INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE

The course is a comprehensive study of the nature and scope of political science and the relationship with other social sciences. It also deals with citizenship, forms of government, and basic aspects of the New Constitution, public opinion, and political parties and a portion of Local Government.

PHILIPPINES GOVERNMENT W/ NEW CONSTITUTION

This is a discipline with the study of the various forms of government that evolved from pre-colonial forms of government up to the present time. On the constitutional aspect, the course gives emphasis on the amended provisions on the declaration of principles and the state policies, bill of rights, constitutional commissions, local government, social justice and human rights and education and
family.

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

The course deals with the fundamental parliamentary rules and procedures with emphasis on quorum, meeting and session, debates, committees and committee reports, voting, nominations and elections as well as the kind and classification of motions of the deliberative assemblies. It includes the characteristics and precedence of motion and progress.

COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

This course deals with the basic principles of law in relation to contracts and obligations. It involves discussion of the nature sources, kinds and extinguishments of obligation. The course deals, likewise, with the nature, elements, characteristics of contracts including defective contracts and other miscellaneous
topics relevant to the course.

LEGAL PHILOSOPHY

This 3-unit course is the study of the different philosophical approach concerning the nature and elements of law as well as the study of the significant role of law in the proper ordering of the society.

FUNDAMENTALS OF LABOR LAWS

The course covers the salient provisions of labor laws in the Philippines with emphasis on pre-employment, recruitment, learners, working conditions, rest periods, wages, maternity benefits, labor organizations, retirements, lockouts, arbitration and strikes unfair labor practices and all implementing rules and
guidelines.

ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL POLITICAL THEORIES

The subject involves the study of political theories during ancient and medieval times to determine their influence to the current political undertakings of the state.

MODERN POLITICAL THEORIES

After a consideration of the ancient and medieval political theories, an extensive study of the modern political theories is imperative to resolve current political issues to advance the political interest of the state.

GOVERNMENT & POLITICS OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES

This subject is about the study of the government of Southeast Asian countries with emphasis on the political, cultural and economic, social and developmental aspect brought about by different system of government as observed in different
countries.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

The course will present the varied governmental systems observed and adopted by countries all over the world. A comparison of these different political machineries will help the student understand and contemplate on the advantages and
disadvantages of each governmental mechanism.

INTRODUCTION TO LAW

This course is intended to give political science students basic knowledge of different kinds of laws. It comprises basic laws on persons, marriage, family relations, properties, obligations, contracts, criminal law and administrative law.

POLITICAL ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH

The course is designed to provide principles, methods and techniques involved in the methods of research writing in the field of Political Science. It covers topics like research problems, theoretical/conceptual frame works. The first part of the research covers Chapters 1 – 3 of research writing. The second part involves the continuation of the research project.

INTERNATIONAL LAW

As a constitutional mandate, the Philippines adheres to the generally accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land; thus, in this subject the students will learn the various international precepts and reconcile conflicts of laws.

INTERNSHIP (PRACTICUM)

The course will expose the students to various political settings in the three branches of government, i.e., executive department, legislative and judicial department. The student must accomplish 300 hours of practicum work (100 Hours in each department) while at the same time discussing their practicum class where they should meet their adviser/coordinator at least twice a month.

PHILIPPINE HISTORY

The course is an introductory course on history and culture of the Filipino people. It is designed to give the students basic knowledge about their country and culture. The course combines the chronological and topical approaches. Thus, the major historic periods are treated in sequential order. However, within each major historic period, the discussion will proceed according to topics. Rizal should be studied in the context of the broad sweep of Philippine history, particularly,
the late 19th century emergence of the Filipino nation. His two novels should be read in this light.

RIZAL LIFE, WORKS & WRITING

This is a significant study of the life, works, writings of Jose Rizal as our National Hero, his various encounters with people and places he visited and the achievements he gathered, to honor him as a man of many talents and one of the great men of Asia and the world. His studies in the Philippines and abroad exemplifying intelligence in all aspects of discipline, his imprisonment trial and his view and principle regarding the revolution will likewise be considered in this course.

SOCIO-ANTHROPOLOGY W/ FAMILY PLANNING

The subject is an introduction to the basic concepts in sociology and anthropology, which stresses interrelationship of man with his society. It includes the study of personality, culture, social organizations, social changes, current national development and present problems that could endanger the future of human society.