Program Overview
The Counseling and Guidance at De La Salle University is a MSc programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Counseling and Guidance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Philippines and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 35 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 35 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Manila, Philippines
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling and Guidance programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Development and Management of Counseling Programs
- Techniques of Counseling 1
- Quantitative Data Analysis for Counseling Research
- Research Methods for Counseling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- \xc2\xa0A Bachelor\'s degree with 15 units of required subjects in psychology (i.e., 3 units each of general psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, theories of personality, and abnormal psychology);
- A college grade-point average equivalent to 2.5 or 85%;
- Passing the admissions test administered by the ITEO;
- An interview with the department chairperson;
- For non- English speaking applicants, enrollment in an English language course at the Center for English Language Learning (CELL) prior the first trimester of the program.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 35 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 35 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 35 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 35 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact De La Salle University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About De La Salle University
De La Salle University
Manila, Philippines
De La Salle University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2026-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-11
- Language English
- Duration 24 months