SAINT LOUIS

UNIVERSITY
BAGUIO CITY, PHILIPPINES

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SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY VISION-MISSION STATEMENT

We envision Saint Louis University as an excellent missionary and transformative

educational institution zealous in developing locally responsive, globally competitive, and
empowered human resources who are creative, competent, socially involved, and imbued
with Christian spirit.

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VISION-MISSION STATEMENT

The School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) is envisioned as an institution for
excellence in Teacher and Liberal Arts Education committed to the CICM mission of education of
“missio et excellentia” in the formation and training of competent, creative, socially-involved
professionals imbued with Christian Spirit.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

Three to five years after graduation, graduates of the BS Psychology Program are expected to:
a. apply professional knowledge and skills in evidence-based psychological practice under the
supervision of a licensed Psychology Professional as necessary in educational, clinical and
industrial-organizational settings;
b. practice Christian Spirit values, empathic understanding, and compassionate caring while
being guided by professional ethics in the delivery of psychological services in educational,
clinical, and industrial-organizational settings;
c. participate in pursuing creative, novel ideas by utilizing decision-making and critical
thinking skills using a variety of resources and digital tools in the Psychology practice; and

d. demonstrate responsive skills and social responsibility while providing or assisting in

psychological assessment and interventions, or implementing mental health programs with
due regard for the dignity and inherent worth of all human beings.

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PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PLOs)
At the end of the program, the would-be Psychologists are expected to:

1. engage in lifelong learning to keep abreast of the developments and trends in the practice of
psychology;
2. integrate scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena;
3. examine arguments about established principles in psychology by evaluating and
interpreting evidence-based studies from a variety of perspectives;
4. evaluate biological, psychological, and social foundations of typical and atypical behavior and
mental processes;
5. demonstrate critical thinking to evaluate theories, principles, concepts, and skills in
psychology;
6. demonstrate effective communication skills, orally and in writing in English and Filipino, to
convey research findings, psychological concerns, and issues;
7. use appropriate research methods in the design, data analysis, and interpretation of
psychological research that will contribute to knowledge- building;
8. appraise the established principles in psychology through an understanding of sociocultural diversity
and societal inequality in the inquiry and analysis of psychological issues
9. apply psychological theories, principles, concepts, and skills in the context of psychological
assessment, psychological programs, and psychological interventions as a way of addressing the clients’
issues, both personal and social;
10. exhibit social understanding and interpersonal competence essential for the appropriate and ethical
delivery of psychological service;
11. apply professional, social, and ethical responsibility in the use of psychological theories and methods;
12. apply principles in Psychology in one’s personal development and professional practice by integrating
the knowledge gained about Filipino cultural heritage.
13. demonstrate adequate self-awareness that allows for an accurate and objective psychological
evaluation to work effectively and independently in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;
14. practice one’s capability for self-reflection and independent learning in graduate education in
Psychology and/or in the professional practice of Psychology; and
15. practice Christian values in their personal and professional endeavors as Louisians in the service of
the CICM mission.

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CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR

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SECOND YEAR

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CURRICULUM
THIRD YEAR

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CURRICULUM
FOURTH YEAR

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ADMISSION POLICIES
Undergraduate Shifters:
Saint Louis University accepts local and foreign students in accordance with the
Applicants who intend to shift to SLU BS Psychology shall undergo a strict
SLU Admission policy.
evaluation of their previous academic performances. At least a General
Weighted Average Grade of 80% and above from the total number of units of
Undergraduate Students:
their previously enrolled courses are required. Crediting of courses previously
Students who graduated from Senior High School Tracks HUMSS, ABM, and
enrolled in is subject to evaluation. Psychology major courses are only allowed
STEM are welcome to apply for admission to the program.
when prerequisite psychology major courses have already been accomplished
All undergraduate freshman applicants must pass the SLU College Entrance
and passed by the student applicant:
Examination (SLU-CEE) and must qualify within the slots duly determined for
BS Psychology. The regular SLU-CEE is conducted during weekends from the
Foreign Student:
middle of October up to the middle of December. Admission for the first
Foreign students should apply not later than six months before the start of the
semester starts in the middle of April.
academic term. Moreover, they should be in Baguio City at least four weeks
before the start of classes of the academic term for them to take the EPT as well
Undergraduate Transferees:
as SLU-CEE / QE / GPEE, and Personality Test. Foreign students applying for the
SLU admits transferees in BS Psychology subject to their compliance with
first time, either in the undergraduate or graduate program, should initially
pertinent requirements and guidelines. They must undergo a Qualifying
possess satisfactory proficiency in English and have passed the EPT as well as
Examination (QE) and if qualified, will take the Personality Test and Interview.
the pertinent entrance examination and Personality Test. Before enrolling, they
Foreign students applying as transferees are subject to the English
undergo Preadmission Processing at the Student Affairs Office.
Proficiency Test (EPT) rule.
Foreign students must secure a valid Student Visa. There are two options for
Because BS Psychology is a board program, only transferees who are in their
securing a Student Visa. For related information, consult the Foreign Student
first and second-year levels in their previous universities or colleges are
section of the Registrar’s Office. Saint Louis University welcomes local and
welcome to apply. Any subjects considered as board courses for licensure
foreign students alike, subject to University Admission Policies, requirements,
examination in psychometrics and psychology must be retaken in SLU.
and academic standards, and pertinent laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
Transcript of Records are carefully evaluated to match the SLU BS
Psychology Course Description, Course Content, and Units.
Graduate Students:
Students who intend to transfer to SLU BS Psychology and who are already in
The applicant must have finished the prerequisite degree/s, ideally BS
their third and fourth-year levels are not accepted.
Psychology prior to acceptance to the MS Psychology Graduate Program;
For a Master’s degree, the applicant must have a Baccalaureate degree from an
institution of recognized standing.
For a Doctorate degree, the applicant must have a Master’s degree in related
fields from an institution of recognized standing.
Applicants who have not finished the prerequisite degree but intend to pursue
MS Psychology or Ph.D. in Psychology are required to take bridging courses
upon evaluation of the transcript of records and advise of the Graduate
Program Coordinator.

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SCHEDULE OF FEES
FIRST YEAR TUITION FEE AS OF AY 2022 - 2023

COURSE PARTIAL FULL

BS PSYCH P ,400.00 P 30,411.00

FEES LISTED PER SEMESTER AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
After completing and passing all the required courses of the BS Psychology Program, graduates are expected to take
the licensure examination for psychometricians.

Job opportunities for graduates of BS Psychology is diverse. They could be licensed psychometricians (RPM) who can
work in the academe, industrial and clinical settings. In school/academe settings, they can be employed as teachers or
professors teaching psychology, behavioral and social science related courses; they can be school psychometricians
and school guidance advocates, research assistants, school guidance counselors, Human Resource assistants in the
school HR Offices, school mental health advocates.

In the industry setting, they can be Human Resource practitioners, industry mental health advocates, company
psychometrician, company managers.

In the clinical setting, they can be assistants to licensed psychologists (RPsy)/counselors (RGC, community mental
health advocates.

They can also pursue further studies in medicine, law, management, and other human service-related programs, allied
health services, etc.

With further specialized training, graduates of BS Psychology may pursue specializations in Psychology, such as clinical,
counseling, developmental, educational, social, industrial/organizational, etc.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Marie Ellami S. Refuerzo, RGC, RPY, Danilo S. Alterado, PhD
RPM Head, Department of Associate Dean, STELA-LIberal Arts
Psychology
mesrefuerzo@slu.edu.ph
Felina P. Espique. PhD Lang Ed
Dean, STELA
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