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Miriam College is a premier women's college in the Philippines. Founded in 1924, Miriam College offers programs at the basic, tertiary, post-graduate and adult education levels.

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Jerry J. Jurisprudencia, Ph.D., RGC, CSCLP, RPsy

Faculty, Department of Psychology

Degrees

  • Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
  • M.S. Guidance and Counseling, De La Salle University
  • M.A in Theology, St. Joseph’s School of Theology
  • B.A. Philosophy, St. Vincent Ferrer Seminary

 

Certifications

  • Registered Psychologist (RPsy)
  • Certified Specialist in Clinical Psychology (CSCLP)
  • Registered Guidance Counselor (RGC)

 

Biography

A faculty member of the MC Department of Psychology for 20 years and counting, Dr. Jerry “Je” Jurisprudencia finished a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from St. Vincent Ferrer Seminary, earned a Master of Arts degree in Theology, a Master of Science degree in Guidance and Counseling from the De La Salle University, and obtained his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Clinical Psychology from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2007.

He was a recipient of 2 awards from the Center of Educational Measurement in recognition for his contribution in spreading knowledge through research in 2014 and 2018. He was also a recipient of Miriam College’s highest award - the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence (PATE) as Outstanding senior Faculty in the Tertiary level of 2019. He was the chairperson of the CEAP-NBEC committee that crafted the Guidance and Counseling Manual for Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines’ K-12 member schools.

He delivered countless talks, facilitated workshops, and became a resource person for his fields of expertise, which are on Play and Expressive Therapy, Couple and Family Psychotherapy, Parenting, Management of Abusive Relationships, Consultancy, Stress Management, Classroom Management, and Bullying. As a researcher, he is into Child and Adolescent Issues, Gender and Sexuality, LGBT, and Family Studies. He does Online counseling and psychotherapy during the time of the pandemic.

He was a member of the Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (PGCA), a member of the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) and served as its Board of Director for 2 terms. He is also a lifetime member of the Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA).