FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY, MANILA

INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

COURSE INFORMATION BOOKLET

SECOND SEMESTER
S.Y. 2022-2023

PSY 1205 FIELD METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY

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Table of Contents
1. FACILITATOR INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 3
2. COURSE INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 3
3. COURSE DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................. 3
4. COURSE STATUS ........................................................................................................................................... 3
5. COURSE PURPOSES AND GOALS ................................................................................................................... 3
6. COURSE EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES (CELO) ........................................................................................ 5
7. LIST OF READING MATERIALS ....................................................................................................................... 5
7.1. READING ASSIGNMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 5
7.2. SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS ON ONLINE RESEARCH ........................................................................................... 6
7.3. WEBSITES ............................................................................................................................................... 7
7.4. BOOKS (SUPPLEMENTARY) .......................................................................................................................... 7
8. THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................................................... 7
8.1. IMPORTANT FILES ..................................................................................................................................... 8
8.2. CLASS ATTENDANCE AND ACCOMMODATION POLICY ......................................................................................... 8
8.3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS (WHEN YOU REMOVE THIS SECTION, BE SURE TO UPDATE TABLE OF CONTENTS)................ 9
9. GRADE POLICIES ........................................................................................................................................... 9
10. ASSIGNMENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 10
10.1. RESEARCH GROUPS ................................................................................................................................. 10
10.2. LIST OF FORMATIVE AND SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS ....................................................................................... 10
11. CRITERIA FOR A PASSING GRADE ................................................................................................................ 11
12. INSTRUCTIONS ON OUTPUT SUBMISSIONS................................................................................................. 16
12.1. MODE OF SUBMISSION............................................................................................................................. 16
12.2. OUTPUT INSTRUCTIONS/DIRECTIONS/REMINDERS .......................................................................................... 16
13. RUBRICS FOR GRADING .............................................................................................................................. 16
13.1. GENERAL RUBRIC FOR ACTIVITIES AND OUTPUT SUBMISSIONS. ............................................................................ 16
14. POLICY ON LATE SUBMISSION .................................................................................................................... 17
15. POLICY ON PLAGIARISM ............................................................................................................................. 17
16. ORGANIZATION OF THE COURSE ................................................................................................................ 18
16.1. LECTURE SESSIONS .................................................................................................................................. 19
16.2. LABORATORY SESSIONS ............................................................................................................................ 19
17. COURSE OUTLINE........................................................................................................................................ 19
18. STUDENT SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................................... 20
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1. Facilitator Information
Facilitator : Lulette U Matammu PhD, RPsy, RPm
Institute/Department : IAS Department of Psychology
E-mail : lmatammu@[Link]
Consultation Hours : Class time, by appointment

2. Course Information
Name of Document : Course Information Booklet (CIB)
Course Title : Field Methods in Psychology
Course Code : PSY 1205
Semester and Year : 2nd Semester, School Year 2021-2022

3. Course Description
This is a 5-unit course that covers the basic design, data management, and analysis of field
research. It focuses on survey, interview, and focus group discussion methods in offline and
online settings. It also includes the general principles and ethics of social research with
emphasis on plagiarism, rigor, and integrity.

4. Course Status
Credits : 5 units (Lecture/Laboratory)
Total Learning Time : 18 weeks
Course Status : Professional major course
Pre-requisite : 1203 Experimental Psychology

5. Course Purposes and Goals

The main purpose of this course is to orient students on the basic methods of field research,
specifically the qualitative approach, for undergraduate students of psychology; specifically,
in the design, conduct, and analysis of qualitative research. This course is also preparatory
to doing and writing the undergraduate thesis of students.
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Hence, it is the goal of this course to develop in the students the basic competencies listed
below.
1. Use the principles of field research, specifically qualitative, in traditional and online
field settings.
2. Practice the basic methods of field research in class.
3. Collaborate with a research team in doing qualitative field research.
4. Conceptualize a research topic that is relevant and meaningful.
5. Design and engage in qualitative field method appropriate to the research topic.
6. Properly manage and empirically analyze narrative data.
7. Use the APA style of writing (7th edition) in reporting the research output.
8. Engage in responsible, scholarly, and ethical practice of conducting, analyzing, and
reporting research.

The primary goal of this course is to learn the basic principles and methods of field research,
specifically the qualitative approach. This includes reading of relevant texts materials to
acquire the basic knowledge necessary in carrying out a responsible and ethical field
research and participating in laboratory activities in class. All this will serve as foundation
for developing the competence to do actual qualitative research in the field.

It is the goal of this course to facilitate student independent learning that adheres to the
University’s core values of fortitude, excellence, and uprightness. Hence, a student who
diligently reads the assigned reading materials, who actively participates in laboratory work,
collects and manages data, and adjusts in hard situations shows fortitude. A student who
completes the assigned tasks on time and that demonstrates critical thinking in one’s work
exhibits excellence. And a student who practices responsible, honest, and ethical research
work shows uprightness.

Finally, the course will also follow the health and safety protocols and regulations of the
University.
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6. Course Expected Learning Outcomes (CELO)

Upon the completion of the course, you should be able to:
1. apply the basic foundations of field research, specifically a qualitative approach, in
the design of methods and analysis of data;
2. demonstrate the ability to do qualitative methods of research in the field through
team work;
3. develop a research topic about psychological events or phenomena in a field
setting;
4. design a method of qualitative field research appropriate to the research topic;
5. manage and analyze qualitative data;
6. demonstrate ethical practice of research and ethical use of digital technology in
field research, and;
7. create a scholarly research paper using the APA style of writing.

7. List of Reading Materials

Below are the assigned reading materials of the course. These are available for download on
Canvas Files. In addition, we will use APA 7 style in writing the research report (see websites
7.2.) and research books for reference and supplementary read. Below is the list of reading
materials.
7.1. Reading Assignments
1. “Field research method.” Paluck, E.L. & Cialdini, R. B. (2014). In H. Reis and C. Judd
(Eds.) Handbook of Research Methods in Social and Personality Psychology (2nd
ed, pp 81-98). Cambridge University Press.
2. “Three components involved in a design.” Creswell, J.W. (2009). Research
design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (3rd ed.). Sage
Publications, Inc. URL [Link]
binaries/27395_Pages5_11.pdf
3. “Sampling and generalization.” Schreier, M. (2018). In U. Flick (Ed.). The sage
handbook of qualitative data collection (pp. 84-98). Sage Publications Ltd.
4. “Chapter 17. Ethics and data management in qualitative research.” Howitt, D.
(2016). Introduction to qualitative methods in psychology (3rd ed.). Pearson
Education Limited.
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5. “Qualitative content analysis: A focus on trustworthiness.” Elo, S. et al., (2014)

SAGE Open access.
6. “Research design and tools for online research.” Hewson, C. (2017). In N.
Fielding, R. Lee & G. Blank (Eds). The sage handbook of online research methods
(2nd ed, 57-75). Sage Publications Ltd
7. “The art of question phrasing.” Gideon, L. (2012). In L. Gideon (Ed.). Handbook
of survey methodology for the social sciences (pp. 91-107). Springer.
8. “Observations.” Wasterfors, D. (2018). The sage handbook of online research
methods (2nd ed, 314-326). Sage Publications Ltd
9. “Chapter 3. Qualitative interviewing” Howitt, D. (2016). Introduction to
qualitative methods in psychology (3rd ed.). Pearson Education Limited.
10. “Chapter 7. Thematic analysis.” Howitt, D. (2016). Introduction to qualitative
methods in psychology (3rd ed.). Pearson Education Limited.
11. “A practical iterative framework for qualitative data analysis.” Srivastava, P. &
Hopwood, N. (2009). International Journal of Qualitative Methods. Open access.
12. “Reflexivity in Qualitative Research.” Dodgson, J.E. (2019). Journal of Human
Lactation. [Link] in
[Link]/home/jhl
13. “What is reflexivity?” Howitt, D. (2016). Introduction to qualitative methods in
psychology (3rd ed.). Pearson Education Limited.
14. “Chapter 4. Focus groups.” Howitt, D. (2016). Introduction to qualitative
methods in psychology (3rd ed.). Pearson Education Limited.
15. “Chapter 7. Qualitative Data Management.” [Exclude section on working
internationally”]. Guest, G., Namey, E., & Mitchell, M. (2013). Collecting
qualitative data. A field manual for applied research. Sage Publications, Inc.

7.2. Supplementary Readings on Online Research

Fielding, N., Lee, R., & Blank, G. (2017). The sage handbook of online research
methods (2nd ed.). Sage Publications Ltd
☑ The ethics of online research (Eynon, R., Fry, J. and Schroeder, R.)
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☑ Overview of online surveys (Vehova, V. and Manfreda, K. L.)

☑ Online interviewing (O’Conner, H. and Madge, C.)
☑ Online focus groups (Abrams, K. M. with Gaiser, T. J.)

7.3. Websites
☑ APA Style website. APA Style website. Refer to “Style and Grammar Guidelines”
URL [Link]
☑ Purdue OWL APA. Choose “APA Style (7th Edition) URL
[Link]
nd_style_guide/general_format.html

7.4. Books (Supplementary)

☑ Fielding, N., Lee, R., & Blank, G. (2017). The sage handbook of online research
methods (2nd ed.). Sage Publications Ltd
☑ Guest, G., Namey, E., & Mitchell, M. (2013). Collecting qualitative data. A field
manual for applied research. Sage Publications, Inc.
☑ Howitt, D. (2016). Introduction to qualitative methods in psychology (3rd ed.).
Pearson Education Limited.
☑ Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2017). Research in psychology (5th ed.). Pearson
Education Limited.
You are not required to buy these books, but you are encouraged to find and get a
copy. Earlier editions of the books are sometimes available for access or free to
download thru Google

8. The Learning Environment

The online learning environment is where teachers and students are separated by distance.
The course objectives and course content remain similar to the regular face-to-face class, but
the delivery of instruction is different. In online learning, students remotely received the
learning modules, assignments, and tasks and submit all requirements through an online
platform, like Canvas. This kind of set-up requires students to be more disciplined and
independent.
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8.1. Important Files

You may indicate here important files upload in “Canvas Files” that your class should be
familiar of. Read the files thoroughly and please email for concerns, questions, or
clarifications
☑ Course Information Booklet (CIB): this booklet
☑ Reading Assignments
☑ Attendance and Accommodation Policy

8.2. Class Attendance and Accommodation Policy

We will follow the university policy on student absences, punctuality, and academic
accommodation. This means that students are expected to be in both our lecture and
laboratory classes.

The FEU Policy on Absences is based on the policies on student absences set forth
by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) in its Manual of Regulations for
Higher Education (Article XXI, section 101) which reads: “A student who incurs
absences of more than twenty (20%) percent of the prescribed number of class or
laboratory periods during the school year or term shall fail or earn no credit for the
course...”

Be reminded that all absences are treated the same – whether with an excuse letter,
medical certificate, or no document – and ALL will be counted as an absence and
deducted from the allowed maximum number of absences.
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We will follow the policy on accommodation for students in crisis as set forth by the
University. A copy of the attendance policy is in Canvas Files or you can download it
from official FEU website [Link]

8.3. Responsibilities of Students (When you remove this section, be sure to

update table of contents)
This is optional. You may write here your expectations from students or important
rules you have in class.

9. Grade Policies
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning which holistically measures learners’
current and developing abilities. FEU encourages authentic assessment, which promotes
real-life learning. Adhering to this paradigm, below are the guidelines:
1. Grading periods are limited to two: Preliminary and Final periods. The 18-week
semester is divided equally. Each of the grading periods will be nine (9) weeks.
2. Assessments in the University are classified into Formative and Summative.
3. For professional courses, these assessments are each equivalent to 50%.
4. Assessments are aligned with the course goals and CELO. This requires designing,
conducting, and producing a field research output. Thus, final grade is not divided
into the two grading periods.
5. The assignments are listed in section 10.3
6. The weights on the assessments are presented below. This is my requirements and
for sample only. This is open for revision based on your actual assessments in class.
You may change the weight per assessment as you see fitting. However, keep the FA
and SA to 50% each.

Formative Assessments (FA) Summative Assessments (SA)

50% 50%

Items Weight Items Weight

Quiz and Reflection paper* 15% Research proposal 10%

Individual work assignments* 15% Conference poster 10%

Group work assignments 15% Online presentation* 15%

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Peer evaluation* 5% Final research output 15% Total

50% 50% 100%

Note. *Individual work and individually graded.

10. Assignments
This section outlines the requirements of the course.

10.1. Research Groups

To achieve the general objective of the course and the CELO, majority of the tasks involve
preparing, collecting, managing data, analyzing data, and writing a final research report.
These assignments require working with a research team/group.
The research group is formed at the beginning of the semester and will be retained until
the completion of the final research output. This comprises five (5) members or six (6)
members if the total class size is not divisible by 5. It is preferred that members belong
in the same class section.
The groups will be set on Canvas for submission of group assignments. Please check if
all members are included in your group. (Optional, this depends in your class).
Consultations and group meetings can be held during our laboratory hour.
The tasks may seem overwhelming now, however, all are doable especially with good
planning and time management. This is possible since you already have the course study
plan for the semester. Some assignments could even be completed before the due week.
This is really a matter of self-discipline (uprightness), good planning (excellence), and
diligence (fortitude).

10.2. List of Formative and Summative Assessments

The assignments are ALL the outputs that you need to submit in Canvas Assignments.
These are listed below. See the document “Course Requirements” for the details and
mechanics.
A. Formative Assessments (FA = 50%) This is a sample only and based on the
assessments I will have in class. Open for revision based on the actual assessments
in your class. The weights are also open for revision.
1. Quiz and Paper. FA1: 15%
1.1. List down here your FA that comprises the 15%
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2. Individual work assignments. FA2: 15%

2.1. List down here your FA that comprises the 15%
3. Group work assignments. FA3: 15%
3.1. List down here FA that comprises the 15%
4. Peer Evaluation. FA4: 5%
B. Summative Assessments (SA = 50%)
1. Research proposal (10%)
2. Conference poster (online only) (10%)
3. Group paper presentation (of completed research) (15%)
4. Final research paper (15%)

11. Criteria for a Passing Grade

FA and SA are calculated based on assigned weights. Grades are calculated based on a
weighted average. As such, the grades at the midterm might not necessarily represent 50%
of the final grade.
The general passing standard is 50%.

Written Quality Numerical

Grade Description
Grade Point Equivalent

Provides evidence of:

1. complete and comprehensive mastery of the concepts and

principles of the course;

2. outstanding proficiency in analytical, critical and creative

thinking, and problem solving
A 4.00 92–100 skills; and

3. excellent fluency in oral written and symbolic

communication.

Exhibits an exemplary level of independent and self-regulatory

learning skills.

Adheres to the University policy on academic integrity.

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Written Quality Numerical

Grade Description
Grade Point Equivalent

Provides evidence of:

1. full mastery of the concepts and principles of the course;

2. high proficiency in analytical, critical and creative, and

problem solving skills; and

B+ 3. very good fluency in oral, written and symbolic

3.50 85–91
communication.

Exhibits a high level of independent and self-regulatory learning

skills.

Adheres to the University policy on academic integrity.

Provides evidence of:

1. considerable mastery of the concepts and principles of the
course;
2. significant proficiency in analytical, critical and creative, and
problem solving skills; and
B 3.00 78-84
3. good fluency in oral, written and symbolic communication.

Exhibits an above average level of independent and self-

regulatory learning skills.

Adheres to the University policy on academic integrity.

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Written Quality Numerical

Grade Description
Grade Point Equivalent

Provides evidence of:

1. intermediate mastery of the concepts and principles of the
course;
2. adequate proficiency in analytical, critical and creative, and
problem solving skills; and
C+
2.50 71–77 3. Average fluency in oral, written and symbolic
communication.

Exhibits an ample level of independent and self-regulatory

learning skills.
Adheres to the University policy on academic integrity.

Provides evidence of:

1. satisfactory mastery of the concepts and principles of the
course;

2. satisfactory proficiency in analytical, critical and creative,

and problem solving skills;
and
C 2.00 64–70
3. acceptable fluency in oral, written and symbolic
communication.

Exhibits a sufficient level of independent and self-regulatory

learning skills.

Adheres to the University policy on academic integrity.

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Written Quality Numerical

Grade Description
Grade Point Equivalent

Provides evidence of:

1. elementary mastery of the concepts and principles of the
course;

2. a certain proficiency in analytical, critical and creative, and

D+ 1.50 57–63 problem solving skills; and

3. some fluency in oral, written and symbolic communication.

Exhibits a somewhat low level of independent and self-regulatory

learning skills.
Adheres to the University policy on academic integrity.

Provides evidence of:

1. minimal mastery of the concepts and principles of the
course;

2. minimal proficiency in analytical, critical and creative, and

problem solving skills; and
D 1.00 50–56
3. basic fluency in oral, written and symbolic communication.

Exhibits a low level of independent and self-regulatory learning

skills.

Adheres to the University policy on academic integrity.

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Written Quality Numerical

Grade Description
Grade Point Equivalent

Provides evidence of:

1. no mastery of the concepts and principles of the course;

2. no proficiency in analytical, critical and creative, and

problem solving skills; and
F
0.00 Below 50
3. no fluency in oral, written and symbolic communication.

Does not exhibits independent and self-regulatory learning skills.

Does not adheres to the University policy on academic integrity.

Be reminded that the QPA to graduate for BS Psychology students is 2.40. See below:
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12. Instructions on Output Submissions

12.1. Mode of Submission
A. ALL outputs should have a print/hard copy and a soft copy uploaded on Canvas
Assignments. These include individual work and group assignments. The purpose
of Canvas submission is for Turnitin checking and recording, especially for group
assignments.
B. Follow the due dates of submission. You may submit on or before the due date.
Canvas Assignment will open a week or, when possible, two weeks before the due
date.
C. Refer to the “Policy on Late submissions” in section 14 for the guidelines.

12.2. Output Instructions/Directions/Reminders

A. Optional section. Any specific instructions for your class. Do not forget to update
the TOC if this section is removed.

B. For Turnitin review, the acceptable similarity score is 20% below.

13. Rubrics for Grading

The rubrics below are the guidelines in all the assessments. The purpose is for transparency in
assessments as well as your guidance in completing the assignments. The rubric below is my
creation; it is placed here for sample only. You may use it or create your own depending on
your assessments in class.

Insert rubrics here

13.1. General rubric for activities and output submissions.
This will be used for applicable laboratory and/or canvas exercise, short output
submissions, and online presentations. Use the descriptions in each criterion and
the CELO as guidance.

When these rubrics are found to be not applicable or fit for certain assessments, a new
rubric will be created and sent on Canvas Announcements.

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14. Policy on Late Submission

Assignment deadlines must be strictly adhered to, as time management is a highly valued
professional skill. Below is the guideline for late submissions:
1. Inform any policy you have in class regarding late or missed submissions. E.g., Do NOT
attach or upload your missed submission in the email.
2. Late submissions will be penalized.
a. You may set your own rules/policy that are reasonable given the setup
3. Accepting late or missed assessment will depend on the possible changes in schedule
of the semester as per university advisory and applicable accommodation policy with
complete documents.

15. Policy on Plagiarism

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Anchored on the core values of Fortitude, Excellence and Uprightness, Far Eastern University
(FEU) believes that its students, administration, faculty and staff should demonstrate
academic integrity at all times. Academic integrity means that the members of the entire
academic community adhere to the fundamental values of honesty, hard work, originality,
respect and responsibility. FEU students are expected to always adhere to the highest
standards of academic excellence.

FEU students are expected to demonstrate beliefs, attitudes and behaviors associated with
academic honesty. Thus, all acts of academic dishonesty in FEU are not tolerated. Academic
dishonesty comes largely in two forms: cheating and plagiarism. It is considered a major
offense subject to disciplinary actions if students cheat or plagiarize their work.
Cheating is broadly defined as getting unauthorized help on an assignment, quiz or
examination. The following are considered as acts of cheating:
• Copying from another student during a test or examination, with or without his/her
knowledge;
• Allowing another student to copy his/her work;
• Using unpermitted notes during a test or examination;
• Having in one’s possession written notes or electronic devices during a test or
examination;
• Getting questions or answers from someone else who has already taken a test or
examination;
• Turning in work done by someone else;
• Taking a test or examination for another student;
• Writing or providing an assignment for another student.
• Repeating someone else’s words verbatim without acknowledgement;
• Presenting someone else’s ideas without acknowledgement;
• Paraphrasing, translating, or summarizing someone else’s ideas without
acknowledgement;
• Improperly acknowledging of sources, as with incomplete/imprecise documentation;
• Having one’s work done by someone else or having one’s work substantially revised
by someone else.

16. Organization of the Course

PSY 1205 is a 5-unit course that comprises lecture and laboratory classes. We will follow the
18-week schedule of the University calendar for 2nd semester this school year.
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For our 4.5-hour and twice-a-week class, we will begin with our lecture session and then
followed by a laboratory activity. We will have a 10-minute break before the end of the 1.5-
hour period following the class bell. When our schedule permits it, only then that we could
have two short breaks in between our 4.5 class hour.

16.1. Lecture Sessions

PSY 1205 is a 5-unit course that comprises lecture and laboratory classes. We will follow
the 18-week schedule of the University calendar for 2nd semester this school year.
For our 4.5-hour and twice-a-week class, we will begin with our lecture session and then
followed by a laboratory activity. We will have a 10-minute break __ set this with your
class, in my class it’s “before the end of the 1.5-hour period following the class bell.”

16.2. Laboratory Sessions

The laboratory class is the application and/or practice of research work in the field. This
will include, but not limited to, engaging in field research, interview and interview
transcriptions, data analysis, interpretation of results, and output presentation.
To maximize our time, laboratory class time is also set for group consultations on
research project and meeting with group members.

17. Course Outline

Week Topics

1 Orientation (CIB, Course Requirements, study plan)

FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH

2 Introduction to field research

3 Philosophical worldviews and research framework

Sampling methods
4
APA 7 Style

METHODS AND ANALYSIS

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Ethics in research
5
Trustworthiness in qualitative research

Introduction to online research

6
Ethics in online research

Survey Method, Observation

7-8
Qualitative interviewing

9 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK

10 CONSULTATION WEEK

11 Thematic analysis

Iterative process and Reflexivity

12
(Holy Week)

13 Focus Groups

14 Qualitative data management

15 Writing a Research Paper

16-17 Oral presentation

18 FINALS WEEK

18. Student Support

If you have any other inquiries, please see the contact information below:
☑ For student support concerning personal, social, academic and career concerns,
contact FEU Guidance and Counseling office online service thru
[Link] or call at +632 87777338 Loc. 275 or 276
☑ For student support regarding academic concerns, you can access the Program Head
of the Department of Psychology through this link: [Link]
☑ For Canvas related issues please email edtech@[Link] or call 88494000 local 222