Institute of Arts & Sciences

Common to all programs in all types of schools

1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice.

2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino.

3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility.

5. Preserve and promote "Filipino historical and cultural heritage".

Common to the discipline Graduates of the Humanities programs are able to:

1. Recognize the need for and demonstrate the ability for lifelong learning.

2. Identify multi-perspectives and interrelations among texts and contexts.

3. Apply analytical and interpretive skills in the study of texts.

4. Discuss and/or create artistic forms.

5. Demonstrate research skills specific to the sub-disciplines in the humanities.

6. Use appropriate theories and methodologies critically and creatively.

7. Appraise the role of humanistic education in the formation of the human being and society

Specific to a sub-discipline and a major

1. Recognize the need for and demonstrate the ability for lifelong learning.

2. Identify multi-perspectives and interrelations among texts and contexts.

3. Apply analytical and interpretive skills in the study of texts.

4. Discuss and/or create artistic forms.

5. Demonstrate research skills specific to the sub-disciplines in the humanities.

6. Use appropriate theories and methodologies critically and creatively.

7. Appraise the role of humanistic education in the formation of the human being and society

Students in the discipline must exhibit the following competencies at the end of the undergraduate program. Graduates should be able to:

1. Perform duties and responsibilities to define and access information needs; assess and organize information and knowledge; produce, share and utilize information and knowledge to work effectively in a group in problem-solving and basic related skills and knowledge.

2. Demonstrate appropriate communication in using different formats and platforms (print, broadcast, and online) to have the ability of negotiate the world of technology responsibly.

3. Apply creative and innovative solutions in preparing and planning communication and media living within the moral and ethical standards to promote proficiency and effective communication.

4. Pursue continuous learning through conducting communication and media research and evaluation geared towards professional development and to effectively become the light of the world.

5. Create initiative innovation to take actions in developing and producing communication materials in different formats and platforms to apply in contemporary world from both Philippine and global perspectives.

6. Perform duties and responsibilities in demonstrating communication management and leadership skills to experience professional expertise in the workplace and work effectively in a group.

7. Practice professional expertise in entrepreneurial capabilities development with genuine concern towards client to pursue continuous learning through professional development.

8. Adhere to ethical standards and practices with fairness and honesty in all transactions of life to reflect on moral norms as they affect individuals and society.

9. Apply ethical principles in judgment and action in knowing and practicing the rights and responsibilities and accountabilities in the communication profession to practice critical, analytical and creative thinking of the Alfonsos.

10. Demonstrate a development orientation in communication work with the genuine concerns towards clients to contribute personally and meaningfully to the country’s development.

11. Practice professional expertise in applying communication theories/models, principles, practices, and tool in development work to develop critical, analytical and creative thinking of the Alfonsos.