College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Historical background

The College of Arts and Sciences offers four years of academic
work beyond the secondary level. These courses which have
been granted government recognition are the following:
1. Bachelor of Arts I-II-1947
2. Bachelor of Arts III-IV-1962 majors in:

• Political Science
• English
• Mass Communication- 1985
• Economics

3. Bachelor of Science in Tourism I-IV-1986
4. Bachelor of Science in Psychology I-IV-1994
5. Hotel and Restaurant Management I-IV-1994

In 2006, BS Tourism and HRM became a separate college Today,CAS has maintained three programs—AB Political Science, AB Mass Communication, and BS Psychology. The first two years of the course provide the student abroad base of foundation as preparation for the major field of concentration in the last two years. Thus, arts and sciences student receives broad arts and sciences education, a degree of specialization, and a more or less diversified sampling of the other areas of human knowledge.

General Objectives
The main purpose of the college as an institution of learning is to provide education that ensures the promotion of culture in a Filipino setting as well as the global one, the welfare of the society and the total development of man geared towards the attainment of eternal salvation. Specifically the program is designed to help the student:

1. Cultivate an expansive breadth of learning toward the attainment of a more qualitative meaning of individual life as well as the promotion of the worthiness of life in a contemporary society;
2. Be a thinking person apprized of the truths and facts of reality;
3. Deepen his/her sensitivity toward scientific investigation, research and innovation;
4. Be informed of current issues and problems of the nation and evaluate them for the purpose of contributing solutions to them;
5. Acquire and practice various problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills that can be used in all areas of living and working;
6. Develop a perceptive sense of interdisciplinary and world view;
7. Develop a strong cultural insight geared toward the stabilization of the Filipino culture and way of life and the judicious assimilation of the invaluable cultural heritage of other countries;
8. Become a human person sensitive to his/her own needs and those of his/her fellows and responsive to the urgent demands of his/her own community in particular, and the nation as a whole;
9. Become a morally upright, truth-seeking and truthpromulgating person.

More specifically, the different areas of discipline provide these objectives

Specific Objectives
PSYCHOLOGY AREA
For the students:

1. To acquire a comprehensive and insightful knowledge on the fundamental principles and theories of human behavior, utilizing the methods of scientific inquiry, critical thinking and contemporary approaches to learning, training and developing human behavior.
2. To acquire needed skills in the effective applications of psychological concepts and principles to actual behavioral situations in schools, industries, and clinical and mental health settings.
3. To assimilate and live the values of Christian service, self and community upliftment, and respect for the integrity and dignity of every human being as essential values to the development of human relationships and well-adjusted personalities.
4. To develop and nurture the values of social commitment, professionalism, work ethics, teamwork and leadership in one’s chosen field of endeavor.
5. To develop the attitudes of openness, objectivity, and a deep sense of commitment to be responsive to the challenges of individual and societal growth and development.

POLITICAL SCIENCE AREA
To instill in every student that there is much to learn from and appreciate in Philippine History and Culture which make the Filipinos a unique nation.
To provide a special background for other courses such as law, education, business and journalism, as these professions are closely interwoven with the affairs of the state.
To develop critical thinking among the students and hone their leadership skills making them competent professionals.
To develop in the students sensitivity to the social, political and economic realities prevailing in the Philippines.
To prepare the students to become productive and morally upright citizens and to participate effectively in national growth and development.

MASS COMMUNICATION AREA

1. To produce Mass Communication graduates whose conceptual, technical and interpersonal skills are manifested through efficient and effective delivery systems of services in the various areas of communications and media.
2. To produce dedicated, flexible, dynamic, highly competitive, responsible and truly independent individuals who will soon grace the exciting world of mass media.
3. To produce graduates who are always guided by truth, high ethical standards, professionalism and competence in their chosen fields in communication.
4. To inculcate the students with the right attitude and behavior consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church and anchored on the Augustinian Philosophy of Education.
5. To instill in the students the values of truth, integrity, professionalism and social consciousness and involve them in nation building.
6. To actualize these objectives, the College of Arts and Sciences further adopts a well-coordinated teacher and student program which includes:

• Research and community surveys with attention to the organization of data on the conditions, needs and resources of the community and how these can serve as a basis for institutional planning;
• Provisions in the curriculum on the current educational thrusts of providing QUALITY CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY-ORIENTED EDUCATION;
• Course practicum and on-the-job-training program with linkages with various sub-systems of the community;
• Co-curricular activities through functional student organizations geared toward leadership training, discipline, career orientation, job-placement, cultural growth, socioeconomic growth, socio-economic mobility and responsible
• citizenship; and
• In-service training courses for professionals, semiprofessionals and non-professionals in the specific areas of communication, human dynamics and personality development.

Faculty Profiles

Name	Educational Attainment
Abad, Ma. Teresita	Master of Arts in Psychology
Alvarez, Helen	Master of Arts in Teaching major in Biology
Apostol, Jacob	Master of Arts in Political Science (Thesis Writing)
Bautista, Mary Jane	Master of Arts in Psychology
Benedicto, Dr. Maricar	Ph.D. Psychology
Bolok, Jaime Aaron	Industry Practitioner
Cabuhal, Gina Marie	Master of Arts in Chemistry
	Master of Arts in Psychology, Graduate Diploma
Cruz, Ethel	in Social Studies Education
Cruz, Cynthia Ph. D.	in Filipino, Master of Arts in Filipino
Cruz, Lerma	MA in Education
Danan, Alberto	Master in Business Administration
Dy, Gary MA	MA in Counseling
Empleo, Luisito	Certificate in Physical Education (24 Units)
Erica, Victor	BSE Ed English, MA English
Espinosa, William	MA in Education (Curriculum Development)
Ferianiza, Marilyn	BSE Ed English, MAT English Language
Francisco, Romualdo	Bachelor of Laws
Gando, Joselito	Master of Arts in Physical Education (42 units)
	Master in Business Administration
Gomez, Diosa	MA in Linguistics
Gomez, Dolores	Master of Arts in Mass Communication (Thesis Writing)
Gonzales, Mark Anthony	MAT Chemistry
	Master of Arts in Linguistics (on-going), Graduate
Guia, Clarissa	Diploma in Educational Management
Guizon, Judy	MBA
Mailom, Ma. Zaela Vanessa	Doctor of Medicine
Mailom, Renniel	Bachelor of Laws
Maranan, Mario	Master of Arts in Filipino, Bachelor of Laws
Marcos, Lucivilla	Ph.D. in Human Resources
Mercado, Annabelle	MA in Education (Curriculum Development)
Mina,s Rebecca	Master of Arts in Education major in Administration
	and Supervision, Bachelor of Laws
Morong, Dr. Diosa	MA in Filipino/Ph.D. in Filipino
Narca, Ma. Lourdes	Master of Arts in Teaching major in Biology
	(Thesis Writing)
Noveno, Dr. Ruena	MA in Clinical Psychology/Doctor of Education
Ochave, Josefina	MA English
Peñascoza, Anunciacion	MA in Physical Education & Sports
Pineda, Karen	MA Education
Poblete, Mary Grace	Master of Science in Psychology major in
	Industrial/Organizational Psychology (on-going)
Portillo, Dr. Reynaldo	MA Education/Ph.D.
Punzalan, Michelle	Master of Arts in Physical Education,
	Master of Arts in Education
Rabeje, Pedro	Master of Arts in Education with Specialization
	in Social Science Teachings
Reyes, Susan	MA Education
Rodriguez, Violeta	Master of Arts in Political Science
Ronquillo, Ma. Teresa	Master of Arts in Psychology
Salmori,n Merle	Master of Arts in Psychology
Tañedo, Cristina	Master of Arts in Teaching major in General Science
Ting, Jefferson	MA Education (Curriculum Development)
Torres, Dante	Master of Arts in Political Science
Tria, Geraldine	Ph.D. Psychology
Tuazon, Ma. Corazon	Master of Arts in Psychology
Tubania, Teresa	Master of Arts in Psychology
Turla, Dodie	MA in Political Science
Uy, Corazon	Ph.D. in Linguistics (on-going), Master of
	Arts in School Psychology
Valdez, Suzette	Master of Arts in Linguistics (Thesis Writing)
Zoleta, Maria Antonieta	Candidate MAT English

Contact Information

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