BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY

Program Description

The Biological Science Program for BS Biology students is designed for equipping graduates with skills and knowledge in human resources that will enhance the progress of this agriculturally-based country depending on their specialization.  In the said program, the course curriculum is systematically given from first year to fourth year, assuring that BS Biology students will be given all necessary subjects to be used once they are in the field. There are lots of private and government owned and controlled corporations and research institutions which can readily make use of their knowledge in their chosen career. An increasing number of industries are now becoming allied to biological sciences especially to the pharmaceutical food and scientific supply manufacturing.

Objectives             

The program aims to:

1. equip students with basic foundation in biological sciences which will enable them to fully understand allied science;

2.  train students on scientific methods of acquiring knowledge

essential in the society;

3. arm the students with the skills necessary to provide extension services to various clientele; and

4. prepare them in conducting basic and applied researches relevant to college thrust

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MASS COMMUNICATION

Major in Journalism

Course Description

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication is a four year course offered to students who have successfully completed their secondary curriculum. It has been designed to equip the students of theories, concepts and skills in Mass Communication. With Journalism as field of specialization, basic and major courses in both broadcast and print media are included in the curriculum. To help the graduates acquire the necessary skills, on-the-job training is also a requirement.

General Objective

The BA Mass Communication program aims to inculcate and foster awareness of the ethical and social significance of interpersonal and mass communication including the press, radio, television and film.

Specific Objectives

 The program aims to:

1. produce globally and morally upright graduates who can apply the concepts, techniques and principles of communication to the solution of the problems for regional and national development; and

    2. equip students with communication and journalistic skills needed in mass media, business and other related fields.

BS PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM

Course Description

 The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is designed to provide a knowledge-base of current methods, content areas and theories. It seeks to facilitate the development of intellectual skills and characteristics that enhance the students’ lifelong personal and career success. The program begins with General Psychology course and includes courses in quantitative methods and experimental designs. Additional course work is selected from a broad range of available courses.  Students are encouraged to pursue breath across the areas of Psychology particularly when planning for advanced study in Psychology. The department does, however, identify sets of courses particularly relevant for students interested in clinical, school, or industrial/ organizational psychology.

 Objectives

 The program aims to:

1.       train students in psychological assessment of human behavior by proper administration, scoring and interpretation of psychometric instruments.

2.       prepare students for the professional-global competitiveness in the field of education, industrial and clinical setting.

3.       equip students with exposure and hand-on training through extension  service in the community.

      4. develop students’ skills and potentials

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH

Course Description

 Bachelor of Arts in English provides a comprehensive program of reading, writing, and critical thinking. Students read, discuss, analyze, and write about challenging works of recognized literary merit to develop honest, concise, and effective use of language and the ability to organize ideas in a clear, coherent, and persuasive way. Independent literary analysis and a total mastery of writing skills are goals of the course.

 Objectives

 The program aims to:

            1. train students and develop them to become competent and well-equipped English language    teachers and  trainers; and

            2.  prepare students for English language oriented career in industry, business, and academe.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS

Major in Statistics

Course Description

The BS Applied Mathematics major in Statistics is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences through the Department of Physical Sciences. It is enhanced with Certificate in Information System Management and can be taken as a regular four-year course offering and an inter-modal three-year course program.

It has a balance between a wholistic general education program and a substantial mathematics curriculum. The curriculum for the undergraduate mathematics program has a total of 63 units of general education courses and 78 units of mathematics and statistics courses.

Objectives

The program aims to:

1. train students and develop them to become competent and well-equipped instructors to teach mathematics in  college; and

    2. prepare students for mathematics oriented career in industry, business and public administration

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

 Course Description

 Political Science as a discipline delves into multifarious and intricate activities of man as well as political, economic, social and cultural processes. Students are trained for careers in politics, law, teaching, civil service, and foreign service. Furthermore, students are equipped with knowledge and skills in discharging their rights and obligations as members of a democratic community, to prepare them to be vigilant, dynamic, and civic-spirited citizens.

 Objectives

The program aims to:

1.       train students in the conduct of social science research specifically political science;

2.       prepare students for careers in law, foreign service, business, education, and civil service;

develop students’ skills and potentials.