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Level Up Mental Health Professionals
with Mapúa's Master of Arts in Psychology Program

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TBU

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Features & Flexibility

Complete your degree with flexible program options designed around your goals, schedule, and learning needs. Enjoy a more convenient path to academic success with features that help you move forward with confidence.

Tri-X

Learning Mode

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Start of Classes for the First Term

TBU

Scholarships

*1 Year

Program Length



Program Educational Objectives

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Psychology course aims to provide graduate students with high-level training in teaching, research, and professional psychology practice. The course provides an open-specialization curriculum system where students may select a track (clinical, industrial-organization, educational, or other special areas in psychology) in which they may specialize. The chosen specialization may be pursued by completing the required number of hours of training in the form of practicum and continuing professional education, enrolment of the chosen elective track, and alignment of thesis topic. The program also prepares students for the licensure examinations for psychologists through a state-of-the -art curriculum by equipping them with the current knowledge and skill requirements of advanced psychological practice and research.

The Master of Arts in Psychology program, in collaboration with Arizona State University®, is designed for professionals aiming to advance their careers in research, human resources, organizational development, and education. Our ASU-enhanced curriculum, real-world case studies, and industry mentorship empower you to fast-track your career in just one year*.

Program Education Outcomes

By the time of graduation, the student must be able to:

  1. demonstrate proficiency in applying psychological principles and therapeutic techniques to facilitate mental health and well-being in diverse populations.
  2. exhibit the ability to design, conduct, and analyze psychological research, contributing to the advancement of the field.
  3. adhere to the ethical standards of psychology, demonstrating integrity, professional conduct, and respect for individual’s rights.
  4. integrate knowledge from psychology with insights from related disciplines, enhancing their understanding of human behavior and mental processes.

The following curriculum applies to students admitted to the program in A.Y. 2024-2025:

 

Y / T Code

Blended

Code

UOx

Course Title Lec/Lab

hours

Credit Units Pre-req Caretaker
1 / 1 MPSY601 – Development of Psychological Thought: History and Emerging Trends 3.75 / 0 3   SoHS
MPSY603 – Advanced Statistics 3.75 / 0 3   SoHS
MPSY614 – Advanced Theories of Personality 3.75 / 0 3   SoHS
MPSY615 – Advanced Abnormal Psychology 3.75 / 0 3   SoHS
1 / 2 MPSY617 – Psychological Counselling and Psychotherapy 3.75 / 0 3   SoHS
MPSY616 – Advanced Psychological Assessment 3.75 / 0 3   SoHS
MPSY604 – Advanced Research Methods 1 3.75 / 0 3   SoHS
MPSY605 – Advanced Research Methods 2 3.75 / 0 3   SoHS
MPSY700X – Comprehensive Examination – 0   GS
1 / 3 MPSY699R – Practicum – / 24 3   SoHS
MPSY700 – Master’s Thesis –  / – 6   SoHS
MPSY610 – Correlation Course 3.75 / 0 3   SoHS

 

Total number of credit units required: 36

 

The other curricular requirements are specified in the Graduate Programs Manual of Operation and Handbook of Academic and Curricular Guidelines.