In support to the mission of Davao Doctors College, the department is committed to providing a quality educational environment that is conducive to the acquisition of knowledge and skills through the employment of eclectic approaches in psychology. Acknowledging cultural diversity, it shall encourage and challenge the creative minds of its students to maximize their learning and prepare them to become socially responsible citizens of this country.

The BS Psychology program is a 4-year degree course designed for the learners to creatively improve, develop and empower themselves.

The program equips the learners with the theoretical framework that is crucial in collecting. analyzing, interpreting and organizing relevant information through observations and results of psychological tests for creative discussions and formulations of alternative solutions or interventions.

Emphasis also extends to the mastery of the English language which is a significant skill/tool to conceptualizing creative solutions to personal, organizational and community problems or concerns.

Moreover, the program is designed to enable students to complete a 4-year sequence in Psychology that complies with requirements for probationary registration as psychologists.

The discipline of Psychology envisions for its students an awakened life based on “Socio Psycho Theo Sophical“ principles. It seeks to inculcate among its clientele the values acknowledged by the human race to be ethnically and morally good; to continually enrich their knowledge, to persistently improve their expertise and to use them for common good. Towards this end it aspires for its students to find balance within and to heal the world from inside out; and finally, to be an example for others to do same.

The faculty and the students of the Department of Psychology shall be guided by the following four responsible standards:

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. 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. Standard of Diversity Encourage students to take time to know their strengths & weaknesses, and individuality and utilize this knowledge to understand and work with people from diverse cultures. Standard of Authenticity use major research methods in psychology including design, data analysis, and interpretation; demonstrate the application of psychology to personal, social, and organizational issues; demonstrate competence and ability to use computers and other technology for multiple purposes; use and respect skeptical inquiry, critical thinking, and the scientific approach to understand behavior; explain the dynamics behind their behavior in the context of cultural diversity, and develop interpersonal skills for diverse settings; demonstrate skills that will help students generate ideas and put into writing their thoughts and reflections through essays, correspondence, technical paper, and documentation; demonstrate effective oral communication and facilitation skills through the use of various methods such as group discussion, debate and lecture; work cooperatively with others in the performance of tasks; exhibit independent judgment, negotiation, and counseling skills; and carry technical and supervisory functions in the design, implementation, evaluation, and management of programs and projects. Ensure that students are provided with knowledge and skills that they can apply in the workplace. Specifically, it is the aim of the department that the students be able to: