BACHELOR OF ARTS

Psychology

Program Description

The AB Psychology program is anchored on a liberal arts education which aim to

train students to analyze understand and appreciate the complexities of human
mental processes and behavior and equip them with knowledge, skills and values
to perform tests in various settings such as school, industry and community. This
will prepare them for other career opportunities in Guidance and Counseling, Early
Childhood Education, Forensic Psychology, Law, Human Resource Development
and Clinical work.

Students enrolled in the program have options whether to take A.B. in Psychology
only or opt to have additional certificates in Marketing, and Human Resources
Management by enrolling specified courses in these fields.

Program Learning Outcomes

In line with the University Mission Statement, the program is designed to:
1. Demonstrate the capacity to critically analyze and effectively communicate the
current major theories and concepts in psychology, and continually engage
in discovering new knowledge, and synthesizes and evaluates from a multi-
disciplinary approach using technology and innovative methods.
2. Demonstrate and apply the methods of psychological inquiry, guided by an
awareness of their personal responsibility and accountability, in building
knowledge on local culture and context using their critical thinking skills.
3. Demonstrate and apply psychological theories and methods in personal,
professional and community settings conscious of being an instrument of God’s
redemptive action in the world.
4. Demonstrate the capability for critical thinking and investigative skills alongside
self-reflection as part of their independent learning in graduate education or in
the professional context.
5. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors in research and practice by
articulating thoughts, ideas, and feelings tactfully rooted in Christian gospel
values amidst the complexities and (uncertainties) in the world of work and life.
6. Demonstrate harmonious relationship with self, colleagues, clients and others in
various settings, while promoting respect for diversity and differences.
7. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in the conduct of psychological assessment
and evaluation, and other psychology-related functions such as, but not limited
to, counseling/psychotherapy, training, and coaching, to help transform the
community’s situation for the better.
8. Demonstrate the capacity to analyze with flexibility, sensitivity and adaptability
their study of the natural sciences and the environment without compromising
Christian gospel values as a preparation for a career in medicine and allied
disciplines.

Admission Requirements
Admission to the Program starts at the freshman year. To be admitted, a student
should:
1. meet the requirements for general admission to the University;
2. pass a set of psychological tests;

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 3. must have a grade of 83% and above in Psych 1; and
4. meet the criteria set by the Screening Committee conducted during the second
year of the program.

Retention Policies
To be retained in the program, a student must:
1. pass and maintain a Grade of 83% or better in all the professional courses; failure
in any of these courses will mean no readmission; and
2. actively participate in the Psych Society and the Psychology Department’s co-
curricular activities.

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 BACHELOR OF ARTS
Psychology


FIRST YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
USELF Understanding the Self 3 RIZAL Life and Works of Rizal 3
IRS1 Lasallian Spirituality 3 IRS2 Christian Morality 3
PCOM Purposive Communication 3 ETHICS Ethics 3
FILI1 Kontekstwalisadong FILI2 Filipino sa Iba’t Ibang Disiplina 3
Komunikasyon sa Filipino 3 PED2 Physical Education 2
PED1 Physical Education 1 (Team Sports and Rhythmic
(Wellness and Fitness) 2 Activities) 2
IGG Group Guidance 1.5 PSYC102 Psychological Statistics 2
PSYC101 Psychological Statistics 1 (Inferential) 3
(Descriptive) 3 PSYC103 Introduction to Psychology 3
Total 18.5 Total 20

SECOND YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
PSYC201 Psychology of Learning 3 PSYC106 Experimental Psychology 5
PSYC104 Physiological / Biological
Psychology 3 PSYC107 Theories of Personality 3
PSYC105 Developmental Psychology 3 PSYC108 Cognitive Psychology 3
LOGIC Logic 3 MATHMW Mathematics in the Modern World 3
GENSOC GE Electives 3 (Gender & Society) 3 PSPEAK Public Speaking in the Discipline 3
NSTP1 National Service Training NSTP2 National Service Training
Program 1 3 Program 2 3
PED3 Physical Education 3 PED4 Physical Education 4
(Swimming and Recreation) 2 (Individual and Dual Sports) 2
Total 20 Total 22


THIRD YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
PSYC109 Psychological Assessment 1 3 PSYC110 Psychological Assessment 2 3
PSYC111 Field Methods in Psychology 5 PSYC114 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSYC112 Filipino Psychology or Sik. Pilipino 3 PSYC202 Group Dynamics 3
PSYC113 Social Psychology 3 PSYC115 Research in Psychology 1 3
CWRLD The Contemporary World 3 STS Science Technology and Society 3
FILI22 Dalumat ng Filipino 3 IRS3 Spirituality in the Workplace 3
Total 20 Total 18

SUMMER
Internship (Optional)

FOURTH YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
PSYC116 Research in Psychology 2 3 PSYC206 Strategic Human Resource
PSYC117 Industrial / Organizational Management 3
Psychology 3 PSYC118 Professional Enrichment Course 3
PSYC203 Counseling / Clinical Psychology 3 PSYC205 Internship 2 3
PSYC204 Internship 1 3 FL201 Foreign Language (Spanish) 3
RHIST Readings in Philippine History 3 ARTAP Art Appreciation 3
PHLIT Philippine Literature 3 PANLIT Sosyodad at Literatura/
Total 18 Panitikang Panlipunan 3
Total 18

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 SUMMARY OF REQUIRED COURSES
AB Psychology

No. of Units Total
Courses Equivalent Units
Required
General Education
Languages
Purposive Communication 1 3
Filipino 2 6
Philippine Literature 1 3
Sosyodad at Literatura/Panitikang Panlipunan 1 3
Damulat ng Filipino 1 3
Foreign Language (Spanish) 1 3 21

Mathematics
Mathematics in the Modern World 1 3 3

Social Sciences
Understanding the Self 1 3
GE Electives (Gender and Society) 1 3
Art Appreciation 1 3 9

Mandated Subjects
Physical Education 4 8
Religious Studies 3 9
National Service Training Program 2 6
Group Guidance 1 1.5
The Contemporary World 1 3
Ethics 1 3
Science, Technology and Society 1 3
Logic 1 3
Public Speaking 1 3
Rizal 1 3
Readings in Philippine History 1 3 45.5

Major Courses
PSYC101 Psychological Statistics 1 (Descriptive) 1 3
PSYC102 Psychological Statistics 2 (Inferential) 1 3
PSYC103 Introduction to Psychology 1 3
PSYC104 Physiological/Biological Psychology 1 3
PSYC105 Developmental Psychology 1 3
PSYC106 Experimental Psychology 1 5
PSYC107 Theories of Personality 1 3
PSYC108 Cognitive Psychology 1 3
PSYC109 Psychological Assessment 1 1 3
PSYC110 Psychological Assessment 2 1 3
PSYC111 Field Methods in Psychology 1 5
PSYC112 Filipino Psychology or Sik. Pilipino 1 3
PSCY113 Social Psychology 1 3
PSYC114 Abnormal Psychology 1 3
PSYC115 Research in Psychology 1 1 3
PSYC116 Research in Psychology 2 1 3
PSYC117 Industrial/Organizational Psychology 1 3
PSYC118 Professional Enrichment Course 1 3
PSY201 Psychology of Learning 1 3
PSY202 Group Dynamics 1 3
PSY203 Clinical Psychology/Counseling 1 3
PSY204 Internship 1 1 3
PSY205 Internship 2 1 3
PSY206 Strategic Human Resource Management 1 3 76
Total 154.5

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 BACHELOR OF ARTS
Psychology

FIRST YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
USELF Understanding the Self 3 RIZAL Life and Works of Rizal 3
IRS1 Lasallian Spirituality 3 IRS2 Christian Morality 3
PCOM Purposive Communication 3 ETHICS Ethics 3
FILI1 Kontekstwalisadong Komunikasyon FILI2 Filipino sa Iba`t Ibang Disiplina 3
sa Filipino 3 PED2 Physical Education 2
PED1 Physical Education 1 (Team Sports and Rhythmic
(Wellness and Fitness) 2 Activities) 2
IGG Group Guidance 1.5 PSYC102 Psychological Statistics 2
PSYC101 Psychological Statistics 1 (Inferential) 3
(Descriptive) 3 PSYC103 Introduction to Psychology 3
Total 18.5 Total 20

SECOND YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
PSYC201 Psychology of Learning 3 PSYC106 Experimental Psychology 5
PSYC104 Physiological / Biological
Psychology 3 PSYC107 Theories of Personality 3
PSYC105 Developmental Psychology 3 PSYC108 Cognitive Psychology 3
LOGIC Logic 3 MATHMW Mathematics in the Modern World 3
GENSOC GE Electives 3 (Gender & Society) 3 PSPEAK Public Speaking in the Discipline 3
NSTP1 National Service Training NSTP2 National Service Training
Program 1 3 Program 2 3
PED3 Physical Education 3 PED4 Physical Education 4
(Swimming and Recreation) 2 (Individual and Dual Sports) 2
Total 20 Total 22

THIRD YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
PSYC109 Psychological Assessment 1 3 PSYC110 Psychological Assessment 2 3
PSYC111 Field Methods in Psychology 5 PSYC114 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSYC112 Filipino Psychology or Sik. Pilipino 3 PSYC202 Group Dynamics 3
PSYC113 Social Psychology 3 PSYC115 Research in Psychology 1 3
CWRLD The Contemporary World 3 STS Science Technology and Society 3
FILI22 Dalumat ng Filipino 3 IRS3 Spirituality in the Workplace 3
Total 20 Total 18

SUMMER
INTERNSHIP 2 (Optional)

FOURTH YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
PSYC116 Research in Psychology 2 3 PSYC206 Strategic Human Resource
Management 3
PSYC117 Industrial / Organizational
Psychology 3 PSYC118 Professional Enrichment Course 3
PSYC203 Counseling / Clinical Psychology 3 PSYC205 Internship 2 3
PSYC204 Internship 1 3 FL201 Foreign Language (Spanish) 3
RHIST Readings in Philippine History 3 ARTAP Art Appreciation 3
PHLIT Philippine Literature 3 PANLIT Sosyodad at Literatura/
Total 18 Panitikang Panlipunan 3
Total 18

Certificate Courses Units
EDUC102 Facilitating Learning 3
EDUC104 Assessment of Student’s Learning 3
EDUC106 Principles of Teaching 1 3
EDUC108 Educational Technology 3
EDUC110 Curriculum Development 3
EDUC111 Teaching of Profession 3

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 SUMMARY OF REQUIRED COURSES
AB Psychology

No. of Units Total
Courses Equivalent Units
Required
General Education
Languages
Purposive Communication 1 3
Filipino 2 6
Philippine Literature 1 3
Sosyodad at Literatura/Panitikang Panlipunan 1 3
Damulat ng Filipino 1 3
Foreign Language (Spanish) 1 3 21

Mathematics
Mathematics in the Modern World 1 3 3

Social Sciences
Understanding the Self 1 3
GE Electives (Gender and Society) 1 3
Art Appreciation 1 3 9

Mandated Subjects
Physical Education 4 8
Religious Studies 3 9
National Service Training Program 2 6
Group Guidance 1 1.5
The Contemporary World 1 3
Ethics 1 3
Science, Technology and Society 13
Logic 1 3
Public Speaking 1 3
Rizal 1 3
Readings in Philippine History 1 3 45.5

Major Courses
PSYC101 Psychological Statistics 1 (Descriptive) 1 3
PSYC102 Psychological Statistics 2 (Inferential) 1 3
PSYC103 Introduction to Psychology 1 3
PSYC104 Physiological/Biological Psychology 1 3
PSYC105 Developmental Psychology 1 3
PSYC106 Experimental Psychology 1 5
PSYC107 Theories of Personality 1 3
PSYC108 Cognitive Psychology 1 3
PSYC109 Psychological Assessment 1 1 3
PSYC110 Psychological Assessment 2 1 3
PSYC111 Field Methods in Psychology 1 5
PSYC112 Filipino Psychology or Sik. Pilipino 1 3
PSCY113 Social Psychology 1 3
PSYC114 Abnormal Psychology 1 3
PSYC115 Research in Psychology 1 1 3
PSYC116 Research in Psychology 2 1 3
PSYC117 Industrial/Organizational Psychology 1 3
PSYC118 Professional Enrichment Course 1 3
PSY201 Psychology of Learning 1 3
PSY202 Group Dynamics 1 3
PSY203 Clinical PsychologyCounseling 1 3
PSY204 Internship 1 1 3
PSY205 Internship 2 1 3
PSY206 Strategic Human Resource Management 1 3 76
Certificate Courses

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EDUC102 Facilitating Learning 1 3
EDUC104 Assessment of Student’s Learning 1 3
EDUC106 Principles of Teaching 1 1 3
EDUC108 Educational Technology 1 3
EDUC110 Curriculum Development 1 3
EDUC111 Teaching of Profession 1 3 18
Total 172.5

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 BACHELOR OF ARTS
Psychology

FIRST YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
USELF Understanding the Self 3 RIZAL Life and Works of Rizal 3
IRS1 Lasallian Spirituality 3 IRS2 Christian Morality 3
PCOM Purposive Communication 3 ETHICS Ethics 3
FILI1 Kontekstwalisadong Komunikasyon FILI2 Filipino sa Iba›t Ibang Disiplina 3
sa Filipino 3 PED2 Physical Education 2
PED1 Physical Education 1 (Team Sports and Rhythmic
(Wellness and Fitness) 2 Activities) 2
IGG Group Guidance 1.5 PSYC102 Psychological Statistics 2
PSYC101 Psychological Statistics 1 (Inferential) 3
(Descriptive) 3 PSYC103 Introduction to Psychology 3
Total 18.5 Total 20

SECOND YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
PSYC201 Psychology of Learning 3 PSYC106 Experimental Psychology 5
PSYC104 Physiological / Biological PSYC107 Theories of Personality 3
Psychology 3 PSYC108 Cognitive Psychology 3
PSYC105 Developmental Psychology 3 MATHMW Mathematics in the Modern World 3
LOGIC Logic 3 PSPEAK Public Speaking in the Discipline 3
GENSOC GE Electives 3 (Gender & Society) 3 NSTP2 National Service Training
NSTP1 National Service Training Program 2 3
Program 1 3 PED4 Physical Education 4
PED3 Physical Education 3 (Individual and Dual Sports) 2
(Swimming and Recreation) 2 Total 22
Total 20

THIRD YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
PSYC109 Psychological Assessment 1 3 PSYC110 Psychological Assessment 2 3
PSYC111 Field Methods in Psychology 5 PSYC114 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSYC112 Filipino Psychology or Sik. Pilipino 3 PSYC202 Group Dynamics 3
PSYC113 Social Psychology 3 PSYC115 Research in Psychology 1 3
CWRLD The Contemporary World 3 STS Science Technology and Society 3
FILI22 Dalumat ng Filipino 3 IRS3 Spirituality in the Workplace 3
Total 20 Total 18

SUMMER
Internship 2 (Optional)

FOURTH YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
PSYC116 Research in Psychology 2 3 PSYC206 Strategic Human Resource
PSYC117 Industrial / Organizational Management 3
Psychology 3 PSYC118 Professional Enrichment Course 3
PSYC203 Counseling / Clinical Psychology 3 PSYC205 Internship 2 3
PSYC204 Internship 1 3 FL201 Foreign Language (Spanish) 3
RHIST Readings in Philippine History 3 ARTAP Art Appreciation 3
PHLIT Philippine Literature 3 PANLIT Sosyodad at Literatura/
Total 18 Panitikang Panlipunan 3
Total 18

Certificate Courses Units

BMGT1 Management 3
CSR Good Governance and Social
Responsibility 3
OMTQM Operations Management/TQM 3
STRAT100 Strategic Management 3
ACTG1N Accounting for Non-Accountants 3
HRM Human Resource Management 3

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 SUMMARY OF REQUIRED COURSES
AB Psychology

No. of Units Total
Courses Equivalent Units
Required
General Education
Languages
Purposive Communication 1 3
Filipino 2 6
Philippine Literature 1 3
Sosyodad at Literatura/Panitikang Panlipunan 1 3
Damulat ng Filipino 1 3
Foreign Language (Spanish) 1 3 21

Mathematics
Mathematics in the Modern World 1 3 3

Social Sciences
Understanding the Self 1 3
GE Electives (Gender and Society) 1 3
Art Appreciation 1 3 9

Mandated Subjects
Physical Education 4 8
Religious Studies 3 9
National Service Training Program 2 6
Group Guidance 1 1.5
The Contemporary World 1 3
Ethics 1 3
Science, Technology and Society 1 3
Logic 1 3
Public Speaking 1 3
Rizal 1 3
Readings in Philippine History 1 3 45.5

Major Courses
PSYC101 Psychological Statistics 1 (Descriptive) 1 3
PSYC102 Psychological Statistics 2 (Inferential) 1 3
PSYC103 Introduction to Psychology 1 3
PSYC104 Physiological/Biological Psychology 1 3
PSYC105 Developmental Psychology 1 3
PSYC106 Experimental Psychology 1 5
PSYC107 Theories of Personality 1 3
PSYC108 Cognitive Psychology 1 3
PSYC109 Psychological Assessment 1 1 3
PSYC110 Psychological Assessment 2 1 3
PSYC111 Field Methods in Psychology 1 5
PSYC112 Filipino Psychology or Sik. Pilipino 1 3
PSCY113 Social Psychology 1 3
PSYC114 Abnormal Psychology 1 3
PSYC115 Research in Psychology 1 1 3
PSYC116 Research in Psychology 2 1 3
PSYC117 Industrial/Organizational Psychology 1 3
PSYC118 Professional Enrichment Course 1 3
PSY201 Psychology of Learning 1 3
PSY202 Group Dynamics 1 3
PSY203 Clinical Psychology/Counseling 1 3
PSY204 Internship 1 1 3
PSY205 Internship 2 1 3
PSY206 Strategic Human Resource Management 1 3 76
Certificate Courses

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BMGT1 Management 1 3
CSR Good Governance and Social Responsibility 1 3
OMTQM Operations Management/TQM 1 3
START100 Strategic Management 1 3
ACTG1N Accounting for Non-Accountants 1 3
HRM Human Resource Management 1 3 18
Total 169.5

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 BACHELOR OF ARTS
Psychology

FIRST YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
USELF Understanding the Self 3 RIZAL Life and Works of Rizal 3
IRS1 Lasallian Spirituality 3 IRS2 Christian Morality 3
PCOM Purposive Communication 3 ETHICS Ethics 3
FILI1 Kontekstwalisadong Komunikasyon FILI2 Filipino sa Iba’t Ibang Disiplina 3
sa Filipino 3 PED2 Physical Education 2
PED1 Physical Education 1 (Team Sports and Rhythmic
(Wellness and Fitness) 2 Activities) 2
IGG Group Guidance 1.5 PSYC102 Psychological Statistics 2
PSYC101 Psychological Statistics 1 (Inferential) 3
(Descriptive) 3 PSYC103 Introduction to Psychology 3
Total 18.5 Total 20

SECOND YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
PSYC201 Psychology of Learning 3 PSYC106 Experimental Psychology 5
PSYC104 Physiological / Biological PSYC107 Theories of Personality 3
Psychology 3 PSYC108 Cognitive Psychology 3
PSYC105 Developmental Psychology 3 MATHMW Mathematics in the Modern World 3
LOGIC Logic 3 PSPEAK Public Speaking in the Discipline 3
GENSOC GE Electives 3 (Gender & Society) 3 NSTP2 National Service Training
NSTP1 National Service Training Program 2 3
Program 1 3 PED4 Physical Education 4
PED3 Physical Education 3 (Individual and Dual Sports) 2
(Swimming and Recreation) 2 Total 22
Total 20

THIRD YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
PSYC109 Psychological Assessment 1 3 PSYC110 Psychological Assessment 2 3
PSYC111 Field Methods in Psychology 5 PSYC114 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSYC112 Filipino Psychology or Sik. Pilipino 3 PSYC202 Group Dynamics 3
PSYC113 Social Psychology 3 PSYC115 Research in Psychology 1 3
CWRLD The Contemporary World 3 STS Science Technology and Society 3
FILI22 Dalumat ng Filipino 3 IRS3 Spirituality in the Workplace 3
Total 20 Total 18

SUMMER
Internship (Optional)

FOURTH YEAR
First Semester Units Second Semester Units
PSYC116 Research in Psychology 2 3 PSYC206 Strategic Human Resource
PSYC117 Industrial / Organizational Management 3
Psychology 3 PSYC118 Professional Enrichment Course 3
PSYC203 Counseling / Clinical Psychology 3 PSYC205 Internship 2 3
PSYC204 Internship 1 3 FL201 Foreign Language (Spanish) 3
RHIST Readings in Philippine History 3 ARTAP Art Appreciation 3
PHLIT Philippine Literature 3 PANLIT Sosyodad at Literatura/
Total 18 Panitikang Panlipunan 3
Total 18

Certificate Courses Units

MRKT100 Marketing Management 3
MRKT104 Product Management 3
MRKT204 Entrepreneurial Management 3
MRKT205 Service Marketing 3
MRKT101 Professional Salesmanship 3
MRKT201 Consumer Behavior 3

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 SUMMARY OF REQUIRED COURSES
AB Psychology

No. of Units Total
Courses Equivalent Units
Required
General Education
Languages
Purposive Communication 1 3
Filipino 2 6
Philippine Literature 1 3
Sosyodad at Literatura/Panitikang Panlipunan 1 3
Damulat ng Filipino 1 3
Foreign Language (Spanish) 1 3 21

Mathematics
Mathematics in the Modern World 1 3 3

Social Sciences
Understanding the Self 1 3
GE Electives (Gender and Society) 1 3
Art Appreciation 1 3 9

Mandated Subjects
Physical Education 4 8
Religious Studies 3 9
National Service Training Program 2 6
Group Guidance 1 1.5
The Contemporary World 1 3
Ethics 1 3
Science, Technology and Society 1 3
Logic 1 3
Public Speaking 1 3
Rizal 1 3
Readings in Philippine History 1 3 45.5

Major Courses
PSYC101 Psychological Statistics 1 (Descriptive) 1 3
PSYC102 Psychological Statistics 2 (Inferential) 1 3
PSYC103 Introduction to Psychology 1 3
PSYC104 Physiological/Biological Psychology 1 3
PSYC105 Developmental Psychology 1 3
PSYC106 Experimental Psychology 1 5
PSYC107 Theories of Personality 1 3
PSYC108 Cognitive Psychology 1 3
PSYC109 Psychological Assessment 1 1 3
PSYC110 Psychological Assessment 2 1 3
PSYC111 Field Methods in Psychology 1 5
PSYC112 Filipino Psychology or Sik. Pilipino 1 3
PSCY113 Social Psychology 1 3
PSYC114 Abnormal Psychology 1 3
PSYC115 Research in Psychology 1 1 3
PSYC116 Research in Psychology 2 1 3
PSYC117 Industrial/Organizational Psychology 1 3
PSYC118 Professional Enrichment Course 1 3
PSY201 Psychology of Learning 1 3
PSY202 Group Dynamics 1 3
PSY203 Clinical Psychology/Counseling 1 3
PSY204 Internship 1 1 3
PSY205 Internship 2 1 3
PSY206 Strategic Human Resource Management 1 3 76

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Certificate Courses
MRKT100 Marketing Management 1 3
MRKT104 Product Management 1 3
MRKT204 Entrepreneurial Management 1 3
MRTK205 Service Marketing 1 3
MRKT10 Professional Salesmanship 1 3
MRKT201 Consumer Behavior 1 3 18
Total 172.5

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