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Our History

The School of Arts and Sciences, formerly called the College of Liberal Arts, was conceptualized in the year 1947. In 1948, the college was organized, and by 1950, the college was fully acknowledged by the Department of Education.

In 1979, the “College of Liberal Arts” became the “College of Arts and Sciences.”

In 1981, the College of Arts and Sciences passed its first PAASCU accreditation evaluation.

In 2020, the “College of Arts and Sciences” nomenclature was changed to ” School of Arts and Sciences.”

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Our Purpose

Objectives

The following are the objectives of the program:

01

Acquire a profound understanding and appreciation of their own familial, social, and cultural background and the worthiness of all persons as members of society.

02

Cultivate skills in interpersonal and group relationships, and recognize the importance of and the need for humaneness in social interactions.

03

Develop and use skills in the logical processes of research, analysis, evaluation, problem-solving, critical thinking, and the understanding of abstractions, and their application, among others.

04

Hone and apply skills required for participation in the process of public and private political organizations, and in influencing decisions made by such organizations.

05

Radiate a positive attitude toward work and experience.

06

Increase their ability to uphold and disseminate values that contribute to their feelings of competence and sense of identity.

Academics

Undergraduate Programs

Student Life

Clubs and Organizations

The School of Arts and Sciences offers dynamic degree programs whose graduates are responsive to the rapidly changing demands of the local and global community. Here are the organizations that they can join to hone their leadership and academic skills.

Advanced Studies

Graduate School Programs

Doctoral

2 Programs
  • Doctor of Philosophy in English with concentration in Literature
  • Doctor of Philosophy in English major in Language

Master's

6 Programs
  • Master of Science in English
  • Master of Science in Psychology
  • Master of Arts in Philosophy
  • Master of Library Information Science
  • Master of Media Studies
  • Master of Political Sciences