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Bachelor of Arts in International Development

Bachelor of Arts in International Development

Bachelor of Arts in International Development

Bachelor of Arts in International Development

The Bachelor of Arts in International Development program provides the students with the necessary knowledge and skills in international development studies and business and project development. It enables them to examine current development practices, issues, and trends and to come up with policy recommendations for national and international governmental and non-governmental organizations. The program trains the students to become proficient national and international development practitioners.

Program Goals

Program Goals

  • Analyze the multi-dimensional characteristics of development that are prevalent in many least-developing and developing countries in the world.

  • Recommend solutions to the development-related problems and issues confronting the local, national, and international community.

  • Evaluate existing theoretical frameworks and formulate new ones in analyzing emerging local and international development-related phenomena.

  • Collaborate with state and non-governmental organizations in communicating and promulgating development plans, policies and programs for societal transformation and progress.

  • Design and apply development programs and projects that are responsive to current local, national and global needs

Program Curriculum

  • English for Purposive Communication

  • Diskurso sa Filipino

  • Mga Babasahin Hinggil sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

  • Philippine Indigenous Communities

  • Critical Thinking

  • Our Christian Faith & Lasallian Identity

  • Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 1 (Movement Competency Training)

  • Towards One Goal: Social Transformation

  • Student Engagement Program (0 unit)

  • Environmental Science

  • Understanding the Self

  • Mathematics in the Modern World

  • Ang Buhay at mga Akda ni Rizal

  • World Geography

  • Christian Discipleship in the Modern World

  • Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 2 (Exercise‑Based Fitness Activities)

  • Community Service by Focus Programs (HELPS)

  • Ethics

  • Science, Technology and Society

  • The Contemporary World

  • Socio‑Anthropology

  • International Development Theories

  • Asian Development Experience

  • Development Communication

  • Christian Commitment in Contemporary Society

  • Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 3 (Individual–Dual Sports/Dance)

  • Art Appreciation

  • Peace Studies

  • Development Economics

  • Latin American Studies

  • International Organizations

  • International Law

  • Basic French

  • The Catholic Social Teaching and Our Social Responsibility

  • Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 4 (Team Sports)

  • Justice and Inclusion

  • European Studies

  • Public Economics

  • International Relations

  • Development Planning & Management

  • Entrepreneurship and Development

  • Statistics for Social Science

  • Intermediate French

  • Technical Writing

  • Strategic Management

  • African Studies

  • Geo Politics and Development

  • Development Research 1

  • Sustainable Development

  • Classic Literatures of the World

  • Advance French

  • English in the Workplace

  • Development Research 2

  • International Political Economy

  • International Economy and Business

  • International Development Trends

  • Superior French

  • Local/International Internship Program

Career Options

  • International Organizations & NGOs
  • Public Policy Analyst
  • Corporate & Private Sector
  • Program Officer in regional bodies

Career Pathways

(Local and international NGOs, UN agencies, international networks)

  • Development Program Officer
  • Humanitarian Response Associate
  • Grants and Fundraising Officer
  • Project Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
  • Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Project Staff

(LGUs, national development planning agencies, sectoral offices)

  • Community Development Officer
  • Social Welfare Assistant
  • Sustainable Development Planning Officer
  • Research & Policy Assistant
  • Environmental Planning Support Staff

(Support roles in international cooperation and development aid)

  • International Development Assistant
  • Foreign Aid Program Coordinator
  • Migration & Development Worker
  • Human Rights and Peace-Building Support Staff
  • CSR Program Officer
  • Sustainability Analyst
  • ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Support Staff
  • Stakeholder Relations Coordinator
  • Development Research Assistant
  • Data and Policy Researcher
  • Social Impact Analyst
  • Future path to teaching and graduate studies

Faculty Profile

 

Academic Qualifications

Name

Undergraduate 

Degree

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

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Aguilar, Ma. Virginia G. Ph.D.Bachelor of Arts in Sociology XavierMaster Of Health Social SciencePh.D. SociologyLinkedIn
Atienza, Jesse L.Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

MA Public

Administration

Doctor of Public

Administration

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Calairo, Emmanuel F. Ph.D.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMAE Social SciencePh.D. History-
Cruz, Josephine L.Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

MA Teaching

Social Sciences

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Estrada, Rafael Julius D.Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

MA Public

Administration

Doctor of Public

Administration UP-NCPAG

LinkedIn
Iya, Palmo R. Ph.D.

Bachelor of Secondary

Education Social Science

MA Teaching HistoryPh.D. HistoryLinkedIn
Lineses, Edwin F. Ph.D.Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Aura

MA Public Administration

/Management

Ph.D. Anthropology and

Sociology of Education

LinkedIn
Lleno, Chealyn J.Bachelor of Arts in EconomicsMA Development Economics--
Lubang, Jeffrey A. Ph.D.Bachelor of Science in Foreign ServiceMA Art History

Ph.D. in Applied

Cosmic Anthropology

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Maldo, Dennis B.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMA Political SciencePh.D. Political ScienceLinkedIn
Mallari, Jan Phillip D. Ph.D.Bachelor of Arts in SociologyMA Devt. StudiesPh.D. Devt. StudiesLinkedIn
Medina, Jesus A. Ph.D.BA MarketingMA Teaching Social SciencesPh.D. HistoryLinkedIn
Mujal, Rhuda M.AB History St. Anthony'sMA in Education Major in Social Studies

Ph.D. in Applied

Cosmic Anthropology

LinkedIn
Rocina, Jose Aims R. Ph.D.Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Univerity ofMA Political SciencePh.D. Political ScienceLinkedIn
Sarno, Heidi B.Bachelor of Arts in CommunicationMA Araling Pilipino--
Aquino, Judea Arthuree B.Bachelor of Secondary Education major in EnglishMA in Social Sciences-LinkedIn
Aznar, Elaine V.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMaster of Arts in Political Science with specialization in Comparative Politics-LinkedIn
Atty. Cajote, Donna Maria T.BS Computer Science Regis MarieBachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor--
Atty. De Guzman, Peter Raymund L.Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy and Minor in PsychologyBachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor-LinkedIn
Dominguez, Sarah C.Bachelor of Arts major in SociologyMS in Management major in Devt. Management-LinkedIn
Durias, Tom N. Ph.D.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMA Political Science MLQU

Ph.D. Public

Administration

Ph.D. Educt'l.

Management

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Atty. Eleria, Elmer D.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor--
Esternon, Bernard F.BSE in History--LinkedIn
Estrañero, Jumel G.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMA Social Sciences . Juris Doctor-LinkedIn
Gamo, Marina D.Bachelor of Science in Social WorkMaster of Science in Sociology

Doctor of Philosophy in

Development Studies

LinkedIn
Garcia, Aquino I.BSE HistoryMA Social Sciences

Ph.D. Honoris

Causa Educational

Leadership and

Good Governance

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Garcia, Manolito C.Bachelor of TechnologyMA in Divinity major in Biblical Studies-LinkedIn
Gerodiaz, Jannell C.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMaster of Laws--
Gordovez, Ernesto Stephen C.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMA Political Science-LinkedIn
Gumiran, Allen Casey S.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceM.A.-LinkedIn
Atty. Isma, Jennifer Mae A.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceJuris Doctor--
Atty. Leaban, Aimee Jean P.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor--
Llabres, Jessa Mae L.Bachelor of Arts in Development StudiesMSc International Business and Diplomacy-LinkedIn
Atty. Lopez, Joshua Reed C.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor-LinkedIn
Maceda, Michael John SBachelor of Arts in PhilosophyMaster of Arts in Development Policy-LinkedIn
Mandigma, Veronica Therese V.Bachelor of Arts in Public AdministrationMA Public Administration-LinkedIn
Pami, Dominic L.Bachelor of Arts in Classical PhilosophyBachelor of Laws-LinkedIn
Regis, Marnon L.Bachelor of Arts in TheologyMA in Pastoral Ministry

Ph.D. in Applied Cosmic

Anthropology

LinkedIn
Rocela, Michele M.AB Political Science-

Doctor in Public

Administration PUP Manila

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Sadol, Helen Grace C.AB Political ScienceMA Political SciencePh.D. Political Science-
Salazar, Joel D.BS in Commerce Major in Mngt. ImusMA in Education

Doctor of Education in

Education Leadership

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Atty. Saquilayan, Fatima J.Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Bachelor of

Laws/Juris Doctor

-LinkedIn

 

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Philippines, 4115 

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