College of Arts and Science (CAS)
Bachelor of Science in
Biology
B.S. Biology
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Biology, per CMO 49 s. 2017, is structured as a generalized framework of study with the end view of grounding students with the fundamental concepts, principles, and theories of the biological, natural and physical sciences, and the conduct of research. This includes the acquisition of appropriate skills, and training in the efficient processing and presentation of information in both written and oral form.
The program is structured to meet the needs of professional biologists who: can be employed as scientists where biological expertise is needed; can be engaged in entrepreneurial activities; can conduct research in the various areas of biology; can undertake post graduate education in Biology and allied fields; or can pursue a career in teaching.
Educational Objectives
The graduates of Bachelor of Science in Biology program shall:
- Be globally competitive demonstrating mastery of knowledge, theories, concepts, and professional skills;
- Exhibit ethical standards essential to becoming a practicing professional;
- Be committed to personal and professional development through further education, training, professional affiliation, research, or pursue a specialization in the field of Biology;
- Engage in social advocacies that promote humanitarian, environmental, and socio economic efforts; and
- Become leaders or active collaborators that contribute to the attainment of goals of the institutions and communities they
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Biology program are expected to demonstrate:
- Ability to understand the core areas of physical and natural sciences;
- In-depth understanding of the basic principles governing the science of life;
- Ability to apply critical and problem-solving skills using the scientific method;
- Ability to apply basic mathematical and statistical computations using appropriate technologies in the analysis of biological data;
- Ability to design and perform techniques and procedures following safe and responsible laboratory or field practices;
- Ability to interpret scientific data and make judgments that include reflection on relevant scientific and ethical issues;
- Ability to utilize techniques/procedures relevant to biological research work in laboratory or field settings;
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino languages;
- Ability to work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
- Understanding of professional, social, and ethical responsibility;
- Knowledge of contemporary issues/ latest developments in the areas of the biological sciences; and
- Knowledge of preserving and promoting “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” based on RA No. 7722.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
B. A. Communication
Program Description
Tracks
2. Creative and Performing Arts
3. New Media
Educational Objectives
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication program envisions its graduates to:
- Be equipped with theoretical and technical competencies relevant in the practice of ethical and effective communication applicable in various communication or media professions and contexts that can support the industry, academe, government, or community.
- Be collaborators and innovators in the field, leading or participating in efforts to address social, technical, ethical and business challenges.
- Be engaged in life-long learning and professional development.
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication program are able to:
Communicate in different formats and platforms (print, broadcast, and online);
- Produce communication plans and materials in different formats for various platforms and purposes;
- Conduct communication/media research and evaluation;
- Adhere to ethical standards, practices, responsibilities and accountabilities of the communication profession; and
- Apply communication theories/models, principles, practices, and tools in relevant and development work.
Bachelor of Arts in
Multimedia Arts
B. Multimedia Arts
Program Description
Graduates of this program are equipped with knowledge and skills that will enable them to communicate effectively, critically and creatively across a range of new media technologies and forms, and develop multimedia projects with these qualities, for various purposes.
Educational Objectives
The Bachelor of Multimedia Arts Program envisions its graduates to:
- Develop knowledge and understanding of multimedia theories, genres and various approaches in applications of multimedia.
- Enhance technical proficiency in the use of appropriate hardware and software required in the production of multimedia projects.
- Develop the ability to exhibit creativity and innovative thinking in the design and production of multimedia projects.
- Provide opportunities to engage professionally and ethically in multimedia practice in the creative industries and other community contexts.
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Multimedia Arts are able to:
- Design multimedia projects creatively, based on a knowledge of multimedia and communication theories, aesthetic principles and approaches.
- Critically evaluate and articulate the societal, aesthetic, communicative and ethical value of a multimedia project based on global trends and issues in multimedia technologies, design and practice.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the visual arts required in the production of multimedia projects.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in the use of the appropriate technologies required in the production of multimedia projects.
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior in the practice of multimedia in the creative industries and other community contexts.
- Apply analytical and interpretive skills in the study of multimedia-related texts.
- Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino.
- Demonstrate research skills by participating in the generation of new knowledge through research and development projects and activities.
- Recognize the need for lifelong learning and service orientation.
- Recognize the opportunities for various types of employment, development activities and public discourses, particularly in response to the needs of the communities one serves.
Bachelor of Science in
Psychology
B.S. Psychology
Program Description
The professional undergraduate program of Bachelor of Science in Psychology is designed to provide students with solid and broad foundation of concepts, theories and principles in Psychology. Aside from the basic courses in psychology, the curriculum includes core courses in values education, math, humanities, business and entrepreneurship, which is intended to provide a multi-dimensional and holistic approach that will enable the student develop creativity and critical thinking skills- skills that are necessary in responding to the needs of society in promoting optimal functioning and well-being. The program integrates both theoretical and practical approaches and employs systematic methods of inquiry with special emphasis on the application of psychology in various relevant settings that will develop the student competencies in the field of research.
With the inclusion of and additional preparation in the natural science courses, and together with specialized training, graduates of this program may pursue career paths in major sectors of society such as the helping professions (psychotherapy, medicine), education (teaching, research), business and government institutions (human resource selection, training and development), and civil society (community development).
Educational Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology program envisions its graduates to:
- Validate mastery of knowledge, theories, concepts, and proficiency of skill by the graduates acceptable in the global practice of psychology.
- Promote high standard of integrity, ethics and professionalism as practitioners.
- Provide an avenue for skills enhancement in the clinical and educational psychology.
- Develop service-oriented, socially responsible and culturally sensitive practitioners.
- Encourage independent learning that will develop graduates into creative and critical thinkers.
- Foster respect for human worth and dignity through advocacy and collaboration with government and non-government agencies.
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program are expected to:
- Apply psychological concepts, methods and principles in the analysis of human behavior and mental processes.
- Display proficiency in examining and evaluating new concepts, information and approaches to problem solving, and decision making in the field of Psychology.
- Demonstrate appreciation of individual differences through varied psychological tools and techniques and formulate intervention programs across various settings.
- Demonstrate competencies in the application of skills for Psychological Assessment such as effective communication, clinical case interview and writing clinical case report.
- Apply and observe ethical principles in the conduct of psychological research and practice.