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Degree Programs
The Department of Social Sciences offers four undergraduate disciplines and one double major
program in:
*History
*Psychology
*Political Science
*Public Administration
*Political Science – Public Administration
The Economics, Philosophy and Sociology major programs, however, have remained dormant
for many years due to lack of enrollees. While all disciplines have the common goal of
understanding human social behavior, they vary in their approach to that goal, with each one
requiring a unique complement of courses.
*History
*Psychology
A.B. History
The Department’s AB History major program is one of oldest in the department. Students
who desire to pursue a major in History must complete 45-units of major History courses
approved by the department chair and the faculty advisor assigned to the program.
A major program in Political Science is presently offered. The program consists of 45 units of
major courses in Political Science approved by the department chair. The Department’s AB
Political Science program remains to be among the two most attractive degrees in the College
and continues to draw student enrollees from various schools in Iloilo.
Students of political science are given an opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the
political aspects of society and contemporary public affairs. They are provide with a forum to
enable them to explore analytical and conceptual tools necessary to understand political events,
institutions, behavior, and change processes. They are provided with a practical background for a
variety of legal, government, public and social service careers, and a preparation for graduate
studies in political science, as well as in related fields, such as law.
A.B. Psychology
The A.B. major in Public Administration program which was opened in AY 2002-2003 is the
Department’s response to the growing demands particularly in government service for
competent, trained and skilled graduates to work in the various branches of the government. The
A.B. in Public Administration program is a four-year course which provides students with
theoretical knowledge and practical skills in public management and instills the values of
accountability, service and integrity. The ABPA curricular program consists of 48-credit hours of
courses approved by the department chair or the faculty advisor assigned to the program.
The A.B. double major in Political Science -Public Administration program provides a unique
opportunity for students who want to have the best of both worlds: political science and public
administration. The program prepares students for careers in the public service, both in
government and non-government organizations. The ABPP curricular program, which was
implemented in June 2004 consists of 51-credit hours of courses approved by the department
chair or the faculty advisor assigned to the program. A 200-hour practicum in a governmental
office is required.
Central Philippine University’s Department of Social Sciences offers the best of all possible
educational worlds. As a student in the department, you’ll benefit from: