The M.S. in Psychology program adheres to a scientist-practitioner model of integrating scientific inquiry with the committed, responsible practice of psychology. Students are trained to conduct research on relevant issues in their area of specialization and to base professional practice on a solid empirical foundation. Students are to develop critical thinking skills, social engagement, professional integrity, and a pursuit for lifelong learning. 

Thus, through the M.S. in Psychology program, the Department of Psychology aims to develop researchers, scholars, educators, and professionals who are equipped with a strong foundation in the science of psychology and are capable of applying their knowledge of psychology in a way that will be responsive to the needs of society. 

There are three areas of specialization: Clinical Psychology, Human Development, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Graduates of Clinical Psychology are equipped to acquire a psychologist’s license from the Professional Regulatory Commission. Graduates of Clinical Psychology, Human Development, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology are equipped to acquire a certification as a psychology specialist from the Psychological Association of the Philippines.

The Clinical Psychology program trains students in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, and the prevention of psychopathology. Along with this training, students engage in research that contextualizes clinical practice in contemporary issues in mental health and well-being. Additionally, students are provided with a review and integration course for the licensing examinations in psychology. 

The Human Development program covers a broad spectrum of specialization that addresses the need, across the entire lifespan, to understand developmental processes so as to harness the human potential in the psychological, cognitive, social, and cultural aspects. It prepares students for a research and teaching career in higher educational institutions. 

The Industrial/Organizational Psychology program is directed towards developing practitioner skills in human resource and organizational development. There is an emphasis on the applications of measurement and assessment principles in organizations, and contemporary local and international trends in the practice of psychology in industry. 

The M.S. in Psychology program is fully compliant with the Commission on Higher Education’s “Policies and Standards for Graduate Programs in Psychology” (CHED Memorandum Order 39, Series of 2010).