AB in Political Science in the Philippines

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (AB PolSci) is a four-year degree program that centers on the study of the types of government, the history and forms of political institutions, political behavior, and political policies. It covers important areas of study including Philippine Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory and Methodology, Public Administration, Political Dynamics, Local and Global Governance, and Research in Politics.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in AB in Political Science are encouraged to take the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) strand under the Academic track. The curriculum focuses on human behavior, literature, education, politics, liberal arts, and society. The HUMSS strand will cover relevant topics that may be further discussed in their college lectures.

Subjects and Curriculum

Fundamentals of Political Science
Introduction to the Philippine Government and Politics
Philippine Public Administration
Government and Politics of Southeast Asia
An Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics
Ancient and Medieval Political Theories
Modern Political Theories
Introduction to International Relations
International and Regional Organizations
Introduction to Political Analysis
Quantitative Analysis of Political Data

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

The student must be a high school graduate.

However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.

The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.

Basic Requirements

Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)
Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
Most recent medical and dental health record
Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
Certificate of Good moral character
Copy of honorable dismissal
Copy of high school diploma
(1) Latest 2”x2” ID Picture

Program Outcome

Graduates of AB in Political Science are expected to be able to:

Discuss major concepts in the discipline
Conduct research initiatives through quantitative and qualitative methods
Apply theories and principles of the discipline on specific issues and problems
Critique current issues and problems on a historical and contemporary understanding of national and global context

On-The-Job Training/Internship

During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in government offices, non-government organizations, or private businesses.

Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.

Board Exam

The AB in Political Science does not have a board examination. However, graduates may opt to take the Civil Service Examination (CSE) conducted by the Philippine Civil Service Commission (PCSC) to qualify in working in government offices. Some graduates opt to take a Master’s degree followed by a Doctorate degree to gain expertise in the industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of AB in Political Science may pursue a career path in government offices, non-government organizations, or private businesses. They may apply as a paralegal, public opinion researcher, corporate adviser for government relations, political consultant, or a professor.

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R. C.

◈ Studied AB in Political Science
◈ At Polytechnic University of the Philippines
◈ Graduated 2011

About my college education: It is not an easy course. Especially that all of the time you need to make self study because the professors will just give you the topics that you need to study and when you met, you will be having exams or recitations. But it was during my college life that I was exposed with different activities such as attending Barangay Meetings, Congress Sessions and Senate Meetings. We were even exposed with different government agencies to observed and be part of and that we as Public Administration and Governance graduates became more aware of the events which involves the government and its practices.

My current job: I am currently working in a call center as customer service representative. Yes, I can say my job is related to the education I had since the job motivates or encourages the principle of talking credibly what you really mean to say for you to gain client's trust or they put you the confidence you can be trusted and reliable to talk for them and with them

How long did it take to find a job: Finding a job after graduation took me not long to have one. I do applied and been in a call center. Its just a month I had my first job.

Do I recommend studying Political Science: Well, all I can say is that when I took up Public Administration and Governance, I was informed and become aware of most of all the things about our government. On how did the government function in providing the needs of its constituents and making our country rise up from the morass of poverty and despair. It is when I was informed that being a public official is not an easy job. People are looking at every move you make, but that’s a part of being a public official.
Most of the people, when I told them what my course is, they would say,” What is that?”, that’s why I need to explain that it’s a Political Science major. But even if most of the people I know don’t know what my course is all about, I definitely recommended it, why? Because of the information you will be having once you take up this course. And after you graduate, you would definitely want to be a lawyer afterwards.

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