HIGHER EDUCATION

College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is considered to be the general edu­cation provider of the entire University, handling the English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Communication, Legal Management and Psychology departments.

The University of Batangas (formerly known as Western Philippine College) was founded in April 28, 1946. It is situated at the heart of Batangas City. The Western Philippine Colleges saw its first day classes on April 28, 1947 in a small rented house on Rizal Avenue with a roster of 48 students. The first courses offered were Education, Liberal Arts and Commerce.

Currently, the College of Arts and Sciences has earned several accreditations granted by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) namely: Level IV accreditation status for its Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Level II for the Bachelor of Arts in Communication, and Level 1 for Bachelor of Science in Legal Management and Bachelor of Science in Psychology programs. This indicates the CAS’ commitment of providing high academic quality and relevant professional education through a well-integrated program of activities and processes. The continuous program improvement strategy implemented by the College ensures its graduates to become competitive professionals and leaders both locally and even globally.

Mission


The College of Arts and Sciences aims to deliver dynamic and flexible academic programs that promote intellectual growth, critical thinking, and lifelong learning in a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering academic excellence, ethical values, and social responsibility.

Vision


The College of Arts and Sciences envisions itself as a center of excellence, delivering outstanding programs and high-quality general education courses that serve as a vital foundation for our students’ future success.

Objectives


The College aims to:

  • 1. Foster Stakeholder Collaboration for Curriculum and Program Review
    2. Adopt a reasonably high standard of instruction.
    3. Adopt a highly visible community outreach program and research tradition.
    4. Establish and Strengthen Networks, Linkages and Partnerships
    5. Adopt a strong faculty and staff development tradition
    6. Ensure extensive and functional learning resource facilities
    7. Ensure balanced and holistic student development.
    8. Implement Effective Marketing Strategies for the purpose of enhancing enrollment profile.

Attributes

The College cultivates the following qualities distinctive of CAS graduates:
C – Committed, competent and liberal-minded individuals
A – Active players in community and nation-building
S – Service-oriented professionals

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication program equips students with necessary theoretical framework on the history and processes of communication and mass media, allows them to develop holistic skills in technology-aided interpersonal and cross-cultural communication and exposes them to current trends and practices in organizational and public communication. This program exposes students to the diverse course work in internship and communication studies such as advertising, broadcasting, journalism, communication research and public relations.

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science program provides the students with the necessary knowledge about political environment and the problems or issues that confront it. Through this course, students are exposed to the world of politics in their preparation for careers in government, public administration of justice, as well as for graduate work in political science and admission to law school.

The Bachelor of Arts/Science in Psychology program is for people who are interested in human behavior. It equips students with necessary knowledge about personality, human development and psychological testing, needed for different career paths of psychology. This comprehensive curricular program includes exposure of students to research, laboratory work and extensive on-the-job training.

The Bachelor of Multimedia Arts program focuses on creativity and innovation in the study of multimedia within a liberal arts context. Through a balance of courses in theory and practice, students develop an understanding of arts and design principles and practical multimedia skills. This combines the study of multimedia technologies, and communications policies, influences and practices with the applied and creative aspects of multimedia production, web development, animation and digital video production.

The Bachelor of Science in Legal Management program provides students with knowledge of the basic principles of law as well as the essential processes governing the Philippine legal system. Aside from being an excellent preparatory course for formal law studies, the program also imparts to students practical knowledge of fundamental management principles. It also gives students a strong background in research, problem solving and analysis.

DEAN, ASSOCIATE DEAN, DEPARTMENT HEADS, FACULTY AND STAFF

Priscilla Mizpah P. Santillana, PhD, LPT
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Dean

Maria Evelyn T. Ibon
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Dean’s Secretary

Maria Perlas Cunanan
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RTV Custodian

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mary Jean P. Alday
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Social Sciences

Elizabeth Socorro P. Carandang
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Mathematics

Mary Grace V. Delgado
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Multimedia Communications

Simeona Gina C. Dimayuga
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Languages

Shara Espinol, PhD, RPsy, RPm, CMHFR
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Psychology and Human Services

Adela A. Lorilla
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Science

Ronel V. Marcelo
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Legal Management

Berlinda A. Perez
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Physical Education

Elsie O. Untalan
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Political Science

German B. Rosales, GSC (RES) PA
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NSTP-CWTS

PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Kenneth Camaclang, MA, RPsy, RPm, CMHFR
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Diane D. Lipat, MA, RPsy, RPm, CMHFR
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Rosemarie Mayanne Manalo, MA, RPsy, RPm, CMHFR
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Romar Jerome Claveria, RPsy, RPm
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POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Lanifel C. Manalo-Amido
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Abvic Ryan C. Maghirang
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Isaac N. Navarro
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Jerico Jairo T. Reyes
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Mary Ann B. Macatangay
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LEGAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Minerva I. Magdalena
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Angelica V. Dimaculangan
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Jonathan Paolo R. Dimaano
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John Romel C. Cruz
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Rachelle Alma R. Panganiban
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Rafael B. Lopez
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Priscilla Elizel M. Pascua-Tan
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MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

Rommel M. Acosta
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Romwen Francis D. Adarlo
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Julius Ceazar D. Ayala
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Bryan Paolo D. Castro
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Daisy A. Ilagan
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Emmanuel B. Lisboa
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Norvine M. Quinag
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Jan Paul Lorenzo Q. Verceles
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Priscilla Mizpah P. Santillana
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Ma. Annabelle I. Tenorio
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GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Marites Ababao
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Lorna B. Alvarez
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Agnes S. Banaag
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Kristine Amor S. Catequista
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Liza H. Celis
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Daniel A. Deleniana
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Angelica V. Dimaculangan
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Jesse May M. Falceso
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Amabella P. Gamara
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Flordeliza U. Gonzales
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Julius Ceazar P. Lepran
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Angelica Fe A. Liwag
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Donita Rose M. Macalalad
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Divina C. Magnaye
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Ghirlee M. Manalo
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Anita C. Maranan
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Jacqueline G. Ocampo
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Jeanelin M. Punzalan
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German B. Rosales
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Agnes L. Tadia
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Roy C. Talavera
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PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS

The college has 5 program offerings with different accreditation levels awarded by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA).

  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – Level IV, First Reaccreditation
    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Level IV, First Reaccreditation
    Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Level III, Reaccredited Status
    Bachelor of Science in Legal Management – Level II, First Reaccredited Status
    Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Level I

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

The college actively engages in various professional organizations and networks through its memberships and affiliations, upholding academic excellence:

  • Asosasyon sa Pilipinas ng mga Colehiyo ng Artes at Siensya (APCAS, Inc)
    The Philippine Association of Communication Educators
    Human Resource Educators’ Association of the Philippines
    The EdukCircle ICCS
    Philippine Political Science Association

College of Arts and Sciences
University of Batangas Batangas City
Hilltop, Kumintang Ibaba, Batangas City
+63 43 723-1446 local 602
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