major research methods in psychology including design, data analysis and interpretation;

2.

Demonstrate the application of psychology to personal, social and organizational issues;

3.

Demonstrate competence and ability to use computers and other technology for multiple
purposes;

4.

Use and respect skeptical inquiry, critical thinking and the scientific approach to understand
behavior;

5.

Explain the dynamics behind behavior in context of cultural diversity, and develop interpersonal
skills for diverse setting;

6.

Demonstrate skills that will help generate ideas and put into writing their thoughts and
reflections through essays, correspondence, technical papers, and documentation;

7.

Demonstrate effective oral communication and facilitation skills through the use of various
methods such as group discussion, debate and lecture;

8.

Work cooperatively with others in the performance of task;

9.

Exhibit independent judgment, negotiation and counseling skills; and

10.

Carry technical and supervisory functions in the design, implementation, evaluation and
management of programs and projects.