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The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Specialization in International Relations Program explores the exercise of power in it's various forms and contexts with emphasis on the practices in the Philippines, a country caught in the rapid process of social and political change. The Program provides the students conceptual, theoretical, and practical study of politics that is both challenging and responsive to the times, in preparation to the students’ chosen career in government, foreign service, 164:Teaching & Academics:Law, politics, education and research. Vision and Mission • To manifest functional or working knowledge of political, socio-cultural and historical concepts, theories, philosophies and principles • To exhibit a pro-active role in the school, organizational, and societal events/transactions and • To show willingness to be agents of positive social transformation in the areas of school advocacies: women, children, environment and just peace. Objectives • To produce individuals who are capable of participating in political exercises and at the same time having the ability to be very conversant on pertinent social and political concerns of the past and that of the present • To educate students on the discourses of political science and manifestations and implications of these discourses on political processes, personalities and institutions in the domestic and international setting and • To enlist students as responsible professionals, an individual with a balance of values and technical skills. Competencies of the Program • To operationalize political concepts and theories in studying the dynamics and operations of government institutions and how said institutions interact with societal actors and economic variables • To initiate change and reform in the political system and address important societal issues utilizing the due process or rule of 164:Teaching & Academics:Law • To instill a mindset of being analytical in discerning social and political concerns • To have a substantial understanding how government works and more importantly, how as citizens act as partners to make government effective and efficient and • To practice moral standards of accountability and transparency grounded what is collectively beneficial for society. » Read the description by FindUniversity.ph
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Freshman Admission Requirements:Admission Requirements - Freshmen: 1. Accomplished APPLICATION FORM with 2×2 ID picture (APPLICATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION) 2. National Statistics Office (NSO) Birth Certificate (original and recent) 3. Photocopy of Baptismal Certificate (original copy has to be presented) 4. FOR MARRIED STUDENTS: Photocopy of Marriage Contract 5. Certified True Copy of the following Report Card: • Previous Grade Level and • Current Grade Level – latest grading period 6. Certificate of the School’s GRADING SYSTEM (especially for those with Letter Grades) from the Principal or the Registrar and DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS taken. 7. Two (2) SSC Recommendation Forms for College Applicants from Principal or Dean, Class Adviser, Teacher or Counselor (enclosed in sealed envelopes with signature across the flap) COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FORM 8. STUDENT HEALTH FORM 9. One (1) piece 2×2 recent ID picture for Test Permit (identical with that in the application form) Note: Once the Admissions Office accepts these requirements, these will no longer be returned to the applicant.
Transferees Admission Requirements:Admission Requirements - Transferees: 1. National Statistics Office (NSO) Birth Certificate (original and recent) 2. Photocopy of Baptismal Certificate (original copy has to be presented) 3. FOR MARRIED STUDENTS: Photocopy of Marriage Contract 4. Certified True Copy of Grades/Records of Collegiate Grades certified by the school Registrar and/or recent copy of unofficial TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS 5. Description of Subjects taken 6. Transfer Credential (HONORABLE DISMISSAL) 7. Two (2) SSC Recommendation Forms for College Applicants from Principal or Dean, Class Adviser, Teacher or Guidance Counselor (enclosed in sealed envelopes with signature across the flap): COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FORM
Foreign Students Admission Requirements:Admission Requirements - Foreign Students: Inquiries for admission to SSC by foreign students may be coursed through mail, phone, fax or e-mail. For immigration requirements of the Philippines, foreign applicants must inquire from the Philippine Consulate/Embassy of the country of origin. If admitted, the applicant must submit a clear photocopy of the STUDENT VISA/PERMIT and ALIEN CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENCE (ACR). For those on TEMPORARY VISITOR VISA and would wish to pursue tertiary education in SSC, conversion of their visas from temporary visitor visa to STUDENT VISA should be done. The list of requirements for said conversion may be secured from the Registrar’s Office. Foreign students are required to pay the application and testing fee of US$20.00 as well as the one-time Foreign Students fee of US$500.00 upon enrollment. Non-English speaking applicants must also submit the result of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 500 on the paper-based test or 170 on the computer-based test is required. Test must have been taken not more than two (2) years ago. Applicants accepted on the basis of their TOEFL, or SAT results may be required to take the SSC entrance exam upon their arrival in the Philippines for validation purposes. Additional Requirements for Foreign Students and Applicants with Dual Citizenship Submit CLEAR PHOTOCOPY of the following (bring original for verification purposes):1. Passport, particularly the bio-page and stamps of latest departure and arrival in the country. 2. Student Visa or other latest Visa (accepted for study) and I-Card (must still be valid at least two months into the semester of first enrollment). 3. Transcript of Records (authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post from the country of origin). 4. Current Report Card with English translation. 5. Course description of all subjects taken. 6. Certificate from the Department of Education for an applicant to qualify for applied level. 7. Certificate of Recognition as a Filipino if with DUAL CITIZENSHIP. 8. Two (2) SSC Recommendation Forms for College Applicants from Principal or Dean, Class Adviser, Teacher or Guidance Counselor (enclosed in sealed envelopes with signature across the flap) COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FORM
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St. Scholastica’s College Manila (SSC Manila) is a Catholic Women’s College founded in 1906 by the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing, Germany. It offers holistic Benedictine education for Basic Education, College, and Graduate levels, with its School of Music being recognized by CHED as a Center of Excellence for Music Education.
The history of St. Scholastica's College Manila began when the first five German Sisters of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing arrived in the Philippines.
With the spirit of faith and a burning zeal for missionary service, the five Benedictine sisters led by Mother Ferdinanda Hoelzer as Sister Prioress together with Sister Petronilla Keller, Crescentia Veser, Winfrieda Mueller, and novice Alexia Ruedenauer, embraced their mission of nourishing the Catholic faith through God’s word.
