Humanities

and Social
Science
Mr. Klienberg F. Cancino
HUMSS
 Background of the Strand
 Subjects to be taken
 Possible Course/Jobs
Background of the Strand

Is writing your passion? Are you interested in current events and governance? Do
you love literature and the arts? The Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
strand might be the right fit for you.
HUMSS is a strand that IT-fies your skills in creative writing, journalism,
communications, politics and governance, and social sciences through the best
possible technological means.
The HUMMS strand is designed for those who wonder what is on the other side of
the wall. In other words, you are ready to take on the world and talk to a lot of
people. This is for those who are considering taking up journalism, communication
arts, liberal arts, education, and other social science-related courses in college.
Background of the Strand

If you take this strand, you could be looking forward to becoming a police officer, an
army, a teacher, a psychologist, a lawyer, a writer, a social worker, or a reporter
someday. This strand focuses on improving your communication skills. And priesthood
is a choice in here too!
Humanities and Social Sciences are very broad fields of studies. It consists of two parts
– the humanities and the social sciences. For the humanities part, you will get to learn a
lot about philosophy, history, literature, religion, music, and the human condition.
Whereas social sciences are more related to human behaviour. The field of study here is
criminology, gerontology, law, political science, psychology, and human development,
among others.
WHAT ARE THE SUBJECTS IN THIS STRAND?

CORE SUBJECTS

Oral Communication in Context Physical Education and Health Media and Information Literacy

Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik Introduction to the Philosophy of

Reading and Writing Skills
sa Wika at Kulturang Pilipino the Human Person
Pagbasa at Pagsusuri ng Iba’t
Contemporary Philippine Arts
Ibang Teksto Tungo sa Physical Science
from the Regions
Pananaliksik
21st Century Literature from the
General Mathematics
Philippines and the World

Earth and Life Science Statistics and Probability

Understanding Culture, Society Personal Development/

and Politics Pansariling Kaunlaran
WHAT ARE THE SUBJECTS IN THIS STRAND?

CONTEXTUALIZED
SUBJECTS
English for Academic and
Research in Daily Life 1 Research Project
Professional Purposes
Empowerment Technologies (E-
Tech): ICT for Professional Research in Daily Life 2
Tracks
Pagsulat sa Filipino sa Piling
Entrepreneurship
Larangan (Akademik)
WHAT ARE THE SUBJECTS IN THIS STRAND?

SPECIALIZATION SUBJECTS

Introduction to World Religions Disciplines and Ideas in the

and Belief Systems Applied Social Sciences
Disciplines and Ideas in the Creative Nonfiction: The
Social Literary
Sciences Essay
Creative Writing / Philippine Politics and
Malikhaing Pagsulat Governance

Trends, Networks and Critical Community Engagement,

Thinking in the 21st Century Solidarity and Citizenship
Culture
Culminating Activity
WHAT CAN I DO AFTER SHS?

Communication Arts

With various communication disciplines, techniques, and skills learned

from the strand, you can become a diplomat, a journalist, a writer, a
lawyer among others.

Economics and Sociology

If you’ve got the guts and ideals to go into politics, civic leadership, or
community work, the HUMMS got you covered. You can also be involved
with careers on history, public administration, social work, anthropology,
environmental planning, or theology.
WHAT CAN I DO AFTER SHS?

Education

Possible careers under the HUMMS track also include professionals on

literature, philosophy, guidance counselling, linguistics, Philippine Studies,
and English. At the HUMMS curriculum, you will deal with human
experiences through which your lessons would be developed.

Psychology

Other fields that you could qualify are psychotherapy, market research,
criminology, and military science.
WHAT CAN I DO AFTER SHS?

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Sciences in Criminology
Bachelor of Secondary Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Bachelor of Arts major in Social Studies
Bachelor of Arts major in Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts major in Asian Studies
Bachelor of Arts major in Literature
Bachelor of Arts major in Foreign Studies
Bachelor of Arts major in Political Science.
What you will gain from the HUMSS Strand:

• Hone you creative writing skills.

• Learn about the world’s religions
and belief systems.
• Understand various disciplines in
the social sciences.
• Sharpen your logical and analytical
skills.
• Develop your communication skills.