Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER (CMO) t No. Series of 2010 : SUBJECT : POLICIES AND STANDARDS FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN PSYCHOLOGY $ In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republi¢ Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994," CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 36, 8.1998, “Policies and Standards on Graduate Education,” CMO No. 9, s.2003, "Addendum to CMO No. 36, s. 1998 entitled Policies and Standards on Graduate Education" and by virtue of CEB Resolution No, 289-2010 dated November 12, 2010 and for the purpose of making relevant the general principles and guidelines for the establishment and operation of Master of Psychology, Master of Arts/Science In Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology programs in all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the country, this set of Policies and Standards (PS) is hereby adopted and promulgated by this Commission. ARTICLE! IrRODUCTION Section 1. Rationale and Background. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Psychology as a discipline and professional practice contributes to national development through basic and applied research and interventions aimed at solving problems and promoting optimal development and functioning, at the individual, family, group, organizations/institutions, community, and national levels. The graduate programs in psychology provide high level training in teaching and research in psychology and in the practice of the profession, i ARTICLE I AUTHORITY TO OPERATE Section 2. Master's Program. Only Higher Educatio# Institutions (HEIs) with Level Ii accredited undergraduate programs including psychology may apply to offer the Masters Program. However, in the absence of a Level Ill accredited Psychology undergraduate program, the alternatives as provided for in paragraph 4.0, paragraph 2 (Alternative Criteria) of CMO 8, 5.2003 shall apply, to wit: | “Thus, the following are to be considered as{alternatives to Level Ill accreditation for these programs: (1) The higher education institution has Level Ill accreditation in the Liberal Arts or in a discipline closely related to the program for which government authority is being sought; or (2) The higher education institution is a Center of Excellence (or where no COE have been identified, a Center of Development) in the discipline of the program for which government authority is being'sought or in a closely related discipline. In addition, a strong research program in the area of study being applied for is required. i \ Higher Education Development Center Building, C.P. Garcia Ave., UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines ‘Web Site: wwrn.ched gov.ph Tel. Nos. 441-1177, 985-4391, 441-1169, 4411148, 441-1170, 441-1216, 392-5296 i fA strong research program should be indicated by the following: | 44 Research Unit. The university should have a research unit that manages, monitors and evaluates research activities and manned by permanent staff. ' i 42 Poo! of qualified faculty. The HE! should have faculty members who: are holders. of masters and/or doctorate degree responsible for handling the research activities specific to the discipline being applied for. For those applying to offer|a master’s degree program, the faculty profile should be 25% MS degree holders and 75% should be Ph.D.s. For those applying to offer doctorate degree programs, the faculty members must all be Ph.D. holders. | | 43 Policies. The HEI should have policies and guidelines on benefits and incentives for faculty undertaking research work e.g., deloading, research awards, patents and intellectual property rights (IPR). 4.4 Research Agenda, The HEI should have a clearly stated research | agenda that includes the discipline being applied for. This agenda Ideally should: 1) be anchored on the institution's philosophy and framework, 2) be responsive to identified goals and prioritized niches in the arts and sciences, 3) be aligned with the National Higher Education Research Agenda (NHERA) and other research thrusts, and 4) answer the needs of industry’ for economic development. { 4.5 Publication and Presentation in Conferences. The HEI should show proof of publications in refereed national and international journals in the specified discipline. The faculty members should likewise present their research accomplishments in local and international fora. ‘ i { | 4.6 Research Unit Facilities. The research unit shall have adequate fa for the conduct of research in the specified 4.7 Research Budget. In order to ensure the continuous operation of ! the Research Unit and the conduct of research in the college/university, it is imperative that 4 provision for a reasonable budget of at least 25% of the total school budget be allotted for its research undertakings.” ! ' i | HEIs with Autonomous status may offer this program without seeking an authority to! operate from the Commission but they have to comply with the minimum requirements provided for under this CMO. 1 4 Section 3. Doctoral Program. Higher Education Institutions (HEls) that have al recognized Master's program in Psychology with at least Level | accreditation and having offered a successful Master's degree program for at least five (5) years may apply to offer the Doctoral program. : |All HEls shall operate the aforesaid programs only upon issuance of the corresponding! authority by the Commission Section 4. Degree names Section §. Program Description 1. 2 Section 6, Graduates of the Master's Program should be able 1 ©, Arniciem | PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS | Non-Thesis Master's Program Paychotogy: Master of Psychology] (MP) Thesis Master's Program in Psychology: Master of Arts/Science| (MAJMS,) in Psychology i ; Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.0.) in Psychology | Doctoral Progra Objectives i Master's Program: This program aims to provide graduate students with] high level training in teaching, research, and professional practice in psychology. These objectives apply fo both the non-thesis and thesis, programs, however, the non-thesis program has a slightly stronger emphasis on the development of professional skills relative to research skills; whereas the thesis program‘has a slightly stronger emphasis on! research skills compared to professional skills. : Doctoral Program: This program aims to provide graduate students with| high level training in teaching, research, and professional practice in, psychology with emphasis on high level of specialization in a field within! psychology. | Specific professions/careers/occupation's that graduates of this program may go into, a. Master’s Program — Graduates of, the Master's programs may become| teachers and researchers in psychology and practice in a specific major area of psychology based on their training. Doctoral Program — Graduates of the doctoral program are trained to do| high level academic work in psychdlogy as teachers and researchers as well as to be specialists in the practice of psychology within their field of specialization. i ARTICLEIV { COMPETENCY STANDARDS: ! Demonstrate theoretical knowledge in psychology; specifically, | (@) demonstrate an in-depth understanding of theories, principles, concepts and skills in a specific area of specialization in psychology, (b) develop and sustain arguments about, and critically evaluate established principles in a specific area of specialization in psychology, (©) comprehend and evaluate new information felated to a specific area of specialization psychology (¢.9., theory, concepts, data) that may be presented in various forms and from various sources.2. Demonstrate knowledge of advanced methods 'of psychological inquiry in a specific area of specialization in psychology, specifically; (@) understand and explain the advanced methods of inquiry in the area of specialization in psychology, (€) tically evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving in the area of specialization, and (apply this specialized knowledge to make judgments, create approaches to solving problems in an academic, research, applied or an employment context, in ways that involve rigorous thinking and independent work. 3. Apply specialized psychological theories and methods; specifically i (@) correctly apply the theories, principles, concepts and skill in creative and flexible ways in a specific area of specialization in psychology in an academic, research, applied or employment context, (h) undertake advanced research in a specific area of specialization in psychology using the advanced knowledge and skills in psychology, and communicate the results of such research to both specialist artd non-specialist audiences. , | 4. Demonstrate understanding of the ethical dimensions of the use of psychological | theories and methods, especially in research and professional practice. 6. Continue to advance their knowledge and skils in their area of specialization using the established sources of advanced information in the field 6 Undertake further training for developing existing skills and acquiring higher level | competencies either through further graduate education or in employment context. ‘As such, graduates of masters degrees in Psychology are capable of handling advanced academic and professional requirements in the field of teaching psychology, research, and professional practice in the graduates’ area of specialization in psychology. Section 7. Graduates of the Doctoral Program should be able to: | 1. Demonstrate theoretical knowledge in psychology; specifically, (@) demonstrate a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of theories, principles, concepts and skills. that are in the forefront of a specific area of specialization in psychology, i () develop and sustain arguments about, and critically evaluate both established | and emerging knowledge in a specific area of specialization in psychology, (©) comprehend and evaluate new information related to a specific area of specialization psychology (e.g., theory, concepts, data) that may be presented in various forms and from various sources. | 2.. Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of jadvanced methods of psychological | inquiry in a specific area of specialization in psythology; specifically, (d) Understand, explain, and critically evaluate the appropriateness of the various advanced methods of inquiry in the area of specialization in psychology, and (€) conceptualize, design, and implement reseafch projects for the generation of new knowledge and/or applications of knowledge, and adjust the project design in consideration of external exigencies. i 3. Apply specialized psychological theories and methods; specifically, () extend this body of advanced theoretical, professional, and methodological knowledge by generating new knowledge through research of a level of quality that meets standards of peer-review and eventually merit publication in scholarly refereed journals in psychology and related fields,(g) correctly apply the theories, principles, concepts and skills in creative and flexible| ways in a specific area of specialization in psychology in varied academic, research, applied or employment contexts, (h) apply this specialized knowledge in innovative ways to make informed judgments about relevant issues, create approaches to solving problems in an academic, research, applied or an employment context, in ways that involve rigorous thinking and independent work, and : () communicate with specialist and non-specialist audiences regarding how! specialized knowledge in psychology can be applied to make judgments about relevant issues. 4. Demonstrate understanding of the ethical dimejsions of the use of psychological theories and methods, especially in research and professional practice. 5. Continue to advance their knowledge and skills|in their area of specialization using the established sources of advanced information in the field 6. Undertake further specialized training for developing existing skills and acquiring | higher level competencies in the employment context. As such, graduates of doctoral degrees in Psychology are capable of handling advanced academic and professional requirements in the field of teaching psychology at the graduate level, conduct research that advances the body of basic and/or applied knowledge in psychology, and undertake professional practice in the graduates’ area of specialization in psychology. | ARTICLE | CURRICULUM; Section 8. Curriculum Description. The institution is given the flexibility to design its own curriculum for its graduate programs subject to the Policies and Standards for Graduate Programs in Psychology. Section 9. Curriculum outline | - ~ DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN 7 1 PSYCHOLOGY 5 MP. MAJIN.S. | W/M.AJM.S." | WIO MAJIN. CORE SUBJECTS tal 3 3 3 ‘Research Methods 1 af 13 3 Advanced Statistics II | a 3 3 ‘Advanced Research - ; Ss e MAJOR SUBJECTS — 5 a5 12 a7 _| MINOR SUBJECTS EI eae 9 ae FIELD PRACTICUM 6 i RESEARCH PROJECT a 7a ‘Yes COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS Yes Yes__| Yes Yes THESIS 6 INTERNSHIP = _ : 6 6 _| DISSERTATION i 12 __12 TOTAL (WIO INTERNSHIP) some 60 TOTAL (W/ INTERNSHIP) [30 30 45 66 * For those entering the Ph.D. program with a masters degree in psychology, * For those entering the Ph.D. program without a masters degree in psychology.Section 10. Thesis/project requirements | 1. M.P. - The Master of Psychology (M.P.) ij, practitioner's degree. In lieu of the) thesis, a 6-unit Field Practicum is undertaken. : 2. MAJM.S. in Psychology — The Master of Arts/Science (M.A/M.S.) in| Psychology is a teaching/research degree: It is intended for those pursuing the teachingiresearch career track in psychology and is considered as a preparatory degree towards the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.0.) in Psychology. Hence, a thesis is required for the degree. 3. Ph.D. in Psychology - The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology is a research and teaching degree. It also provides advanced practitioner training in the form of a G-unit internship in appropriate fields such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, and industrial/organizational psychology. Students with an MAJMS. degree in Psychology take a total of 45 units for the Ph.. degree. Students’ without an M.AJM.S. degree in Psychology take a total of 66 units for the Ph.D. degree. In fields that do not require Internship, the total units are 39 and 60, respectively. Students without an M.A/M.S. degree in Psychology (including those with the M.P.) have to submit a research project before the comprehensive examinations. The research project is in the students’ chosen area of expertise, and must be approved based on the department's criteria ARTICLE VI | OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section 11. Program Administration 4. Qualifications. For programs that offer a PhD in Psychology, the) director/chairfhead of the program shall be a holder of an eared doctoral degree in psychology. For programs that offer a Masters in Psychology, the director/chair head of the program should have at least a Masters degree in Psychology. ' 2. Funetions/Responsibilities. The directof/chair head of the program oversees! the program, ensures that the faculty members meet the basic requirements and that the standards of quality of the program are maintained, Section 12. Faculty : 1. For the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Psychology, there should be at least five (6) full-time faculty with Ph.D. in Psychology from a recognized HE! who are active in research and with publications in'the areas of specialization offered in the program within the last five years. 2... For the master's programs, ie., Master of Psychology (M.P.) and Master of Arts/Science (M.A./M.S.) in Psychology, there should be at least two (2) full-time faculty with Ph.D. in Psychology and three (3) fulltime faculty with masters degree in Psychology from a recognized HEI who are active in research and with publications in the areas of specialization offered in the program within the last. ten years, | Section 13. Library | 1. Librarians. There should be an adequately equipped library that will provide all| the basic textbooks, as well as reference materials for research and other| scholarly purposes, as well as resources for current trends. The following are the! minimum staff requirements: j b. A collegefinstitution/department libiary should have a full-time librarian who is a holder of Master in Library and information Science degree with a valid PRC license. | ¢. There should be one fulltime librarian for the first 500 students enrolled,| and for an enrollment of 1,000 students two (2) fulltime librarians shall be required. ‘ 4. Library assistanv’s must be a holders of Bachelor of Library and) Information Science degree. 2. Library Holdings a. The library requirements for undergfaduate programs should be met. | b. At least five (6) refereed journals in psychology in the area of specialization offered by the institution. 1 ©. At least five (6) graduate level books in every course/subject offered under the program, atleast three (8) of which should have been published in the last five (5) years. The use of CD-ROMs, Internet, subscription to e-journals and ether education technologies is strongly encouraged and should be accessible’ to the graduate students. Section 14. Laboratories and other Facilities | 4. There should be a psychological research laboratory with various equipment, which may be relevant for conducting: psychological research. For each institution, the type of equipment will depend on the research thrusts and interests of the psychology faculty. 2. There should be an up-to-date collection of psychological test materials (ie.,| intelligence, aptitude, personality, and projective tests). A list of recommended psychological test materials is supplied (see Annex C). Each category of test should be represented in the collection, 3. There should be at least five (6) computers:in the Department of Psychology with] Internet access for the use of faculty and students. Section 15.. Admission, Retention and Maximum Residency Requirements | 4. Admission. The institution shall have a valid entrance examination. The| institution can likewise have additional requirements (e.g., essay, interview, teaching/work experience, etc.) as it may deem appropriate for admission into its programs. 2. Retention. Grade point average of not less than 2 or B, or the equivalent) thereof. | 3. Maximum Residency Requirement. Schools may have its own requirement but} it should not be more than the number of years required by CHED.Section 16. Prerequisites. The following are’ the minimum undergraduate prerequisites in order to take the graduate level subjects in the M.P., M.AJM.S., and Ph. D. programs: 1. General Psychology, Psychological Statistics, Experimental Psychology, and the introductory undergraduate course of the area ir! which the student will specialize in histhet graduate program; for instance, a. The undergraduate Abnormal Psychology course is a prerequisite for students majoring in Clinical/Counseling Psychology at the graduate level; b, The undergraduate Industrial Psychology course is a prerequisite for students majoring in Industrial Psychology at the graduate level,» c. The undergraduate Developmental Psychology course is a prerequisite for students majoring in Developmental Psychology at the graduate level, etc. Arricte Vit : ‘TRANSITORY PROVISIONS Section 17. All HEls with existing permit or recognition for Master of Psychology (M.P.), Master of Arts/Science (M.A/M.S.) in Psychology, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology programs are hereby given a period of three (3) years from the effectivity thereof, within which to fully comply with all the requirements in this CMO. SUCs and LUCs shall also comply with the requirements herein set forth. ARTICLE VIll ‘SANCTIONS Section 18. For violation of this Order, the Commission may impose such administrative sanction as it may deem appropriate pursuant to the pertinent provisions of RA 7722, in relation to Section 69 of BP 232 otherwise known as the Higher Education Act of 1982, and Sections 63 of Article XII and Sections 142-143 of Article XXVI of the Manual of Regulations for Private Higher Education of 2008 (MORPHE), CMO 33, series of 2009’and other related laws. ARTICLE IX ' ‘SEPARABILITY AND REPEALING CLAUSE Section 19. Any provision of this Order, which may thereafter be held invalid, shall not affect the remaining provisions. ARTICLE X EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE Section 20. This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. Quezon City, Philippines, November 18, 2010.For the Spmmisson fee» ao — PATRICIA B. LICUANAN, Ph.D. Attachments: A jxd Chairperson Annex A~ Courses Specification 4 2 | Annex C~ Psychological Test Materials. _ GRADUATE PROGRAMS PSYCHOLOGY. Core Subjects ANNEX A COURSES SPECIFICATION Course Name ‘Advanced Statistics I Course Description Graduate level statistical analysis with emphasis on the following, statistical techniques: chi-square test, t-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA) up to 3-way factorial design, multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), correlation and regression up to multiple regression, and factor analysis. Course Credits 3 units ‘Contact Hours/week 3 hours Prerequisite Psychological Statistics ‘Course Content ~ Review of descriptive statistics Review of univariate inferential statistics ~ Introduction to multivariate statistical procedures Complex experimental designs (eg, 3-way factorial design) ~ Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) ~ Multiple regression Factor analysis [Course Name ‘Advanced Research Methods Course Description Course Credits ‘Quantitative Research Methods: A comprehensive review of quantitative research methods—the quantitative paradigm, experimental design, quasi-experimental desigr and survey rese: 3 units | Contact Hours/week 3 hours Prerequisite ‘Advanced Statistics T ‘Course Content Experimental designs = Quasi-experimental designs Survey research [Course Name ‘Advanced Statistics Ti Course Description ‘Multivariate data analysis including discriminant analysis, multidimensional scaling, canonical correlation, cluster analysis, and path analysis/structural equation modeling. Course Credits 3 units | Contact Hours /week 3 hours Prerequisite ‘Advanced Statistics I Suggested Course Content Discriminant analysis ANNEX “A")GRADUATE PROGRAMS PSYCHOLOGY. ANNEX “ ‘Multidimensional scaling - Canonical correlation Cluster analysis = Path analysis = _ Structural equation modelling _ Course Name ‘Advanced Research Methods II Course Description ‘Qualitative Research Methods: A comprehensive review of qualitative research methods—the qualitative paradigm, case study, qualitative interviews, focus groups, field observation and ethnography; the analysis of qualitative data. Course Credits 3 units ‘Contact Hours /week 3 hours = Prerequisite None Course Content = Case study ~ Qualitative interviews Focus groups Field observation and ethnography Analysis of qualitative data Course Name | Course Credits Course Description Field Practicum ‘The field practicum focuses on an applied program/project that the student will undertake in his/her chosen area of practice. At the end of the practicum period, the student should write a Final Report detailing among other things, the objectives of the program/project, the activities undertaken to meet the objectives, the student's involvement in the program/project, and the insights and learning gained by the student through the program/project in his/her area of practice. The report should be presented and defended before a panel of at least three (3) faculty and/or experts in the chosen area of practice. G units Contact Hours ‘Prerequisite “A total oF at least 300 hours Passing of the Comprehensive Exams Suggested Course Content The program/project should provide the student with advanced training experience in the chosen area of practice.GRADUATE PROGRAMS PSYCHOLOGY . ANNEX “A” Course Name [Internship 1 Course Description | Internship is an advanced and intensive training program in the professional prattice of a specific area of specialization (¢g., Cliical Psychology) in the setting where the specializatioh is practiced (¢g,, clinical setting). The aim is to provide the student/intem with sufficient in-depth training experience that will enable him/her to become an effective professional psychologist in the setting where the specific area of specialization is, practiced. Intemship is only taken in appropriate fields such as Clinical Psychology. Course Credits 6 units i Contact Hours ‘A total of at least 500 liours ‘Prerequisite Passing of the Comprehensive Exams Suggested Course Content The training program should provide the student with advanced and intensive training experience in the professional practice of the specific area of specialization.GRADUATE PROGRAMS PSYCHOLOGY ANNEX B ‘ ANNEX “B” LIST OF REFEREED JOURNALS Title American Psychologist Developmental Psychology Health Psychology Journal of Abnormal Psychology Journal of Applied Psychology Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology Journal of Counseling Psychology Journal of Educational Psychology Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, memory and cognition Journal of Experimental Social Psychology Journal of Personality and Social Psychology Psychological Bulletin Psychological Review Asian Journal of Social Psychology Publisher American Psychological Association ‘American Psychological Association American Psychological Association ‘American Psychological Association American Psychological Association American Psychological Association American Psychological Association American Psychological Association American Psychological Association Elsevier ‘American Psychological Association American Psychological Association American Psychological Association Blackwell PublishingGRADUATE PROGRAMS PSYCHOLOGY ANNEX “C” ANNEX C PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST MATERIALS I. Intelligence Tests and Developmental Scales 1 Wechsler Scales a. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) b. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R) 2. Raven’s Progressive Matrices (RPM) a. Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM) and/or b, Advanced Progressive Matrices 3. Panukat ng Katalinuhang Pilipino (PKP) by Palacio 4. Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test Il, Personality Inventory Tests 1 2. 3 4. 5 6. 7, 8 Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)—the iong version Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF) Pictorial Self-Concept Scale for Children by Pasao Panukat ng Ugali at Pagkatao (PUP) by Enriquez Panukat ng Pagkataong Pilipino (PPP) by Carlota NEO-PER by del Pilar de Tests 1. _ Differential Aptitude Tests (DAT) 2, Flannagan Industrial Tests 3, Philippine Aptitude Classification Test (PACT) IV. Projective Tests Rorschach ‘Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) Sentence Completion Test Draw-A:Person Test BEReV. Other Special Tests 1, Bender Gestalt Visual Motor Test (BGVM) 2. Mental Status Exam