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Republic of the PhilippinesOffice of the President

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATIONHEDC Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave., UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City

CHED MEMORANDUM ORDERNo. _______Series of 2014

SUBJECT: POLICIES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTSin SOCIOLOGY (BA Socio)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwiseknown as the “Higher Education Act of 1994,” in pursuance of an outcomes-basedquality assurance system as advocated under CMO 46 s. 2012, and by virtue ofCommission en banc Resolution No. ___________ dated __________________ the followingpolicies, standards and guidelines (PSGs) are hereby adopted and promulgated bythe Commission.

ARTICLE IINTRODUCTION

Section 1 RationaleBased on the Guidelines for the Implementation of CMO 46 s 2012, this PSGimplements the “shift to learning competency-based standards/ outcomes-based education.” It specifies the ‘core competencies’ expected of BASociology graduates “regardless of the type of HEI they graduate from.”However, in “recognition of the spirit of outcomes-based education and ... ofthe typology of HEIs,” this PSG also provides “ample space for HEIs toinnovate in the curriculum in line with the assessment of how best toachieve learning outcomes in their particular contexts and their respectivemissions ....”ARTICLE II

AUTHORITY TO OPERATE

Sec. 2 Government RecognitionAll private higher education institutions (PHEIs) intending to offer BASociology must first secure proper authority from the Commission inaccordance with these PSGs. All PHEIs with an existing BA Sociologyprogram are required to shift to an outcomes-based approach based onthese PSGs and must secure approval for such a shift. State universities andcolleges (SUCs), and local colleges and universities should likewise strictlyadhere to the provisions in these policies and standards.

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ARTICLE IIIGENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 3 The Articles that follow give minimum standards and other requirementsand prescriptions. The minimum standards are expressed as a minimum setof desired program outcomes which are given in Article IV Section 6. TheTechnical Committee designed a curriculum to attain such outcomes. Thiscurriculum is shown in Article V Section 8 as a sample curriculum. Thenumber of units of this curriculum is here prescribed as the “minimum unitrequirement” pursuant to Section 13 of RA 7722. In designing thecurriculum the Technical Committee for Sociology employed a curriculummap which is shown in Article V Section 9 as a sample curriculum map.Using a learner-centered/outcomes-based approach the TechnicalCommittee for Sociology also determined appropriate curriculum deliverymethods shown in Article V Section 10. The sample course syllabi given inArticle V Section 11 show some of these methods.Based on the curriculum and the means of its delivery, the TechnicalCommittee for Sociology determined the physical resource requirementsfor the library, laboratories and other facilities and the human resourcerequirements in terms of administration and faculty (see Article VI).Sec. 4 The HEIs are allowed to design curricula suited to their own contexts andmissions provided that they can demonstrate that the same leads to theattainment of the required minimum set of outcomes, albeit by a differentroute. In the same vein, they have latitude in terms of curriculum deliveryand in terms of specification and deployment of human and physicalresources as long as they can show that the attainment of the programoutcomes and satisfaction of program educational objectives can beassured by the alternative means they propose.The HEIs can use the CHED Implementation Handbook for Outcomes-

Based Education (OBE) and the Institutional SustainabilityAssessment (ISA) as a guide in making their submissions for Sections 16,17 and 18 of Article VII.These PSGs are based on the existing 10-year basic education system andon the existing GE program. They reflect the reform towards outcomes-based education but not the K12 Reform. The latter shall be addressedsubsequently.

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ARTICLE IVPROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS

Sec. 5 Program Description5.1 Degree Name. The degree name shall be Bachelor of Arts in Sociology(BA Socio).5.2 Nature of the Field of Study. Sociology is the systematic study of sociallife, groups, societies, world systems, and virtual communities. As anacademic discipline, Sociology focuses on the interplay between socialstructures and human agency.5.3 Program Goals. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology programproduces graduates who will contribute to the production, interpretation,transmission, and application of knowledge generated from social researchthat is informed by economic, political, ecological, and socio-cultural trendsin the local and global arena. It recognizes the role of competent training insocial research towards multiculturalism and nation building.This program aims to give undergraduate students grounding insociological theories or perspectives and research methodologies that willallow them to understand, analyze, and address social problems and issues.5.4 Specific Professions/careers/occupations for graduates.Graduates of the BA Socio program could engage in teaching, research,development work in private and public entities (e.g., academic, corporate,government, local and international organizations), and/or pursue furtheradvanced training.

Sec. 6 Program OutcomesThe minimum standards for the BA in Sociology program are expressed inthe following set of learning outcomes:6.1 Common to all programs in all types of schoolsa) The ability to engage in lifelong learning and understanding of theneed to keep abreast of the developments in the specific field ofpractice. (PQF level 6 descriptor)b) the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing usingboth English and Filipinoc) The ability to work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6 descriptor)d) A recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibilitye) An appreciation of “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (basedon RA 7722)

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6.2 Common to the Social Sciences and CommunicationGraduates of the Social Sciences and Communication programs areable to:a) Understand and apply social science concepts and theories to theanalysis of social issues;b) Design and execute social research using appropriate approachesand methods; andc) Practice professional and ethical standards in the fields of socialsciences and communication.6.3 Specific to SociologyUpon graduation, students must be analytical and critical thinkerswho are able to:a) Explain and apply sociological concepts and theories;b) Apply research skills in designing, implementing, and assessingsocial programs and projects in academic, government, corporate,development and other settings;c) Analyze and address social problems and issues;d) Communicate ideas effectively in relevant settings; ande) Practice professional and ethical standards of Sociology and thesocial sciences.All core and elective courses should seek to integrate modules that will helpachieve aforementioned outcomes (Refer to Section 10 Sample CurriculumMap, which shows how core and elective/cognate courses relate to theseoutcomes).6.4 Common to a horizontal type as defined in CMO 46 s 2012:

For professional institutions: a service orientation in one’sprofession For colleges: an ability to participate in various types ofemployment, development activities, and public discoursesparticularly in response to the needs of the communities oneserves For universities: an ability to participate in the generation of newknowledge or in research and development projectsGraduates of State Universities and Colleges must, in addition, have thecompetencies to support “national, regional and local development plans.”(RA 7722)A PHEI, at its option, may adopt mission-related program outcomes thatare not included in the minimum set.

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Sec. 7 Sample Performance Indicators

Program Outcomes Performance Indicatorsa) Explain and apply sociological concepts andtheories Identify major sociologicalconcepts and theories Summarize main ideas ofsociological theories Analytically describe socialphenomenon using sociologicalconcepts and theoriesb) Apply research skills in designing,implementing, and assessing social programsand projects in academic, government,corporate, development and other settings Identify appropriate researchmethodologies and techniques instudying social phenomena Develop research design andtools Conduct research projectsc) Analyze and address social problems andissues Provide social analysisintegrating lessons fromsociological theories andmethods Apply theories and methods tosocial problems and issuesd) Communicate ideas effectively in relevantsettings Exercise communication skills inexplaining the dynamics ofsocietye) Practice professional and ethical standards ofSociology and the social sciences Demonstrate appropriatebehavior required in the practiceof sociology and the socialsciences Observe ethical rules in theconduct of research and projects

ARTICLE VCURRICULUM

Sec. 8 Curriculum DescriptionThe BA Socio program shall include the following:• General Education Courses (as per CHED requirements)• Core Courses• Sociology Electives• Foreign Language Electives• Free Electives• Directed Research (Thesis)• Physical Education (PE)• National Service Training Program (NSTP)

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The subjects listed under the General Education courses shall automaticallybe considered as revised once a new CMO on General Education is issued byCHED, without the need for additional action on the part of the TechnicalPanel for Social Sciences and Communication/Technical Committee forSociology. The Office of Programs and Standards (OPS) will issue anamendment to this CMO at such time to show the revised curriculum.Sociology courses may be taught in English, Filipino and/or other locallanguages. Teachers should have adequate preparation and HEIs shouldprovide appropriate teaching materials in these languages.The Sociology electives will expose students to the various fields of inquiry inthe discipline. Free electives will allow them to pursue their own interests infields outside the discipline.The Foreign Language electives will provide students an opportunity to learnforeign languages relevant to their research or intellectual interests, andappreciate the role of language in the construction of identities and cross-cultural interactions.Directed Research, a final requirement, will enable students to apply researchskills, from conceptualization to report writing and presentation of findings.It is the last component of a 12-unit research program of studies comprisedof social statistics, quantitative methods of social research, qualitativemethods of social research, and directed research. It may be offered in anysemester of the final year.Sec. 9 Sample CurriculumBelow is a sample of BA Socio. HEIs are free to enhance and follow differentpatterns and modalities based on the needs of their clientele.9.1 Components

Name of Courses No. ofCourses EquivalentUnits perCourse Totalunits1. General Education (GE) Courses As per CHED requirements2. Core courses 7 21General Sociology 3Philippine Contemporary Social Issues 3Classical Sociological Theories 3Contemporary Sociological Theories 3Social Statistics 3Quantitative Methods of Social Research 3Qualitative Methods of Social Research 33. Suggested Sociology Course Electives1 8 3 24Sociology of Development1See Annex A for sample courses.

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Name of Courses No. ofCourses EquivalentUnits perCourse TotalunitsSociology of DevianceSociology of EducationSociology of the EnvironmentSociology of the FamilySociology of ReligionSociology of Science and TechnologyCulture and SocietyPolitical SociologyPopulation and SocietyRural SociologySocial PsychologyUrban SociologyPracticum/On-the-job Training/Field SchoolPrinciples and Methods of Survey ResearchPiling Usapin sa Panlipunang Pananaliksik (Special Topicsin Social Research)4. Foreign Language Electives 2 3 65. Free Electives 2 3 66. Directed Research (thesis) 1 3 37. Physical Education (P.E.) 4 2 88. National Service Training Program (NSTP) 2 3 69. SUMMARY OF UNITSGeneral Education (GE) Courses * *Core Courses 7 21Sociology Course Electives 8 24Foreign Language Electives 2 6Free Electives 2 6Directed Research (Thesis) 1 3Physical Education (PE) 4 8National Service Training Program (NSTP) 2 6TOTAL NO. OF UNITS 74 +CHEDGE9.2 Sample Program of Study FIRST YEARFirst Semester Second SemesterCourses Units Courses UnitsGE Courses GE CoursesPE 2 General Sociology 3NSTP 3 PE 2NSTP 3

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SECOND YEARFirst Semester Second SemesterCourse Units Course UnitsGE Courses GE CoursesPhilippine Contemporary Social Issues 3 Social Statistics 3Foreign Language Course 1 3 Classical Sociological Theories 3PE 2 Foreign Language Course 2 3PE 2THIRD YEARFirst Semester Second SemesterCourse Units Course UnitsGE Courses GE CoursesQuantitative Methods of SocialResearch 3 Qualitative Methods of Social Research 3Contemporary Sociological Theories 3 Sociology Elective 3 3Sociology Elective 1 3 Sociology Elective 4 3Sociology Elective 2 3 Free Elective 1 3

FOURTH YEARFirst Semester Second SemesterCourse Units Course UnitsGE Courses GE CoursesSociology Elective 5 3 Sociology Elective 7 3Sociology Elective 6 3 Sociology Elective 8 3Directed Research (Thesis) 1 3 Free Elective 2 3Sec. 10 Sample Curriculum MapThe set of all courses and the minimum set of program outcomes showing whichoutcome(s) each course touches upon and in what way is presented in a matrix below.

BA Sociology Course Matrix

Outcomes/Courses Explain andapply

sociologicalconcepts and

theories

Apply researchskills in

designing,implementing,and assessing

social programsand projects in

academic,government,

corporate,development

and othersettings

Analyze andaddress socialproblems and

issues

Communicateideas effectively

in relevantsettings

General Sociology L & P P L & P P & O

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Outcomes/Courses Explain andapply

sociologicalconcepts and

theories

Apply researchskills in

designing,implementing,and assessing

social programsand projects in

academic,government,

corporate,development

and othersettings

Analyze andaddress socialproblems and

issues

Communicateideas effectively

in relevantsettings

PhilippineContemporary SocialIssues L & P P L & P P & OClassical SociologicalTheories L & P O L & P P & OContemporarySociological Theories L & P O L & P P & OSocial Statistics L & P P L & P P & OQuantitative Methodsof Social Research L & P P L & P P & OQualitative Methodsof Social Research L & P P L & P P & OSociology courseelectives L & P P L & P P & O

Legend: (L) Learn; (P) Practice; (O) Opportunity

Sec. 11 Sample Means of Curriculum Delivery

Sample Courses Sample Tools of Curriculum DeliveryGeneral Sociology/ PhilippineContemporary Social Issues Lecture Discussion (plenary and group) Multimedia (films and other mediaproductions) Online-based activities Field visitsClassical/Contemporary SociologicalTheories Lecture Discussion (plenary and group) Multimedia (films and other mediaproductions) Online-based activitiesSocial Statistics/Quantitative Methods ofSocial Research/Qualitative Methods ofSocial Research Lecture Discussion (plenary and group) Database search and analysis Research workshop Field research Software training (for both quantitative andqualitative software programs) Multimedia (films and other mediaproductions) Online-based activities

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Sec. 12 Sample Syllabi for Selected Core CoursesNote: For sample syllabi of elective courses, please refer to Annex A.Course Name : General SociologyCourseDescription

: An introduction to the nature, scope, basic concepts, theories, andmethods of sociology as the systematic study of societyCourse outcome : Explain and apply concepts, theories, and methods to analyzesocial problems and issuesCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : NoneSuggestedCourse Content

History and development of sociologyDevelopment of sociology in the PhilippinesSociological perspectives, theories and methodologiesCulture and societySocialization and social groupsSocial stratificationDeviance and social controlSocial change and globalizationCourse Name : Philippine Contemporary Social IssuesCourseDescription

: A critical discussion of contemporary social issues in thePhilippines using sociological perspectives, theories, and socialscience research methodsCourse outcome : Explain and apply concepts, theories, and methods to analyzesocial problems and issuesCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : NoneSuggestedCourse Content

Why study social issues?Sociology of social problemsResearching social issues in the Philippine context: Sample topics Family Gender equality and inequalities Educational system Politics Crime and violence Migration Poverty Ecological problems Filipino nation, citizenship, and participation

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Course Name : Classical Sociological TheoriesCourseDescription

: A survey of the works of classical social theorists (e.g., Marx,Weber, and Durkheim)Course outcome : Explain the key ideas of classical social theorists and the contextsin which they emerged, and use them as appropriate to analyzecontemporary social problems or issuesCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : General SociologySuggestedCourse Content

What is social theory? What is sociological theory?Theories in the non-western world (e.g., Ibn-Khaldun, Rizal,Filipino intelligentsia)Enlightenment and social theory (e.g., Kant, Hegel)The Philosophes (e.g., Montesquieu, Rousseau, Voltaire)Positivism (e.g., Comte, Saint-Simon)Marx: Dialectical and historical materialism, critique of capitalism,alienation, class struggle, class consciousnessDurkheim: Sociology as an autonomous science, functionalism,social facts, anomie, social integration, solidarity, differentiationWeber: Interpretive sociology, Verstehen, ideal type,rationalization, bureaucracy and the iron cage, religion andcapitalism/modernitySimmel: Sociology of forms, social interaction and exchange,money and modernityCourse Name : Contemporary Sociological TheoriesCourseDescription

: An introduction to major contemporary sociological theories andframeworksCourse outcome : Explain the key ideas of contemporary social theorists and thecontexts in which they emerged, and use them as appropriate toanalyze contemporary social problems or issuesCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : Classical Sociological TheoriesSuggestedCourse Content

Modernity/ModernismInterpretivism and interactionismFunctionalismCritical social theoryPsychoanalytic social theoryStructuralism and Post-structuralismAgency-Structure integrationFeminismPostmodernity/Postmodernism

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Course Name : Social StatisticsCourseDescription

: An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics as appliedto the analysis of social phenomenaCourse Credits : 3 unitsCourseoutcomes

: Recall underlying principles of statistical techniques, performstatistical tests, and interpret statistical dataContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : General SociologyCollege AlgebraSuggestedCourse Content

Overview of methodological positions in sociologyDescriptive statistics (measures of central tendency anddispersion)Inferential statistics (sampling, hypothesis testing, chi-square)Measures of association/correlationMultivariate techniquesIntroduction to software for statistical analysis in the socialsciences (e.g., SPSS, SAS)Course Name : Quantitative Methods of Social ResearchCourseDescription

: An introduction to the concepts and tools of quantitative socialresearchCourseoutcomes

: Explain theories, concepts, and methods to analyze socialproblems and issues; and develop and apply research skills andcapabilities to examine social problems and issuesCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : Social StatisticsSuggestedCourse Content

General logic of scientific inquiryResearch designs, sampling and measurementsUnderlying principles of various statistical techniques and theirapplicationsEthical and other issues in quantitative researchCourse Name : Qualitative Methods of Social ResearchCourseDescription

: An introduction to the theoretical approaches and methods ofqualitative researchCourseoutcomes

: Identify and summarize major elements of qualitative researchdesign, sampling, and measurements; and design and executequalitative investigations of social phenomenaCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hours

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Prerequisite : Classical Sociological TheoriesContemporary Sociological TheoriesSuggestedCourse Content

Qualitative research approaches: An overviewTheoretical perspectives and issues in social researchQualitative research in the Philippine contextMethodologies, research designs, and methods of data collectionAnalysis and interpretation of dataEthical and other issues in qualitative researchDirected Research (Thesis)

Course Name : Directed Research (Thesis) (Bopeep)CourseDescription

: Integrative course in which students undertake independentresearch under the guidance of a thesis adviserCourse outcome : Conduct a research project that requires specifying a problem andconceptual framework, designing and implementing a researchdesign, analyzing its data, and reporting resultsCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : Qualitative Methods of Social ResearchQuantitative Methods of Social Research

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ARTICLE VIREQUIRED RESOURCES

Sec. 13 AdministrationThe BA Socio program should be administered by a Department Chair,Head, or Coordinator with at least a Master’s degree in Sociology. He/shemust be a full-time member of the faculty.Sec. 14 Faculty14.1 Qualificationsa) Graduates of at least a Master’s degree in Sociology or relatedfields (e.g., Anthropology, Demography, Development Studies,Gender/Women’s Studies, Philippine Studies) from a recognizedHEI provided that Section 14.2a is observed.b) Practitioners in the field of Sociology with a body of work orpublications recognized by their peers.

14.2 Number of Full-time Facultya) HEIs should have at least three (3) full time faculty members (may or

may not be tenured) with at least a Master’s degree in Sociology.b) Faculty members with appointment in another unit of the HEI (e.g.,research center) may be credited the equivalent number of units forfull-time appointment.Sec. 15 LibraryEvery HEI offering BA Socio program should have an adequately equippedlibrary that provides reference materials for study, research, and otherscholarly purposes.15.1 Librarians/Library Assistant. The following are the minimum librarystaff requirements:a) A college/institution/department library should have a full-timelibrarian who holds a Master in Library and Information Science orequivalent degree with a valid license.b) There should be one full-time librarian for the first 500 studentsenrolled, and two (2) full-time librarians for an enrollment of 1,000studentsc) HEIs may hire library assistants to support the work of full-timelibrarians. Library assistants must hold a Bachelor of Library andInformation Science or equivalent degree.

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15.2 Library Holdingsa) The library must provide at least five (5) book titles publishedwithin the last five (5) years per course listed in the curriculum.b) The library must subscribe to at least two (2) peer reviewed localand two (2) peer reviewed international journals in Sociology, inprinted or electronic form.c) The HEI must provide access to the internet and electronic librarymaterials to support the research and learning activities of faculty,staff, and students.Sec. 16 Laboratory and Physical Facilities16.1 Class Size. The suggested class size is 30 to 45 students, except for speciallecture, workshop, laboratory, readings, and thesis classes, as well as thoseinvolving fieldwork, where class sizes can be smaller.16.2 Classroom Requirements. Classrooms must have adequate space andfacilities for all classes. Special classes with more than 45 students may beallowed as long as appropriate facilities (e.g., a bigger room, audiovisualequipment) are provided.16.3 Laboratory Requirementsa) For courses that require use of a computer, a 1:1 computer ratio isrequired.b) Computer laboratories must have updated equipment and softwareprograms.c) Audiovisual rooms must have the appropriate equipment.

ARTICLE VIICOMPLIANCE OF HEIsUsing the CHED Implementation Handbook for OBE and ISA as reference, a HEI shalldevelop the following items which will be submitted to CHED when they apply for apermit for a new program or the approval of the transformation of existing programs tooutcomes-based framework:

Sec. 17 The complete set of program outcomes, including its proposed additionalprogram outcomes.Sec. 18 Its proposed curriculum, and its justification including a curriculum map.Sec. 19 Proposed performance indicators for each outcome. Proposedmeasurement system for the level of attainment of each indicator.Sec. 20 Proposed outcomes-based syllabus for each course.

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Sec. 21 Proposed system of program assessment and evaluationSec. 22 Proposed system of program Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).

ARTICLE VIIITRANSITORY, REPEALING and EFFECTIVITY PROVISIONS

Sec. 23 Transitory ProvisionAll HEIs, including SUCs and LCUs, with existing permit or recognition forBachelor of Arts in Sociology program are hereby given a period of three(3) years from the effectivity thereof to fully comply with therequirements in this CMO.Sec. 24 Repealing ClauseAll CHED issuances or part thereof inconsistent with the provision in thisCMO shall be deemed modified or repealed.Sec. 25 Effectivity ClauseThis Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazetteor in a newspaper of general circulation.Quezon City, Philippines ___________________, 2014.

PATRICIA B. LICUANAN, Ph.D.Chairperson

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ANNEX A

Sample Sociology Elective Courses

Course Name : Sociology of DevelopmentCourseDescription

: Introduction to theoretical perspectives on development, itshistorical context, search for alternative development paths, andoptions other than developmentCourse Outcome : Explain the dynamics of contemporary development problems,theories and alternatives, particularly in light of an increasinglyglobalizing era.Course Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : NoneSuggestedCourse Content

Historical contextTheoretical perspectives on development (e.g., classical Marxisttheories, modernization, dependency and world systemsperspectives)Transition to developmentEconomic dimensions of globalization (e.g., changes inmanufacturing and agriculture, liberalization, neoliberalism, debtcrisis, rise of multilateral institutions)Political, social, and cultural dimensions of globalization (e.g.,migration and citizenship, global cities, transnational activism,indigenous social movements)Alternative development paths (e.g., social protection,developmental states, democratic alternatives, global governancemechanisms)Post development theoriesCourse Name : Sociology of DevianceCourseDescription

: Analysis of departures from accepted social norms, relevant groupprocesses, and mechanisms of social controlCourse Outcome : Explain and analyze mechanisms of social deviance in relation tosocial norms and controlCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : None

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SuggestedCourse Content

Sociological approaches to deviance (e.g., positivist,constructionist, conflict)Methodologies in the study of devianceCrime and delinquencyGovernment and corporate devianceMental illnessDrug and substance abuseInformal/Formal social controlPolicing, corrections, and punishmentDeviance, social inequalities, and social justiceCourse Name : Sociology of EducationCourseDescription

: Examination of theories and studies on the social organization ofthe school and the relationship between education and the largersocietyCourse Outcome : Assess theories and studies on educational institution as a socialorganization and its relations to the larger societyCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : NoneSuggestedCourse Content

Historical background of the sociology of educationSociological theories of educationSchool culture and social processesFormal, informal, and hidden curriculumEducation and social reproduction (e.g., inequalities, meritocracy,credentialism)Education and social change (e.g., human capital, social capital)Education and multiculturalism (e.g., gender, ethnicity,generations, and class in the school setting)Education and globalization (e.g., open education, newtechnologies and education, global reforms, and policies)Course Name : Sociology of the EnvironmentCourseDescription

: Introduction to the complex interaction between society, cultureand nature/environmentCourse Outcome : Analyze the complex interaction between society, culture andnature/environment using social theories and methodsCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : None

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SuggestedCourse Content

Historical perspectives on the environmental crisesPerspectives on the relationship between society, culture, andnature/environmentEnvironment and developmentContemporary environmental issues (e.g., biodiversity andresource depletion, food security and agriculture industrializationand pollution, disaster risk management/climate changeadaptationArenas and players in the environment crises (e.g., North-Southdivide, state, transnational corporations, civil societyorganizations)Discourse of sustainable developmentCourse Name : Sociology of the FamilyCourseDescription

: Introduction to theoretical and methodological perspectives onthe family and its alternative formsCourseoutcomes

: Identify and summarize major theoretical perspectives on thefamily, and illustrate commonalities and variations in family lifeacross societies and culturesCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : NoneSuggestedCourse Content

Sociological perspectives on family and family lifeGender, sexuality, class, race, ethnicity, nationality, and familySocial inequalities and family lifeFamily and other social institutionsCourse Name : Sociology of ReligionCourseDescription

: Introduction to basic concepts in the sociology of religion,including the historical and social landscape of religionCourse Outcome : Explain sociological theories and methods in the study of religionas a social institutionCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : None

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SuggestedCourse Content

Nature and scope of sociology of religionDefinition of religionTheories of religionRituals and practices in religionAuthority, bureaucracy, legitimation, charisma and religiousorganizationNew religious movements (e.g., cults, sects, denominations, quasi-religions)Secularization, science and conflictReligion and politics (e.g., Liberation theology, rise of the NewRight)Religion and globalizationReligious fundamentalismReligion and gender issuesCourse Name : Sociology of Science and TechnologyCourseDescription

: Introduction to sociological approaches and methods ofunderstanding how science, technology, and society interactCourseoutcomes

: Identify and summarize major approaches in the sociologicalstudy of science and technology; and describe and analyze therelationship between science, technology, and societyCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : NoneSuggestedCourse Content

Approaches in the sociological study of science and technology(e.g., Mertonian approach, social construction of scientificknowledge, social construction of technology)Science, technology, and everyday culture (e.g., publicunderstanding of science; science, technology and feminism,humans/non-humans interactions)Internet, computers, mobile technologies, and culturesScience, technology and innovation (e.g., triple helix of academe,government, and corporations; national systems of innovation)Science and technology for development (e.g., Health4D, ICT4D)Course Name : Culture and SocietyCourseDescription

: Introduction to and evaluation of theoretical traditions, discursivepractices, theories, concepts, and methods in the study of cultureand its interrelationships with societyCourse Outcome : Explain theories, concepts, and methods in the study of cultureand societyCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : None

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SuggestedCourse Content

Concept of cultureOverview of theoretical traditions, approaches, and discursivepractices in the study of cultureEvaluation of dominant and alternative theories in the sociologicalstudy of various forms of cultureReview of substantive issues and empirical concerns in the studyof culture given the structure and dynamics of contemporaryPhilippine society and the impact of globalization (e.g.,folk/national culture, media and popular culture, cyberculture,consumerist/postmodern culture)Course Name : Political SociologyCourseDescription

: Critical examination of the social construction of politics inmultiple and contested sites of powerCourse Outcome Explain various concepts and approaches to understandingdiverse political phenomena in light of empirical casesCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : NoneSuggestedCourse Content

Power, authority, legitimacy, domination, ideology, and relatedconceptsState, state formation, and social forcesEmpirical analyses of contentious politicsRevolutions and revolutionary movementsTheories of democracy and empirical examination of democratictransitions and democratization processesRelationship between states, non-state agents, civil society,identities, citizenship rights, nationalism, and post-nationalism inmultinational and transnational contextsCourse Name : Population and societyCourseDescription

: Introduction to the field of population studiesCourseoutcomes

Summarize population concepts and theories, and analyze andsynthesize information about the interrelationship betweenpopulation and societyCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : None

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SuggestedCourse Content

Basic measures of demographic processesClassical and contemporary population theoriesAnalysis of social issues pertaining to population processes,structure, and characteristicsCritical study of interrelationship between population and socialdevelopmentCourse Name : Rural SociologyCourseDescription

: Introduction to historical perspectives, issues and problems ofrural societies and rural developmentCourse Outcome : Analyze issues and problems of rural societies using sociologicalperspectives and methodsCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : NoneSuggestedCourse Content

Historical perspectives on rural societiesAgriculture and the environmentPoverty and rural societiesFamilies, households, gender, kinship, and power structuresSocial change and rural organizationsAgrarian reform and rural development/underdevelopmentCourse Name : Social PsychologyCourseDescription

: Introduction to theoretical perspectives in social psychology andvarious forms of social interaction and group processesCourseoutcomes

: Summarize concepts and theories of social psychology, and applythese in the analysis of the relationship between self and societyCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : NoneSuggestedCourse Content

Social psychology and the micro-macro debateTheoretical perspectives in social psychologySelf and identitySocialization and social interactionGender and emotionsLanguage, identity, and multiculturalismCollective behavior and social movements

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Course Name : Urban SociologyCourseDescription

: Introduction to concepts, theories and methods used in analyzingissues and problems related to urbanization and social life in citiesCourseoutcomes

: Summarize major concepts and theories in the sociological studyof urbanization, and analyze and synthesize information aboutsocial life in urban areasCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : NoneSuggestedCourse Content

Theoretical perspectives in urbanizationUrban-rural interface and migrationSocial organization of the cityUrban labor market and basic servicesUrban governancePolitical integration and conflictGlobal city/Informational cityGlobal-local interfaceCourse Name : Practicum/On-the-job training/Field SchoolCourseDescription

: Practical course in which students engage in continuous on-the-job training under close supervision of a faculty member, whoseoutput addresses developmental, planning, research, or relatedneeds of the organization and/or community under studyCourse Outcome : Apply sociological theories, concepts, and methods in the fieldand/or work placesCourse Credits : 3 unitsContact Hours : Minimum of 120 hours in the organization, community or anyvenue of practicum activity, and a minimum of 12 hours withassigned faculty member for technical and scientific guidanceduring the semesterPrerequisite : Qualitative Methods of Social ResearchQuantitative Methods of Social ResearchCourse Name : Principles and Methods of Survey ResearchCourseDescription

: Introduction to survey researchCourse outcome : Apply survey research skills and capabilities to examine socialproblems and issuesCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : Quantitative Methods of Social Research

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SuggestedCourse Content

History of survey researchSamplingQuestionnaire designSurvey interviewing and alternative questionnaire deliverySurvey data processingSurvey data analysisEthical and other issues in survey researchCourse Name : Piling Usapin sa Panlipunang Pananaliksik (Special Topics in

Social Research)CourseDescription

: Panimulang pagtalakay ng ilang usapin sa panlipunangpananaliksik sa diwa ng pagsasagawa ng mga pag-aaral nasensitibo at naaangkop sa konteksto ng lipunang PilipinoCourse Outcome : Kasanayang masuri ang mga usaping metodohiya na maykinalaman sa pagsasagawa ng pananaliksik na sensitibo atnaangkop sa konteksto ng lipunang PilipinoCourse Credits : 3 unitsContactHours/week

: 3 hoursPrerequisite : Mga panimulang kursong metodolohiya (kwantitatibo orkwalitatibo) na may direktang kaugnayan sa piling usapin/paksana tatalakayinSuggestedCourse Content

Mga aralin sa agham panlipunang PilipinoPagpopook ng pag-aaral sa kontekstong PilipinoMetodolohiya at pagbabalangkas ng pananaliksikPaglilinang ng mga paraan ng pagkalap ng datosUsapin ng pakikipagkapwa at etikaPagsusuri, paglalahad at pagbabahagi ng mga pag-aaral