BA in Philosophy

Program Specifications

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY

The Humanities program emanates along a broad front which addresses the concerns of the historical studia humanitatis: a humanistic education rooted in great traditions; the formation of human beings according to cultural, moral, and aesthetic ideals derived from various cultures and civilizations.

Programs in the humanities encompass philosophy, literature, history, archaeology, religions, languages, the arts and music, cultural studies; and those aspects of the social sciences, which share the content and methods of humanistic disciplines.

The program for philosophy stems from the tradition of the human search for true, the good, the beautiful, and the just grounded on the various ancient and contemporary traditions: the rational, intuitive, analytic, humanistic, scientific, technological, biological, intellection of both East and West. The program welcomes disciplines that cross the boundaries between humanistic disciplines and other programs that explore the connection between the humanities and other areas of scholarship.

VISION

To be a globally recognized producer of well-balanced human resources for the discipline of philosophy who are committed to be excellent in providing service to the community in diverse setting that preserve and promote human dignity.

MISSION

The approximate the attainment of the stated vision, we commit ourselves to:

1. provide critical and creative skills to students to make them globally competitive and adoptive to change;

2. develop among students the values of serving others through effective use of sound value judgment; and

3. engage in research activities along and across multi-disciplines in collaboration with local, regional, national and international partners.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Three to five years after graduation, the graduates of Bachelor of Arts in Communication program shall be able to:

1. manifest leadership in an organization, in a team or communities of practices, enabled by their established expertise in the field of study to effectively work with others and achieve the objective of the group for the common good.

2. practice global and ethical standards and consciousness of the environment and society anchored to the moral, ethical, Ignacian-Marian core values and principles using honest, tactful, and precise language and appropriate media to serve humanity and glorify God as the model Communicator.

3. manifest skills necessary for research along and across multi-disciplines to enhance one’s performance and productivity.

4. Engage in professional activities reflecting a profound faith in god, inspired by the spiritually of humble service and committed to a continuous search for excellence.

PROGRAM GRADUATE OUTCOMES

PHILO01 Thinks critically and to argue cogently using honest, tactful, and precise language to serve humanity and glorify God as the model Communicator (CMO 26, s.2017; UIC ILO4)
PHILO02 Understands and analyzes theories and apply them to concrete situation to perform tasks and responsibilities, with God as the center of endeavors making lives better for self and others. (CMO 26, s.2017; UIC ILO7)
PHILO03 Knows, lives by and for the Truth, for the good, and for justice to serve humanity and glorify God as the model Communicator. (CMO 26, s.2017; UIC ILO4)
PHILO04 Distinguishes Truth from falsity, right from wrong, and the good from evil to promote justice, peace, integrity, credibility and responsibility for the glory of God, home, country, and the world. (CMO 26, s.2017; UIC ILO6)

ACCREDITATIONS

1. PAASCU Level IV

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

1. With Specialization in Law, Management, and Research

OPPORTUNITIES

1. Internship (teaching and industry)

2. Student exchange in ASEAN countries through Mobility Programs

3. Jobs such as teaching, religious vocation, management, government, politics, communication, media, and research.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS