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*2014 Program Objectives
Upon completing the Bachelor of Arts in History program, the graduates must have acquired the following values and competencies:
  • spirit of social responsibility, good citizenship, nationalism and internationalism; 
  • awareness, appreciation and preservation of both national and global historical and cultural heritage;
  • knowledge on the major philosophies, theories and perspectives in history, especially as their application to the Philippine context;
  • knowledge and skills employed in undertaking research using the established methods of the discipline;
  • skills needed in historical analysis, more particularly the ability to examine evidence, draw interpretations and analyze research data;
  • capability to translate research into a scholarly and reliable written work;
  • understanding of the interactions of historical patterns and their impact in national and global setting; and,
  • Familiarity with the skills of other related social science

*Old Program Objectives
  1. To produce graduates who are imbued with the spirit of nationalism and internationalism;
  2. To provide a sound theoretical foundation of history couples with an adequate training in research and teaching
  3. To promote awareness of both national and global historical and cultural heritage; and,
  4. To appreciate the lives, works, and contributions of Filipinos and the people of the world.