FIRST CITY PROVIDENTIAL COLLEGE

Brgy. Narra, Francisco Homes, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY

VISION
First City Providential College shall be a world-class university for lifelong learning

MISSION

FCPC shall:
1. Offer relevant and multi-disciplinary academic programs to produce lifelong learners who are globally
competitive and socially responsible professionals;
2. Produce viable researches for local and international publication and utilization;
3. Implement collaborative and sustainable community extension services.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES MISSION

Within three years after graduation, the graduates of Bachelor of Science in Psychology
1 2 3
shall:
a. Show the ability to continuously synthesize knowledge in solving problems for
√ √ √
the welfare of promoting mental health

b. Perform work responsibly guided by the institution’s core values √ √ √

c. Engage in career advancement for professional development in the field of

√ √ √
Psychology

d. Actualize ethical and professional standards as practitioners in the field of

√ √ √
Psychology

COURSE SYLLABUS

I: Course Code : Psychology 113

II: Course Title : Research in Psychology 1

III: Pre-requisite : Psych 108 – Experimental Psychology

IV: Credit : 3 units

V: Course Description : This course aims to train student in doing psychological research starting from choosing
relevant topic, reviewing of related literature, postulating conceptual framework, and planning methodology and data
analysis. It is expected that students may produce mature, viable and beneficial research proposal.

VI: Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

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Academic Affairs
2021 Department
 Program Educational
Program Outcomes Objectives
a b c d
Demonstrate the capability to discuss and analyze the major theories and concepts in
1.
psychology (knowledge in psychology) √ √ √ √
Demonstrate and apply the methods of psychological inquiry in building knowledge on
2.
local culture and context (psychological research) √ √ √ √
Demonstrate and apply psychological theories and methods in personal and professional
3. setting (application of psychology) √ √ √ √
Demonstrate capability for self-reflection and independent learning in graduate education
4.
or in a professional context (independent learning) √ √ √ √
Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors in research and practice in Psychology
5. (ethics) √ √ √ √
Demonstrate harmonious interpersonal relationship with colleagues, clients and others
6. (interpersonal skills) in diverse cultural setting √ √ √ √
Demonstrate the ability to conduct psychological assessments and evaluation
7. √ √ √ √
Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential
8. and field-based opportunities √ √ √ √

VII: Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes

The student should be able to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Learn about scientific skills in choosing and formulating I
psychology-related research topic, reviewing related literature, I I
I I I I I
postulating conceptual and theoretical framework, planning
methodology and data analysis.
2. Appreciate the essence of having right attitude, understanding D
and skills in doing viable and significant researches which will P P D D D D D
enable understanding human behavior.
3. Synthesize the fundamentals and principles of doing and D D
presenting research tapping awareness and understanding of D
P D D D D
human behavior and solving latest issues concerning mental
health.
Level: I – Introduced Concepts/Principle; P – Practiced with Supervision; D – Demonstrated across different setting
with minimal supervision

VIII: Course Coverage

Week Course
TOPICS Learning Activities Assessment
Outcome

Students will:

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Academic Affairs
2021 Department
 I. Orientation 1, 2 • Identify Formative
a. Syllabus quantitative Assessments and
b. Schedule Learning Assessment
research design
c. Parts of Thesis Report on Quantitative
in Psychology research design.
II. Quantitative Research Design
a. Experimental
- True Experimental
1 6 Facets of
- Quasi-Experimental
Understanding
- Pre-experimental Questions on
b. Descriptive Quantitative research
- Survey design
- Correlational
- Ex-Post Facto
- Comparative
- Evaluative

I. Quantitative Instrumentation 1, 2 • Practice the item Formative

a.
Likert Scale discrimination/ Assessments and
b.
Semantic differential Scale Cronbach alpha Learning Assessment
c.
Bogardus Social Distance Scale reliability on Quantitative
d.
Dichotomous Scale procedure Instrumentation
II. Validity and Reliability Procedures
2
6 Facets of
Understanding
Questions on validity
and reliability
procedures

Qualitative Research Design 1, 2, 3 • Conceptualize a Formative

a. Phenomenology research title for Assessments and
b. Ethnography each qualitative Learning Assessment
c. Case study research design on Qualitative
3 d. historical research design.
e. Steps in the conduct of qualitative
research
f. Techniques used by qualitative 6 Facets of
researchers Understanding
Questions on
techniques in
qualitative research
Identifying the Inquiry and Stating 1,3 Learning Assessment
the Problem • formulate clearly #1
4 the statement of
a. Factors to consider when research problem Written Output:
choosing topics for research Statement of the
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Academic Affairs
2021 Department
 b. Sources of researchable Problem
topics/problems

• write a research
title Formative
• describe Assessments and
1, 2, 3 background of Learning Assessment
research on writing the
background of the
• indicate scope
Writing CHAPTER 1: The Problem and study
5 its Setting
and delimitation
of study
• cite benefits and 6 Facets of
beneficiaries of Understanding
study Questions on writing
the scope and
delimitation

• revise Chapter 1
1, 2, 3 Learning Assessment
#2
6 Chapter 1 - Consultation and Advising
Week Written Output:
Chapter 1:
Introduction

• practice in-text Formative Assessments

Learning from Others and Reviewing and Learning
citation
the Literature Assessment on in-text
• write research
citation and
a. the criteria in selecting, citing, paradigm
documenting literature
and synthesizing related • illustrate and review
literature explain
7 b. the formulation of conceptual conceptual
framework framework 6 Facets of
c. the research hypotheses (if Understanding
appropriate) Questions on
d. the definition of terms as used in formulation of
conceptual framework
the study

Writing Chapter 2: Theoretical

Framework
1, 2 • select, cite, and Learning Assessment
8 synthesize #3
judiciously
Written Output:
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Vice-President for
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Academic Affairs
2021 Department
 related literature Working
and use sources Bibliography and
according to Research paradigm
ethical standards
• formulate clearly
conceptual
framework,
research
hypotheses (if
appropriate), and
define terms
used in study
• present
objectively
written review of
related literature
and conceptual
framework

• Revise Chapter 2 Learning Assessment

#4
1, 2, 3
9 Chapter 2 -Consultation and Advising
Week
Written Output:
Chapter 1:
Theoretical
Framework

1, 2 • do sampling Formative
procedure and Assessments and
Understanding Data and Ways to the sample Learning Assessment
Systematically Collect Data computation on sampling design
• construct an and instrument
a. Research design instrument and preparation
b. Sampling design
10 establish its
c. Instrument development
validity and
d. Data collection and analysis 6 Facets of
procedures reliability Understanding
Questions on
sampling design

Writing Chapter 3: Methodology • choose

11 appropriate
research design Learning Assessment
#5
• describe
1 , 2,
sampling
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Vice-President for
Psychology 1 S.Y. 2020- Coordinator Psychology
Academic Affairs
2021 Department
 procedure and Quiz: Sampling
the sample Method, Data Gathering
Method, Data Analysis
• construct an
instrument and
establish its
validity and
reliability
• plan data
collection
procedure

Chapter 3-Consultation and Advising 1,2 • revise Chapter 3 Written Output:

12 Week Preliminary Chapter 3:
Methodology
Finding Answers through Data 1, 2, 3 • collect data using Formative
Collection appropriate Assessments and
instruments Learning Assessment
a. data collection procedures and • plan data analysis on data analysis
skills using varied instrument using statistics
b. data processing, organizing, and and hypothesis
13
analysis 6 Facets of
testing (if
Understanding
appropriate
Questions on
statistical treatment

Writing Chapter 4 1,2,3 • present and Learning Assessment

interpret data in #6
tabular and Quiz on Statistical
graphical forms treatment
• use statistical
14 techniques to
analyze data—
study of
differences and
relationships
limited for
bivariate analysis
Chapter 4-Consultation and Advising 1, 2, 3 • revise Chapter 4
Week
15

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Academic Affairs
2021 Department
 Learning Assessment
#7
Written Output:
Chapter 4
Writing Chapter 5 1,2,3 • form logical Formative
a. guidelines in making conclusions conclusions Assessments and
and recommendations • make Learning Assessment
b. the techniques in listing recommendation on Guidelines in
references s based on making conclusion.
conclusions
16
• write and
present clear
report 6 Facets of
Understanding
Questions on
techniques in listing
references

17 Oral Defense
18 Final Revision of Research/Thesis Paper prior to submission/deadline

IX: Grading System:

The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below:
Average Grade Range Equivalent
100-98 1.00
97-94 1.25
93-90 1.50
89-86 1.75
85-83 2.00
82-79 2.25
78-75 2.50
74-71 2.75
70 3.00
69-65 4.00 RA
64 below 5.00
Course Outcome 1 (30%)
5% - Communicative Competence (Learning Interaction and Learning Logs)
10% - Other Evidence (Reflection Paper, Exercises, Assignments, Research/Term Paper/Case Study)
5% - Mastery Test 1
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2021 Department
 10% - Long Examination 1

Course Outcome 2 (30%)

5% - Communicative Competence (Learning Interaction and Learning Logs)
10% - Other Evidence (Exercises, Written Outputs, Assignments, Research/Term Paper/Case Study)
5% - Mastery Test 2
10% - Long Examination 2

Course Outcome 3 (30%)

5% - Product Output (Group Enhancement Creative Activity)
5% - Other Evidence (Exercises, Written Outputs, Assignments, etc.)
5% - Long Exam 3
15% - Performance Task/Research/Term Paper/Case Study

Final Examination 10%

100%

X: Course Requirements:
❖ Quizzes
❖ Mastery Test
❖ Long Examinations
❖ Final Exam
❖ Case Study/Research/Term Paper
❖ Written Outputs
❖ Product Output

XI: References:

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th
Edition)

XII: Other Course Policies

a. Attendance
1. Regularity and punctuality in attending classes are expected of each student.
2. In article XIV, Section 73 of the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools (8 th edition), the following
provision is stated: “A student in every private school who incurs absences of more than (20%) of the
prescribed number of class or laboratory periods during the school year or term should be given a failing
grade and given no credit for the course or subject.
However, the school may adopt an attendance policy to govern absences of its pupils or students who
belong to the upper half of their respective classes.”
3. Any student who has accumulated more than the maximum number of absences tolerated in a given
subject disqualifies himself for earning any unit and causes himself to be dropped automatically from the
class.
4. Any student is considered late if he comes to class 15 minutes after the scheduled time.
5. A student who has not completed all academic requirements by the end of the last semester of his
curriculum year is not eligible for graduation and is not allowed to take part in the commencement
exercises for that year.
b. Submission of Assessments/Outputs
1. All subject assessments and outputs must be submitted on time. Considerations could only be given if
there had been proper communication between the instructor and the student prior to the dates of
submission.
c. Use of Uniforms and Other Related Rules
1. Every student shall give utmost honor and respect to the uniform for it represents our school.
2. Students are not allowed to make alterations in the design or cut of uniforms.
3. Uniforms must be well-ironed and worn clean.
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Academic Affairs
2021 Department
 4. Female students are advised to wear white shorts, half-slip and other forms of underwear. Male students
are likewise advised to wear only plain white undershirts. They are required to have decent haircut. On
the other hand, female students with long hair are expected to see to it that such must be arranged in a
manner that will not touch the collar of the uniform. Ugly-looking hairstyle like skinhead or semi-
skinhead hairstyle, spiky, or using a very thick gel is strictly prohibited. Hair dyes are not allowed. Only
black pins and clips are allowed. Mustache or beard must be well-shaven.
5. The use of excessive make-up among female students is discouraged. Light, daytime make-up is
suggested.
6. Students are discouraged from using unnecessary personal accessories like jewelries, expensive electronic
devices. Only a functional wrist watch and a wedding ring (if married) are allowed.
7. Nails must be cut short and must not be colored with nail polish. School identification card and nameplate
must be worn with the uniform and in appropriate places.
8. The “NO ID, NO ENTRY” is strictly implemented. Students must tap their IDs on machine for entry
and exit.
9. All college students must use the main entrance at all times.
d. Consultation Schedule
Consultation schedules with the instructors are posted outside the consultation room. Students must first set
an appointment to confirm the instructor’s availability.

Committee Members:
Course Cluster Chair: Maria Luisa P. Valderama
CQI Cluster Chair: Maria Luisa P. Valderama
Members: Darlene Joy M. Magos

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Academic Affairs
2021 Department