COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
RESEARCH AND EXTENSION
ALUMNI
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
The BA Communication Program of Wesleyan University-Philippines aims to equip student with the knowledge and skills in the theory and practice of communication applicable in various professions and contexts, with focus on the media professions.
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
Students who complete the BA Communication Program will be able to:
- Apply professional and ethical standards in the field of communication whether in creative and performing arts, mass media, new media and/or in business;
- Develop Christian values and sense of social responsibility to help the community;
- Apply creative and critical thinking in different areas of productions;
- Demonstrate competencies in communication using various communication media and platforms, making sure that they will be a catalyst of change in the society, ready to extend services and be responsive to the needs of other people.
COURSE MAP
| TOTAL UNITS | 149 Units |
| Major Courses | 81 Units |
| Communication Core Courses | 30 |
| Communication Electives | 27 |
| Communication Required Courses | 12 |
| Internship | 6 |
| Thesis/Special Project | 6 |
| General Education Courses | 36 Units |
| Mandated Courses | 20 Units |
| Physical Education Courses | 8 |
| NSTP | 6 |
| Literature | 6 |
| Institutional Required Courses | 12 Units |
| Christian Education Courses | 9 |
| Basic Computer Education Courses | 3 |
Career Opportunities
- Public and Corporate Communication/Information Officer
- Social Science and Communication Researchers/Analysts
- Communication/Media Planners and Managers
- Program/Project Development Officers
- Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising Practitioners
- Media Practitioners
- Multimedia/Social Media Managers
- Learning System Designers
- Multimedia Designers
- Theater Actors, and Allied/Related Professions
The BA Political Science Program of Wesleyan University-Philippines aims to educate the students about governments, public policies and political behavior using both humanistic and scientific perspectives and skills to examine all countries and regions of the world.
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
Graduates of BA Political Science at Wesleyan University-Philippines will be able to:
- Demonstrate excellence in the field of profession with social concern and respect to human dignity;
- Engage in advocacies which promote equality, political participation, responsible citizenship and protection of human rights;
- Apply and practice their knowledge of organizational leadership, team management, and procedures, protocols in their chosen field of work; and
- Involve themselves in transformation of society through applying research based policies and political practices.
COURSE MAP
| TOTAL UNITS | 137 Units |
| Major Courses | 66 Units |
| CHED Required Major Courses | 36 |
| Elective Courses | 15 |
| Institutional Elective Courses | 9 |
| Practicum | 6 |
| General Education Courses | 36 Units |
| Mandated Courses | 20 Units |
| Physical Education Courses | 8 |
| NSTP | 6 |
| Literature | 6 |
| Institutional Required Courses | 12 Units |
| Christian Education Courses | 9 |
| Basic Computer Education Courses | 3 |
Career Opportunities
- Policy/Political Analyst
- Legislative Assistant
- Political Consultant
- Intelligence Analyst
- Political Campaign Staff
- College Professor
- Legal Assistant
- Foreign Service/Diplomat
- Politician
Post Graduate Path
- MA in Political Science/Public Administration
- Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The BS Psychology Program of Wesleyan University-Philippines provides initial training for those interested in teaching, research and the practice of Psychology. It is a preparatory program for graduate studies in Psychology, as well as in other professions such as medicine, law, and business management.
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOME
As a future Psychology practitioner, the Wesleyan graduate incorporates empathy and competency towards a transformative community mental health needs awareness, creation and preparation of policies backed by empirical data committed at promoting, restoring and sustaining positive psychological well-being among individuals and society.
COURSE MAP
| TOTAL UNITS | 159 Units |
| Major Courses | 91 Units |
| Basic Courses | 8 |
| Required Courses | 42 |
| Elective Courses | 9 |
| Practicum/OJT | 6 |
| Natural Sciences Courses | 20 |
| Research-Related Courses | 6 |
| General Education Courses | 36 Units |
| Mandated Courses | 20 Units |
| Physical Education Courses | 8 |
| NSTP | 6 |
| Literature | 6 |
| Institutional Required Courses | 12 Units |
| Christian Education Courses | 9 |
| Basic Computer Education Courses | 3 |
| Twenty units (20) of natural science subjects are required for BS Psychology student while other required courses prepare the students towards their internship at educational, industrial and clinical setting. To ensure the qualification of psychology students towards taking the Psychometrician board exam, the psychology department complies with the necessary subjects such as abnormal psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, psychological assessment and theories of personality. | |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of BS Psychology could be:
- Psychometricians
- Psychologist
- Human Resource Staff
- College Professor
- Graduates may pursue careers in medicine, law, business
management, and may also pursue specializations in
Psychology such as Clinical, Counseling, Developmental,
Educational, Social, and Industrial/Organizational.
BS Social Work at Wesleyan University-Philippines is a four-year degree course that deals with the study of social units – the community and family; the different socio-political and economic issues affecting these social units and the role of the social workers in improving their conditions.
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOME
- Driven by the need to challenge and change existing structural conditions that contribute to marginalization, social exclusion and oppression, renders himself to service, leadership and competence;
- Advocates, upholds and promotes human rights and social justice by empowerment and liberation of people;
- Engages in advocacies to promote respect and responsibility for cultural diversities;
- Utilizes a range of skills, techniques, strategies, principles and activities to ensure integrity and dignity;
- Defends, enrich and realize the values, principles and activities of Social Work profession to amplify inherent worth and dignity of every human; and
- Demonstrate the Wesleyan values in the practice of Social Work profession.
COURSE MAP
| TOTAL UNITS | 170 Units |
| Major Courses | 102 Units |
| Required Courses | 51 |
| Elective Courses | 12 |
| Practicum/OJT | 30 |
| Research-Related Courses | 9 |
| General Education Courses | 36 Units |
| Mandated Courses | 20 Units |
| Physical Education Courses | 8 |
| NSTP | 6 |
| Literature | 6 |
| Institutional Required Courses | 12 Units |
| Christian Education Courses | 9 |
| Basic Computer Education Courses | 3 |
Required courses provide students exposure to the discipline’s three fields: 1) Human Behavior and Social Environment, 2) Social Work Primary Methods: Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families, Social Work Practice with Groups and Social Work Practice with Communities, 3) Social Work Secondary Methods: History, Philosophy and Ethics, Social Welfare Policy and Social Welfare Programs, Research, Social Agency Administration and Supervision.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Social Worker
- Social Welfare Planner
- Community Project Manager
- Community Program Developer
- Human Resource Developer
- Counselor
MSW program aims to produce graduates who have the compassion and commitment in upholding human rights, respecting human dignity and diversity, and working towards social justice which is responsive to changing global and national realities.The MSW program has two (2) major tracks. These are the thesis track and the non-thesis track. The thesis track is research intensive whereby students are required to pass the comprehensive examination and present a thesis to the panel for evaluation and approval and the non-thesis track requires students the student to pass the comprehensive examination and complete a capstone project. A capstone project culminates the student’s academic or learning experiences. It provides the student opportunities to exhibit the knowledge and skills obtained during the course of study. The student presents the capstone project to a committee of experts for grading and evaluation.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
MSW equips the students with the necessary competencies for advanced direct practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations that would prepare them to practice in a variety of settings which include the following:
- Advanced knowledge and skills in a specialized field of study for professional practice.
- Self-directed research
- Lifelong learning with a highly substantial degree of independence that involves individual work and multi-disciplinary experts.
- Application of the above-mentioned skills in research, professional, or creative work.
GRADING SYSTEM
A uniform grading system is used to measure performance. The following are the numerical and descriptive equivalent of final grades.
| NUMERICAL GRADE | EQUIVALENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 98-100 | Excellent |
| 1.25 | 96-97 | Very Good |
| 1.50 | 93-95 | Very Good |
| 1.75 | 90-92 | Good |
| 2.0 | 87-89 | Good |
| 2.25 | 84-86 | Fair |
| 2.50 | 81-83 | Fair |
| 2.75 | 78-80 | Passed |
| 3.0 | 75-77 | Passed |
| 5.0 | below | Failed |
A student may receive grade with verbal description of any of the following:
- PASSED – from 1.00 to 3.00, the student has complied with the requirements of the course;
- FAILED – 5.00 and below, the student was not able to comply with the minimum requirements of the course, hence, he/she has to re-enroll the same;
- DROPPED – the student exceeded the maximum number of allowed absences;
- INCOMPLETE – the student has not complied with the requirements ofthe course. The student is given one academic year to complete the lacking requirements.