Mindanao State University

Iligan Institute of Technology

Andres Bonifacio Avenue, Iligan City 9200
www.msuiit.edu.com

COLLEGE OF ARTS and

SOCIAL SCIENCES

STUDENT HANDBOOK
2009
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES During the 62 meeting of the MSU Board of Regents on March 12 1975,
the first comprehensive re-organizational plan for the Institute was approved under
BOR Resolution No. 894, S. 1975. This plan made the Institute the first autonomous
I. GENERAL OVERVIEW campus of the MSU System.

A. THE MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM In the years that followed, MSU-IIT has continually expanded and
developed its academic programs. While doing so, it has also enhanced its research,
The Mindanao State University, created by Republic Act no. 1387 as amended infrastructure and cultural activities.
by RA No. 1893, RA No. 3791, and RA No. 3868, and formally established on
September 1, 1961, started as a one- campus university at Marawi City. Since then, it B. 2 Its Official Seal
has grown into a University System with satellite units located over strategic areas of
Mindanao in Southern Philippines. The Mindanao State University is a public, non- The seal represent the role of MSU-IIT in technological advancement. The
sectarian, non-profit institution of higher learning (Art. 2, MSU-Code). solid circle represents the nucleus of scientific and technical knowledge upon which
technology depends. The three graduated lines signify the increasing challenges and
The purpose of the University shall be to provide instruction for undergraduate responsibilities a student in science and technology faces from year to year. The need
and graduate levels in literature, philosophy, law, the arts and sciences, to give for expansion, advancement and excellence in science and technology is projected by
professional and technical training, to encourage and undertake research, contribute to the lines directed outward of the triangle, the symbol of stability. Red signifies the
the growth and dissemination of knowledge, to better implement the policy of the determination of MSU-IIT pursuing her programs while yellow radiates a bright future
government in the intensification of the education of the Filipino youth, especially ahead.
among the Muslims and other belonging to the national minorities, with aim and view of
integrating the latter into our body politic. More emphasis, however, shall be given in C. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES MISSION
the teaching of Filipino native culture, arts, sciences, law, philosophy and literature.
Research in these lines shall be undertaken by the University. We are committed to improving the quality of life through the conduct of
responsive research and extension service and more important, through the
The University, through the Board of Regents, is authorized to invest its development of competent graduates imbued with a sense of social responsibility and
resources not otherwise appropriated in the capital stocks of corporations engaged in the ideals of cultural pluralism, humanism, and nationalism.
the promotion and development of tourism, which include but are not limited to
corporations operating and managing hotels, research and the like. The University,
through the Board of Regents, is further empowered to convey idle land and dispose of GOALS
its idle assets in order to effectuate the foregoing authority (Art. 3, MSU Code). The
University color shall be ―sotra‖ or magenta and gold (Art. 6, MSU Code). 1. Pursuit of knowledge and academic excellence in the arts, humanities, and social
sciences in a nurturing environment of integrity, mutual respect and strong work
The seal of the University shall be of the design approved by the Board of ethic;
Regents, showing the Maranao, ―awang‖ in full sail as the head of the seal, and a
Maguindanao lamp with three rays emanating from the flame resting atop a Maranao 2. Application of knowledge and scientific tools in addressing teaching-learning
boat with the figure ―1961‖ written on it (Art 7, MSU Code). needs, human problems, and social issues to attain enduring peace and
sustainable development in a culturally-diverse and changing society.

A. 1. Constitutional and Legal Bases of the Establishment of the MINDANAO STATE

UNIVERSITY AND THE MSU-ILIGAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GENERAL OBJECTIVES

1. RA 1387, as amended by RA 1893, Ra 3791, and RA 3868, otherwise known as 1. To offer quality curricular and co-curricular programs and service-courses
the Charter of MSU, providing for the establishment of the Mindanao State University in the social sciences, arts, and humanities in both the undergraduate and
on September 1, 1961 at Marawi City. The original charter was approved on June 18, graduate levels;
1955.
2. To maintain a dynamic and competent faculty force dedicated to the total
development of the human potential;

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 3. To develop critical thinking, inculcate aesthetic and social values, and
strengthen moral character through relevant teaching-learning 2. PD 250, entitled ―Amending Certain Provisions of RA 1387, as
experiences, creative activities and innovative processes; amended by RA 3898, Relating to the Corporate Powers of the Mindanao
State University‖ was issued by Executive Secretary Melchor on July 21, 1973.
4. To provide adequate facilities and efficient administrative system/services
in support of our curricular programs; 3. Memorandum Order No. 3, S. 1986, dated March 1986, authorizing the
Secretary of Education. Culture and Sports to reorganize the Board of
5. To undertake research and special studies relevant to instructional needs Regents and subsequently the University System.
and the development needs of society;
4. Memorandum Order No. 45, S. 1986, entitled ―Modifying R. A. No. 1387, as
6. To deepen our involvement in communities by taking an active role in amended,‖ issued on November 7, 1986 by Executive Secretary Joker Arroyo
extension services; and and later confirmed by President Aquino on March 19,1987, increasing the
member of the Board of Regents to 15, to include among others the
7. To establish linkages and partnerships with other Chancellors of MSU-IIT, MSU General Santos, and MSU Tawi-Tawi college as
institutions/organizations for advocacy, fund generation, and program ex-officio members.
support.
5. BOR Resolution No. 92, S. 1988, or Code of Governance of the MSU System,
approved on July 21, 1988, defining the composition of the seven autonomous
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES campuses of the MSU System.

1. To provide students with liberal arts education and professional 6. BOR Resolution No. 92, S. 1988, or Code of Governance of the MSU System,
competence in specific fields through the Departments of English, approved on July 21, 1988, defining the composition of the seven autonomous
Filipino and Other Languages, History, Political Science, Psychology, and campuses of the MSU System.
Sociology;
2. To offer basic service courses in English, Filipino, Spanish, History, 7. RA 5363, entitled ―An Act Changing the name of Northern Mindanao Institute
Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology in coordination with other of Technology to Iligan Institute of Technology, integrating it as a Unit of the
academic units of the Institute; Mindanao State University, and Other Purposes, approved by the Congress
3. To provide students the opportunities to engage in governance, sports on August 4, 1969.
events, literary-musical and other cultural activities and community-
extension services;
4. To maintain a faculty pool of at least 20% Ph. D. and 60% M.A. degree
holders; B. THE MSU-ILIGAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY:
5. To provide a strong faculty development program through scholarship ITS HISTORY, OFFICIAL SEAL, AND CAMPUS SITE
grants and support for attendance at seminar-workshops and
conferences; B.1 Its History
6. To encourage students to participate actively in discussions, debates, .
reviews, focused group discussions, role playing, workshops, symposia, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) is an autonomous external
academic competitions, researches, cultural presentations, exposure and campus of the Mindanao State University System. It received its charter on July 12,
community immersion activities; 1968 as provided for in Republic Act 5363.
7. To provide the students with adequately lighted and well-ventilated
classrooms, a well-equipped library, a student government center, a In 1956, the Iligan High School (HIS) which was established in 1946, was
student lounge, an audio-visual room, a counseling room and other basic converted into Lanao Technical School (LTS) under the Bureau of Vocational
amenities; Education. In 1965, RA 4626 converted LTS into the Northern Mindanao Institute of
8. To ensure operational efficiency by maintaining functional units such as Technology (NMIT). However, this law was not implemented. On July 12, 1968, RA
departments, standing committees, work groups, council and other units 5363 integrated NMIT into the MSU System.
that shall coordinate with bodies in the institute level like
curriculum,

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 research and extension, library, scholarship, admission, guidance, student b.1. The course he is going to enroll in on the main campus is not offered by the
disciplinary board, and promotion panel; Unit where he was previously enrolled.

9. To provide for an efficient system of planning, implementation, b.2. He presents a certification of good moral character from the Unit Head of the
documentation, monitoring and evaluation of the programs and services; College where he was previously enrolled.

10. To furnish the college with functional office equipment such as computers, b.3. He must have completed at least two years of studies in the Unit where he was
photocopying, and mimeographing machines, overhead projector, previously enrolled.
television sets, tape recorders, and other audio-visual
materials/equipment;
A. REGISTRATION RULES AND PROCEDURES
11. To engage in research that enhances teaching methodologies and
upgrades instructional materials; B.1 Registration

12. To conduct culture studies, language studies, research in indigenous At the start of every academic year, registration procedures and enrollment
knowledge systems, peace and development, governance, gender and flow charts are prepared and distributed to students to serve as guidelines.
development, rural development, and industrial development;
A student must be officially registered in order to earn credit for course work.
13. To share expertise and competencies in specialized fields with
marginalized groups/ sectors and other publics; No student shall be registered in any subject after 12% of regular class
meetings have been held.
14. To engage in development programs and projects in partnership with
communities; and Late registration is allowed only upon permission from the Dean and payment
of a fine of P20.00.
15. To engage in local, national and international networking with industrial,
business, research, and other academic institutions, and development
agencies to promote and support programs for mutual benefit. B.2 Cross-Registration

(1) WITHIN the INSTITUTE

II. ACADEMIC INFORMATION No student shall be registered in any other college, school or department
of the Institute without the permission of the Dean of the College in which the student is
primarily enrolled.
A. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The unit load for which a student may register in two or more colleges or
a. To Academic Programs, schools in the Institute shall not exceed the maximum load allowed by the rules on
Article 542, MSU Code Academic load.

A-1 Undergraduate (2) From Another Institution

High School graduates seeking admission to degree and non- No student registered in any other institution shall be admitted to the
degree courses must pass the System Admission and Scholarship University without a written permit from his Dean, Director or Registrar in that institution.
Examination (SASE) administered by the Mindanao State University Center for The permit shall state the number of units for which the student is registered and the
University Testing and Institutional Research, Office of the Vice President for subject that he is authorized to take in the University.
Academic Affairs, Mindanao State University, Marawi City.

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(3) To Another Institution A-1.1 Requirements:

Mindanao State University shall give no credit for any course taken by its Applicants qualified for admission must present the following
student in any university, college or school unless the taking of such course was requirements upon registration:
authorized by the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, upon the recommendation of
the Dean.
1. Form 138 ( High School card),
Prescribed forms for cross-registration permit to cross-enroll must be duly 2. Report of Rating of the MSU-SASE;
accomplished and recorded by the registrar. 3. Certificate of good moral character by an official of the school previously
attended;
E-1 Graduate Programs 4. Six (6) ID pictures 1‖x1‖ and one (1) 2‖x2‖ (bust size) picture (recent and

To qualify for admission to a degree program, the applicant must have: untouched);
5. Original Birth Certificate (to be returned), and one (1) photocopy of the
1. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
same;
2. An undergraduate GPA of at least 2.0 or some evidences of potential ability to 6. A certificate of good physical health from a government physician; and
do graduate work in the major field in which the applicant intends to enter, and
7. The latest income tax return of the parents and one (1) photocopy of the
3. An interview with the Department Chairman or Program Coordinator same.
(For Ph. D. in math, at least 30 units of MS courses in Mathematics which
include abstract algebra, analysis, linear algebra and topology. Also. B. Transfer Students
The weighted average grade in all MSU courses must be 1.75 or better.
Transfer students upon presentation of a valid Transfer Credential (honorable
The above requirements shall be enforced through: dismissal) and a copy of previous academic records, may be admitted provided (1) they
have obtained an average of at least 2.0 (86%) for all the academic units earned
a) Evaluation of undergraduate/graduate scholastic credentials; outside of the MSU System, and (2) they complete in the Institute no less than 50% of
b) Recommendations from two former professors, distinguished authority in the the units required for the course to which they seek admission. These regulations
field/discipline sought; and apply to all students at all levels.
c) Entrance examination as may be required by the graduate School and the
department. C. Foreign Students

Foreign students may be admitted provided they meet the requirements of the
Commission of Higher Education, In addition, foreign students from countries where
E.1.1 Admission Procedures English is not the medium of instruction and/or not the native language must submit a
certification of English proficiency. All documents and other admission requirements
1. Application for admission to the Graduate School should be made at least 3 must be received by the office of the Registrar at least one month before the start of
weeks before enrollment. (Application forms are available at the Graduate registration.
School)
2. Each application should be accompanied by an official transcript of records
(transfer credentials of the applicant’s former school is required for b. To Other Units of MSU, Art 542, MSU Code
transferees).
3. Applicants must be interviewed by the chairman or program coordinator of the
department that offers the program for which they are applying. A student from any Unit of the University may be admitted to other Units of the
4. Admission notices are issued by the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School. University subject to the following conditions:

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E.1.2 Registration Prolonged leave of absence must be requested in written petition to the Dean stating
a) A student intending to enroll in the Graduate program may register upon the reasons for the leave and the period of the leave that must not exceed one
presentation of a letter of admission from the Dean of the Graduate School. academic year.
b) A student may enroll in not more than 12 units of course work per semester
and not more than 6 units during summer. For a leave of absence availed of during the second half of the semester, the
faculty member concerned shall indicate the class standing of the student as either
E. 1.3 Minimum Grade Requirements ―Passing‖ or ―Failing‖ at the time of application for leave.

The student’s academic standing is evaluated at the end of each semester. No leave for absence shall be granted later than two weeks before the last day
To be in good standing, a minimum weighted average of 2.0 must be maintained for of classes during the semester.
masteral students and 1.75 for doctoral students.
A student who withdraws from the college without formal leave of absence
shall have his registration privileges such as scholarship and other grants curtailed or
III. ACADEMIC POLICIES entirely withdrawn.

A. CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS (Articles 319-321, MSU Code) Application for which leave of absence of any student under scholarship or
grant must be certified to and recommended by the University, Institute Physician in
1. A regular student is one who is registered for formal academic credits and order for this student not to forfeit his scholarship or grant.
who carries the full load called for in a given semester by the curriculum for which he is
registered; Provided, that if a student has already finished some of the required
subjects, the finished units shall be added to the units he is actually taking in the C.2 Maximum Residence Rule
computation of his load for the purpose of determining his status. Provided further,
that in the computation of the load, the grades taken will not be included for A student must finish the requirements of a course of any college within a
computation of the grant of scholarship; and, that if the advanced units were taken from period of actual residence equivalent to 1 ½ times the normal length prescribed for the
another university/ school/college, the grades obtained after the accreditation shall not course. A four-year course must be finished within 6 years, a two-year course must be
be used in the computation for the grant of scholarship. completed within three years, and a five-year program must be finished within seven
years.
2. An irregular student is one who is registered for formal credits but who
carries less than full load called for in a given semester by the curriculum for which he This policy shall not apply to a part-time student enrolling in not more than
is registered; and welve (12) units per term or semester and to those admitted under special programs
that normally require longer time for students to complete the course.
3. A special or auditing student is one who is not earning formal academic
credits for his work. Special cases shall be considered
at the discretion of the President of the University or the Chancellor of the MSU-IIT,
upon the recommendation of the Dean of the college, coursed through the Vice
B. ACADEMIC LOAD (Articles 327-332, MSU Code) Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

One university unit of credit is at least 6 full hours of instruction in the form of
lecture, discussion, seminar, tutorial or recitation or in any combination of these forms C. REFUND OF FEES ( Articles 339-341,MSU Code)
within a semester.
Students who have paid their matriculation fees and who are granted
No undergraduate student shall be allowed to take in one semester more than honorable dismissal or leave of absence shall be entitled to a refund of their
18 non-laboratory units or 20 units including laboratory work, except in course where matriculation fees, except entrance and registration fees, in accordance with the
the formal semestral load is more than 18 units, Provided, however, that a student with following schedule:
an average of ―1.5‖ or better in the previous regular term may be permitted by the
Dean or Director of the academic unit to carry not more than 21 non-laboratory units Within one week from the
or 23 units Opening of classes………………………………………. 80%

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 Within the second, third and including laboratory work and Provided, further, That this rule shall not affect or alter
Fourth weeks from the any existing course duly approved by the University Council and the Board of
Opening of classes………………………………………. 50% Regents in which the normal load per term is more than 18 units.

After the fourth week……………………………….. No refund In the third or summer term, the normal load shall be six (6) but in justifiable
cases, the Dean may allow the students to take nine units.
Provided, that in the case of students who withdraw before the opening of classes or
those who register after the opening of classes and withdraw thereafter, the number A graduating student (one who needs only 42 units to satisfy the requirements
of days shall be counted from the actual date of registration. of his course) may be permitted 21 non-laboratory units or 23 units with laboratory work
in either regular term or his last year; Provided, That his average grade during the
Laboratory fees will not be refunded after one week from the opening of previous regular terms is ―2‖ or better; and Provided, further, That his maximum load
classes where voluntary change is made from one course to another. during the third term shall not be more than 9 units.

Any student who is drafted for trainee instruction in accordance with the On the graduate level, full time students are allowed normal load of 12 units or
National Defense Act, by reason of his ineligibility to be a regular member of the ROTC a maximum load of 14 units. In the summer or third term, the normal load is 6 units.
of the University, may be refunded the proportional part of the total amount he paid for
his matriculation fees for the term during which he is drafted. The Dean or Director of the academic units is empowered to limit the
academic load of students who are employed, whether full-time or part-time, outside the
University, provided, that no graduate student who is employed on a full-time basis
shall be allowed an academic load of more than 10 units, whether in formal course or in
D. CHANGING OF CLASSES the graduate unit to which he belongs.

Transfer to other classes after registration shall be made only for valid
reasons. No change of matriculation involving the taking of the new subject shall be G. ATTENDANCE ( Articles 333-338, MSU Code)
allowed after 12% of regular class meetings have been held. Changes in matriculation
shall be effected by means of a change of matriculation form and must be Any student who, for unavoidable cause, absents himself from class, must
recommended by the adviser, approved by the Dean and submitted to the Registrar for obtain an excuse slip from his Dean to be presented to the instructor concerned not
assessment and notation. later than the second class session following the students return.

Absence due to illness must be reported by the student concerned to the

E. DROPPING OF COURSES MSU-IIT Clinic (University Infirmary in MSU) within three days after his absence in
which case a certificate if illness must be secured from the MSU-IIT Clinic.
A student may, with the consent of his instructor and Dean, drop a subject by
accomplishing the prescribed form. If the dropping takes place after three-fourths of the
hour prescribed for the course has elapsed, the instructor concerned shall be requested Excuses are for time missed only. All class work missed must be made up for
to state whether or not the student shall be given a grade of ―5‖ for the course. to the satisfaction for the instructor concerned within a reasonable time from date of
absence.

F. SUBSTITUTION (Articles 346-352, MSU Code) A student shall be dropped from his class when his absences reach 20% of
the scheduled hours of that particular subject.
Every substitution of subjects must be based on at least one of the following:
C.1 Leave of Absence
1. When a student is pursuing a curriculum that has been superseded by a new
one and the substitution tends to bring the old curriculum in line with the new one;
2. Conflict of hours between a required subject and another required subject; or A student who is unable to continue with his class due to illness or a similar
3. When the required subject is not offered. justifiable cause can request for a leave of absence.

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Every petition for substitution must: awarding of corresponding general advanced credits to individuals concerned on the
basis of the above principle is a matter of administration left with the Office of the Dean
1. Involved subjects within the same department if possible; if not, the two or Director concerned (Art. 358).
subjects concerned must be allied to each other.
For the purpose of the preceding rule, military service schools are those
2. Be between subject carrying the number of units; and operated by the Armed Forces of the United States or of the Republic of the
Philippines. For students enrolled for the first time, credit for courses taken in American
3. Be recommended by the adviser and by the heads of departments concerned. military service schools may be granted in courses duly evaluated by the American
council of Education in the case of the graduate level. In case of courses above the
All petitions for substitution must be submitted to the Office of the Dean or bachelor’s degree level for which graduate credit is requested, credit may be granted
Director concerned before 12 percent of regular class meeting have been held during upon the advice and recommendation of the department concerned, subject to the
the term. Any petition submitted thereafter shall be considered for the following approval of the proper committee in the graduate college or school concerned and the
semester. Vice President for Academic Affairs (Art.359).

No substitution shall be allowed for any subject prescribed in the curriculum in Each college or school may promulgate rules for the admission of transfer
which the student has failed or received a grade of ―5‖ except when in the opinion of the students and the granting of advanced credits provided they are not inconsistent with
department offering the prescribed subject. the general rules set by the University (Art. 360).

All applications for substitutions shall be acted upon by the Dean.

J. INTEGRATION PERIOD
H. TRANSFER OF STUDENTS (Articles 351-352, MSU Code)
A division or department chairman, with the approval of the Dean or Director,
Any student transferring from any college or university in the Philippines shall may authorize any member of his unit to suspend normal classes for a period not
submit his transcript of records at least one month prior to registration and may be exceeding three (3) days before the final examination to enable students to review;
admitted to the University on probationary basis until such time as he shall have provided, further, that in case of colleges and schools having no divisions, departments,
validated or repeated all the subjects taken outside the University which are required for the suspension may be done by any member of the faculty, but also subject to the
his course subject to the following conditions: approval of the Dean or Director, provided, further, that faculty members who have
been authorized to suspend their classes shall keep regular hours for consultation work
1. He may not be allowed to enroll in a subject or subjects the pre-requisites of ( Art. 361)
which, taken elsewhere, have not yet been validated or repeated in the
University.
K. EXAMINATIONS
2. Courses being offered for advanced credits must be validated at the rate of
18 units in a term within a period not exceeding four terms from the date The maximum period for each final examination shall be four (4) hours
of his admission. (Art.62).

3. Failure to comply with his requirement will mean the cancellation of his L. HONORABLE DISMISSAL
registration privileges.
A student in good standing who desires to sever his connection with his
Provided, however, that validation may be waived in certain subjects when in the college shall present to the Dean or Director a written petition signed by his parent or
judgement of the department concerned the quality of performance in the higher or guardian to this effect. If the petition is granted, the student shall be given honorable
related courses in which he is registered in the University demonstrated that he can dismissal. Without such petition and favorable action, no record of honorable dismissal
carry on satisfactorily the academic requirements of the University Provided, moreover, shall be made.
that request for waiver or validation must be initiated by the student concerned within a
period not exceeding four terms from the date of his admission. and, that such request
must be favorably recommended by the department head concerned and approved by
the Dean or Director of the College.
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 Honorable dismissal is voluntary withdrawal from the University with the The University shall give no credit for any course taken by any of its students
consent of the Dean or Director. All indebtedness to the University must be settled in any other university, college, or school unless the taking of such course was
before a statement of honorable dismissal will be issued. The statement indicates that expressly authorized. The authorization shall be in writing to be recorded by the
the student withdrew in good standing. If the student has been dropped from the rolls Registrar and shall specifically describe the subjects authorized and the name of the
on account or poor scholarship, a statement to that effect may be added to the University or college in which said subject shall be taken.
honorable dismissal. (Art. 412)

A student who leaves the University for reason of suspension, dropping, I. ADVANCED CREDITS
or expulsion due to disciplinary action shall not be entitled to honorable
dismissal. Should he be permitted to receive his transcript of records or the A student who is duly matriculated or whose application for Admission has
certification of his academic status in the University, it shall contain a statement of the already been approved may apply for advanced credit for works done in another
disciplinary action rendered against him (Art. 413). institution of collegiate standing upon: (1) presentation of credentials showing that he
has attended and passed in said institution courses fully equivalent to those given
Mindanao State University for which advanced credit is sought, and (2) passing the
validating tests given for the purpose by the department concerned (Art. 353).
M. GRADING SYSTEM
Application for advanced credit shall be made on the prescribed form to the
A. The Grades Dean or Director of the academic unit who shall recommend such application to the
Vice-President for Academic Affairs. If the Dean is satisfied that the application is in
The work of students both graduate and undergraduate shall be graded at the end of order, he shall cause the proper department head or division chairman to conduct the
each term in accordance with the following system: (BOR Res. 12,s. 1997) validating test or determine the possibility of having the test waived. The regular period
for holding these validating tests shall begin one week prior to the first day of
1.00 and 1.25 - Excellent registration. There shall be no payment for validating tests taken during this period. A
1.50 and 1.75 - Very Good validating test may be held outside of this period with the consent of the department
2.00 and 2.25 - Good head or division chairman and the approval of the Dean upon payment of the
2.50 and 2.75 - Satisfactory prescribed fee per subject (Art 354).
3.00 - Passing
5.00 - Failure Courses taken by transfer student in government colleges and universities or
Inc. - Incomplete in institutions accredited by the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines,
Drp - Dropped Association of Christian Colleges and Universities may be validated and accredited
by Mindanao State University (Art 355). The grant of advanced credits for courses
which are offered in other institutions but which have no equivalent in this University
However, for Graduate Students the grade requirements for graduation shall be: shall be left to the discretion of the faculty of the unit concerned (Art. 356).

MA 2.0 - GPA Advanced standing may also be granted by the Dean or Director of the
Academic unit upon approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs to students
graduated from an institution recognized by the Government for subject listed in the
A mark of ―Inc.‖ shall be given to a student who fails to appear for final examination or course or courses duly recognized. Advanced credit for work constituting only part of
to comply with other prescribed requirements due to illness or other valid reasons. If in courses recognized by the Government shall be awarded by the departments or
the opinion of the Dean or Director the absence from the examination is justified, the divisions concerned in accordance with the preceding Article (Art. 357).
student may be given examination. In case the class standing is nor passing and the
student fails to take the final examination for any reason, a grade of ―5‖ is given. ―Inc‖ is Courses taken for one year and satisfactorily completed in the United States
also given for work that is unfinished. and foreign schools duly recognized and Philippine Military Training Schools on
collegiate level shall be given general advanced credits equivalent to one year, or not
more than 30 units of general credit in Mindanao State University, provided, that
courses of less than a year in the United States and in the Philippine Military Training
Schools shall be given pro-rata advanced credit on the basis of the aforecited rule. The

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 The deficiency indicated by the grade ―Inc‖ must be removed within the poor scholarship. However, if the dropping takes place after the mid-term and
prescribed time; otherwise, the grade becomes ―5‖. The period for the removal of the student’s class standing is poor, his grades of ―5‖ shall be counted against
grades of ―Incomplete‖, must not extend beyond one academic year from the time the him for the purpose of this scholarship rule. The Committee on Scholarship
grade was received. The one-year academic period allowed for the removal shall be and Delinquency shall deal with these cases on their individual merits and
interpreted as extending to the regular semester removal period immediately following shall recommend to the President/Chancellor that the student dismissed and
the one-year period. If a student passes an examination for the removal of an "Inc― he be allowed to transfer to another department or college, or be placed on
shall be given a final grade of "3" or better; if he fails, the final grade shall be ―5‖ (Art. probation; but in no case of re-admission shall the action be lighter than
363) probation.

Re-examination shall be permitted only for the purpose of removing ―Inc.‖

grades. A student is not allowed re-examination for the purpose of improving his grade IV. GRADUATION POLICIES
(Art. 365).
A. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students in the graduate programs are required to complete at least 30 units

B. REMOVAL OF GRADES OF “INCOMPLETE‖ of course work and thesis, pass a general comprehensive examination and a final oral
examination based on the thesis. Submission of six bound copies of the thesis is
Examination for the removal of grades of ―Incomplete‖ may be taken without required.
fees: (a) during the regular examination periods, if the subject in which a student
failed to take his final examination is included in the schedule of examination for the For non-thesis masteral degree programs, students are required to complete
period during which said removal examination is to be taken; otherwise, said student is from 30 to 48 units of course work and pass a general comprehensive examination.
to be charged the prescribed fee; (b) during the removal examination period, viz., the
period covering ten days preceding the registration in each semester, Provided, that Students in the undergraduate and high school programs must have
the examination for a particular subject is taken at the time it is scheduled; and (c) completed all the requirements of the official curriculum of their course and must have
within the ten-day period preceding the Christmas vacation in colleges in which there is fulfilled the tree-planting requirement during their junior year.
no inter-semestral vacation; Provided, further, that the examination is taken at the
time and place it is scheduled (Art.374). No student shall be recommended for graduation unless he has satisfied all
academic and other requirements prescribed for graduation.
Removal examinations may be taken at other times, subject to the provisions
of the next succeeding Article, on the recommendation of the Dean or Director and
upon payment of the prescribed fee per subject (Art. 375) B. GRADUATION WITH HONORS

In no case shall the period for the removal of grades of ―Incomplete‖ extend Students who complete their courses with the following averages, computed on
beyond one academic year from the date the grade was received; Provided, however, the basis of units shall be graduated with honors.
That this one-year academic period allowed for the removal shall be interpreted as
extending to the regular semestral removal period immediately following the one-year Cum Laude - 1.46 to 1.75
period, and Provided, further, That the students on any University Scholarship/Grants Magna Cum Laude - 1.21 to 1.45
shall remove ―Inc‖ grades before the close of registration in the next succeeding term Summa Cum Laude - 1.00 to 1.20
(Art.376).
Provided, That all the grades in all academic subjects prescribed in the
curriculum shall be included in the computation of the average (Art. 426).
C. SCHOLASTIC DELINQUENCY
Students who are candidates for graduation with honors must have completed
Any student whose scholastic performance in class is below a grade of ―3‖ or ―passing‖ in the University at least 76 % of the total number of academic units or hours for
shall be subject to the following rules: graduation and must have been in residence therein for at least two years prior to
graduation (Art. 472).

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 In the computation of the final grade average of students who are candidates for
graduation with honors, only resident credits shall be included (Art 428). C.1. Warning - Any student who at the end of the term obtains final grades below ―3‖
in 25% to 49% of the total number of academic units for which he is registered shall be
That in case of students graduating with honors in courses the prescribed length warned by the Dean to improve his work.
of which IS less than four years, the English equivalent shall be used.
C.2. Probation - Any student who obtains at the end of the term final grades below
―3‖ in 25% to 75% of the total number of academic units in which he has final grades
shall be placed on probation for the succeeding term and his load shall be limited to the
C. TIME LIMIT extent to be determined by the Dean; Provided, that this shall not apply to students who
received final grades in less than 6 academic units.

A student, to qualify for a little or a degree, must complete the Probation may be removed: (a) by raising the number of units passed to over
requirements of a course of any department or college within the following time limit 50% of the total number of units in which the student has final grades by passing
from the start of school work: removal examinations, or waiver examinations, or by removing the ―Inc‖ grades before
the close of the registration of the next succeeding term, or (b) by passing in 100% of
1. for a two-year preparatory course -------------------------- three years; the units in which he has final grades on the succeeding term.
2. for a three- year course -------------------------- five years;
3. for a four-year course -------------------------- six years; C.3 Dismissal
4. for a five-year course -------------------------- seven years;
5. for a masteral degree ------------------------- five years, after (a) Any student, who at the end of the term, obtains final grades below ―3‖ in
admission to candidacy at least 76% of the total number of academic units in which he receives final
grades shall be dropped from the roll of his college or school; Provided, That
this shall not apply to students who received final grades in less than 9
D. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES academic units.

Attendance at general commencement exercises is compulsory (Art. 431). (b) Any student on probation in accordance with Rule 2 who once again fails in
50% or more of the total number of units in which he receives final grades
Graduating students who cannot participate in the general commencement shall be dropped from the roll of his college or school.
exercises due to justifiable reasons must write a petition to the
President/Chancellor through their Deans or Director or their duly designated C.4 Permanent Disqualification
representatives before the commencement exercises by the Registrar (Art. 432).
(a) Any student who, at the end of the term, obtains final grades below ―3‖ in
Graduating students who are absent during the general commencement 100% of the academic units in which he is given final grades shall be
exercises shall obtain their diplomas or certification and transcript of records from permanently barred from readmission to any college or school of the
the Office of the Registrar. Provided, That they comply with the above provisions University; Provided, further, That this shall not apply to students who received
on attendance and upon presentation of the receipts of payment of the graduation final grades in less than 12 academic units.
fee and student’s clearance (Art.433).
(b) Likewise, any student who has dropped in accordance with the Rule 3 (a) or
The name of the students elected to honor societies and awarded scholarship (b) and once again fails shall not be eligible for re-admission to any college or
shall be included in the commencement program (Art 434). school of the University.

The diploma shall bear only one date which shall be the date of the (c) The scholarship rule regarding permanent disqualification (Rule 4), does not
commencement exercises (Art. 434). apply to cases where the instructor concerned has certified that the grades of
―5‖ were due to the students authorized dropping of the subject and not to

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E. ACADEMIC COSTUMES A.2. Bachelor’s degree program - valedictorian, Salutatorians, and other honor
graduates from a graduating class of at least 30 members of public or recognized
Candidates for graduation with degrees or titles which require no less than four private schools.
years of collegiate instruction shall be required to wear the prescribed academic
costumes during the baccalaureate service and commencement exercises in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the University (Art 436). B. SPECIAL GRANTS

The prescribed academic costumes for attendance in the commencement B.1. Special grants are given to students who excel in sports by qualifying as varsity
exercises shall be as follows: athletes, who are actively involved in other extra-curricular activities such as
membership in cultural groups with specialization in theater arts, indigenous and ethnic
Members of the BOR – plain gowns without stripes; dances and choral singing.
MSU President according to degree earned;
Objectives;
1) Faculty
a. Ph.D - 3 stripes
b. MA - 2 stripes 1) To provide education to students who posses special skills and talents in sports,
c. BS/AB - 1 stripe theater arts, ethnic dances, choral singing or band membership.
2) Registrar - according to degree earned
3) Guests - according to degree earned 2) To give incentives and rewards to students with special skills and talents thereby
4) Guest Speaker - Special gown promoting their individual development.

Provided, That wearing of the academic gown shall be limited to those holding 3) To promote quality in the performance of cultural and choral groups, bands or
academic ranks (Article 437). bugle corps members, and varsity athletes who can represent the Institute as its
ambassadors of goodwill in performance and in local, regional, national and
international competitions.
VI. TUITION AND OTHER SCHOOL FEES
4) To provide opportunities to financially challenged but deserving students to work
A. TUITION ( subject to change upon consultation & approval of the BOR) and earn their way through college.

MSU-IIT has adopted a socialized tuition scheme. Poor but deserving students get
tuition discounts, the percentage of which is contingent on the following:
Each special grantee shall enjoy the following privileges:
a. percentile rank for the incoming students, or grade point average (GPA)
in the case of the old students and a) No obligation to pay tuition and other school fees except student government and
b. family annual per capita income (APCI) student publication fees.

The higher the percentile rank or grade point average (GPA) and the lower the annual b) No rental fee for textbook;
per capita income, the lower the fee.
c) Allowance of P300.00 per month exclusive of summer term;

B. SCHEDULE OF TUITION AND OTHER SCHOOL FEES d) For members of the band, choral and theater groups, one set of uniform or
(As approved until later amended or suspended) costume as the case may be, given once a year; and

B.1) Tuition e) Practice/rehearsal space and/or a small office for administrative purposes and for
st th
1 Year to 4 Year College ---------- P100/unit storing the groups properties gadgets.

B.2) Laboratory Fee -------- upgraded

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 Students enjoying these special privileges are members of the Kalimulan Dance B.3) Miscellaneous Fees
Troupe, MSU-IIT Band, Octava Choral Society, Integrated Performing Arts Guild and B.3.1 Regular Fees:
Varsity Athletes. College Graduate
Undergraduate
B.2 Special Scholarship granted to the Top Five Examination of the Integrated a. Registration P10/sem P20
Developmental School (IDS). Monthly stipend P300.00 and top twenty to SASE b. Library P30/sem P200
Monthly stipend of P300.00 in the IDS and P400.00 in the College program. c. Medical/Dental P10/sem P20
d. Athletics P20/sem P10
B.3. Free Tuition and other Fees (FTF) – granted to those who obtained and average e. Student Publication P10/sem P10
grade of 1.75 or better with a semestral load of not less than 18 units Free tuition only. f. Student Government P10/sem P100
g. Student Fee --- P100
B.4 Academic Scholarship (AS) - Awarded to those who belong to the top twenty of h. Handbook
the scholarship examination (MSU-SASE), or those who earned an average grade of i. Guidance Fee P 20/sem ---
1.75 or better in the college of Engineering, College of Sciences and Mathematics
majoring in Physics, Mathematics or Chemistry, College of Arts and Social Sciences Note: The PTA collects fees as agreed by the concerned parties. R.A 6655 provides
majoring in English or Psychology with semestral loads as prescribed in the curriculum. free basic education.
It provides for a monthly stipend of P400.00 or higher.

B.3.2 Other Fees

College Graduate
C. OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS Undergraduate
a. Admission Test P 50
Other scholarship with various privileges such as tuition, stipend and b. Late Registration P 50
transportation allowances are sponsored by the following agencies: c. ID Card
st
1 P100
 Commission on Higher Education(CHED) Re-issuance P150
d. Graduation
 National Integration Scholarship Grant Program (NISGP)
e. Transcript of records
 Department of Science and Technology (DOST) First copy P 100
 State Scholarship Program (SSP) Recopy P 10/page
 King of Paoguat Typoco Tanyo International Foundation Inc. (KTTIFI); f. Validation Examination
g. Insurance (as agreed by Student Council) P117.00/sem.
 Barangay Official Tuition Privileges;
 Mayor’s Scholarship Program;
 Philippine Saudi Arabia Scholarship for Accountancy;
 Order of Eastern Star (OES); VII. SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANTS
 Joseph Estrada Foundation Scholarship Program (JEFSP);
 Businessmen’s Foundation Scholarship Program (BFSP); A. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
 AIITA Scholarship for Technical Students;
 Bayan Tel for ECE; Entrance scholarship consisting of free tuition privileges are also awarded to
students of the following:
 Benigno S. Aquino Foundation
A.1. Graduate School - students who graduated with Honors or the equivalent
To qualify, a student must be recommended by the Head of College/Unit. with a score of at least 25% in the entrance examination of the Graduate School.

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D. GRANTS-IN-AID-PROGRAM A.3 Institute Library

Grants-in-Aid are intended to supplement the financial support given by The Institute Library comprises five departmental libraries located in various
parents for the education of their children at IIT. colleges. Its holdings consist of books, periodicals, researches, vertical file materials,
Compact Disk-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) and other multi-media resources. These
1. Grants-in-Aid are awarded to students who make it as scholars of the materials are organized according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system
Engineering Technology Programs based on the results of the Mindanao State and their bibliographic data may be accessed through Online Public Access Catalog
University System Admission and Scholarship Examination (MSU-SASE). (OPAC).

Privileges include the following: The open-shelf system is observed in all services points to enable users
greater access to the daily Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, service is limited to 8
a) Free tuition and other school fees; hours.
b) Free use of textbooks as available;
c) Monthly stipend of P300.00 or higher. The basis satisfaction is the The library is linked to the local area network of the IIT campus that has a
student’s performance in the MSU-SASE and the academic performance router gateway to PHNet. With this connection and with the adoption of an integrated
for old students. library system, TINLIB, the following computer facilities are now available in the library:
d) A round- trip transportation allowance to be given at the beginning and at
the end of each school year. The allowance shall be based on the actual a. On-line public access catalog (OPAC)
transportation fares by land or boat travel from point of origin to MSU-IIT b. Circulation system
and vice versa but shall not exceed P200.00. c. CD-ROM, and
d. Internet
2. In the graduate school, grants –in-aid are awarded to deserving students, who
are in need of financial assistance, in terms of Teaching Assistantship, Library Our library is a member of the Department of Science and Technology-
Assistantship and Research Assistantship. The duties, responsibilities and Engineering and Science Education Project (DOST-ESEP) Library Network composed
privileges of recipients include the following: of libraries of 8 major academic institutions: Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), De
La Salle University (DLSU), MSU- Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), UP Dilliman
a. Teaching Assistantship College of Engineering (UPDCE), UP Dilliman College of Science (UPDCS), UP Los
Baños (UPLB), UP Manila (UPM), University of Sto. Tomas (UST). As such, it has
1. For half-time basis remote access to the collection of the other sites through the OPAC.

Teaching Assistants should carry a student load of 9 unit, a teaching

load of 6 units, and render 8 hours of office work per week. The monthly A.4. Laboratories/ Shops
stipend is equivalent to 50% of the monthly salary of an Instructor A.
For research purposes, the Institute is equipped with laboratory facilities in the
2. For quarter-time basis biological and physical sciences. There are also shops for practicum purposes for the
engineering technology and industrial education programs.
Teaching Assistants should carry a student load of 12 units, a
teaching load of 3 units and render 4 hours of office work per week. The
monthly stipend is equivalent to 25% of the monthly salary of an Instructor A. A.5. Mini-Theater, Gymnasium, Tennis and Basketball Courts

b. Library Assistantship Four mini-theaters located at the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS),
College of Engineering (COE), College of Education (CED) and the main library
Library Assistants render 20 hours of work per week. The monthly stipend is building, serve as venues for seminars, conference and theatrical and cultural
equivalent to 50% of the monthly salary of a regular Library Assistant Step 1. presentations. For sports and bigger cultural and social activities, the Institute has a
multi-purpose gymnasium, a modern structure with a bleacher seating capacity of
3,500. It also has two clay tennis courts and four basketball courts.

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A.6. Computer Center c. Research Assistantship

The MSU-IIT Computer Center is the unit of MSU-IIT mandated to provide This grant is available to second year graduate students and those in the
information technology (IT) support services to the other units of the MSU-IIT upper years. Research Assistants render 20 hours of work per week, with a monthly
community. This unit develops application software for Institute use. It also regularly stipend equivalent to 50% of the monthly salary of a regular Research Assistant.
conducts or facilitates various computer literacy and advanced IT-related training to
enhance and update the IT skills and know-how of the MSU-IIT faculty and staff. The Students on assistantship are exempted from payment of tuition fees for the
unit also provides hardware maintenance support services for the various computer duration of the award.
units being used in the various departments and offices of the Institute.

A.7 Institute Clinic

VIII. STUDENT FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
The Institute Clinic looks after the health needs of the IIT constituents. Health
services are rendered free of charge to the students, faculty, and staff. The services A. THE FACILITIES
offered by the Clinic include medical services, minor surgery, dental services and family
planning. A.1. Housing

A.8. Guidance and Counseling Center Board and lodging houses for students are privately owned and operated
dormitories located just outside the Institute campus. The Department of Student
The Guidance and Counseling Center extends to students, faculty, staff and Affairs coordinates with the Conference of Student Hostels (CONOSTEL), an
individuals from other agencies the following services: Counseling and guidance, organization of owners/ operators of board and lodging houses that cater mostly to
testing vocational and professional information, placement and follow-up for students MSU-IIT students. CONOSTEL has at least thirty-six members whose board and
and graduates, outreach programs as well as training needs for other agencies. The lodging houses are duly accredited by the Institute through the Department of Student
Office also conducts job fairs and pre-employment seminars for graduating students Affairs.
within the Institute. Human relations training are also periodically administered for the
different offices constituting MSU-IIT. Group dynamics, enrichment programs, life Through DSA-CONOSTEL collaboration, board and lodging rates are
career development for small group sessions and daylight circles (art education) are regulated and basic amenities and facilities such as adequate water supply and lighting,
regularly conducted to enhance students abilities to make independent, informed study tables, chairs, comfort rooms, proper ventilation and outlets for electric fans and
decisions. irons, are provided for. Many lodging houses provide facilities for cooking and
laundering.
To further effectively facilitate student counseling and guidance, the Guidance
Center has formed an organization of Student Peer Facilitators, to assist counselors in The Department of Student Affairs maintains a directory of accredited board
the areas above-mentioned. and lodging houses and student dormitories and assists parents and their children
(usually freshmen and transferees) identify and select a suitable lodging house at the
start of the school year.

B. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
A.2. Institute Canteen
B.1. Student Assistantship
The Institute has a canteen that caters to all its constituents. It serves snacks
The Institute has a Student Assistantship program that provides financially and meals at reasonable prices. It also has catering services for special functions in
challenged but deserving students the opportunity to earn and work their way through the Institute.
college. Student’s assistants are compensated at the rate of P10.00 per hour (for a
maximum of 100 hours per month) and are assigned in different offices to There are also smaller canteens in the different colleges of the Institute.
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clerical, messengerial and similar tasks. They are required to carry the minimum No university student organization shall be allowed to function without a constitution
academic load as prescribed in their respective curricula and must pass in all subjects that has been previously approved by the Chancellor upon the recommendation of the
at the end of the semester in order to continue enjoying the benefits of the program. All Director of Student Affairs. (Art. 467)
these years, hundreds of students have availed of the benefits of the student
assistantship program and earned degrees in their chosen fields. The program is
administered by the Department of Student Affairs. A. Guidelines

Campus-based student organizations are organized and operated in accordance

B.2. Special Program for the Employment of Student (SPES) with the following guidelines:

Every summer, students are given the chance to earn extra money for tuition A.1. Any group of at least fifteen (15) students may apply with the Director of
and other educational expenses in the coming school year by availing themselves of Student Affairs, to organize and operate a student organization, Provided,
the government’s Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES). Under this however, That for the specific purpose of accreditation of such organization,
program (R.A. #7323) deserving students render service in the Institute during summer the total membership thereof shall not be less than fifty (50) students at the
for a maximum of 44 days and are compensated observing the minimum wage rate, time of the issuance of its certificate of recognition, Provided, further, That
60% of which is paid in cash by the Institute and 40% by the Department of Labor and membership in such organization shall be limited to bona fide students of the
Employment (DOLE) in the form of education voucher. Like the student assistantship Institute. The Director of Student Affairs, with his comment and
program SPES is open to deserving students, particularly those whose parents have a recommendation, shall forward such application to the Chancellor of the
taxable income of P36, 000 or less per annum. At least 105 students have benefited Institute or his authorized representative for final action.
from SPES in the years that the Institute has participated in the program.
A.2. Within five days after the approval of the constitution and by-laws. A faculty
adviser for the organization is appointed by the Director, Department of
B.3. Student Loan Program Student Affairs, upon the recommendation of the members of the
organization. The faculty member must have a probationary or permanent
The student loan program grants loans to students to meet emergency needs status of appointment at the time of designation.
for the purchase of books and other educational supplies, medicine, board and lodging,
etc. The maximum amount that a student can borrow at a time is P200.00 payable A.3. As provided for in the organizations approved constitution and by-laws, the
within a month at ½% interest per month, extendable to another 30 days. To ensure officers of the organization shall be elected, provided that the election of
that loans are repaid, if a student borrower fails to pay the loan with in the prescribe officers shall be under the supervision of and subject to regulation by the
period, the amount is deducted from the guarantors salary through the payroll. assigned faculty adviser.

B.4. Student Insurance A.4 The elected officers of the organization shall apply for recognition and/or
accreditation of the organization in writing to the Department of Student
Upon enrolment, a student pays an insurance accident fee P87.00 for one- Affairs. The following documents shall be attached to the application;
year coverage. The insurance company pays P25, 000 for accidental death and/ or
permanent disablement. Maximum hospitalization benefits are P4, 000 per a. A copy of the approved constitution and by-laws signed by the initial set of
confinement. The student council (KASAMA-IEC) collects the insurance fee during the officers and members of the organization.
first semester registration period.
b. A list of the initial set of officers including an indication of their respective
positions, course, year level, college and permanent and present address.
IX. STUDENT CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
A.5. The Department of Student Affairs shall issue certification and Authority to
A. Student Organization operate effective for one school year only Renewable each time for a similar
period. The certificate however, may be revoked or cancelled for violation of
A student organization of the University or of any college or school thereof school rules and regulations.
shall be any association, club, or any other form of organized group at least 50% or
more of whose members are students of the University ( Art. 460).

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A.6. Application for recognition shall be within six (6) weeks after the start of As a matter of policy MSU-IIT does not recognize Greek letter fraternities or sororities,
classes during the first semester, Provided, that, organizations that fail to as well as other organization that conducts hazing or initiation rites as a prerequisite for
apply for recognition within the said period shall wait until the semester of the admission.
same academic year to do so, Provided, further, That the period of applying
for recognition during the second semester shall also be within six(6) weeks Organization that are sectarian, provincial, sectoral or sectionalists in name
after the start of the class. and in nature are not allowed in the University. Any organization which identifies itself
with any cultural, religious or linguistic groups which may tend to promote division
A.7. Organization that apply for renewal of recognition to operate shall do so in instead of unification of students is not authorized (Art. 461)
writing, addressed to the Director, Department of Student Affairs. The letter
shall be duly signed by the head of the Organization and noted by the adviser. Organizations which aim to promote artistic, literacy, dramatic, civic, cultural or
The following documents shall be attached to the application. other worthwhile goals are under the control and supervision of an adviser
recommended by the students in coordination with the Director of Student Affairs and
a. Updated roster of officers with corresponding position, course, year level, approved by the President/Chancellor. (Art. 462)
college, present and permanent address.
Programs which contribute to personal and national development that may be
b. Updated roster of members (full name of each listed alphabetically); undertaken may include the following:

c. Name of faculty adviser, adviser’s college/department and home and office a.) Cultural activities such as literacy programs, plays and various artistic
address;
representation;
d. Duly accomplished Form A (to be filled out by the faculty adviser); Narrative b.) Academic forums such as convocations, symposia, debates and speech
report of projects and activities undertaken chronologically arranged during contest;
the immediate preceding. c.) Sports and physical education activities to develop physical fitness;
d.) Observation trips to historical spots, museums, galleries and social institutions
e. Proposed activities and projects to be undertaken during the Current school
year; having relevance to formal education or to developing in one’s self
appreciation of the nation’s rich heritage; and
f. Financial report (Form B) to be submitted by the organization’s Treasurer e.) Observation discussions that will serve to clarify, infuse, deepen, and broaden
and/or Finance Officer-duly attested to by the organization’s head and faculty
the student’s understanding of the concepts and goals of the Philippine
adviser.
Society. (Art. 463)

Organizations that are granted recognition and authority to operate on A University student organization shall be one whose members belong to two
probationary period of one school year must demonstrate that they have grown in terms or more colleges or schools of the University. A college or student organization shall be
of projects and activities undertaken, membership, objectives achieved and financial one whose members belong exclusively to one college or school; and class
stability. Such evidence shall be the basis for renewal or non-renewal of recognition. organization shall be one composed of members of a class in any college or school of
the University. (Art.464)
All changes in the list of officers and faculty adviser as amendments to
organization’s constitution and by-laws occurring within a given school year must be Student organizations shall be directly under the control, supervision and
reported to the Department of Student Affairs. coordination of the Director of Student Affairs. College or School student organizations
and class organizations shall be under the jurisdiction of the Dean or Director of the
All activities of the organization whether in or off campus must be approved by corresponding college or school. (Art. 465)
the faculty adviser. There shall be no activities during the first and second preliminary
examination period and two weeks prior to and during the final examination period. Every University student organization shall have one or more faculty advisers
recommended by it and approved by the Director of Student Affairs. No student
organization may hold any meeting or undertake any activity for any purpose
whatsoever, except that of adopting a constitution before its adviser or advisers are
appointed and have assumed office as such. (Art. 466)

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B. Student-Related Organizations 5. PWHDA - Phil. Won – Hwa – Do Association
6. OSPF – Organization of Student Peer Facilitator
7. College Y-Club
B.1. Student Government
D.2. COLLEGE-BASED
Upon registration, and payment of the council fee, incoming students become
automatic members of the KASAMA (Kataasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral), the CASS: CASS Executive Committee (Student Council)
official student council of MSU-IIT. ABEO - AB English Organization
HS - History Society
B.2. Publications PSS - Political Science Society
SS - Sociological Society
There are two student publications in the Institute: PS - Psychological Society
a. the SILAHIS (for college) and the AGONG (for the high KB - Kapilas – Bayan (Department of Filipino)
school). The Editorial staffs of both student publications
undergo competitive examinations.
b. There is also a yearbook, the Tadman, published by the
graduating class. E. SCHOOL CELEBRATION AND STUDENTS’ YEAR-ROUND
ACTIVITIES

B.3. KALIMULAN E.1. Students’ Palakasan (Palaro) during the MSU-IIT Charter
Day Celebration on July 12
The resident cultural dance troupe of the Institute is the KALIMULAN, boasts of a
wide and colorful repertoire of indigenous and folk dances from Mindanao. E.2. Seniors’ Week Activities (prior to graduation day)
Membership consists mainly of students from various colleges.
E.3 Student Attendance to Conventions/Seminars:

a. To Baguio-National Rizal Youth Leadership Seminar (6

B.4. Integrated Performing Arts Guild delegates
b. To Manila (2 delegates)
The Institute boasts of a resident theatre group called the Integrated c. FEMSUSSCO-related Meetings (7 delegates, 5 times)
Performing Arts Guild, or the IPAG. Membership is open to all IIT constituents and
acquired through audition. The IPAG has performed nationally and internationally and E.4 Students’ Year-round Activities:
has received commendations for its performances.
a. Symposium/Forum Convocation in MSU-IIT Campus
with Speakers preferably from Manila, Cebu, and other
B.5 OCTAVA Choral Society key cities
B. Tutorial Services
Besides a resident theatre group, MSU-IIT has a choral group called the C. Hamon Sa Kampeon (Amateur Singing Contest)
OCTAVA Choral Society. Membership is open to all IIT constituents an acquired d. Quiz Bee
through auditions. The OCTAVA Choral Society has performed in local and national e. Student Leadership Seminar- Workshop with local
competitions, winning major awards. speakers (from IIT)

These include:
B.6 Institute Band
(1) Parliamentary Procedure
Membership is open to high school and college students through auditions. (2) Preparation of Resolution

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 (3) How to manage campus student organizations B. ATHLETICS
(4) Budgeting
(5) Financial Report Preparation The institute has a Board of Athletic Affairs which assists the Chancellor of the
Institute in the formulation and implementation of athletic policies and strategies
supportive to the national government’s thrust towards the promotion and development
X. CODE OF DISCIPLINE of sports. It also coordinates the program of activities of the Sports Development Office
and administers the Sports Scholarship Program of the Institute.

Chapter 67 of the University Code, as amended, provides: C. STUDENTS’ PARTICIPATION IN CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE
(ART.474, MSU Code)
Art. 475. Conduct and Discipline: The following rules and regulations on the conduct
and discipline of students are hereby promulgated The participation of students in controversial issues shall be governed by the
following principles:
Basis of Discipline. Students shall at all times observe the laws of the land and the
rules and regulations of the University. The University has for one of its aim the training of thought and action for the
general citizenry of this country. For this purpose, the students of this institution are
Art. 476. Ground for Discipline: No student shall be suspended, expelled or dismissed and have always been encouraged to take an intelligent interest in public questions.
except for cause and after due process as provided by this Code. Many of these questions could be of a controversial nature, but to place them beyond
the inquiry and consideration by the students would be to defeat this object. Therefore,
students of this institution are and should be free to express their views and sympathies
The following shall be grounds for disciplinary action: on any public question; subject, however, to certain self-evident and well-established
limitations, among which are:
1. Cheating in any form in any examination or any act of dishonesty in relation to
his/her studies: 1.) The participation of students in parades, demonstrations, mass-meetings and the
like, organized or promoted by parties or interest not authorized by the University shall
Sanctions: not interfere with the classes and other activities of the institution;
a.) For the first offense, suspension for fifteen
(15) calendar days; 2.) Students who take part in any of the aforementioned activities shall not exhibit any
b.) For the second offense, suspension for one (1) sign of any kind giving the impression that they represent the University, their
semester; participation to be clearly indicated as on their own individual responsibility;
c.) For the third offense, dismissed from the
University. 3.) Students at all times shall observe the pertinent laws and regulations and shall act
always with fairness, tolerance, moderation and respect for opinions and feelings of
Students found guilty of cheating/dishonesty shall be disqualified from others, bearing in mind that education stands for broadness of views and for
receiving academic awards and shall be barred from graduating with honors, even if appreciation and understanding of principles,
their weighted average is within the requirements for graduation with honors.
4.) Students are expected to be courteous and considerate on all occasions as befitting
2. Carrying within the University premises any firearm, bladed, dangerous or deadly men and women of refinement and good breeding.
weapon, provided, that this shall not apply to one who has permit from the Dean or
Director of the college to posses any of the above mentioned weapons in connection D. DSA RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
with his/her studies in addition to a permit from competent authorities where the
carrying of such weapon is so required. D.1. INSTITUTE-BASED

Sanctions: 1. KASAMA Institute Executive Committee

a.) For the first offense, suspension for a period of not less than ten (10) calendar days 2. LFS - League of Filipino Student
but not more than twenty (20) calendar days. 3. JKA - Japan Karate Association
4. ASB - Arms Sikaran Brotherhood

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b.) For the second offense, suspension for a period of not less than twenty (20) 12. The penalty of expulsion or dismissal from the University shall be imposed upon
calendar days but not more than one (1) semester; any student who shall, by means of violence, prevent another student from doing
something not prohibited by law or the Code of the University or compel him to do
something against his will, whether it be right or wrong;
c.) For the third offense, the penalty shall be Dismissal, Provided, That should the
deadly weapon be a firearm, the penalty for the first offense shall be suspension for not 13. Any student carrying any firearm within the University premises, unless in
less than one (1) semester, for the second offense the penalty shall be Dismissal. connection with his ROTC training and is duly authorized by competent authorities,
shall suffer the penalty of expulsion or dismissal. If the firearm shall have been
discharged or used to threaten another student, the penalty to be imposed on the
3. Bringing, selling, keeping or drinking any alcoholic beverage, drunkenness or offender shall also be expulsion of dismissal from the University without prejudice to the
drunken behavior within the University premises; filling of criminal charges;

Sanction: 14. Gross and deliberate discourtesy to any University official, faculty member, or
person in authority.
a.) Suspension for not less than seven (7) calendar days but not more than
fifteen (15) calendar days; Provided, That should the student be found guilty for the Sanction:
third time, the penalty shall be Dismissal.
a.) For the first offense, suspension for not less than seven (7) calendar days but not
b.) Hoarding, selling or taking, administering or giving out any regulated or more than thirty (30) calendar days;
prohibited drug without prior prescription by duly licensed physician; b.) For the second offense, suspension for not less than thirty (30) calendar days but
not more than one (1) semester;
4. Any violation of law connected with marijuana, opium, morphine and c.) For the third offense, Dismissal from the University.
other prohibited drugs;
Should the student assault, strike of inflict physical violence upon any University
Sanction: Any student found guilty of the misconduct defined in official, faculty member or person in authority, the penalty to the first offense shall be
#4 and #5 shall be penalized as follows: suspension for one (1) semester and for the second offense, Dismissal from the
University.
a.) Suspension for not less than fifteen (15) calendar days but not more than
forty-five (45) calendar days; Provided, That, should the student be found guilty for the 15. Creating disorder, tumult, breach of peace, or serious disturbances within the
third time, the penalty shall be Dismissal. University premises.

5. Illegal gambling in any form including betting in the ―Masiao‖, Sanction:

Any student found guilty of the misconduct defined in # 16 shall be
Sanction: Any student found guilty of the misconduct defined in #6 shall be penalized with suspension for not less than fifteen (15) calendar days but not more than
penalized with suspension for not less than seven (7) calendar days but not more than forty five (45) calendar days, Provided. That should be student be found guilty for the
thirty (30) calendar days; Provided, That, should the student be found guilty for the third third time, the penalty shall be dismissal.
time, his penalty shall be Dismissal.
16. Any other form of misconduct/misbehavior.
6. Threatening another student with the imputation upon his person, honor or property
of any wrongs amounting to a crime; Sanction:
The disciplinary action that may be imposed for the violations
Sanction: defined in #17 may take the form of suspension or dismissal, from the University,
withholding of graduation and other privileges, permanent disqualification from
a.) For the first offense, suspension for not less than seven (7) calendar days enrolment, exclusion from any class reprimand, warning, or expression of apology.
but not more than thirty (30) calendar days;

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17. Creating disorder, tumult, breach of peace, or serious disturbances within the b.) For the second offense, suspension for not less than thirty (30) calendar
University premises. days; but not more than (1) semester;

Sanction: Any student found guilty of the misconduct defined in #16 shall be c.) For the third offense, Dismissal from the University.
penalized with suspension for not less than fifteen (15) calendar days but not more than
forty-five (45) days, provided that should the student be found guilty for the third time, 7. Violation of curfew hours prescribed by competent authorities;
the penalty shall be dismissal.
Sanction:
a.) For the first offense, Warning;
18. Any other form of misconduct / misbehavior. b.) For the second offense, suspension for seven (7) calendar
days;
Sanction: The disciplinary action that may be imposed for the violations c.) For the third offense, suspension for fourteen (14) calendar
defined in #17 may take the form of suspension or dismissal from the University, days;
withholding of graduation & other privileges, permanent disqualification from enrolment, d.) For the fourth offense, Dismissal from the University.
exclusion from any class reprimand, warning, or expression of apology.
8. Vandalism of textbooks, reference or other reading materials belonging
No complaint against any student shall be given due course unless the same to the University;
is in writing and subscribed and sworn to by the complainant. However, when initiated
by the University authorities it is enough that the complaint is in writing and states in 9. Destroying, defacing or unlawfully taking any property belonging to the
substantial recital the facts of the alleged offense. University;

Note: Sanctions imposed are in accordance with the existing MSU-IIT Policies, but Sanction: Any student guilty of the misconduct defined in #9 and #10 shall be
the student Disciplinary Board (SDB) may recommend that sanctions such as
penalized as follows:
institutional or community service (CIVAC)be imposed in lieu of suspension.
a.) For the first offense, suspension for not less than seven (7)
calendar days but not more than fifteen (15) calendar days;
Amendments of the University Code Relating to Student Conduct and b.) For the second offense, suspension for not less than fifteen
Discipline
(15) calendar days but not more than thirty (30) calendar days;
1. That the authority to expel a student shall be the Board of Regents; c.) For the third offense, suspension for one (1) semester.
2. That suspension for two (2) semesters or one (1) year should be acted d.) For the fourth offense, Dismissal from the University.
upon by the Board.
3. That if the penalty is less than one (1) year, it shall be submitted to the In addition, the student may also be required to pay for repair and/or
Board for information purposed only; and replacement of the damaged property, or undertake the repair of the damaged property.
4. The penalties less than that under amendment no. 3 unless already
covered by other provisions shall be proposed by the Board. 10. Indulging in any immoral act in and outside the campus of the University;

Sanction: Any student found guilty of the misconduct defined in #11 shall be
Art. 477. Procedure in Filing Complaint and Answer involving Student penalized with suspension for not less than seven (7) calendar days but not more than
Discipline thirty (30) calendar days, Provided, That should the student be found guilty for the third
time, the penalty shall be Dismissal.
a. Any and all complaints shall be filed and/or endorsed to the STUDENT DISCIPLINE
BOARD through the Division of Student Affairs. The student Discipline Board shall be 11. Any student who shall, by means of force or violence, assault or attack another
composed of the following: student shall suffer the penalty of expulsion or dismissal from the University; The same
penalty shall be imposed upon individual members of a group of students in case
1. Director, Legal Service------------------------------ Chairman conspiracy exist, even though one or some of them shall not have physically
2. Director, Department of Student Affairs--------- Co-Chairman participated in the commission of the act;

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 3. President of the Faculty Association ------------ Member Art. 488. Action by the Board of Regents. If the Board deems the appeal meritorious,
4. One Senior Employee from OVCAA ------------ Member and in cases of recommendation of expulsion and/or dismissal, it shall refer the
5. Chief Security Officer ------------ Member pertinent records to a committee of its member for review. Said committee shall submit
6. Institute Registrar ------------ Member a report thereon with its recommendations at the next meeting of the Board.
7. President of the Student Council ------------ Member
Art. 489. Motion for Reconsideration. If the respondent have filed a petition for
Provided, that, the Director of Legal Services Division and the Division of Student reconsideration with the President, and such petition for reconsideration is denied by
Affairs as well as the Institute Registrar may appoint any of their senior staff to act in the President, he may still file an appeal to the Board of Regents, provided the same is
their place instead. submitted within ten (10) days following notice of denial of the reconsideration.

b. Even before the actual constitution of the STUDENT DISCIPLINE BOARD for any
particular case any complaint filed or endorsed to the Board through the DSA shall be Art. 490. Effect of Decision. In case final decision involving suspension or dismissal is
proceeded within the following manner; rendered within thirty (30) days prior to any final examination, the penalty shall take
effect during the subsequent semester except when the respondent is graduating in
which case the penalty shall immediately take effect.
1. The Director of the DSA or his representative confers with the Director of legal
Services Division or the latter’s representative to determine whether or not a prima facie
case exists. The respondent shall be notified in writing of the charges against him Art. 491. Record. All proceedings before the SDB shall be reduced in writing by a
attaching to said notice copies of complaint, sworn statements and other documents competent stenographer/typist. All original records pertaining to student discipline shall
submitted and the respondent shall be allowed not less than seventy-two hours to be under the custody of the Director of Student Affairs. Such records are hereby
answer the charges in writing under oath. In the notice the respondent shall be declared confidential and no person shall have access to the same for inspection or
informed that he is entitled to the assistance of a lawyer and that he should indicate copying unless he is involved therein, or unless he has legal right that cannot be
whether or not he elects a formal investigation if his answer is found satisfactory. If the protected or vindicated without access or copying of such records. Any University
answer is found satisfactory, the STUDENT DISCIPLINE BOARD (SDB) shall official or employee who shall violate the confidential nature of such records shall be
recommend dismissal of the case. subject to disciplinary action.

2. While the notice to the respondent is being served, the OVPAA and the Dean of the Art. 492. Sanctions. The penalty of expulsion or dismissal shall carry with it the
respondents shall be notified for record purposes. accessory penalty of withholding graduation and permanent disqualification of the
respondent to continue studying in any unit of the University. The penalty of
suspension shall carry with it the accessory penalty of forfeiture of the privilege to enjoy
3. Even if a respondent does not request a formal investigation, one shall nevertheless scholarship benefits, and dormitory and library facilities, during the period of
be conducted when from the complaint and the answer, including their supporting suspension. The gravity of the offense committed and the circumstances attending its
documents the merits if the case cannot be decided judiciously without conducting commission shall determine the nature of disciplinary action taken against a student
such an investigation. shall be reported to his parents or guardians. Refusal to submit to the jurisdiction of the
university by any person not enrolled at the time a charge against him is filed shall
Art.478. Hearing. Hearing by SDB shall begin not later than one week after receipt of prejudice his future enrollment in any unit of the University.
the respondent’s answer or after the expiration of the period within which the
respondent should answer. Art. 493. Summary Action. Any provision in these rules notwithstanding, a Dean or
Director may, upon the recommendation of the SDB, immediately suspend for a period
Art.479. Frequency and Duration of Hearing. In the interest if speedy justice, the SDB not exceeding fifteen (15) days any student in his unit for any breach of order or
all hold a hearing at least once a week until the case has been resolved. Incase of discipline. The order of suspension shall state the ground, the circumstances showing
failure to adhere to these rules, written explanation in every case shall be submitted by the responsibility of the student and the period of suspension. Before the
the board Chairman to the University President. No hearing in any case shall last order of suspension is served on the student, copy thereof shall be furnished to the
beyond two (2) calendar months.

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Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Director of Student Affairs. The order of Art. 480. Notice of Hearing. All parties concerned shall be notified of the date set for
suspension may be appealed to the President. If the appeal of any suspension made hearing at least two (2) days before such hearing. The respondent may defend himself
under this Article is filed with the University President, the latter may order the holding personally or by counsel or representative of his own choice. The complainant or
in abeyance of the suspension. If no such order is made within two(2) days after the respondent should desire but is unable to secure the services of a counsel, he should
appeal is filed, the suspension shall take effect. manifest such fact to the SDB before the set for hearing shall designate a counsel for
him from among members of the University constituents.
Art. 494. Definition. The following term shall have their meanings set forth for the
purpose of these regulations. Art. 481. Failure to appear at Hearing. Should either complainant or respondent fail to
appear for the initial hearing after due notice and without sufficient cause the SDB shall
a. ―STUDENT‖ shall include any person enrolled in any academic unit of the note this fact and thereafter proceed to hear the case ex parte without prejudice to the
University on regular or part time basis at the time the charge or report appearance of the absent party in subsequent hearings.
involving him is filed, regardless of whether or not he enrolled in any unit
of the University during the dependency of the disciplinary proceeding Art. 482. Postponement. The SDB on the application of either the complainant or the
against him. respondent or in its own motion, may at its discretion and for good cause, postpone
hearing, for such period of time as the ends of justice and the rights of the parties for
b. ―LAWS OF THE LAND‖ shall refer to the general statues currently in speedy hearing require. As much as possible, postponement should be limited to
force within the Republic of the Philippines with particular reference to maximum of three (3) days.
the Revised penal Code and the Civil Code.
Art. 483. Amicable Settlement. Amicable settlement made by and between the parties
c. ―BOARD‖ shall refer to the SDB unless explicitly stated otherwise. complainant and respondent will not prevent the University from proceeding with the
case for the purpose of instilling discipline among the students.
d. ―OFFICIAL REPORT‖ shall include any report duly submitted in writing to
any proper authority in the University by a faculty member, any member
of the University Security Force, any official of a college or unit, or any Art. 484. Comment and Recommendations. The complete records of the case, with
official of the University administration. the report of findings thereon and the recommendation signed by majority of the
members of the Committee shall be forwarded to the OVPAA within fifteen (15) days
after the termination of the hearing. The recommendation shall state the findings of fact
Dress Code of MSU-IIT: and the specifics on which it is based.

1. Where uniforms are prescribed, these should be worn on the days designated. Art. 485. Action by the OVPAA. The OVPAA shall submit within the ten (10) days
In no way should the uniform be altered or embellished. after the receipt of the Board report, a recommendation to the President of the
University.
2. Denim or maong pants jeans may be worn by either male or female student,
provided that these are clean and without slit cut at the knees, or frayed hems. Short
pants of any style are prohibited during regular school days. Male students should not Art. 486. Action by the President. The decision of the University President shall be
wear earrings. rendered within ten (10) days after the receipt of the recommendation of the OVPAA.
All decisions of suspension not exceeding one year shall be executory. Suspensions
3. Jewelry worn by female students should not be garish, excessive, or vulgar exceeding one year must be confirmed by the board of Regents; Provided, that the
whether real or costume (fancy). President cannot impose but only recommend cases of expulsion and/or dismissal to
the Board of Regents. All decisions not needing the confirmation of the Board may be
4. Only moderately long hair up to the nape (of the neck), among male students appealed to the Board within ten (10) days after the respondent has received a copy of
not taking ROTC/CMT is allowed. There shall be no ponytails or headbands among the decision.
male students.
Art. 487. How Appeal is Made. An appeal shall be made within ten (10) days after the
5. The use of tight-fitting, halter-top, micro mini-skirts, or transparent (seductive) respondent have received a copy of the decision by filing the President the notice of
attire by female students is prohibited. Male students should wear standard polo or tee- appeal. The appeal shall not in any way stay the decision appealed.
shirt.

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6. Shoes shall be worn at all times in the campus. Slippers (rubber-thong or leather) or 1) Determine from the regional literatures, those characteristics that relate to cultural
bakya are not allowed, except for medical reasons, as duly certified by the attending uniqueness and national identity and to view the relationship between universal
physician. truth and the cultural milieu;

7. Hats and caps should be taken off on entering the classroom. Muslim students are 2) Reflect critically on the different approaches to the teaching of literature, reading,
allowed to wear head covering as required by their religion (kombong or surban). and English as a second language;
8. Males shall not wear make-up. Females should not wear heavy or theatrical make-
up. 3) Conduct critical analyses of literary values and human experiences as articulated
in different literary genres and national literatures;

Table of Disciplinary Actions 4) Conduct relevant studies in linguistics, literature, reading and language learning in
order to arrive at a better understanding of the variables that promote effective
CONDUCT PENALTY learning in English as a second language.
First Offense Second Offense Third Offense
#1 Suspension Suspension Dismissal plus: Barred from Meanwhile, the graduate program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in
15 calendar days one semester graduating with honors
English Language Studies aims to upgrade linguistic and professional competence in
#2 Suspension Suspension Dismissal
(Fire arm without 10-20 calendar days 20 calendar days to one
the areas of language education and language programs management, instructional
permit) Suspension semester materials development, and research.
20 calendar days to one Dismissal
year
#3 Suspension Dismissal Specifically, the program has the following objectives:
7-15 calendar days
#4 & #5 Suspension Dismissal 1) Develop linguistically and professionally competent teachers of English who can
7-15 calendar days
lead in language programs design and management.
#6 Suspension Dismissal
7-30 calendar days 2) Expose these teachers to various approaches in teaching language and literature
#7 Suspension Suspension Dismissal and provide them with the opportunity to choose, modify or adapt those which are
7-30 calendar days 30 days to one semester relevant to the teaching of English in a bilingual setting.
#8 Warning Suspension Suspension 14 calendar days 3) Provide them with the background needed to pursue research in English language
7 calendar days Dismissal (4th Offense) studies and to contribute to the existing body of knowledge in their field.
#9 & #10 Suspension Suspension Suspension One semester
7-15 days plus: pay 15-30 calendar days Dismissal (4th Offense)
damaged property
#11 Suspension Dismissal ADMISSION AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
7-30 days
#12 Expulsion or Dismissal A. For AB English
#13 Expulsion
#14 Expulsion or Dismissal 1) An incoming AB English freshman must have passed the MSU SASE and have
#15 Suspension7-30 days Suspension30 days Dismissal
been formally admitted by the Institute Admission Office based on current
Student Assault Suspension Dismissal Dismissal
Strike or inflict One semester
admission cut-off score.
physical violence Suspension
#16 15-45 days 2) For a shifter or a transferee, he/she must have attained a grade of not lower than
#17 Suspension Dismissal 2.0 in every basic English course.
-withholding of graduation
and other privileges 3) An AB English major must maintain a passing grade in all major courses. Thus, a
-permanent disqualifi-cation student must not fail more than once in any single course.
from enrolment
-exclusion from any class
-reprimand; warning
-expression of apology

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4) He/She must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 for all major, cognate and elective XI. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS
courses in English.

5) He/She must be able to comply with all course requirements, before he/she can be A. THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
recommended for graduation in the degree program.
Degree Programs: BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH (AB ENGLISH)
MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES
B. For MA in English Language Studies (MAELS) / (MELS)

1. An incoming MAELS student must have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: The department is one of the six departments of the College of Arts and Social
Sciences. One of its functions is to service the language requirements, particularly
a) AB English English subjects, needed by the other Colleges of the Institute. It is also tasked to
b) BSE English implement the two current degree programs: the Bachelor of Arts major in English and
c) BS Language Teaching the Master of Arts in English Language Studies.

However, holders of degrees other than those mentioned may be admitted to the It has for its mission to be more responsive to the need of producing not only
program upon completion of at least twelve (12) units in the following language and effective language and literature teachers in the tertiary education but also produce
literature courses. teachers with a research orientation to teaching. It also hopes to develop the students’
investigative skills by providing experiences in reflective teaching and opportunities to
a) English 50 - Introduction to the Study of Language write critical analyses and/or conduct research in their major courses.
b) English 55 - Descriptive Linguistics
c) English 85 - TESL (Theory) For its undergraduate program the department has the following objectives:
d) English 150 - Survey of World Literature
e) English 190 - Literary Criticism
f) English 75 - The Reading Process General

2. He/She must have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 or The Bachelor of Arts in English Program aims to provide the students with the
must display some evidence of potential ability to do graduate work. necessary knowledge and competencies to enable them to effectively teach English as
a second language and to conduct research in their own field. It also aims to expose
3. He/She must pass the English Proficiency Test the students to the different literary genres, the literature of different countries and as
well as equip them with the knowledge to appreciate literary values and translate them
to their future students.
Validation of English Subjects Taken From Other Schools

1. Upon acceptance of a transferee, advisers must require the student to apply for Specific
validation of all English subject(s) taken from his/her former school.
Specifically, the program aims to provide the students with the learning
2.a. A credit is given to English subject(s) taken from a state college or university, experience to:
e.g. MSU, UP, Don Mariano Marcos, Bukidnon State College, etc.
1) Expand their understanding of the nature of the English language and
2.b. Credit is likewise given to English subject(s) taken from private schools such as appreciate the role of teaching English as a second language in
Ateneo, Xavier, San Carlos, Silliman, Sto. Tomas, etc. provided the grade is a multi-lingual setting;
2.5 or better. 2) Hone their communication skills particularly in the oral and written English;
3. Transferees who have taken English subjects in schools other than those 3) Understand and appreciate all types of literary/reading texts and acquire a
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4. Passing score for validation examination: Eng 55 – Descriptive Linguistics
The course exposes the students to a descriptive analysis of the phonological,
a) For a student with English as a major field of concentration, he/she should morphological, and syntactic structure of language as well as give them the opportunity
pass 60% of the total number of items. to practice problem solving from a variety of languages. Prerequisite: English 50;
b) For a student from other disciplines, he/she should pass 50% of the total Credit Units: 3
number of items.
Eng 60 – The Short Story
5. Coverage for the validation examination:
The course is involved with the study of the story as a form with its distinctive elements
English 1: Analysis of the parts of speech and paragraph writing using present and stylistic devices. Furthermore, it analyzes and discusses the works of the great
and past tenses. short story masters. Prerequisites: Same as those for English 50 ; Credit Units: 3
English 2: Paragraph and composition writing, note-taking and research
writing. Eng 65 – Poetry
The course is an in-depth study of the poem as a literary form with its distinctive
English 3: Basic American English sounds, paragraph reading and oral elements and stylistic devices. Prerequisite: Same as those for English 50; Credit
interview. Units: 3

Eng 70 – Folklore
The course studies folk literature as a literary genre with emphasis on the folk literature
CATALOGUE OF COURSE DESCRIPTION of the Philippines. However, the study of this mythology of Greece, Rome, and other
countries is also discussed and analyzed. Prerequisite: Same as those for English 50;
Credit Units: 3
Eng 1 – College English I
Eng 75 – The Reading Process
This course equips the students with the necessary academic skills to be able to cope
with their academic tasks. Emphasis is placed in the development of basic reading This course provides actual application of the linguistic and psychological factors
skills, the study and use of the library, the recognition and use of correct and clear involved in the reading process and their implications to teaching. It also exposes the
language structure in the sentence, paragraph and longer forms of discourse, namely: students to the stages of the developmental reading program, the various approaches
narration, exposition, and argumentation. Prerequisite: A score of 3.0 or better in the and techniques to the teaching of reading and literature, the techniques for the
MSU-SASE; Credit Units: 3 development of reading skills and abilities and for the refinement of reading interests
and literary tastes.
Eng 2 – College English II Prerequisite: Same as those for English 50; Credit Units: 3

This course covers the writing of composition of reasonable competence characterized Eng 80 – Intensive Reading
by clarity, conciseness, precision, order and certain degree of effectiveness and style.
It also covers language proficiency as a tool in developing students skills in This course focuses on the enhancement of advanced reading skills necessary to
summarizing, synthesizing, paraphrasing, outlining, organizing ideas which are understand the information structure of a text. Moreover, it seeks to analyze and
necessary in the preparation of an investigative paper like a term paper or a library evaluate, to hypothesize and to draw conclusion; and finally to present the information
research. in expository language or in trans-coded form. Prerequisite: English 75; Credit
Prerequisite: English 1 ; Credit Units: 3 Units: 3

Eng 3 – Oral Communication Eng 85 – Teaching English as a Second Language (Theory)

This course is concerned with the study of the basic principles of speech and their This course covers the principles and theories of language learning and acquisition and
application in the various forms of communication situations, namely: dyadic, small their implications to the teaching of English as a second language in the Philippine
group and public speaking. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 context. It also includes current trends in language teaching in the tertiary level
Prerequisite: Same as those for English 50; Credit Units: 3

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 Eng 4 – Introduction to Literature
Eng 90 – Teaching English as a Second Language (Application)
This course aims to provide the students with the necessary critical attitudes toward
This course provides students the opportunity to apply TESL approaches and literature. Examples of each major genre – poetry, short story, novel, drama – are
techniques in a classroom situation with focus on the teaching of English in the tertiary carefully read with the purpose of increasing interest in and sensitivity to style – rhythm,
level. The student is required to render a total of 120 hours: fifty four hours (54 hrs) in diction, imagery, tone and point of view. The students are taught to recognize the
actual teaching while the remaining hours being spent in classroom observation, characteristic devices of each genre. The course is a pre-requisite to all other literature
assistance, and other related classroom activities in English 1 classes. This course courses. Prerequisite: English 1; Credit Units: 3
should be closely monitored both by the teacher handling the practicum and the English
1 teacher whose class is being assisted by the student. Prerequisite: English 85 ;
Credit Units: 3 Eng 7 – Public Speaking

The course provides skills in group discussions, lectures, oral reports, radio and
Eng 95 – The Drama television reviews and in making and delivering speeches on different occasions. It
also includes argumentation and debate. (For English majors, the course includes a
The course introduces the student to the drama as a literary form. Its coverage ranges special set of activities intended to develop their skills in oral communication and to
from the origin of the classical drama in ancient Greece and Rome, which became the promote the natural use of English inside and outside the classroom.
model for the drama during the Renaissance to its development in Europe and in the Prerequisite: English 3; Credit Units: 3
United States up to the present. At least one representative play from each period shall
be taken in the class. Prerequisite: Same as those for English 50; Credit Units: 3
Eng 8 – Technical Writing

Eng 99 – Literary Criticism The course is involved with the mechanics of technical report writing and the production
of special reports like progress reports, proposals, feasibility studies, concept papers,
The critical theories from the time of Plato to the present, their influences in the interpretation and analysis of graphic and linear data. It also develops the students’
development of critical thought, and their application in the evaluation of the literary skills related to business communication and office correspondence.
works in different genres are the topics covered in this course. Prerequisite: English 2; Credit Units: 3
Prerequisite: Same as those for English 50; Credit Units: 3

Eng 9 –Advanced Grammar and Composition

Eng 100 – Introduction to Philippine Linguistics
The course is an intensive study of grammar of the English language. This involves the
Employing the descriptive linguistics approach, the course introduces students to the English sound system, word formation and sentence formation systems, and paragraph
synchronic and diachronic study of the general characteristics of Philippine languages. development. Extensive grammar exercises and composition writings are also
This course focuses on the study of at least three major Philippine languages and a provided to ensure understanding and mastery of the grammar. The course also
minor Philippine language of interest to the students. includes the reading and discussion of model prose writings and gives the students the
Prerequisite: same as those of English 50; Credit Units: 3 opportunity to write clearly and develop style. Prerequisite: English 2; Credit Units: 3

Eng 50 – Introduction to the Study of Language

Eng 115 – Language Testing
The course introduces the student to the basic concepts regarding language, e.g. its
This course emphasizes on the principles, methods, techniques and functions of nature, characteristics, components, functions, etc. It also includes topics directly
language testing. It also includes the construction and evaluation of the different types related to language such as the history of the language as a science, synchronic and
of language tests to enable the students to prepare a work manual of test types on diachronic approaches to language study, linguistic change and regional and social
achievement. Prerequisite: Same as those of English 50; Credit Units: 3 varieties of language. Prerequisite: English 1, 2, 3 and 4; Credit Units: 3

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Eng 120 – Theories, Issues, and Current Trends in Language Teaching Eng 198 –Research Methods

This course provides the students with the different theories of language as well as the The course gives focus on the methods related to literary research, and research in
issues in sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics and ethnolinguistics. It also includes the language and language teaching. Each student is expected to do actual research and
basic concepts and principles of teaching English for specific purposes and the write a thesis outline/thesis proposal. Prerequisite: English 1, 2, 3 & 4; Credit Units: 3
approaches which seek to fit English teaching to the language needs and career goals
of specific groups of students. Prerequisite: Same as those for English 50; Credit
Units: 3 Eng 199 – Undergraduate Thesis

Eng 130 – Communication and Media Studies This course provides supervision and direction to the student toward the completion of
his/her thesis which was started in English 198.
The course provides the students with a comprehensive view on the latest Prerequisite: English 198; Credit Units: 3
communication theories and mass media studies as vital components of a changing
society. Prerequisites: Same as those for English 50; Credit Units: 3
Hum 1 – Introduction to the Humanities
Eng 140 – The Novel
The course introduces the students to various art genres and to develop in them
The course studies the novel as a literary genre with its distinctive characteristics and awareness and appreciation of these various forms. While Philippine art is emphasized,
styles. A minimum of ten novels shall be extensively read, analyzed and evaluated. a comparative study of western and Asian art gives the students a greater perspective
The scope of the course begins with the 18th century novel and ends with the of the more important creative expression of man. Prerequisite: none; Credit: 3 units
contemporary novel so that the historical development of this genre can be studied.
Prerequisite: English 4; Credit Units: 3

Eng 145 – Dramatics and Stagecraft Service Courses:

The course is concerned with the theories, principles and techniques found in the English Essentials A, B & C changed into Technical English 1 & Technical English 2.
interpretation of drama. Elementary training in the basic concepts of stagecraft such as
planning, organizing, and producing stage presentations as well as introduction to the
Technical Eng 1: Basic Communication Skills (ESP-based)
methods and techniques involved in acting and directing are also covered by this
course. Prerequisite: Same as those for English 50; Credit Units: 3
This course helps the technology students acquire the ability to communicate effectively
Eng 150 – Survey of World Literature in real life situations (which they will have to deal with) in the accomplishment of all
academic requirements and later in the performance of their job. Emphasis is placed
The course focuses on the great classics of the world like the Koran, Bible, on reading in the content areas (Aggie, Fisheries, Forestry or Engineering Technology).
Mahabharata, the Iliad and Odyssey, the Sencid, War and Peace, Crime and Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Punishment, the Song of Roland and the German Epic. Prerequisite: English 1,2,3 &
4; Credit Units: 3
Technical Eng 2: Technical Report Writing
Eng 155 – Survey of British Literature
This course enables the technology students to gain mastery of the more complex
The course covers the British Literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the 19th century. It structures of English which they will likely to encounter in reading content-area
includes background readings in British social and literary history, lectures on the materials. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency of the writing skill. Students
assumptions and styles of each major period and intense reading of selections from are expected to write reports, technical papers, business letters, etc.
major poets, essayists and dramatists. Prerequisite: Technical Eng 1; Credit Units: 3
Prerequisites: English 1,2,3 and 4; Credit Units: 3

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 Eng 160 – Survey of American Literature
MASTERS IN ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES (MAELS) / MASTER IN
ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES (MELS)** The course surveys the literature of America from Smith and Bradford of the colonial
period to the present. It involves readings on the historical background of the United
States from the colonial times to the present with emphasis on one major literary
CATALOGUE OF COURSE DESCRIPTION movement and its most important works. It likewise traces the development of all
literary forms but concentrates more on the poetry and prose of well-known American
writers.
Eng 200 - Introduction to Linguistic Science Prerequisite: Same as those for English 50; Credit Units: 3

The course is an introduction to linguistics as an empirical science. It discusses the Eng 165 - Survey of Philippine Literature
methods of linguistic investigation, reviews its scope and major subdivisions-
synchronic and diachronic- and investigates the relation of language to sociology, The course surveys the different literary genres in the Philippine writings. The student
psychology and teaching. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 is required to read selections from the pre-colonial era, literature written in Spanish and
Tagalog as well as in the vernacular and the writings of the 19th century. It also
includes the selections that emphasize on National and regional cultural values.
Eng 202 - Structure of English Prerequisite: Same as those for English 50; Credit Units: 3

The course focuses on the study of phonology, morphology and syntax of modern Eng 175 – Survey of Asian Literature
American English through various models. It also provides the student with a structural
knowledge of the language. Prerequisite: English 200; Credit Units: 3 The course exposes the students to the study of Asian Literature in the 20th century
with special emphasis on the writers of India, China, and Japan and other Southeast
Asian countries. Prerequisite: Same as those for English 50; Credit Units: 3
Eng 206 - Sociolinguistics
Eng 180 – Survey of Third World Literature
The course studies on the relationship between language and society and the problems
of multilingual and multidialectal societies. It helps provide a background to language The course introduces and makes familiar to the student the contemporary works, in
policy-making and planning. Prerequisite: English 200; Credit Units: 3 English translations, of Latin American and African writers like Pablo Neruda, Gabriel
Minstral, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Vargas Liosa, Jorge Borges, Isabel Allende, Aime
Cesar, and others. Prerequisite: Same as those for English 50; Credit Units: 3
Eng 208 - Language in Culture

This course deals with the interrelationship of language and culture. Some of the topics Eng 185 – Creative Writing
that will be discussed are: cross-cultural understanding, acculturation, enculturation,
biculturalism, world view and possible causes of communication breakdown. This course exposes the students to the skills necessary in the writing of imaginative or
Prerequisite: English 200 creative literature. It is a workshop type course where a student’s work is submitted for
analysis and discussion by both the teacher and fellow students. Prerequisite: Same
as those for English 50; Credit Units: 3
Eng 216 - Advanced Oral Communication
Eng 195 – Reading in the Content Areas
This course equips the students with the basic principles of speech and the skills in
speech making and delivery, group discussions, lectures, oral reports, radio and This course applies strategies in reading to comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and
television views. evaluate the contents of a certain text (Science, Math, and others). It also involves
developing reading materials for use in the language classrooms based on the
academic texts used in content areas. Prerequisite: Same as those for English 50;
Credit Units: 3
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Eng 220 - Approaches and Trends In Language Education Eng 250 - Literary Criticism

The course gives focus on the approaches and trends in the teaching and learning of The course surveys the literary thoughts of the West (from Plato to the works of the
English in a bilingual setting. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 Marxist literary theorists). It is also designed to familiarize the student with the different
and contrasting viewpoints of what literature is (that is, its source and form).
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Eng 222 - English For Specific Purposes
Eng 252 - Practical Criticism
The course lays the foundation for practical training in the designing and managing of This is a course in ―applied criticism‖ dealing with a comprehensive analysis and
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Programs. It includes developing materials for evaluation of specific literary works in the light of the different elements like structure,
English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English for Occupational Purposes (EOP) and organization, theme, characterization, language, and style. Prerequisite: none; Credit
English for Science and Technology (EST). Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 Units: 3

Eng 224 - English For Science And Technology Eng 262 - English as a Second Language-ESL Practicum

This course involves materials design and development for the teaching of English for This course provides students the opportunity to apply TESL principles in instructional
Science and Technology. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 materials development and in the teaching of English in Beginning, Intermediate and
Advanced levels. Prerequisite: English 220 or English 230
Eng 226 - Language Testing And Evaluation
Eng 280 - Special Project in Language and Literature
The course gives the proper training in the construction of instruments for language
testing and evaluation purposes. It also includes a review of basic statistical tools This course equips students with the skills to identify and conduct special projects in the
necessary for constructing valid and reliable tests. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 teaching of Language and Literature relevant to the peculiar needs of their schools.
Prerequisite: 6 units of core courses and 12 units of major courses.

Eng 228 - Management Of Language Programs In The Philippine Setting Eng 290 - Methods of Research

This course integrates management principles and practices in the language and The course concentrates on the basic methods of research and the intensive study of
literature program design, evaluation and implementation. Using the case study method the specific methods employed in language and literary research. The student is
this course hones the management abilities of the language and literature teacher expected to write and defend a research proposal at the end of the course.
making him/her a potential language program manager or coordinator. It includes Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
curriculum planning, materials designing and evaluation. Prerequisite: none; Credit
Units: 3 Eng 299 - Thesis

The thesis must be presented and defended in an oral examination before a thesis
Eng 230 -The Reading Process And The Teaching Of Literature
panel. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
The course concentrates on the nature of the reading process and the strategies in the
teaching of reading and literature. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3

B. THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

Eng 232 - Reading In The Content Areas
Degree Program: BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY (AB HISTORY)
This course applies reading strategies to comprehend, analyze, synthesize and
evaluate content area texts (Science, Math, etc.). It also involves developing reading The Department of History of the College of Arts and Social Sciences offers a
materials for use in the language classroom based on the academic texts used in the four (4) year program for a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. The department
content areas. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 likewise serves

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other students of the Institute for basic courses such as Philippine History, History of Eng 234 - Advanced Composition Writing
the Muslim Filipinos and other Indigenous People of MINSUPALA and the Life and
Works of Dr. Jose Rizal. The course focuses on the theories and strategies in teaching composition writing. It
also gives the graduate student experience in writing, particularly in the major types of
st
As we approach the 21 century, events within and outside of the country discourse. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
pose new challenges, especially those obtaining from trends towards globalization.
This early, the Philippines is increasingly drawn into larger issues and problems Eng 236 - Development Communication
besetting Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific regions and the world in general. These
have created needs which the University can address through the intensification of its This course involves the use of print and non-print media for technology transfer and
role as the feeder institution of top-rate professionals. information dissemination for development communication.
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Globalization, however, has its own demands. From an internationalist
perspective, it requires broader knowledge of events outside the country to understand Eng 238 - Technical Report Writing
regional trends and patterns. From a nationalist perspective, however, it requires in-
depth knowledge of national history to best appraise the role of the country in larger The course covers the mechanics of writing and the production of special documents
events. The AB History curriculum intends to answer these needs. like progress reports, proposals and inter-office correspondence. It also includes
planning, gathering, interpreting and writing of in-depth news and feature articles for
In 1999, the AB History Curriculum was revised to make it more newspapers and magazines. It aims to teach the student how to gather and utilize data
comprehensive, relevant and holistic. The declared aims of the revised curriculum are: to be used to inform, entertain, enlighten or persuade. Prerequisite: none; Credit
Units: 3
1) To equip the students with historical knowledge and insights that would enable
Eng 240 - Literary Forms
them to face with confidence the challenges of the new millennium;
2) To develop in them basic skills, values and attitudes needed in their day to day This course is an in-depth study of the structure of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama
and the narrative. It exposes the graduate student to different literary works considered
lives, and as high watermarks in the history of literary writing. Included in the study also are the
3) To instill in them a deep sense of social responsibility and nationalism. conventional or different artistic practices of Western and Asian fiction, drama and
poetry. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3

Eng 242 - Contemporary Philippine Literature

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The course studies on the major literary output of Philippine Literature from the 1920’s
1. High School Graduates. To be admitted into the program, high school to the present. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
graduates should have a general weighted average of 85, and must have
passing SASE scores for baccalaureate degrees. They must also pass Eng 244 - World Literature
the interview to be conducted by the Department of History.
The course gives focus on the great classics of the world like the Bible, Koran, the
2. Transferees. Only transferees from the first to the second year and who Mahabharata, the Iliad and Odyssey, the Aeneid, War and Peace, Crime and
have passed the entrance test administered by the University will be Punishment, the Song of Roland and the German Epic. Prerequisite: none; Credit
admitted to the program. Applicants, after complying with the above, Units: 3
must have a weighted average of 2.0 or better in all history courses taken,
and must have a weighted average of 2.5 or better in all academic Eng 246 - Creative Writing
courses taken. To graduate, a transferee must have at least two years
(four semesters) of residence in the Department. The same rule shall This is a workshop-type of course which teaches the student how to write an
apply to shiftees from other departments, colleges or campuses of the imaginative or creative literature. The output is submitted for analysis and discussion by
University System. both the teacher and fellow students. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3

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 3. College Bound Course and College Preparatory Course applicants and AREA B. ASIA
pursuers of any technology program of the University shall not be
admitted into the program unless they satisfy the conditions set for
transferees. Hist 120 – Modern South Asia

RETENTION POLICY A course that deals with modern and contemporary South Asia with emphasis on
To be retained in the program, the student must, during the first two years events and institutions.
(four semesters): (1) pass all history courses and have a cumulative average of 2.5 or Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70 & 80; Credit Units: 3
better; (2) have a cumulative average of 2.75 or better in all academic courses taken. If
the student fails to comply with these, he will be automatically dismissed from the
program. Hist 121 – Modern Southeast Asia

RESIDENCE RULES This course gives an overview of the history of Southeast Asia from the advent of
Maximum Residence Rule. The regular program will take four years or eight western colonialism to the contemporary period.
semesters to complete, with two years or four semesters of extension. If the student Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70 & 80; Credit Units: 3
fails to graduate on the sixth year, he is required to enroll in at least twelve units of
refresher courses to be determined by the Department of History. A student should
enroll in History 198 and History 199 in the campus where he shall be conferred the Hist 122 – Modern East Asia
baccalaureate degree.
A course that gives an overview of China, Korea and Japan from 1700 to the
ADVANCED CREDIT contemporary period.
For transferees from other units of the University, all subjects taken and which Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70 & 80; Credit Units: 3
are needed will be credited. For transferees from other institutions, only subjects with a
grade of 2.0 or better will be automatically credited as long as they have the same
course description as those offered by the Department. Courses with grades lower Hist 125 – Modern Japan
than 2.0 have to be retaken.
A course that traces the history of Japan from the Meiji Restoration to the present.
Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70 & 80; Credit Units: 3
CATALOGUE OF COURSE DESCRIPTION
Mandated Subjects
Hist 128 – Introduction to the Middle East
Hist 1 – Philippine History
A seminar course on the contemporary developments in the Middle East.
This is a descriptive-analytical study of the socio-cultural, political and historical Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70 & 80; Credit Units: 3
development of the Philippines from ancient times to the present. Emphasis is placed
on the culture of pre-Spanish Filipinos; the effects of Spanish tutelage for over three
centuries; the rise of Philippine nationalism, the American period up to the grant of Hist 129 – Islamic History
Philippine independence. Prerequisite: None; Credit Units: 3
The course traces the emergence of Islam as one of the major religions today. Included
Hist 3 – History of the Filipino Muslims and the Indigenous Peoples (IP’s)of in the course are lessons/discussions on pre-Islamic Arab society, the life and
MINSUPALA pronouncements of the Prophet Muhammad, the central teaching of Islam, Islamic
political and social institutions, and the spread of Islam to the different areas/countries
A course that deals with the historical overview of the Filipino Muslims and of the in the world. Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70 & 80; Credit Units: 3
Indigenous Peoples of Mindanao, the Sulu Archipelago, Palawan since pre-colonial
times up to the present. It gives focus on how these people fought against the forces of
foreign and local domination which threatened their very existence and how this study
is integrated into the broad context of Philippine History. Prerequisite: None; Credit
Units: 3

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 AREA C. EUROPE AND THE AMERICAS Hist 5 – Life and Works of Rizal

A course that concentrates on the life and works of Rizal with emphasis on his
Hist 141 – Modern Europe contribution to Philippine nationhood. Prerequisite: None; Credit Units: 3
th
A course that surveys European history from the 16 century to the pre-World War II
th th
period, with focus on the developments during the 19 and 20 century. Core Courses
Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70 & 80; Credit Units: 3
Hist 50 – Introduction to Asian Civilization
Hist 142 – Contemporary Europe
An introduction to pre-colonial civilizations of Asia; China and India, with focus on key
A descriptive-analytical study of the history of European states with particular emphasis political, economic and cultural factors which made them the leading civilizations in this
on the events of the twentieth century. However, this course gives more focus on part of the world. Prerequisite: History 1; Credit Units: 3
European events during and after the Second World War.
Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70, 80, 141; Credit Units: 3 Hist 60 – History of Western Civilization

Hist 144 – Modern England A course that traces on the history of western civilization from the earliest times to the
medieval period, with focus on the Greek and Roman influences. Prerequisite: History
th
This course reviews the history of England from the 17 century (particularly the 1; Credit Units: 3
glorious revolution) up to the present.
Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70, 80, 141; Credit Units: 3 Hist 70 – Philosophy of History

Hist 145 – History of Russi A survey of the principles, methods and objectives of history as viewed by various
philosophers from Herodotus to the present. Prerequisite: History 1; Credit Units: 3
An overview of Russian history since the establishment of the Kievan State up to the
disintegration of the Soviet Union.
Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70, 80, 141; Credit Units: 3 Hist 80 – World Geography

Hist 146 – North America A seminar on world geography with focus on the geographical distribution of mineral
and other natural resources of the world and their impact on the international economic
A course that gives a general descriptive-analytical review of the United States and order. Prerequisite: History 1; Credit Units: 3
Canada from the colonial period up to the present. However, emphasis is given on
socio-cultural, economic and political developments which influenced the world in Major Courses- Students should first pass all the core courses before they could
general. Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70 & 80; Credit Units: 3 take the major courses.

AREA A. PHILIPPINES

AREA D. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND PROBLEMS Hist 106 – Philippine Nationalism

A study of the rise of Philippine nationalism based on the political ideas of leading
Hist 108 – Philippine Contemporary Problems Filipino nationalists: Graciano Lopez Jaena, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Jose Rizal, Emilio
Jacinto, Apolinario Mabini, Andres Bonifacio, Manuel L. Quezon, Sergio Osmeña Sr.,
A course that gives analysis on the controversial contemporary issues of Philippine Claro M. Recto, Ramon Magsaysay, Carlos Garcia, Benigno Aquino, Jr., Lorenzo
History. Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70 & 80; Credit Units: 3 Tañada. Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70 & 80; Credit Units: 3

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 3. Shifters and transferees from other Departments/Colleges must have at least a
AREA E. AFRICA, LATIN AMERICA, AND AUSTRALIA general weighted average of 2.5 on the last semester that they were enrolled.
4. Dismissed students from other Departments/Colleges are automatically disqualified
Hist 160 – Modern Africa for admission in the Department.

A seminar course that focuses on the contemporary developments of Sub-Saharan

RETENTION REQUIREMENTS
Africa. Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70 & 80; Credit Units: 3

Hist 161 – Central and South America 1. After being admitted, the student must maintain a general weighted
average of 2.5 or better every semester.
2. He must have obtained a grade of at least 2.75 for every Political Science
This is a seminar course on Latin America from 1600’s to the present.
subject (basic or major) in every semester.
Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70 & 80; Credit Units: 3
3. He must satisfy the requirements in items 1 and 2 to maintain his status as
Hist 162 – History of Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania Political Science major. Otherwise, he will be advised to shift/transfer to
other Departments/Colleges.
4. Dismissed Political Science students will not be readmitted. However, if the
This course is a descriptive-analytical review of events from the ancient times to the
reason for dismissal is due to a grade of Incomplete, he can be readmitted
present in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. This course particularly emphasizes
by satisfying the two conditions below:
on the settlement of white immigrants from other parts of the world and their emergence
a. Complete all INC grades.
as the dominant groups in these two countries. Discussions/lessons also touch on the
b. Satisfy the grade maintenance requirement of 2.5.
role of these countries in the economic and political events of their neighboring
countries as well as the world in general. Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70 & 80;
Credit Units: 3
CATALOGUE OF COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AREA F. APPLIED HISTORIOGRAPHY
Pol. Sci. 1 - Introduction to Political Science
Hist 198 – Methods of Research
An Introductory course on the basic concepts, theories and principles of Political
Science, types of political systems and the development of political institutions and
A course that studies the principles, methods and problems of historical research of
processes.
which the expected output is a research proposal.
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70 & 80; Credit Units: 3
Pol. Sci. 2 - Phil. Govt. and Constitution, Agrarian Reform and Taxation, with
Hist 199 – Undergraduate thesis
Prerequisite: History 1, 3, 5, 50, 60, 70, 80 & 198; Credit Units: 3 Population and Family Education

This course discusses the nature and dynamics of the Philippine government and
politics, and the Philippine Constitution as the fundamental law of the land. Related
THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE developmental issues of agrarian reform, taxation, and the government’s family
planning program and population management are also included.
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Degree: BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (AB POL. SCI.)
Pol Sci 4 – Politics And Governance
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science is a traditional feature in a
The course examines the basic concepts associated with politics and governance to
liberal education program. The discipline itself is basically a study of the dynamics and
understand the development, organization and operation of the Philippine political
processes of government and politics. In the MSU setting, the extent of interest in the
system
field covers six (6) sub-areas, viz: 1. Political Theory; 2. Comparative Politics; 3.
International Politics; 4. Political Dynamics; 5. Philippine Government, Politics and
Administration; and 6. Research and Methodology.
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as well as the contemporary governmental problems and national issues. It also covers A global orientation can be gleaned from a clear inspection of courses on Comparative
in its scope the Philippine government, its branches and functions and the Philippine Government and Politics and International Politics. A bent on Philippine Government
political setup. It likewise includes the Philippine Constitution; its provisions and and Politics can be easily recognized in the expanded offering and the sub-fields of
interpretations as the fundamental law of the land and the philosophy upon which it was Philippine Government, Politics and Administration.
formulated. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Political Science, as a field of inquiry and a component of liberal education, will
Professional Courses (Core and Major Courses) no doubt continue to have an established place in the total education of the
contemporary Filipino. Aristotle considered political science as ―the most sovereign of
Pol Sci 50 – Political Analysis all arts and sciences.‖ As such, it cannot afford to ignore the demands of the disciplinal
growth if it is to keep pace with the recent developments.
This course is an extensive study of the traditional and recent frameworks and theories
used in the analysis of the political systems. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 The curriculum accommodates a more responsive and relevant program
attuned to the challenges of the regional, national and international environments.
Pol Sci 100 - Ancient And Medieval Political Thought Generally, the AB Political Science Program endeavors to:

This course gives an intensive study of political thoughts from the ancient time to the 1. Produce graduates with a solid foundation on the dynamics and
medieval period. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 processes of government and politics using the behavioral mode of
analysis;
Pol Sci 101 - Contemporary Political Theories 2. Enhance the liberal education of the student and the program through a
multi-disciplinal orientation in the choices of electives;
This course studies intensively the major contemporary political theories and 3. Introduce the students into the global socio-politics and economic
ideologies. It also focuses on the emergence of political theories in relation to the realities; and
contemporary realities pertaining to the underdeveloped and developing countries of 4. Develop among the students a keen sense of nationalism through an
the world. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 expanded program on Philippine Government and Politics that brings to
focus realities confronting contemporary Philippine society.
Pol Sci 103 – Readings In Political Theory
Through directed readings, this course gives focus on the classics of political theory. In addition, the program is designed to develop graduates whose potentials
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 will be most appreciated in the diverse areas of government service, business, law,
education, and civil societies and communities.
Pol Sci 105 – Third World Political Theory
Lastly, the curriculum provides high achievers the opportunity to finish the
A study of the main currents of Third World political thought, this course gives more program in three and a half years while other regular students are expected to complete
focus on the ideologies of the major liberation movements in Asia, Africa, and Latin the program in four years.
America in the post-colonial period. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3

Pol Sci 107 – Philippine Political Thought ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A course that studies the main currents of Philippine political thought.
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 1. An incoming AB Political Science student must have a SASE score of at least
85% or as determined by the Department based on current realities.

Comparative Politics 2. He/She must have an above average grade in Social Sciences and Humanities
subjects and/or related subjects in the secondary level (English, Filipino and
Pol Sci 60 – Introduction To Comparative Government And Politics Social Studies) or must at least be 80 or its equivalent

This course gives introduction to the comparative political processes in the developed
and developing states. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3

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Pol Sci 110 – Southeast Asian Political Systems Pol Sci 138 – Public International Law

A course on the comparative study and analysis of the government and politics of A study of the nature, development, sources, principles and problems of international
Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. law and its role in the development of the world community. Selected cases involving
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 the state as well as the citizens and juridical entities are included. Prerequisite: none;
Credit Units: 3
Pol Sci 111 – South Asian Political Systems

This course deals with a comparative study and analysis of the government and politics Political Dynamics
of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan.
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 Pol Sci 80 – Society, Politics And Government

Pol Sci 112 – East Asian Political Systems A course that studies the society as the matrix of politics, political power and
leadership. Patterns of decision-making; political modernization and development and
A course on the comparative study and analysis of the government and politics of are also included in its coverage. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Japan, People’s Republic of China, North Korea, Republic of China, and the Republic
of South Korea. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 Pol Sci 140 – Politics of Change

Pol Sci 113 – Western Political Systems This course gives focus on the dynamics of social change, the interplay of politics and
society. It also includes the processes and dynamics of social change of the Third
A course that focuses on the comparative study and analysis of the government and World political systems. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
politics of USA, United Kingdom, France, Russia, Germany and other selected
European states. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 Pol Sci 141 – Political Behavior, Processes and Movements

A course that studies the belief systems; nature and development of political processes
Pol Sci 114 – Latin American Political Systems and movements and other political groupings. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3

A comparative study and analysis of the government and politics of countries in the Pol Sci 142 – Political Parties, Pressure Groups and Interest Groups
Latin American region. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
This course focuses on the types and structures of political parties, pressure and
interest groups as well as their function in the political system, their strategies and
Pol Sci 115 – Selected African Political Systems tactics, particularly in the aggregating and articulating interests and their controlling
governmental power and public policy. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
A comparative study and analysis of the government and politics of selected countries
in Africa. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 Pol Sci 144 – Parliamentary Practice and Procedures

Pol Sci 116 – Political Systems of the Middle East A study of the background, development and applications of parliamentary practice and
procedures. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
A comparative study and analysis of the government and politics of the countries in the
Middle East. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 Pol Sci 145 – Seminar in Contemporary Political Processes

Pol Sci 118 – American Government and Politics A study on the contemporary socio-cultural, economic and political issues and problems
with a brief historical background and analysis of the root causes of these same
This course concentrates on the theory and dynamics of the government and politics of problems and issues. Ultimately, this requires a first-hand exposure on a particular
the United States. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 problem and a seminar paper on any issue covered by the course. Prerequisite:
none; Credit Units: 3

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Pol Sci 90 – Introduction to Philippine Public Policy Studies International Politics

A study of Philippine public policies, its background, procedures, dynamics and

applications. It also includes the impact of public policies on the Philippine body politics. Pol Sci 70 – Theories and Approaches to International Politics
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
A study of the theories and approaches in the interplay of political forces in the
Pol Sci 160 – Philippine National and Local Administration international system. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3

A study on the background, framework, theories, and approaches as applied to the Pol Sci 130 – International Political Economy
operations of the Philippine national and local government systems.
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 A study of the global economic structures and their impact on the international milieu.
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Pol Sci 161 – Philippine Foreign Policy
Pol Sci 132 – Regional Organizations
An inclusive study of the foreign policy of the Philippines. Emphasis is placed on the
economic, social and political factors affecting Philippine foreign relations with major A comprehensive study of the existing regional organizations in the international arena,
regional and global nations. Also a systematic study of the foreign policies and the their organization, structure, goals, principles, and the impact on a nation’s/state’s
factors that shape them and the policy directions of the major powers are included. domestic policies. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Pol Sci 133 – International Organizations
Pol Sci 162 – Special Problems In Philippine Local Government Administration
A study of the United Nations and other existing governmental and non-governmental
A seminar-type course that tackles special problems in the Local Government international organizations. The course delves into their structures, roles and impact on
Administration in the Philippines. As such it becomes imperative for the student to the world community. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
submit a seminar paper on a chosen problem. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Pol Sci 134 – Diplomatic and Consular Practice
Pol Sci 163 – Contemporary Issues in Philippine Politics
A study of the development, organization, functions and problems of diplomatic and
A thorough study on the current problems of Philippine government and politics. consular practice with emphasis on the Philippines. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units:
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 3

Pol Sci 165 – Readings in Philippine Government and Politics Pol Sci 135 – Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

A course concentrating on the directed readings on the classics of Philippine This course covers the evolution of the theory, principles and practices of international
government and politics. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 human rights and humanitarian law. However, emphasis is given on the human rights
situation in the Philippines. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Pol Sci 198 – Research in Political Science
Pol Sci 136 – Geopolitics/Ecopolitics
A study on the approaches and methods of research in systematic politics. The The course covers the theories and frameworks on the political management of space
expected output for the course is a research proposal. Prerequisite: none; Credit and the common environment. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Units: 3
Pol Sci 137 – Foreign Politics of the Major Powers
Pol Sci 199 – Undergraduate Thesis A course that gives focus on the development of the foreign policies of the major
powers, namely: the United States, Russia, China, United Kingdom, Japan and others.
The expected output of this course is a well-documented undergraduate thesis. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3

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 THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY Socio 100 – Sociological Theories I

A course that tackles on the theoretical and methodological foundations of Modern

Degree Programs: BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY (AB SOCIO.) Sociology centering on the theories of major classical writers.
Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY (MA SOCIO.)
Socio 102 – Social Structure and Stratification
Sociology is the scientific study of social relationships and individual and A course that investigates social systems in general with emphasis on the Philippine
collective human action insofar as these are influenced by social forces. It consists of a social institutions including the nature of social classes, social inequality, social mobility,
body of related generalizations about human behavior and society guided by concepts and cognate concepts as well as the methods of studying the same within societies and
and theories arrived at through scientific investigation. The Department of Sociology across societies. Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
offers two degree programs which cover these body of knowledge’s, the Bachelor of
Arts in Sociology and Master of Arts in Sociology. Socio 104 – The Family
The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program provides analytical perspectives
and scientific tools for a better understanding of society, social problems and issues A course that gives focus on the theoretical and empirical analysis of the family as a
that will enable the individual to participate actively in social development. It seeks to basic social institution. Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
develop a well-rounded person who is not only skilled in sociological knowledge but
also in general education. The aim is to prepare the student for active participation in
society in such roles as teacher, researcher, and development worker. The specific Socio 106 – Rural Sociology
objectives are:
a) To equip students with adequate sociological perspectives and skills A course that deals with a comparative analysis of Philippine and other third world rural
necessary for understanding social issues and problems. societies. Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
b) To develop in students the skill in teaching sociology as well as in
conducting social research and development works.
c) To instill among students attitudes, habits and values towards the Socio 108 – Sociology of Education
profession that will enable them to contribute effectively to social
development. A study on the social organization of the school and its relationship to society.
Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
The Master of Arts in Sociology offers training in three (3) areas of
concentration leading to various lines or professional work. Specifically, the program Socio 110 – Social Statistics
offers courses leading to a Masteral degree in Industrial and Urban Sociology,
Population Studies, and Social Problems. A course that gives focus on the basic concepts of statistics as applied to social
research. Prerequisite: Math 31; Credit Units: 3
To be considered proficient in the field of Sociology, the student must finish a
total of 36 Masteral units which includes 6 units of thesis writing. The 36 units is
distributed as follows: 15 units of courses related to Research Methodology, and 3 units Socio 112 – Race and Ethnic Relations
of Design and Analysis and Statistics course. Fifteen units (15) are to be taken from
other areas of concentration, and 6 units of thesis writing. A study of group relations of diverse socio-cultural backgrounds: majority/minority,
conflict and prejudice. Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Socio 114 – Urban Sociology
A. FOR AB SOCIOLOGY This course deals with comparative studies of urban communities; nature and
consequences of urbanization. Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
The student must pass the student admission and scholarship examination
(SASE) administered by the University.

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Socio 116 – Sociology of Deviant Behavior B. FOR MA SOCIOLOGY

A study on the analysis of deviations from normative patterns and mechanisms of social
control, its consequences to society are also covered. 1) An incoming MA Sociology student must be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in
Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3 Sociology or its equivalent from any recognized institution of higher learning.
Applications must exhibit high quality and integrity of intellect as determined
Socio 118 – Sociological Theories II through a) examination of undergraduate credentials, b) recommendations from
two (2) former professors and/or recognized authority in the discipline or area of
A course on the contemporary sociological theories including phenomenology and specialization, c) character references and d) interview of the application, or any
ethno-methodology and their variants. The course also includes introduction to theory other appropriate means.
construction. Prerequisite: Sociology 100; Credit Units: 3
2) Non holders of a bachelor’s degree in Sociology or its equivalent may be admitted
Socio 120 – Computer Applications in the Social Sciences to the program, but are required to take the following 15 units of undergraduate
courses:
Computer programming using Statistical Package for Social Sciences and other
programs for data and word processing Sociology 11 (or its equivalent) ------------------- 3 units
Prerequisite: preferably Socio 110; Credit Units: 3 Social Statistics ------------------- 3 units
Sociological Theories ------------------- 3 units
Research Methods ------------------- 3 units
Socio 122 – Population Studies Any 1 major course in Sociology ------------------- 3 units

A course that concentrates on the analysis of population structure and dynamics as well Total Number of units -------------------------- 15 units
as the implications of population growth. Prerequisite: Socio 1; Credit Units: 3

Socio 124 – Social Change and Development CATALOGUE OF COURSE DESCRIPTION

The factors, rate, direction, trends of social change and development are the major
topics covered in this course. Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3 Socio 1 – Introduction to Sociology

Socio 128 – Human Ecology A study on the nature, scope, and basic concepts of Sociology as an approach to the
study of society with focus and application to the Philippine social context.
A course that focuses on the science of Ecology applied to the study of man, Prerequisite: None; Credit Units: 3
environment and technology. Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
Socio 12 – Introduction to Sociology with Land Reform and Taxation
Socio 130 – Special Topics in Sociology
In addition to Sociology 1, this course discusses land reform program and taxation. It is
A faculty-supervised course in preparation for Socio 199 – Directed Research. also designed for nursing and midwifery students. Prerequisite: None; Credit Units: 3
Prerequisite: Junior standing; Credit Units: 3
Socio 100 – Sociological Theories I

Socio 132 – Industrial Sociology A course that tackles on the theoretical and methodological foundations of Modern
Sociology centering on the theories of major classical writers.
This course gives focus on the investigation of formal and informal groups in industrial Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
setting as well as the analysis of work relations. Prerequisite: Socio 114;
Credit Units: 3

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Socio 134 – Work and Occupation Socio 198-B – Methods of Sociological Research II

A study on the patterns of work situations, differential rewards and prestige accorded to This course studies more methods of quantitative research and proposal writing.
different occupations in society. Prerequisite: Socio 1; Credit Units: 3 Prerequisites: Sociology 110 & Sociology 198-A; Credit Units: 3

Socio 199 – Undergraduate Thesis

Socio 136 – Entrepreneurship
Data collection and oral defense of the student’s research project.
Conditions to the rise of small and medium entrepreneurs in developing countries are Prerequisite: Sociology 198; Credit Units: 3
the major subject areas covered in this study. Prerequisite: Socio 1; Credit Units: 3

Socio 138 – Sociology of Religion

MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY
A course that gives an intensive examination of types of religious beliefs and religious
phenomena as products of society. Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
**May be taken from Anthropology, Communications, Community Development,
Economics, Political Science, Psychology, History, Social Works, and/or on other
areas of concentration in Sociology.
Socio 140 – Medical Sociology

An investigation into the socio-cultural factors associated with health, sanitation and CATALOGUE OF COURSE DESCRIPTION
curing of diseases. Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
Socio 200 – Preseminar in Sociology
Socio 142 – Sociology of Mass Communication
An advanced introductory course which provides a deep review of the field, its
methods, and scope of inquiry as a formal discipline. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units:
A study on the patterns of communications, opinion formation, and change and the
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impact of mass communication in society. Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
Socio 201 – History of Sociology
Socio 144/Anthro 112 – Culture and Personality
A study on the theoretical and methodological foundations of modern sociology and the
growth of this discipline from ―lord‖ to ―science‖. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
A course that focuses on the interrelationships of cultural, social and personality factors
in human social systems. Prerequisite: Socio 1 or Anthro 1; Credit Units: 3 Institutions

Socio 210 – Family and Kinship

Socio 146 – Group Processes
Family types and kinship relations and their impact on larger social structures are taken
This course studies the patterns of social interaction in and between groups and the
up in this course, including a cross-cultural analysis of families in various societies.
aspects of collective behaviors. Prerequisite: Socio 1; Credit Units: 3
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Socio 148 – Gender and Development
Socio 211 – Sociology of Religion
An intensive study on the analysis of sex-gender differentiation, theories of gender
A scientific study of religion as a social fact, and as an institution which controls,
inequality (or women subordination), and the examination of how women affect and are
modifies and validates human action. Major religious groups will be investigated to
affected by the development process. Prerequisite: Socio 1; Credit Units: 3
discern their universal and specific functions, and how the established beliefs embodied
in them affect the economic, political and psychic orientation of people. Prerequisite:
none; Credit Units: 3

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Socio 212 – Medical Sociology Socio 150 – Family Planning Studies

Ethical issues and social aspects of health, illness, and disease as well as relations This course examines the connections between reproduction, sexuality and other
between healers and the sick in various cultures are the subject matter for study in this institutions. It also includes the family as well as the political, economic and cultural
course. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 environment of policies and programs to promote family planning.
Prerequisite: Socio 123 ; Credit Units: 3
Socio 213 – Political Sociology

A course on the analysis of philosophical and empirical works on power and authority Socio 152 – Community Organizing
and the political institutions which give them meaning.
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 A course that deals with community organizing as a process and the procedures of
improving community life. Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
Socio 214 – Sociology of Education
Socio 154 – Formal Organizations
The sociocultural foundations of education and its effects on individuals and societies
will be explored here to be able to appreciate differences in learning, educational A course concentrating on the nature, structure and process of organizations.
achievement and value system. Prerequisite: Socio 1; Credit Units: 3
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Socio 156 – Social Movements

Socio 215 – Economy and Society This course examines the transnational groups and events that strike towards change
in the structure of our major institutions. Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
An analysis of economic life in pre-industrial and urbanizing societies, and an
application of analytic models to account for activities relating to production and Socio 158 – Sociology of Disaster
distribution of goods and services are the major subject areas in this course.
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 A study on the social and behavioral aspects of sudden collective stress situations.
Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3

Socio 160 – Science, Technology and Society

Change and Deviancy Interrelationships of science, technology, culture and society.

Prerequisite: Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
Socio 220 – Social Change Socio 162 – Peace and Conflict Studies

This course focuses on the theories of social change and empirical studies of The course offers fundamental concepts and principles in understanding peace and
determinants and consequences of change. Experiences of underdeveloped and conflict-related issues. It explores basic approaches in conflict resolution and
developed societies like Japan, the U.S. and many countries in Europe will be carefully management in both traditional and modern societies/settings. Prerequisite:
examined. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 Sociology 1; Credit Units: 3
Socio 221 – Deviant Behavior
Socio 198-A – Methods of Sociological Research I
A study on the review and analysis of abnormal behaviors, including other forms of
deviancy which are not necessarily pathological, and social controls used by society to An introduction to various methods of research with emphasis on qualitative research.
enforce conformity to norms. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 Prerequisite: Sociology 110; Credit Units: 3

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Socio 222 – Criminology and Penology Socio 242 - Population Dynamics

A study on the correlates and typology of crime and its victims, and the mechanisms of Answers to the question of how a population changes are sought in this course by
legal sanctions to reduce the tide of criminality and anti-social acts. examining migration, natality, and mortality as revealed by studies the world over.
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3

Socio 243 - Family Planning and Fertility Control

Socio 223 – Social Problems
This course deals with the analysis of the conceptual models used to explain fertility
Breakdown of social relations and disturbance of the social order are the concerns of behavior and the problems of family planning programs in various cultures.
this course. Corollary to this, causes and consequences of major social problems will Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
be explored and analyzed. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3

Socio 224 – Sociology of Revolutions Socio 244 - Demography of Manpower and Labor
This course will determine why men rebel, what changes in the society do they expect, A study of the composition, characteristics, participation, distribution and changes in the
and what means do they employ to reach their goals in a revolutionary way. Cases of labor force and the factors that bring about such changes.
rebellions in several types of societies will be likewise studied. Prerequisite: none; Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Credit Units: 3

Socio 225 – Collective Behavior Socio 245 - Human Ecology

A study of the theories regarding origins, internal process, dynamics and developments This course gives focus on human’s adaptation to various environmental and socio-
of short term and spontaneous group behavior in relatively unstructured social cultural settings, and his patterned responses to changes in these settings as a result of
situations. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 technological advancement, urbanization, and colonization.
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Socio 226 - Sociology of Development

A course that deals with the causes and consequences of modernization and economic Socio 246 - Seminar in Industrial Pollution
development. The patterns of change or reactions to it are also examined in changing
and developing societies. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 A course that concentrates on the investigation of various types of contaminants found
in an industrial setting and the risks they impose on the health and life span of human
Socio 227 - Futuristic beings. Organized reactions to and policies on pollution are likewise covered in this
course. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
A study on the anticipation and forecast of what life might become in the future based
on game theory, stimulation, and other models using quantitative and qualitative
methods. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Social Psychology
Structure and Process Socio 250 - Social Psychology
Socio 235 - Social Stratification
This course deals with the theory and research on the effect of social structures on an
individual’s behavior as well as the influence of personality on group behaviour.
Studies the critical and empirical basis of social stratification, the social means of
mobility as well as some consequence of stratification on human behavior and outlook. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3

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Socio 251 - Small Group Processes Socio 236 - Race and Ethnic Relations

A course that studies the dynamics of attitude change in small groups and the patterns This course is addressed to investigating the effects and policy implications of social
of interaction their members develop according to the contours of small group norms. contracts when the people’s diverse racial and ethnic origins meet in a common locale.
These patterns may be contrary to ideal or established ways. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Socio 237 - Urban Sociology
Socio 252 - Culture and Personality
This course deals with comparative studies of urban communities; nature and
A course that focuses on the analysis of the interplay between culture as a group consequences of urbanization. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
phenomenon and personality as an individual attribute in different societies, with
emphasis on the formation of recurrent traits, values, and peculiar ways of coping with
varied situations. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 Socio 238 - Rural Sociology

An analysis of village life and the world view as well as the microscopic view of the
Socio 253 - Seminar on Popular Culture dominant social institutions in peasant societies and the changes that impinge on them.
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
A study of the resurgence of esoteric and novel fashions, crazes, and fads expressed in
music and dance, art, and the relatively recent lores of society.
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 Socio 239 - Industrial Sociology

A course that studies on the psychosocial effects of industrialization vis-à-vis man-work,

Socio 254 – Attitudes man-man, and man-time relations. Social relations among workers affecting productivity
and management and employee relations are the major topics covered in this course.
A study of the nature, formation, changes and measurement of attitudes. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3

Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3

Population and Ecology

Socio 255 – Motivations

This course probes into the psychic forces of mankind which emergize over behavior,
the types and ranges of motivations in industrial and urbanizing societies, as well as the Socio 240 – Demography
approaches to measurement of motives. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
An introductory course on the analysis of population structure and dynamics and their
implications to the quality of life and human survival on earth.
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
Work and Occupation

Socio 241 - Demographic Methods

Socio 260 - Sociology of Occupation
A course focusing on the methods and techniques of estimating vital population
A course that analyzes the meaning of attitudes to work and occupations, as well as the processes and the statistical tools used in making demographic data analysis.
historical and ideological underpinnings of vocational behavior, occupation prestige, Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
and occupational choice. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3

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Socio 261 - Entrepreneurship Social Report

An examination of the environmental and social-psychological factors in the rise of

entrepreneurship and the acquisition of entrepreneurial personality. Socio 290 - Directed Readings/Research (3-6 units)
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 Under the close supervision of a faculty, students conduct an independent research on
topics of special interest to them to clarify certain issues or prepare themselves for the
writing of a research proposal. This course may be repeated for credits.
Prerequisite: None; Credit Units: 3
Theory
Socio 299 - Master’s Thesis (6 units)
Socio 271 – Theory Construction
Prerequisite: All core and other required courses. Credit Units: 6
This course surveys and analyzes past and contemporary theories as revealed in the
works of prominent sociologists and their conceptions of a model man or society. *Required core courses.
Prerequisite: Socio 270 Credit Units: 3

Socio 270 – Sociological Theories

E. THE DEPARTMENT OF FILIPINO AND OTHER LANGUAGES
This course focuses on the mechanics of conceptualizing, developing, and testing
research problems which are stated in theoretical terms. Model building and Degree Programs: BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FILIPINO (AB FILIPINO)
construction of scales, and linking theory and data under a deductive or inductive
system are also included in its coverage. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 MASTER OF ARTS IN FILIPINO (MA FILIPINO)

The department is one of the six departments of the College of Arts and Social
Socio 273 – Personality Theories
Sciences. One of its functions is to service the language requirements, particularly
Filipino and other requested foreign languages, needed by the other Colleges of the
A course that concentrates on the major schools of thought explaining personality Institute. It is also tasked to implement the two current degree programs: the Bachelor
differences and principles of behaviour modification. Works of Lewin, Skinner, Dolgar, of Arts in Filipino and the Master of Arts in Filipino.
From, McClelland and others will be analyzed. Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3
It has for its mission to be more responsive to the needs of its clientele and the
Socio 274 - Population Theories
community it will serve. It has also taken into consideration the central focus of CHED
which is towards the scientific transfer of knowledge and its emphasis on research and
Theories of population from Malthus to the leading contemporary demographers will be its application.
evaluated in this course with special attention to the debate on the relation between
population, economics and related issues. The degree programs cater to the global needs of the teacher and practitioner
Prerequisite: none; Credit Units: 3 of Filipino for the department trains its clientele to have the over-all general and
balanced knowledge and skills in Filipino as a language and discipline which they can
utilize in their present teaching jobs in the elementary, secondary and tertiary levels of
education.
Methods
The Department has the following for its general objectives:
Socio 280 - Research Methods I
1) To provide meaningful experiences that will foster among its graduates nationalist
An introductory course on the scientific approach in conducting social research, zeroing and humanist values and equip them with skills to teach and use Filipino in order to
in on the theoretical aspects of problem definition, hypothesis testing, development of constructively contribute to national development according to their innate
suitable indicators, and the techniques of data collection and data reduction. capabilities and individual pace.
Prerequisite: Socio 288; Credit Units: 3

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2) To prepare the graduate to have a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge and Socio 281* - Research Methods II
skills to teach and use Filipino as a discipline and language through research and
scholarly endeavors and in the transfer of other knowledge and skills. Research proposal writing and practicum Prerequisite: Socio 280; Credit Units: 3

ADMISSION AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Socio 282 - Survey Methodologies and Design

A. For AB Filipino A course that familiarizes the student to the types of data collection using non-reactive
methods and other appropriate techniques of community analysis under uncontrolled
1. An incoming AB Filipino student must have passed the MSU SASE and conditions. Prerequisite: None; Credit Units: 3
have been formally admitted by the Institute Admissions Office based on
current admission cut-off score.
Socio 283 - Field Methods
2. For shiftees and transferees, he/she must have attained a grade of not
lower than 2.0 in the basic Filipino courses. The principles of assessing impacts of social and development projects through the use
of social science research methods are the major focus of this course.
3. He/She must maintain a grade of passing in all major courses. In case of Prerequisite: None; Credit Units: 3
failure in a major course, he/she is allowed to retake it only once.
However, he/she must not fail more than once in any single course.
4. He/She must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 for all major, cognate and Socio 284 - Evaluation Research
elective courses in Filipino.
An in-depth approach in conducting field investigations and application of research
5. He/She must comply with all course requirements before he/she can be framework utilizing references other than the scientist’s point of view is what this course
recommended for graduation in the degree program. tackles. Prerequisite: None; Credit Units: 3

B. For MA Filipino Socio 285 - Ethnomethodology

1. The student must be a graduate of Bachelor’s degree in Filipino or its equivalent Mathematical models of social research and the ways of developing and applying them
from a reputable and recognized institution of higher learning. Application must to right kinds of data are the contents of this course. Prerequisite: None; Credit Units: 3
exhibit high quality and integrity of intellect as determined through
Socio 286 - Quantitative Sociology
 Examination of undergraduate credentials A programmable introduction to the procedures and techniques of data analysis using
 Recommendation of at least two (2) former professors and/or computers and programmable calculators. Prerequisite: None; Credit Units: 3
recognized authority in the discipline or area of specialization.
 Interview of applicant Socio 287 - Data Processing

2. He/She must be able to pass a qualifying or admissions examination to be A study on the basic concepts of statistics and probability with emphasis on the
administered by the department. analysis of social science data using statistical tools and techniques. Prerequisite:
None; Credit Units: 3
3. Non-holders of a bachelor’s degree in Filipino may be admitted to the program but
are required to take the current undergraduate basic and
Socio 288* - Advanced Statistics

A course concentrating on the principles of statistical tests and inferences using

parametric and non-parametric statistics. Prerequisite: None; Credit Units: 3

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4. some major courses in Filipino which are pre-requisites to the courses in the
graduate program. Determination of these courses will be done by a panel of Pagsusuri ng mga kinatawang nobela mula sa iba’t ibang panahon ng kasaysayan ng
graduate faculty to be composed of not less than three (3) members. Pilipinas at mula sa iba’t ibang rehiyon ng bansa.
Pre-rekwisit: All Core Courses; Kredit: 3 units (3 hrs lec)
Transfer of Credits
Fil 106 -Tula
1. Undergraduate units taken from other institutions may be credited for A.B. Filipino
Pagkatuto at pagpapahalaga sa panulaan bilang hiwalay na sining at akdang
provided a student shall satisfy all requirements by the department.
panliteratura.
Pre-rekwisit: All Core Courses; Kredit: 3 units (3 hrs lec)
2. No units in undergraduate courses may be credited to graduate work.

3. No more than nine (9) graduate units earned from other university may be credited
Fil 107 -Pamahayagan
to course work for the program; provided, however, that units earned from
equivalent Master’s degree programs in other units of the Mindanao State
The principles, ethics, and forms of modern journalism are the major topics covered in
University System and the University of the Philippines which satisfy the
this course. Prerequisite: Filipino 53; Credit Units: 3
description of the course may be granted to the student upon oral examination by a
panel of interrogators in the department. Provided, further, that a student must
enroll and pass at least fifteen (15) units of course work in the program.
Fil 108 -Panunuring Pampanitikan
Residence Requirements This course deals with the theories and principles of literary criticism.
Prerequisite: Fil. 101, 102, 103, 105, 106; Credit Units: 3
1. The student shall have been in residence for at least one year immediately prior to
the award of the degree.
Fil 109 -Malikhaing Pagsulat
2. All requirements for the graduate degree shall be completed in not more than five
4calendar years including leaves. Special cases, however, may be given an Learning the basic principles, style and skill of creative writing in Filipino with special
extension of one or more semesters, but in no case shall the extension be longer emphasis on prose is what this course covers.
than two years. Prerequisite: Filipino 102, 103, 105; Credit Units: 3

Fil 110 -Barayti at Baryasyon ng Filipino

CATALOGUE OF COURSE DESCRIPTION The study of the different varieties of Filipino caused by factors as ethnolinguistic,
cultural, spatial or areal. Prerequisite: Core courses; Credit Units: 3

Fil 1 -Sining ng Komunikasyon Fil 120 -Wika, Kultura at Lipunan

Mabisang kasanayan sa Filipino sa apat na larangan: pagsasalaysay, paglalarawan, This course focuses on the learning of the interrelatedness of language, culture and
pagtatalo at paglalahad. Pagkatuto ng mga makabagong konsepto sa komunikasyon. society. Prerequisite: Filipino 5; Credit Units: 3
Pre-rekwisit: None Kredit: 3 units (3 hrs lec)

Fil 2 -Pagsulat at Pagbasa sa Iba’t Ibang Disiplina Fil 121 -Teknikal na Filipino
Mabisang kasanayan sa pagbasa at pagsulat sa wikang Filipino sa iba’t ibang disiplina. A course that gives focus on the knowing and learning of the technical terms commonly
Pre-rekwisit: Fil 1 ; Kredit: 3 units (3 hrs lec) used in science and technology. Prerequisite: Filipino 51; Credit Units: 3

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This course covers the recorded and unrecorded folk narratives, folk speech, and folk Kasanayan sa retorikang Filipino sa pagsulat at pagsasalita na ginagamitan ng iba’t
songs of major ethnic groups like the Muslims and the Christians. ibang tema. Pre-rekwisit: Fil 1; Kredit: 3 units (3 hrs lec)
Prerequisite: Basic Filipino courses; Credit Units: 3

Fil 51 - Pagsasaling-wika
Fil 123 -Panitikang Pambata
Mabisang pagsasalin sa Filipino ng iba’t ibang piyesa tulad ng sulating legal, mga tula,
This is a course that concentrates on the understanding of the nature of literature for sanaysay, talumpati at iba pang orihinal na nasusulat sa Ingles at iba pang wikang
children and learning how to write stories, compose poetry and songs fitted for children. sinasalita sa Pilipinas. Pre-rekwisit: Fil 1 & Fil 2; Kredit: 3 units (3 hrs lec)
Prerequisite: Filipino 5; Credit Units: 3
Fil 52N - Introduksyon sa Iba’t Ibang Anyo ng Panitikan
Fil 124 -Kontemporaryong Panitikan
Unibersal na elemento ng mga akdang panliteratura tulad ng tula, maikling kwento,
This course familiarizes the student to the different literary forms from the 1970s to the nobela, sanaysay at drama. Pre-rekwisit: Lit (F) 1; Kredit: 3 units (3 hrs lec)
present. Prerequisite: Filipino 5; Credit Units: 3

Fil 125 -Panitikan ng mga Lumad Fil 53N - Wika, Kultura at Lipunan

A course that covers the folklore of the minor ethnic tribes of the country, particularly in Pagkatuto sa pagkakaugnay-ugnay ng wika, kultura at lipunan.
Mindanao, like the Higaonon, Subanon, Manobo, etc. Pre-rekwisit: All Core Courses; Kredit: 3 units (3 hrs lec)
Prerequisite: Filipino 5; Credit Units: 3

Fil 126 -Semantika at Istaylistiks Fil 54N - Panimulang Linggwistika

The intensive study of semantics and the meaning of lexims and style in using the Ang kasaysayan ng linggwistika at ang pag-unlad nito sa Pilipinas kalakip ang
language are the major topic areas covered in this course. istruktural na analisis ng wikang Filipino na ginagamitan ng mga modelong
Prerequisite: Core courses; Credit Units: 3 panglinggwistikang natutuhan. Pre-rekwisit: All Core Courses; Kredit: 3 units (3 hrs lec)

Fil 127 -Ponolohya at Morpolohya

Fil 102 - Sanaysay
The intensive study of the Filipino phonology and morphology is what this course
covers. Prerequisite: Core courses; Credit Units: 3 Pangunahing simulain sa pagsulat ng iba’t ibang uri ng sanaysay.
Pre-rekwisit: All Core Courses; Kredit: 3 units (3 hrs lec)

Fil 128 -Katutubong Wika Fil 103 Maikling Kwento

A course that gives focus on the formal study and acquisition of a second Philippine Natatanging katangian ng mga obra maestrang maikling kwento sa Filipino.
language. Prerequisite: Core courses; Credit Units: 3 Pre-rekwisit: All Core Courses; Kredit: 3 units (3 hrs lec)

Fil 104 - Dula

Fil 129 -Introduksyon sa Leksikograpiya
Ang ebolusyon at debelopment ng dulang Filipino.
An introductory study of lexicography is the major focus of this course. Pre-rekwisit: All Core Courses; Kredit: 3 units (3 hrs lec)
Prerequisite: Core courses ; Credit Units: 3

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This course concentrates on the learning of the different approaches in teaching Pagtatalakay sa mga barayti at baryasyon ng Filipino dahil sa mga paktor na
Filipino as a second language. Prerequisite: Core courses; Credit Units: 3 pangkalawakan, pang-espasyo, kultural, o etnolinggwistik. Kakailanganin: wala;
Kredit: 3 yunit

Fil 141 - Filipino sa Tanging Gamit Filipino 252 - Gramatika at Istruktura ng Filipino

A course that exposes the students to the three language aspects: basic writing of Intensibong pag-aaral ng gramatika ng wikang Filipino na may pokus sa mga bahagi ng
office and business correspondence in Filipino, principles and techniques of translation, pananalita at istruktura ng wika. Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunits
and the preparation of instructional materials. Prerequisite: Core courses; Credit
Units: 3 Fil 253 - Leksikograpiya

Fil 142 - Pagsusulit Pangwika Intensibong pag-aaral sa leksikograpi na may empasis sa pag-alam sa mga teoryang
kasangkot at aktwal na aplikasyon sa Filipino. Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunit
This course gives emphasis on the methods and techniques in preparing different types
of language tests in Filipino. Prerequisite: Core courses; Credit Units: 3 Fil 254 - Literatura at Kulturang Popular

Fil 143 -Pagtuturo ng Filipino sa Mababa/Mataas na Paaralan Analisis ng kulturang popular kasama na ang mga bagong modang esoteriko at
kinababaliwang idolatriya at ng mga genres ng literaturang resulta nito.
A course that exposes the students to the modern trends in teaching Filipino in the Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunit
elementary and high school levels. Prerequisite: Core courses; Credit Units: 3

Fil 144 - Paghahanda ng Kagamitang Pampagtuturo

Mga Kursong Elektib
A course that demands from the students to learn the skills in preparing visual and
teaching materials needed in teaching in the elementary and secondary schools.
Prerequisite: Core courses; Credit Units: 3
Fil 255 - Wika, Kultura at Lipunan
Fil 145 - Introduksyon sa Pananaliksik
Ang interrelasyon ng wika, kultura at lipunan na nagbubunga sa Iba’t ibang pang-araw-
An introductory course to the basic research in Filipino with application of statistical araw na uri at konteksto ng komunikasyon lalo na sa mga patern na berbal at di-berbal.
instrument in the analysis of data. The student is expected to conduct a simple Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunit
research project (baby thesis) in this course. Prerequisite: Math 30; Credit Units: 3
Fil 256 - Kontemporaryong Panitikan
Fil 197 - Pagsasanay (Praktikum)
Pag-aaral ng debelopment ng literatura mula 1970 hanggang kasalukuyan.
A course that concentrates on the application of the skills and theories learned in using Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunit
Filipino in education and in the media.
Prerequisite: Major, some cognate, and elective courses; Credit Units: 3 Fil 257 - Mga Pagdulog at Teorya ng Pagtuturo ng Literatura

Analisis ng mga pagdulog at teoryang ginagamit sa literatura.

Fil 198 - Seminar sa Pananaliksik Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunit

This course requires the student to make and present a research proposal for an
undergraduate thesis. Prerequisite: Filipino 145; Credit Units: 3

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Fil 258 - Simulain at Kalakaran sa Pagtuturo ng Wika Fil 199 - Pagsulat ng Tesis

Mga kontemporaryong kalakaran at pagdulog sa pagtuturo ng wika na may pokus sa The writing and the presentation of the undergraduate thesis in an oral defense.
Filipino. Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunit Prerequisite: Filipino 198; Credit Units: 3

Fil 259 - Linggwistikang Applied

Mga teorya at prinsipyo sa linggwistikang ginagamit sa pagtuturo at pagkatuto ng wika. MASTER OF ARTS IN FILIPINO, MAJOR IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunit
(MASTER NG SINING SA FILIPINO, MEDYOR SA WIKA AT LITERATURA)
Fil 215 - Sosyolinggwistika CATALOGUE OF COURSE DESCRIPTION

Panimulang pagtatalakay ng mga teorya sa larangan ng sosyolohiya at linggwistika. Mga Pundasyong Kurso
Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunit
Fil 200 - Riserts sa Filipino
Fil 249 - Kasaysayang Pampanitikan ng Pilipinas
Pagtalakay sa mga teorya at pamamaraan sa pananaliksik; masusing pag-aaral sa
Pagbakas ng pag-unlad na historikal ng literaturang Pilipino mula sa simula hanggang
mga bahagi at balangkas ng tesis at papel panriserts. Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3
sa kasalukuyan. Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunit
yunit
Fil 239 - Mga Pinagmulan at Impluwensiya sa Panitikan ng Pilipinas
Fil 201 - Pagsasaling-wika
Analisis ng pinagmulan ng mga paktor na nakaapekto sa panitikan ng Pilipinas at ang
ilalim ng impluwensya nito sa mga uri ng panitikang nabuo.
Mga teorya, simulain, paraan at teknik sa pagsasaling-wika, aktwal na pagsasalin ng
Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunit
mga teksto sa idyomatikong ekspresyon, poklor, panitikan, syensya at teknolohiya.
Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunit

Tesis Mga Medyor na Kurso

Fil 300 - Pagsulat ng Tesis

Fil 235 - Kritisismo sa Panitikan
Pagsulat at pagprisenta ng tesis sa isang eksaminasyong oral sa harap ng isang
komite/panel sa tesis. Kakailanganin: Eksaminasyong Komprehensibo; Kredit: 6 yunit Mga teoryang kontemporaryo sa pagsusuri at kritisismong pampanitikan na may aktwal
na aplikasyon. Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunit

F. THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Fil 241 - Mga Piyesang Pampanitikan

Degree Program: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY (BS PSYCH.) Paghahanda, kuryograpi, at pagdidirek ng mga piyesang pantanghalan gaya ng tulang
pambigkasan, balagtasan, sabayang bigkas, madulang pagbasa, at iba pa.
Cognizant of the need to provide students with a strong, well-conceived, and Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunit
relevant structure by which they can be prepared to become effective helping
professionals, this revised curriculum is hereby proposed with due consideration of Fil 250 - Pagpaplanong Pangwika: Teorya at Praktika
several important factors.
The program is envisioned to produce graduates who are humanistic, Mga teorya ng pagpaplanong pangwika at isinagawang pagpaplanong pangwika sa
proactive, dynamic, competent, and morally responsible individuals whose knowledge Pilipinas mula sa panahon ng Kastila hanggang sa kasalukuyan.
st Kakailanganin: wala; Kredit: 3 yunit
and skills are relevant in the 21 century.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Psych 100 – Filipino Psychology.
1. An incoming student must have a SASE score of 100 or as determined by
the Department based on current realities. A study of concepts and methods in Filipino culture and psychology, giving meaning to
2. He/She must have a high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 85 the psychological reality based on the language and world view of the Filipino. The
for freshmen and 2.0 for shifters. student shall be introduced to indigenous concepts in Sikolohiyang Pilipino as well as
3. He/She must have a satisfactory performance in selected psychological the applications and issues regarding Sikolohiyang Pilipino as a discipline and as a
tests. movement. The course shall be conducted primarily in Filipino. Prerequisite: Psych
1; Credit Units: 3

CATALOGUE OF COURSE DESCRIPTION

Psych 101 – Psychometrics/Test Construction
Psych 1 -Introduction to Psychology A course that deals with a thorough discussion of basic psychometric concepts,
concepts on adaptive testing, sample-free scaling and assessment and a useful
An introductory course on understanding human behavior: how and why we think, feel introduction to the profession of test-making and test analysis. Laboratory component of
and behave the way we do, how we act and interact with others, and why and how we the course includes practice exercises such as item analysis, validation and other
become the unique individuals that we are. Prerequisite: None; Credit Units: 3 processes involved in test and scale construction, preferably computer-assisted.
Prerequisites: Psych 50 to 55; Credit Units: 3
Psych 20N -Business Psychology Psych 102 – Learning And Cognitive Psychology
Designed especially for business administration (accountancy, marketing, The course focuses on the basic principles of cognitive and learning processes such as
management) students, the course deals with the application of psychological principles sensation, perception, attention, memory, representation, language, and thinking.
and techniques in business. This course also provides students the theories in Prerequisite: Psych 1; Credit Units: 3
psychology that can give them an edge towards attracting more customers and Psych 103 – Experimental Psychology
prospective clients. Prerequisite: None; Credit Units: 3
A study on the philosophy and methods of science focusing particularly on the
Psych 50 –Developmental Psychology
experimentation in the investigation of problems and issues in psychology. Emphasis is
This course deals with a thorough discussion of human development throughout the on the various experimental designs, controls and manipulation of variables.
lifespan in the areas of physical, social, cognitive, affective/emotional, and moral
development. Likewise, it deals with various theories on human development with Psych 107 – Counseling Psychology
emphasis on a system perspective and the interactive dimensions of an individual’s
development, particularly in the Filipino setting. Prerequisite: Psych 1, English 1; This is a course that gives focus on the principles and techniques of counseling. The
Credit Units: 5 course provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of the causes of human
dilemmas and a deeper exposure into the practice of counseling where students shall
Psych 51 –Mental Hygiene
be equipped with the theories and techniques in helping individuals and groups with
A course that deals with the principles of mental health and the socio-cultural factors their problems. Prerequisites: Psych 50, 51, 52, 53 & 56 Credit Units: 3
required for an individual’s effective adjustment. Prerequisite: Psych 1, English 1;
Credit Units: 3
Psych 108 – Industrial/Organizational Psychology
This course provides an overview of psychological concepts, theories, and research
Psych 52 – Theories of Personality
findings for effective human interactions and performance in the workplace which
includes NGOS, military, school settings, medical/clinical establishments and
A critical study of the major theories of personality as well as the theoretical and
rehabilitation centers, etc. Topics include organizational structures and systems,
practical issues involved in the understanding of personality formation and dynamics.
organizational communication and information processes, leadership, motivation,
The course encourages the students to construct their own theoretical framework /
conflict resolution, problem-solving and decision-making, organizational development,
philosophy
etc. Prerequisites: Psych 52, 54, 55; Credit Units: 3

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Psych 109 – School Psychology towards the understanding of personality, with emphasis on Filipino personality and
behavior. Prerequisite: Psych 1, English 1; Credit Units: 3
A course that concentrates on the psychological issues unique to educational
institutions particularly classroom learning, teaching management, the tracking and
mainstreaming of students, as well as the development of effective and relevant
Psych 53 – Abnormal Psychology
educational programs for the Filipino school children. Prerequisites: Psych 101, 102;
Credit Units: 3 A study on the development, taxonomy, and etiology of personality disorders, their
prevention and treatment with emphasis on the Filipino milieu. Indigenous concepts of
abnormality and abnormal behavior shall also be discussed. Prerequisite: Psych 1,
Psych 110 – Ethics And Current Issues Of The Profession English 1 & 2; Credit Units: 3
A study on ethical standards/principles in the practice of psychology. The course also
provides the students with knowledge regarding their obligations and responsibilities in
Psych 54 – Social Psychology
helping others become more effective and productive members of society.
Included in this course also are the current issues of contemporary psychology which This is a scientific study of human social behavior: understanding a person’s
cover critical discussion and presentation of interesting sub-areas of psychology such perception/how a person relates with others (attraction, loving, altruism, prejudice and
as gender issues, environmental psychology, women and children in difficult discrimination). The various applications of social psychological principles on
circumstances, peace psychology, leadership and power, political psychology, environmental concerns, health, education, equity, gender and improved quality of life
psychology of poverty, health psychology, sports psychology, labor relations, ethno for all are also included in this study. Prerequisite: Psych 1, Socio 1; Credit Units: 3
psychology or cross-cultural psychology, and even the understanding of
parapsychology (being possessed, etc.) Such issues and concerns may be based on
readings, exposure, activities, etc. Psych 55 – Psychological Statistics

The course may also include guided tours for students to various clinical, industrial, This course gives focus on the basic concepts and methods in both descriptive and
educational, and community settings, where psychology is applied as a profession. inferential statistics and their use in the design and interpretation of psychological
studies. Another equally important component of the course is biostatistics which focus
The faculty may also consider proposing an activity/ies such as research/es, community on (but is not limited to) birth rates, mortality rates, etc.
extension work/projects/programs/services. Prerequisites: Philo 4, must be a senior
student; Credit Units: 3 The laboratory component shall be on computer-assisted, quantitative data analysis
including multivariate approaches
In the laboratory component of the course, the student is expected to design and
conduct various experiments in psychology, write experimental research reports in Prerequisite: CSc 1 & Psych 1; Credit Units: 4 (student-4; faculty-5.55; E1)
journal article format and practice presenting the paper containing the results of
assigned experiments. Prerequisites: Psych 55; Credit Units: 5
Psych 56 – Physiological Psychology
A course that deals with the neurophysiological foundations of behavior with emphasis
Psych 104 – Psychological Testing on the nervous system: its structure and functions in relation to the entire human
This is a course that orients the students into the rudiments of psychological testing. organic system. Basic concepts and findings in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
The principles, methods, techniques, and uses of psychological testing are tackled. with special emphasis on mind-body, body-soul/spirit, brain-behavior and mind-
The administration, scoring, and interpretation of objective, affective and cognitive tests behavior relationships are included. Included also in the discussion are the recent
used in various applied fields of psychology are also covered as well as the ethical developments regarding interdisciplinary approaches in medicine and the social
considerations and current trends in psychological testing in the Philippine setting. sciences particularly on the issue of alternative medicine that deals not only with the
body but also with the other aspects of the self. Prerequisite: Psych 1, Chem 11; Credit
In the laboratory component, the student is exposed to actual test administration, Units: 3
scoring and interpretation of standardized tests as well as in psychological report
writing of test findings. Prerequisite: Psych 101; Credit Units: 5

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Psych 105 – Group Processes And Dynamics The Special Program
This course offers the students a broad understanding of human interaction as a factor
in changing behavior and belief systems and processes, using the experimental In summer of Academic Year 2000-2001, the College of Arts and Social
inductive approach. Sciences through its Dean, Prof. Nora A. Clar, and Assistant Dean, Dr. Emma B.
The laboratory component of the course aims to develop in students the skills in Magracia, proposed for the opening of the Special General Education Night Program.
observing, analyzing, diagnosing and evaluating group structures, elements, and The special program aims to extend to the youth of Iligan City and its environs the
processes. It also attempts to develop the students’ the ability to reflect on the same educational opportunities that it offers to those who have not reached the Institute
dynamics of behavior in groups, to the openness and sensitivity to the feelings of others cut-off score for admission in its degree programs without sacrificing the standards for
as well as enhance their ability to facilitate group and task objectives, and the which the Institute is known. It ―wants to make available its human resources and
promotion of SIR, etc. Prerequisites: Psych 51, 54; Credit Units: 4 facilities to a wider range of the city’s youth as a form of extension service to the
community that serves as host to its site‖.

Psych 106 – Clinical Psychology The central idea in the Special General Education Program is the full utilization
of Institute resources for the benefit of the young people of Iligan City and the
A course that deals with the principles and techniques applied to the treatment of surrounding areas. As classes in the regular degree programs generally end at 7:30 in
deviant behaviors which entail a thorough analysis of psychopathological the evening, classes in the special program commence at 6:00 P.M. and end at 9:00
problems/disorders and their corresponding management and/or therapy. during the Monday/Thursday (MTh) and Tuesday/Friday (TF) schedules and at 3:00 to
8:00 P.M. during the WS schedules. Last time slot classes at 6:00-7:30 in the MTh and
Exposes the students to opportunities towards developing interviewing skills and case
TF evenings are generally very few because of limited admissions in the different
study writing. Prerequisites: Psych 50, 51, 52, 53 & 56; Credit Units: 4
regular degree programs. Thus, the special program can fully utilize the Institute
resources comprised of classrooms and other facilities and the faculty who are no
longer teaching. To compensate for the extended working hours of the faculty, a
Psych 197 – Practicum premium honorarium scheme for the special program was implemented.
On the job-training for senior students to expose them to professional practice in
various settings (schools, industries, hospitals/clinical setting, Gos/NGOs and As the program is a self-liquidating endeavor without any government support,
community development work/immersion). A total of 200 hours is required. the students have to sustain it through payment of tuition fees at the rate of P100 per
unit. The amount collected is budgeted to cover expenses for the administrative and
pedagogical sustenance of the program. Any excess amount goes to the Institute as
The practicum class shall meet as a group as required by the faculty handling the income.
course to monitor the students’ progress and discuss their observations, insights, and
reflections regarding their practicum, issues in professional practice and other areas of The students have to finish the 2-year general education program before they
concern. A narrative report shall be required from each student. can qualify to be admitted in any regular degree program based on their total earned
Several faculty members can handle the practicum course on a team-teach approach grade point average (GPA). This depends, however, on slots which may become
(total faculty units not to exceed 4 units) with each faculty assigned for a specific available in the different regular programs in the Institute and other admission
practicum work area within a specified period. For instance, one faculty shall take requirements that these programs may demand.
charge for practicum in school setting, either as a classroom teacher in any one level
from preschool—college or as a guidance counselor (November), another faculty for After three (3) semesters of staying in the program, it is imperative that an
clinical setting (December), another for industrial/organizational (January) and still assessment of the student’s academic performance will be made to find out whether
another for community work or social developmental context (February). However, this the program is viable enough to stay in terms of outputs rather than its cost-evaluation.
can also be handled by 1 faculty only. As the student inputs are non-qualifiers for admission in the Institute based on their
MSU SASE scores, it is important to make this assessment for administrative
Suggested grading system shall be averaging, to include all practicum areas, with the consumption and recommendation for further and future action.
team-teachers affixing their signatures in a single grading sheet for the course.
Prerequisites: all lower Psych courses except practicum; Credit Units: 4

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The data that follow give a picture of the overall performance of the students and also
in the different subject areas. An analysis likewise of their performance vis-à-vis their A method course which aims to train and develop the student on various research
SASE scores in certain components is presented. designs for behavioral research and its inherent steps and techniques. The training
ranges from conceptualizing a research problem/hypothesis, review of literature,
COURSE OFFERINGS FOR SPECIAL GENERAL conceptual/theoretical framework, and careful planning for the methodology. Expected
EDUCATION NIGHT PROGRAM output: Thesis proposal approved in a proposal defense with the Thesis Committee.
(SGENED) It is suggested that by midterm, the students shall start seeing their chosen thesis
FIRST YEAR adviser (not necessarily the teacher handling the course, but could be any willing
First Semester faculty of the department) to facilitate the groundwork for actual thesis writing.
COURSE NAME DESCRIPTIVE TITLE UNIT Prerequisite: Psych 103; Credit Units: 3
Eng 1 College English I 3
Fil 1 Sining ng Komunikasyon 3 Psych 199 – Undergraduate Thesis
Pol. Sci. 2 Phil. Govt. and Constitution, Agrarian Reform & 3
Taxation A senior student enrolled in Thesis Writing shall write a thesis (individual basis)
Math 1 Introduction to College Math 3 according to an approved thesis proposal under the supervision of a thesis adviser.

Hist. 1 Philippine History 3 Upon completion of the thesis and upon recommendation of the adviser, an oral
defense before a panel shall be scheduled. The Thesis Committee shall be composed
P.E. 1 Physical Fitness and Health 2
of at least three (3) regular Department faculty, and the Department Chair. An outside
NSTP Nat’l Service Training Program 3 expert on the topic under investigation may also be invited as additional member of the
panel. Expected output: Submission of at least three (3) bound copies of completed
Second Semester thesis which shall be considered a non-negotiable required output for the
COURSE NAME DESCRIPTIVE TITLE UNIT course/degree.
Eng 2 College English II 3 Prerequisite: Psych 198; Credit Units: 3
Fil 2 Pagbasa at pagsulat sa Iba’t Ibang Disiplina 3
Hist 5 Life, Works and Writings of Rizal 3
Math 31 Elementary Statistics 3
SPECIAL PROGRAM
Hum 1 Introduction to Humanities 3
P.E. 2 Martial Arts / Dance 3 2-YEAR SPECIAL GENERAL EDUCATION NIGHT PROGRAM (SGENED)
NSTP Nat’l. Service Training Program 3
By authority contained in BOR Resolution No. 95, s. 2001, the College of Arts
and Social Sciences initially opened the Special General Education Night Program in
SECOND YEAR the first semester of academic year 2001-2002. This program accepted non-passers of
First Semester the MSU System Admission and Scholarship Examination on the basis of Institute
COURSE NAME DESCRIPTIVE TITLE UNIT admission cut-off scores although there were 3 who passed the MSU SASE but opted
to go into the special program. This initial batch of students numbered 302 in June
Eng 3 Oral Communication 3
2001, and by the second semester of Academic Year 2002-2003 or after 3 semesters
Fil 5 Panitikan ng Pilipinas 3 of academic work, only 190 (62.91%) are finishing the special program by the end of
Bio 1 Basic Biology 3 the semester.
Psych 1 Introduction to Psychology 3
Econ 1 Introduction to Economics 3
Socio 1 Introduction to Sociology 3
P.E. 3 Individual and Dual Sports 3
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Second Semester SY 2006-2007

COURSE NAME DESCRIPTIVE TITLE UNIT

Eng 4 Introduction to Literature 3 Designation Name

Fil 3 / Math 17 Retorika / Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Chancellor of the Institute Marcelo P. Salazar
Nat. Sci. 1 Foundations of Natural Science 3
Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs Arnulfo P. Supe, Ph.D.
CSc 1 Introduction to Computer 3
- Finance & Admininstration Atty. Basher T. Macapado
Hist 3 History of Filipino Muslims & Indigenous Peoples 3
of MINSUPALA - Research Extension Olga M. Nuñeza, Ph.D.
Philo 1 Introduction to Issues & Isms 3
Secretary of the Institute Lorna O. Tolentino (Acting)
P.E. 4 Team Sports 2
Registrar Nora A. Clar (OIC)
Deans / Directors
College of Arts & Social Sciences (CASS) Geoffrey G. Salgado
College of Business Administration (CBA) Miguel S. Martinez, MBM
College of Education (CED) Lydie D. Paderanga, MAEd
College of Science & Mathematics (CSM) Angelina M. Bacala, Ph.D.
College of Engineering (COE) Jerson N. Orejudos, Ph.D.
School of Engineering Technology (SET) Paulino T. Sanchez, MTT
School of Computer Studies (SCS) Jeremy V. Pinzon (OIC)
School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Brigida A. Roscom, Ph.D.
Integrated Developmental School (IDS) Digna C. Padura
Admissions Office Fermina S. Salazar, MA
Alumni Relations Director Atty. Lindao M. Boransing
Extension Director Alongan A. Mangorsi, MBM
Human Resource Management Officer (HRM) Eufemio L. Calio
Research Director Franco G. Teves, Ph.D.

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 DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS
SY 2006-2007

Coordinators
Graduate
Program

Faculty
Designation Name

Accounting Chief Julieta B. Lopez, CPA

Budget Officer Alfredo E. Peñola, MPA

Administrative Staff

Assistant Dean
Cashier – Head Lolita D. Peñola

Chairperson

Department
Psychology

Faculty
Chief Security Officer Maj. Edgar M. Orbe, PA
Cultural Development Office (CDO) Zayda O. Macarambon
Dept. of Student Affairs Director (DSA) Melvin S. Roscom

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Guidance Councilor Luzvilla G. Sasan (OIC)

Chairperson

Department

Faculty
Sociology
Legal Officer Atty. Roberto C. Padilla
Librarian Meles F. Castillano, MLS, MBA

DEAN
PEMO Director/Planning Officer
(Planning, Evaluation & Monitoring Office) Juanita T. Riconalla

Chairperson

Department

Faculty
Pol. Sci.
Physical Plant Division Director (PPD) Engr. Moises S. Ragasajo, Jr.
Physician Resia M. Banzuelo, MD
Purchasing Officer Virgilio T. Verano, MPA
ROTC Henry Bolocon

Chairperson

Department

Faculty
History
ROTC Commandant Maj. Seigred J. Espina (INF)
Sports Development Office (SDO) Eduardo B. Arugay
State Auditor III Marilou C. Mampao, CPA

Chairperson
TAP – Technology Application & Promotion

Department
Marietta E. P. Cruz

Faculty
Filipino
Unit, Head

Chairperson

Department

Faculty
English
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 CONTENTS  Master of Arts in English Language
Studies (MAELS) / Master in English
page Language Studies (MELS – Non Thesis 46
I. General Overview Program)
A. The Mindanao State University System 1 Course Descriptions, Aims and Objectives
 Admission and Graduation 47
B. The MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology: Requirements for AB English
 Its History 2  For MAELS/MELS 48
 Its Official Seal 2  Catalogue of Course Descriptions
For AB English 49
C. College of Sciences
 Catalogue of Course Descriptions
 Mission 3
for MAELS/MELS 56
 Goals 3
B. Department of History
 Specific Objectives 4  Bachelor of Arts in History (AB History) 59
II. Academic Information Course Descriptions, Aims and Objectives
A. Admission Requirements 5  Admission Requirements 60
 Retention Policy 61
B. Registration Rules and Procedures 7
 Residence Rules 61
III. Academic Policies  Advanced Credits 61
A. Classification of Students 9  Catalogue for Course Descriptions 61
B. Academic Load 9 C. Department of Political Science
C. Attendance 10  Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 65
D. Refund of Fees 12 (AB Political Science)
E. Changing of Classes 12  Admission Requirements 66
F. Dropping of Courses 12  Retention Requirements 67
G. Substitution (Articles 346-352, MSU Code) 13  Catalogue of Course Descriptions 67
H. Transfer of Students 13 D. Department of Sociology
 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (AB Socio) 73
I. Advanced Credits 14  Master of Arts in Sociology (MA Socio) 73
J. Integration Period 15 Course Descriptions, Aims and Objectives
K. Examinations 16  Admission Requirements for
AB Sociology 73
L. Honorable Dismissals 16  Admission Requirements for
IV. Grading System MA Sociology 74
A. The Grades 16  Catalogue of Course Description AB Socio 74
 Catalogue of Course Description MA Socio 79
B. Removal of Grades of Incomplete 17
E. Department of Filipino and Other Languages C. Scholastic Delinquency 18
 Bachelor of Arts in Filipino (AB Filipino) 87 V. Graduation Policies
 Master of Arts in Filipino (MA Filipino) 87 A. Graduation Requirements 19
 Admission and Graduation Requirements B. Graduation with Honors 19
a) For AB Filipino 88 C. Time Limit 20
b) For MA Filipino 88 D. Commencement Exercises 20
 Transfer of Credits 89 E. Academic Costumes 21
 Residence Requirements 89 VI. Tuition and Other School Fees
 Catalogue of Course Description A. Tuition 21
for AB Filipino 89 B. Schedule of Tuition and Other School Fees 21
 Catalogue of Course Description for VII. Scholarship and Grants
MA Filipino 94 A. Entrance Scholarship 22
F. Department of Psychology B. Special Grants 23
 Bachelor of Science in Psychology 96 C. Other Scholarships 24
(BS Psychology) D. Grants-In-Aid Program 25
Course Descriptions, Aims, and Objectives VIII. Students’ Facilities and Support Services
 Admission Requirements 97 A. Facilities 26
 Catalogue for Course Descriptions 97 B. Financial Assistance 28
IX. Student Co-Curricular Activities
G. Special General Education Night Program (SGENED) 102 A. Student Organizations 29
 Special Program 103 B. Athletics 34
 2-Year Course Offerings 104 C. Student Participation in Controversial Issues 34
D. DSA Recognized Student Organizations 34
XII. Organizational Chart 106 E. School Celebrations and Students’ Year-Round Activities 35
Directory of Officials SY 2006-2007 107 X. Code of Discipline
Hymno Ng Pamantasan 109 A. Articles 475 – 494 36
B. Dress Code of MSU-IIT 44
C. Table of Disciplinary Actions 45
XI. Academic Programs and Requirements
A. The Department of English 46
 Bachelor of Arts in English (AB English) 46
HYMNO NG PAMANTASAN

Silahis ang katulad mong

nagsabog ng liwanag,
Nang pag-asa’t hangarin
ng pag-unlad.

Ang pook ng Mindanao,

tinanglaw at pinalad,
Nang ika’y isilang
na dakila ang hangad.

Ating ipagkapuri
itong pamantasan,
Ang buhay at pag-ibig
sa kanya iaalay.

Saan man naroroon ay

bigyang karangalan
Dakilang paaralan,
Pamantasang Mindanao.

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 MSU-IIT VISION

A world class institution of higher learning renowned for its excellence in

Science and Technology and for its commitment to the holistic development of man and
society.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

MISSION

CASS is committed to the development of competent graduates imbued with

the principles of cultural pluralism, humanism, nationalism and social responsibility.

GOALS / OBJECTIVES

1. To offer quality curricular & co-curricular programs & service-courses in the social
sciences, arts, and humanities in both the undergraduates & graduate levels.

Prepared by:
2. To develop critical thinking, inculcate aesthetic & social values, & strengthen moral
Area IV. Committee on Students
character through relevant teaching-learning experiences, creative activities &
innovative processes. Sources: Institute Handbook
CASS Catalogue
Edited SY 2006
3. To undertake research & special studies relevant to instructional needs & the
developmental needs of society.

4. To engage in extension services that contribute to genuine community development.

5. To establish linkages & partnerships with other institutions/ organizations to ensure

relevance of programs & for resource generation, support & advocacy.

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