The BA Social Science (BASS) is a four-year, multidisciplinary program which studies the different theories, methodologies, and approaches of the Social Sciences. It provides students with a broad and holistic perspective in analyzing the contemporary world through the lens of sociology, psychology, political science, economics, history and geography. BASS students are given learning opportunities to apply competencies in the social sciences in designing and implementing research-based solutions to address local, national and international social issues. Graduates of the program can pursue careers in teaching, research, policy studies, advocacy and volunteer work, and employment in government, non-government, academic and private organizations.
Department/Program Level
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science is AACCUP Level-I Accredited
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE
- Provide a multi-disciplinary approach to analyzing social phenomena from a Philippine and global perspective;
1.1The BA Social Sciences curriculum also gives due importance to developing self-assuredness in knowing and being a Filipino.
- Develop intrapersonal and interpersonal skills development;
2.1 The BA Social Science shall develop awareness of themselves and collaborate with others, learners must have intrapersonal interpersonal skills.
- Learn opportunities in designing and implementing research-based solutions to contemporary social issues;
3.1 BA Social Sciences curriculum is strengthened by adapting a spiral curriculum wherein technical research skills (referencing, analysis of journal articles through the lens of social science frameworks and theories, etc.) are introduced in the first year, and are then mastered in the succeeding years.
- Prepares students for diverse career options, including the pursuit of further studies
- The curriculum will help learners develop knowledge, skills and attitudes for a variety of career options, including teaching, research, policy studies, advocacy and volunteer work, and employment in NGO, government and private offices, and in the civil society sector.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE
Common to all programs in all types of school
References:
Philippines Qualifications Framework Level 6 Indicator as approved by NEDA SDC-Cabinet on May 18, 2012
& Handbook on Typology, Outcomes Based Education and Institutional Sustainability Assessment (CHED, 2014)
- Engage in life-long learning in the specific field of practice
- Use English and Filipino in effective oral and written communication
- Accomplish tasks effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
- Act in accordance with professional, social and ethical responsibility
- Appreciate the “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”
- Utilize new knowledge and contribute to developments in one’s profession.
- Communicate effectively in different modes and forms in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural settings
- Demonstrate professional, social and ethical responsibility
- Exhibit sensitivity and responsiveness to Filipino historical and cultural heritage.
- Apply a multi-disciplinary approach in analyzing social phenomena
- Demonstrate critical thinking and ethical standards in understanding the practicalities of man as a social being
- Appraise the contemporary world from both Philippine and global perspective.
- Produce innovative, relevant, and research-based interventions to address social issues and problems
- Work with government, non-government and private organizations in crisis intervention, policy making, community mobilization, volunteer and advocacy work and other programs and activities for sustainable development