The program equips future social scientists and educators with essential input to engage in scientific undertakings of social phenomenon particularly the emerging trends to help solve the complex problems of developing nations through knowledge discovered, thereby contributing to the philosophical, historical, socio-cultural, and politico-economic advancement. It also equips its students with sound theoretical foundations for the teaching of social sciences.
Master of Arts in Social Sciences
The program equips future social scientists and educators with essential input to engage in scientific undertakings of social phenomenon particularly the emerging trends to help solve the complex problems of developing nations through knowledge discovered, thereby contributing to the philosophical, historical, socio-cultural, and politico-economic advancement. It also equips its students with sound theoretical foundations for the teaching of social sciences.
In line with the Institutional Learning Objectives, the program is designed to:
- provide students with advanced and interdisciplinary knowledge about historical development and national identity, philosophical and legal issues, socio- economic and geopolitical dimensions of development and social-cultural phenomenon
- contribute to high level training in teaching, research and professional practice in the social sciences with emphasis on high level of specialization.
- develop professionals who are critical thinkers, creative and responsive to the needs of the society and who will use their knowledge and skills in a particular specialization towards social transformation
- respond to the intellectual and social needs of the immediate community particularly Calabarzon and the nation in general.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- analyze existing social conditions and application of laws in our society;
- recommend solutions to the problems and issues confronting our community;
- evaluate existing theoretical frameworks in analyzing social phenomena;
- collaborate with stakeholders in the introduction and promotion of new ways of addressing social problems; and
- design and apply programs and projects that are responsive to current local, national, and global needs.
Basic Courses (9 units)
- Philosophy and History of Social Science
- Research in the Social Sciences
- Theories in the Social Sciences
Major Courses (12 units)
- Social Theories
- Cultural Studies
- Political Economy and Public Policy
- Heritage, Local History, and Historiography
- Readings in Sociology
- Readings in Anthropology
- Cavite Studies
Cognate Courses (6 units)
- Globalization Studies
- Environmental Ethics and Sustainable Development
- Peace, Gender, and Inclusion
- International Relations
Institutional Requirements
- The Life and Philosophy of St. John Baptist De La Salle
Additional Requirements
- Comprehensive Examination
- Publication in a refereed journal
- Thesis Writing
- Original and two photocopies of his/her transcript of records
- Accomplished application form
- Two letters of recommendation from previous professors or employers
- Two copies of 2 x 2 picture
- An interview with the CLAC GS director and/or CLAC Dean
- Satisfactory test results in the Graduate Admissions Examination
- The maximum residency for master’s program shall be seven (7) years and nine (9) years for doctorate program including thesis/ dissertation writing (CHED Memorandum Order series of 2007, section 18)
- A student who fails to complete the program within the given period will have to enroll six (6) units of refresher courses with additional three (3) units for each of the succeeding years unt il the completion of the degree. The refresher courses to be enrolled are the following: Research, Statistics, and major subjects.