bachelor of arts in political science (ba pos)

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

(BA PoS)

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Basic Program Information

Name of Institution Region

Address

Head of Institution Head of College

Program Name CHED Program Status

Program Head Contact Number

E-mail Address 1 E-mail Address 2

Institutional Mission, Vision Statement

Mission: AMA Education System shall provide a holistic, relevant, quality and globally recognized IT-based education in all levels and disciplines with the objective of producing professional and leaders responsive to the needs of Science and the International Community cognizant of the welfare and benefits of its men and women thereby realizing their potential as productive members of the society for the honor and glory of God almighty. Vision: AMAES will be the leader and dominant provider of relevant globally recognized information technology-based education and related services in the global market, helping the graduates to live happily, fulfilled, professional and personal lives.

College Mission Vision Statement

College Mission The College of Arts and Sciences mission is to develop and enrich the lives of its graduates and enable them to become responsible, skilled, and participating members of their communities. The college also provides quality education, scholarly activities and research which will explore areas of knowledge and to enhance lifelong personal satisfaction and enjoyment in their chosen field. The College of Arts and Sciences shapes aspiring students to maximize their potentials to the new technology; thus produces graduates to lead the new industry. College Vision: The College of Arts and Sciences vision is to attain the academic excellence and to become a leader in line of communication, arts, humanities and social sciences for global competitiveness.


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AMAES Institutional Learning Outcomes (AMAES-ILOs)

Upon successful completion of any academic degree program at AMAES, graduates must be able to:

AMAES-ILO 1.0 Apply skills in critical thinking, logic, problem solving and decision-making in their respective disciplines;

AMAES-ILO 2.0 Communicate and collaborate effectively to varied audiences;

AMAES-ILO 3.0 Demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;

AMAES-ILO 4.0 Manifest the AMAES core values: integrity, competence, courtesy, team work and professionalism; and

AMAES-ILO 5.0 Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

AMAES-ILO 6.0 Generally demonstrate the 21st Century skills and transversal competencies at a higher-order-ability in every life and professional

situations for the advancement of mankind and society.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA PoS) degree is equivalent to Level 6 of the Philippine Qualifications Framework. It is the study of governments, public policies and political behavior, using both humanistic and scientific perspectives and skills to examine all countries and regions of the world. The program deals with a rather broad spectrum of concerns, understanding the links between the individual (micro) and the institutional (macro), and the connections between the national and global structures of policy making and politics. The program has the concentration on the Philippine Government and Politics with comparative studies. It also aims to produce graduates who will be professionally competent, morally upright, and socially responsible contributors to national development. The curriculum is based on the standards and minimum requirement of the Commission on Higher Education (CMO 51, series of 2017) and is benchmarked against the curricula of leading local and international academic institutions offering similar program. The graduates may pursue careers in any of the following career options:

Policy Analyst

Legislative Assistant

Public Relations Specialist

Social Media Manager

Political Consultant

Lobbyist

Journalist/Political Correspondent

Political Science Teacher/Lecturer

Public Affairs Research Analyst

Political Commentator

Polling/Survey Analyst

Labor Relations Specialist

Government Service Staff

Paralegal/Legal Assistants

Public Servant

Researcher in Politics and Law

Personnel in Government Offices, Courts, Law Firms


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Program Educational Objectives

Program Educational Objectives AMAES’s BA Political Science program aims to produce globally competitive graduates who will be professionally competent, morally upright, and socially responsible contributors to national development. Specifically, in three to five years after graduation, the BA Political Science alumni shall: 1. Practice as political science professional for the advancement of society; and 2. Provide exceptional service to contribute in the betterment of the country.

Program Outcomes/Student Outcomes for the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA PoS)

For the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA PoS), adopted the following program outcomes:

Program Outcomes

PO1 Compare, contrast and classify the major concepts in the discipline

PO2 Recognize and define the distinctiveness of the discipline, its subfields, theories and methods

PO3 Design and execute research inquiries using appropriate quantitative and qualitative ,methods guided by theories or conceptual frameworks

PO4 Demonstrate written, visual and oral presentation skills to produce and present analytical reports

PO5 Critique, judge and respond to current issues and problems based on a substantive understanding of the historical and contemporary developments in the national and global contexts

PO6 Develop a predisposition towards ethical political involvement and practice in various forms and on different levels of engagement


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Performance Indicators for Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA PoS)

Graduate attributes can be assessed through program outcomes/student outcomes using performance indicators.

Graduate Outcomes Performance Indicator

Compare, contrast and classify the major concepts in the discipline

Articulate and deploy major concepts in the discipline

Create a comparative diagram of the existing knowledge in the discipline

Recognize and define the distinctiveness of the discipline, its subfields, theories and methods

Compare new knowledge with prior knowledge to determine the distinctiveness of the discipline, its subfields, theories and methods

Summarize the ideas that make the discipline, its subfields, theories and methods unique.

Design and execute research inquiries using appropriate quantitative and qualitative ,methods guided by theories or conceptual frameworks

Constructs and implements effectively-designed research strategies.

Retrieve information online or in person using a variety of methods guided by theories or conceptual frameworks

Demonstrate written, visual and oral presentation skills to produce and present analytical reports

Follow standards in presenting analytical reports.

Use appropriate and effective medium in presenting analytical reports.

Critique, judge and respond to current issues and problems based on a substantive understanding of the historical and contemporary developments in the national and global contexts

Express an intelligent argument on a current issue or problem based on a substantive understanding of the historical and contemporary developments in the national and global contexts.

Participate in class debate to express a logical reasoning to a current issues and problems based on a substantive understanding of the historical and contemporary developments in the national and global contexts

Develop a predisposition towards ethical political involvement and practice in various forms and on different levels of engagement

Synthesizes existing ideas to construct own predisposition towards ethical political involvement and practice in various forms and on different levels of engagement

Recommend policy that reflects a predisposition towards ethical political involvement and practice in various forms and on different levels of engagement


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COURSE PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Code Title PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

PSCI 6101 Fundamentals of Political Science L L O P O L

PSCI 6102 Introduction to Philippine Politics & Governance and the New Constitution L O O P L L

PSCI 6201 Philippine Public Administration L L O P L L

PSCI 6232 Politics and Governance in Southeast Asia L L O P L O

PSCI 6203 Introduction to Political Theory L L O P O L

PSCI 6202 Introduction to Comparative Politics L L O P L O

PSCI 6221 Introduction to International Relations L L O P L O

PSCI 6222 Introduction to Political Analysis and Research L L L P O O

PSCI 6231 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Political Data L L L L P O

PSCI 6301 BA PoS Thesis Writing 1 L O P P P P

PSCI 6302 BA PoS Thesis Writing 2 L O P P P P

PSCI 6400 BA PoS Practicum L O P P P P

Political Science Electives L O O O P P

Interdisciplinary Electives L P O O P P

Legend:

L – Facilitate LEARNING of the competencies

P – Allow the students to PRACTICE competencies

O – Provide OPPORTUNITY for development


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CURRICULUM STRUCTURE FIRST YEAR ATTENDANCE

First Trimester

SUBJECT AREA

CAT. NO.

COURSE TITLE LEC

UNIT(S) LAB

UNIT(S) UNIT(S) PRE-REQUISITES

GE 6100 Understanding the Self 3 0 3

GE 6103 Living in the IT Era 3 0 3

GE 6106 Purposive Communication 1 3 0 3

GE 6114 Mathematics in the Modern World 3 0 3

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Second Trimester

SUBJECT

AREA CAT. NO.

COURSE TITLE LEC

UNIT(S) LAB


GE 6102 The Contemporary World 3 0 3

GE 6116 Science, Technology and Society 3 0 3

GE 6104 Gender and Society 3 0 3

GE 6115 Art Appreciation 3 0 3

12

Third Trimester

SUBJECT

AREA CAT. NO.

COURSE TITLE LEC

UNIT(S) LAB


GE 6300 Life and Works of Rizal 3 0 3

PSCI 6102 Introduction to Philippine Politics & Governance and the New Constitution

3 0 3

PSCI 6101 Fundamentals of Political Science 3 0 3

PHYED 6101 Physical Fitness 2 0 (2)

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SECOND YEAR ATTENDANCE

First Trimester

SUBJECT AREA

CAT. NO.

COURSE TITLE LEC

UNIT(S) LAB


PSCI 6201 Philippine Public Administration 3 0 3 PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102

PSCI 6202 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 0 3 PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102

PSCI 6203 Introduction to Political Theory 3 0 3 PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102

PHYED 6102 Rhythmic Activities 2 0 (2) PHYED 6101

NSTP 6101 National Service Training Program 1 3 0 (3)

14

Second Trimester

SUBJECT AREA

CAT. NO.

COURSE TITLE LEC

UNIT(S) LAB


PSCI 6221 Introduction to International Relations 3 0 3 PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102

PSCI 6222 Introduction to Political Analysis and Research 3 0 3 PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102; PSCI 6203

PSCI 6001 Philippine Foreign Relations (Major Elective 1) 3 0 3 PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102

PSCI 6002 The Philippine Executive, Legislature and Judiciary (Major Elective 2)

3 0 3 PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102

PHYED 6103 Individual/Dual Sports 2 0 (2) PHYED 6102

14

Third Trimester

SUBJECT

AREA CAT. NO.

COURSE TITLE LEC

UNIT(S) LAB


PSCI 6231 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Political Data 3 0 3 PSCI 6203; PSCI 6222

PSCI 6232 Politics and Governance in Southeast Asia 3 0 3 PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102; PSCI 6202

PSCI 6003 Philippine Economics of Government with Land Reform and Taxation (Major Elective 3)

3 0 3 PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102

GE 6101 Readings in Philippine History 3 0 3

PHYED 6200 Team Sports 2 0 (2) PHYED 6103

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THIRD YEAR ATTENDANCE

First Trimester

SUBJECT AREA

CAT. NO.

COURSE TITLE LEC

UNIT(S) LAB


PSCI 6301 BA PoS Thesis Writing 1 3 0 3 PSCI 6222

GE 6107 Ethics 3 0 3

NSTP 6102 National Service Training Program 2 3 0 (3) NSTP 6101

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Second Trimester

SUBJECT AREA

CAT. NO.

COURSE TITLE LEC

UNIT(S) LAB


PSCI 6006 Philippine Political Parties, Pressure Groups, Movements, Interest Groups and Public Opinion 3 0 3 PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102

PSCI 6331 International and Regional Organizations 3 0 3 PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102

PSCI 6332 American, European and East Asian Government and Politics

3 0 3 PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102

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Third Trimester

SUBJECT

AREA CAT. NO.

COURSE TITLE LEC

UNIT(S) LAB


PSCI 6333 Contemporary Government and Foreign Powers 3 0 3 PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102

PSCI 6334 Geopolitics 3 0 3 PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102

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FOURTH YEAR ATTENDANCE

First Trimester

SUBJECT AREA

CAT. NO.

COURSE TITLE LEC

UNIT(S) LAB


PSCI 6400 BA PoS Practicum (300 hrs) 3 0 3 Graduating

3

Total Academic Units

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Free Electives - Student can choose any course they want to take provided the prerequisite/s is/are satisfied

COURSE

CODE COURSE TITLE

LEC

UNIT(S)

LAB

UNIT(S) UNIT(S)

PRE-REQUISITES

IT 6211 Social Media, Communications, and Marketing 2 1 3

COMP 6300 Basic Digital Video Production 1 2 3

FLAN 6300 Foreign Language 3 0 3

BAFM 6300 Introduction to Islamic Finance 3 0 3

PSCI 6300 International Law 3 0 3

GD 6100 Artificial Intelligence 2 1 3

OFAD 6101 Foundations of Shorthand 3 0 3

OFAD 6201 Keyboarding and Documents Processing 1 2 3

OFAD 6005 Introduction to Basic Accounting 3 0 3

EMC 6100 Freehand and Digital Drawing 2 1 3


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COMPARISON WITH CHED MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

CHED MINIMUM REQUIREMENT AMAES

CHED TOPICS CREDIT UNIT(S)

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE CREDIT UNIT(S)

A. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 36 36

Understanding the Self 3 GE 6100 Understanding the Self 3

Readings in Philippine History 3 GE 6101 Readings in Philippine History 3

The Contemporary World 3 GE 6102 The Contemporary World 3

Mathematics in Modern World 3 GE 6114 Mathematics in Modern World 3

Purposive Communication 3 GE 6106 Purposive Communication 3

Art Appreciation 3 GE 6115 Art Appreciation 3

Science, Technology and Society 3 GE 6116 Science, Technology and Society 3

Ethics 3 GE 6107 Ethics 3

Life and Works of Rizal 3 GE 6300 Life and Works of Rizal 3

Living in the IT Era 3 GE 6103 Living in the IT Era 3

Gender and Society 3 GE 6104 Gender and Society 3

Philippine Popular Culture 3 GE 6108 Philippine Popular Culture 3


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B. MAJOR COURSES 30 30

Fundamentals of Political Science 3 PSCI 6101 Fundamentals of Political Science 3

Introduction to Philippine Politics and Governance 3 PSCI 6102 Introduction to Philippine Politics & Governance and the New Constitution 3

Philippine Public Administration 3 PSCI 6201 Philippine Public Administration 3

Politics and Governance in Southeast Asia 3 PSCI 6232 Politics and Governance in Southeast Asia 3

Introduction to Political Theory 3 PSCI 6203 Introduction to Political Theory 3

Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 PSCI 6202 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3

Introduction to International Relations 3 PSCI 6221 Introduction to International Relations 3

Introduction to Political Analysis and Research 3 PSCI 6222 Introduction to Political Analysis and Research 3

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Political Data 3 PSCI 6231 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Political Data 3

Research or Practicum in Political Science 3 PSCI 6400 BA PoS Practicum

3

C. POLITICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE COURSES 12 12

Philippine Government and Politics Field PSCI 6001 Philippine Foreign Relations 3

PSCI 6002 The Philippine Executive, Legislature and Judiciary 3

PSCI 6003 Philippine Economics of Government with LRT 3

PSCI 6006

Philippine Political Parties, Pressure Groups, Movements, Interest Groups and Public Opinion

3

D. OTHER ELECTIVE COURSES 12 12

PSCI 6331 International and Regional Organizations 3

PSCI 6332 American, European and East Asian Government and

Politics 3

PSCI 6333 Contemporary Government and Foreign Powers 3

PSCI 6334 Geopolitics 3


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E. MISCELLANY COURSES (14) 14

Physical Education (8) Physical Education (8)

NSTP (6) NSTP (6)

TOTAL ACADEMIC UNITS:

TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED (with NSTP/PE): 104 104


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A. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Course Title Understanding the Self Credit Unit(s) 3

Course Code GE 6100 Lecture Unit(s) 3

Pre-requisite None Laboratory Unit(s) 0

Course Description

The course is intended to enable the process of exploration and thereby help students arrive at an

understanding of the concepts of personality, self and identity. The course covers topics on the

introduction of major theories of personality – its nature, development and dynamics as well as those

forces and factors that lead to the formation of a self and identity; and the provision of experiential

learning so as to ground these theories and perspectives in students’ concerns and issues relating to

their personal self and identity.

Self-discovery exercises and activities, reflection papers and personal journals will be used as the

focal point of lectures and class discussions, thereby providing the foundation and structure for all

course learnings. Other learning tools such as personality tests and measures will also be used.

Course Title Readings in Philippine History Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

The course aims to expose students to different facets of Philippine history through the lens of

eyewitnesses. Rather than rely on secondary material such as textbooks, which is the usual approach

in teaching Philippine history, different types of primary sources will be used – written (qualitative and

quantitative), oral, visual, audio-visual, digital – covering various aspects of Philippine life (political,

economic, social, cultural). Students are expected to analyze the selected readings contextually and in

terms of content (stated and implied). The end goal is to enable students to understand and

appreciate our rich past by deriving insights from those who were actually present at the time of the

event.

Contextual analysis considers the following: (i) the historical context of the source (time and place it

was written and the situation at the time); (ii) the author’s background, intent (to the extent discernible),

and authority on the subject; and (iii) the source’s relevance and meaning today.

Content analysis, on the other hand, applies appropriate techniques depending on the type of source

(written, oral, visual). In the process students will be asked, for example, to identify the author’s main


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argument or thesis, compare points of view, identify bias, and evaluate the author’s claims based on

the evidence presented or other available evidence at the time. The course will guide the student

through their reading and analysis of the texts and require them to write reaction essays of varied

length and present their ideas in other ways (debate format, powerpoint presentation, letter to the

author of the source, etc.). The instructor may arrange the readings chronologically or thematically,

and start with the present (more familiar) and go back to the earlier periods or vice-versa.

Course Title The Contemporary World Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

The course aims to introduce students to the state of the world today and the new global order. The

phenomenon of globalization is examined from a variety of perspectives as well as its effects on

traditional cultures and communities, nations and political institutions, and local, national and regional

economies.

Students will be asked to identify the challenges posed by globalization and consider responses to

these challenges as demonstrated by experiences on the ground. For this purpose, students will

produce case studies of communities (in the Philippines and other countries) experiencing the impact

of globalization and their respective responses to issues that arise. There are global civil societies

engaged in advocacies relating to climate and environmental protection, for example, human

trafficking across borders, and the application of advances in science and technology to serve some of

the world’s poorest communities, and so on. There are, too, communities that have managed, in

varying degrees of success, to deal with the effects, good and bad, of globalization.

The course will focus on contemporary global conditions from a Filipino perspective primarily and also

as a member of the global community. Through a combination of readings, class discussions, writing

and group presentations, the students are expected to formulate an understanding of globalization that

is theoretically informed and rooted in the experiences of communities and nations.

Course Title Mathematics in the Modern World Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

The course begins with an introduction to the nature of mathematics as an exploration of patterns (in

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these topics students are encouraged to go beyond the typical understanding of mathematics as

merely a bunch of formulas, but as a source of aesthetics in patterns of nature, for example, and a rich

language in itself (and of science) governed by logic and reasoning.

The course then proceeds to survey ways in which mathematics provides a tool for understanding and

dealing with various aspects of present day living, such as managing personal finances, making social

choices, appreciating geometric designs, understanding codes used in data transmission and security,

and dividing limited resources fairly. These aspects will provide opportunities for actually doing

mathematics in a broad range of exercises that bring out the various dimensions of mathematics as a

way of knowing and test the students’ understanding and capacity.

Course Title Purposive Communication Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

The five skills of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing) are studied and

simulated in advanced academic settings, such as conversing intelligently on a subject of import,

reporting on group work and/or assignments, writing and delivering a formal speech, writing minutes of

meetings and similar documents, preparing a research or technical paper, and making an audio-visual

or web-based presentation. In the process, the criteria for effective communication are discussed and

used as the basis of peer evaluation of communication exercises in the class as well as for judging

communication techniques used by public officials, educators, industry leaders, churches, and private

individuals. The purpose of these combined activities is to enable students to practice strategies of

communication with a clear purpose and audience in mind, guided by the criteria of effective

communication and appropriate language.

Course Title Art Appreciation Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

The course aims to provide students the opportunity to observe, participate in, or otherwise experience

works of art in order to appreciate their role and purpose in life. Students will be exposed to various

works of art, ranging from the classical art forms to modern art installations, performance art, indie

films, enhanced e-books, and multimedia aesthetics. These works of art will be examined from an

aesthetic point of view and also as reflections or critiques of the societies that produced them. The


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course will thus build upon and hone the skill of understanding, critical appreciation, and expression of

one’s views.

Course Title Science, Technology and Society Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

The course is designed to enable students to appreciate, in broad terms, the societal impact of

developments in science and technology at the global and national level. This includes a review of the

history of science and technology globally – from the prehistoric era all the way to today’s advances in

sciences and technology – and similarly in the Philippines, including science policy. The historical

survey, which is grounded on an understanding of basic science concepts, will examine how these

developments have affected the course of human society: politically, economically, and socially

(including culturally).

The second part of the course focuses on current issues arising from the application of science and

technology, how such applications relate to ethical and political decisions in both the public and private

sector, and their effects (positive and negative) on society and life in general.

The course entails a variety of readings, group discussions, and research, culminating in a

presentation of findings regarding a particular issue.

Course Title Ethics Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

The course introduces students to the ethical dimension of human existence at various levels –

personal, societal, environmental, and cultural. The course seeks to answer questions such as, what

is ethics?. How is it framed and practiced?, and what is the value to society and the person?. The first

part lays the groundwork – the meaning of ethics – and leads students through the analysis of human

experience, linking it to elements of the ethical dimension. Part one of the course culminates in the

students’ ability to translate human experiences into ethical cases.

The second part of the course takes students through the various classical ethical frameworks –

utilitarianism, deontological ethics, virtue ethics, and natural ethics – providing them with the tools by

which to articulate and analyze the ethical cases they constructed. These frameworks also embed


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sets of values that students’ ability to express their constructed ethical cases in the language and form

of particular ethical frameworks.

The last part guides students through the analysis and evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of

the various ethical frameworks and their value to human life and society. The end goal is for students

to be able to make informed decisions on their constructed ethical cases.

The course will require considerable reading, discussion and writing, as students learn about ethical

frameworks, raise questions, reflect comment upon, and evaluate the frameworks and ethical cases

they construct in class.

Course Title Life and Works of Jose Rizal Credit Unit(s) 3

Course Code GE415 Lecture Unit(s) 3

Pre-requisite Laboratory Unit(s) 0

Course Description

This course provides critical analysis of Dr. Jose Rizal’s life and ideas and includes discussion on the

moral, intellectual, and political legacies of Dr. Jose Rizal, including examination of his life, and

analysis of his notable works. Students will be able to understand how the life and works of Dr. Jose

Rizal can serve as a paradigm for the modern Filipino youth.

Course Title Living in the IT Era Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

Science, culture and ethics of information technology, its influence on modern living and human

relationships, and uses for personal, professional, and social advancement


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Course Title Gender and Society Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

Gender as a social construction, its role in and impact on different facets of societal life

Course Title Philippine Popular Culture Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

New forms in art, music, and literature arising from opportunities and demands of mass audiences,

markets and mass media, and their social, economic, and political contexts.

B. CORE COURSES

Course Title Fundamentals of Political Science Credit Unit(s) 3

Course Code PSCI 6101 Lecture Unit(s) 3


Course Description

This course is an introduction to the scope and methods of political science. It provides an

understanding of the central concepts that deal with the nature of politics and the parameters of

political analysis; the various analytical and theoretical frameworks and approaches that deal with how

politics is studied and how political understanding is acquired; the wide range of methodologies used

in the systematic analysis of politics; as well as the core theoretical and methodological questions and

issues in the discipline.

Course Title Introduction to Philippine Politics & Governance

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Pre-requisite Laboratory Unit(s) 0

Course Description

This is a study of development organization and operations of the Philippine political systems with

special emphasis and analysis of contemporary structure and dynamics since its establishment under

1935 Constitution to the present. It also discusses the rationale, structure and actual operation of its

institutions under the New Constitution.

Course Title Philippine Public Administration Credit Unit(s) 3


Pre-requisites PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102 Laboratory Unit(s) 0

Course Description

An introductory course on the principles, practices and problems of public administration, historical,

behavioral and institutional analysis of the national and local bureaucracy and administration in the

Philippines.

Course Title Politics and Governance in Southeast Asia Credit Unit(s) 3


Pre-requisites PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102; PSCI 6202 Laboratory Unit(s) 0

Course Description

A study of the political systems and key political institutions in the development of the Southeast Asian

nation-states (i.e. Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore,

Thailand, and Vietnam)

Course Title Introduction to Political Theory Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

This course is basically an introduction to the subfield of political theory. It aims to examine how the

political thinkers from western antiquity to early modern era focusing on their complex concepts,

approaches, claims, issues, and nuances have structured the contemporary framing of and debates


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on the “political”. The discussions in this course are structured to allow students to have basic and

critical understanding of the various issues and controversies that are discussed by political thinkers

today.


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Course Title Introduction to Comparative Politics Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

This course is an introductory study of governmental and non-governmental political processes in

selected industrialized and developing societies.

Course Title Introduction to International Relations Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

This course is an introduction to the study of international cooperation and conflict and the various

regimes and institutions sustaining these processes.

Course Title Introduction to Political Analysis and Research Credit Unit(s) 3


Pre-requisites PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102; PSCI 6203 Laboratory Unit(s) 0

Course Description

This course is an introduction to various qualitative research issues, methods and styles for

understanding and explaining socio-political phenomena.

Course Title Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Political

Data Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

This course focus on the statistical technique for social research and the qualitative and quantitative

analysis of political data.


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Course Title BA PoS Practicum Credit Unit(s) 3


Pre-requisite Graduating Laboratory Unit(s) 0

Course Description

This is a 300 hours hands-on training of students in the industry. This is supervised by the industry

OJT Coordinator and in coordination with the school authorized or appointed Practicum Coordinator. A

hardbound of OJT documents must be submitted after the completion of the training. A

recommendation letter is provided by the Dean / Practicum Coordinator. Students submit the

endorsement letter to the industry partner.


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C. POLITICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE COURSES

Course Title Philippine Foreign Relations Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

This is a study of the development of Philippine foreign policy including the forces, techniques and

problems in its formulation and implementation. The course also discusses the methods and problems

of interaction.

Course Title The Philippine Executive, Legislature and

Judiciary Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

This course is the study of the nature, development and review of the Philippine executive, legislature

and legal institutions. It discusses the organization structure, functions and roles, institutional

capabilities, and impact on political process.

Course Title Philippine Economics of Government with LRT Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

This course is expected to enhance the ability of the students’ ability to understand the critically how

government expenditure and taxation can influence the distribution of income and capital in the

community and how the government expenditure and revenue affect the overall level of activity in the

Philippine economy. It also discusses the philosophy and objectiveness of agrarian reform and

taxation programs in the Philippines.


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Course Title Philippine Political Parties, Pressure Groups,

Movements, Interest Groups and Public Opinion Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

This course analyzes the structure, nature and function of political parties, movements, and interest

groups. It also discusses the nature, valuation and force of public opinion in the governmental process

with emphasis on democratic nations.


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D. INTERDISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE COURSES

Course Title International and Regional Organizations Credit Unit(s) 3


Pre-requisite PSCI 6101; PSCI 6102 Laboratory Unit(s) 0

Course Description

This course is the study of the origins, developments and prospects of international and regional

organizations. Special emphasis is given to the United Nations and related agencies and their

evolution from the League of Nations. Rules governing relations of states and international entitles,

their sources, application and impact upon contemporary relationships.

Course Title American, European and East Asian

Government and Politics Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

This course surveys the current political developments in selected European states, countries in East

Asia and the federal government of United States of America. Topics includes: their political systems

including the policies and objectives of both ruling and opposition elites; constitutional foundations,

organizations and functions; and role in world politics.

Course Title Contemporary Government and Foreign Powers Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

A comparative survey of major European and non-European governments, especially those with

whom the Philippines has significant political and economic relations. Includes problems of

development, as well as elite-mass interaction.


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Course Title Geopolitics Credit Unit(s) 3



Course Description

This course is provides understanding geography as a factor in politics, especially how it affects

nation-state behavior vis-a-vis one another. Power profiles of international actors as determined by

their natural environment.


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E. MISCELLANY COURSES

Course Title Physical Fitness Credit Unit(s) (2)

Course Code PHYED 6101 Lecture Unit(s) 2


Course Description

Instruction in general physical fitness wellness (mind, body, and health) is introduced. Emphasis is

placed on cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Weight training

conditioning and Intramural sports participation will also be encouraged.

Course Title Rhythmic Activities Credit Unit(s) (2)


Pre-requisite PHYED 6101 Laboratory Unit(s) 0

Course Description

The course covers the area in skill development and leadership techniques in rhythmic activities where

emphasis is placed on social, folk and creative dance activities.

Course Title Individual and Dual Sports Credit Unit(s) (2)



Course Description

This course provides students with basic knowledge and skills in a variety of individual and dual

sports. Emphasis is also given to strategies for organizing, teaching and assessing student progress in

each sport. Students are exposed to rules, strategies, instructional techniques and techniques for

evaluating performance, organization and skill development in individual and dual sports.

Course Title Team Sports Credit Unit(s) (2)




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Course Description

This course will provide learning experiences that will lead to the development of basic skills in team

sports. In addition to skill acquisition, the course will focus on how to plan and implement the four

stages of skill development in games through the use of extending, refining, and application tasks. An

emphasis will be placed on the use of the game stages and movement framework as a guide for

designing a variety of sport game experiences for students Thus, students will be expected to achieve

an intermediate level of skill in the selected team sports.

Course Title National Service Training Program 1 Credit Unit(s) (3)

Course Code NSTP 6101 Lecture Unit(s)

Pre-requisite None Laboratory Unit(s)

Course Description

The Literacy Training Service Program is designed to equipped students with teaching skills and

understands the role of education and transfer of skills to school children, out of school youth and the

marginalized sector of society for social transformation and development. The module covers the

NSTP Law, the student’s role in increasing the literacy and numeracy level of members in the

community.

Course Title National Service Training Program 2 Credit Unit(s) (3)

Course Code NSTP 6102 Lecture Unit(s)

Pre-requisite NSTP 6101 Laboratory Unit(s)

Course Description

The Literacy Training Service Program 2 is a continuation of LTS 1 designed to allow student to

experience actual teaching to school children, out of school youth and the marginalized sector of

society. The course covers the actual implementation of the approved LTS training plan.