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DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 1 INTRODUCTION

1911 1915 The first La Salle school in Brother Aciselus Michael FSC, Director, the Philippines opened to 100 hired Juan Medrano, the first lay teacher of students on Calle Nozaleda in DLS who served until 1963. The University Paco, Manila. conferred on him the title Teacher Emeritus. 10s 20s

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Since it opened its doors on June 16, 1911, De La Salle University has been persistent in its commitment to the holistic development of its students and to educate the young Filipinos who would eventually help in the development of the Philippines. Topnotch faculty members who are acknowledged experts in their respective fields help prepare Lasallians to be competent professionals and responsible citizens. As it looks forward to the celebration of its 100 years, De La Salle University continues to build on its tradition of excellence and service. 2 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 3 MISSION STATEMENT DLSU FACTS

1921 1924 The school transferred to its DLSC was acknowledged as the best private school present site on Taft Avenue. in the Philippines by the Board of Educational Survey, which was created by the Philippine Legislature to make a study of education and all the educational institutions, facilities, and agencies 20s in the country. 30s 40s 50s MISSION STATEMENT DLSU IS...

...the only Philippine private university among the founding members of the ASEAN University Network (AUN). Composed of leading member universities and institutions in Southeast Asia, the AUN was established to promote solidarity among members and to further develop its regional identity by sharing human resources. AUN FOUNDING MEMBER

...the host institution for Chemical Engineering and the main facilitating institution for Biotechnology of the Asean University Network/Southeast Asia Engineering Education Development Network (AUN/ De La Salle University is an internationally recognized Catholic university established by SEED-Net). ASEAN LEAD INSTITUTION FOR CHEMICAL the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1911. ENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY ...the first Philippine university to earn Level 4 accreditation—the highest level granted by the Inspired by the charism of St. John Baptist de La Salle, the University harmonizes faith and Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU). life with contemporary knowledge to nurture a community of distinguished and morally upright scholars who generate and propagate new knowledge for human development ...granted Level 2 re-accreditation by PAASCU in the graduate programs of College of Science, College and social transformation. of Liberal Arts, and College of Education. TOP RANK IN PAASCU SURVEYS

As a resource of Church and Nation, the institution endeavors to form Lasallian Achievers ...selected by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Zonal Research Center in the National for God and Country who will lead in building a just, peaceful, stable, and progressive Capital Region. CHED ZONAL RESEARCH CENTER Filipino nation. ...recognized by CHED as having Centers of Excellence in the fields of IT Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Teacher Education, as well as Centers of Development in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND DEVELOPMENT Guided by this Vision, the University will become a leading research university in ...chosen by leading computer company Microsoft Philippines as partner for the establishment of the Southeast Asia. With its corps of eminent faculty ably supported by visionary leaders first-ever Microsoft Innovation Center in the local academic sector. INNOVATION LAB and technology-enabled professional services, the institution will offer excellent multidisciplinary programs and build a community of learners and scholars who value the ...identified by the Department of Education (DepEd) as a teacher training institution for public and pursuit of new knowledge within the perspective of Christian ideals and values. private school teachers of English and Mathematics in the elementary and high school levels. TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTION

In an academic environment permeated by excellence and scholarship, the Institution will ...committed to serve as a resource in the development of poor communities in the country, through train leaders, competent professionals, scholars, researchers, and entrepreneurs, who will projects like the Center for Micro-Hydro Technology for Rural Electrification, Pundasyon Hanunuo participate actively in improving the quality of life in Philippine society. Mangyan School, Operation Big Brother, and St. La Salle Pre-school. RESOURCE FOR COMMUNITIES

...a consistent top performing school in the licensure examinations in Accountancy, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Education. TOP RANK IN BOARD EXAMS 4 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 5 SOME LASALLIAN FIRSTS SOME LASALLIAN FIRSTS

1960 1961 1967 1969 1971 1973 The University began extending The Golden Jubilee Scholarship, given Scholarships were awarded to members Elections for Student Council officers Ariston Estrada, Sr. was conferred the De La Salle College became financial assistance to deserving to valedictorian high school graduates of religious congregations studying in were held at DLSC for the first time. title Professor Emeritus, the first such coeducational, opening its doors to 38 students. from La Salle schools, was established. the Graduate School beginning this title given by DLSC. female students to the freshman class. year. 60s 70s SOME LASALLIAN FIRSTS

PIONEER COMPUTER SCHOOL SMART CLASSROOM INTERNET CONNECTED SOLAR POWERED CAR WORLD CHAMP SOCCER ROBOTS WISE MESSAGING SYSTEM

The University opened its portal to the information DLSU ’s smart classroom is the first ever in the The first school to be connected to the Internet, SINAG, the first Philippine solar car, was Engineering faculty and students led the To improve access to University-related highway when it established the Computer Center Philippine academe. In 2000, it already had DLSU was recognized in 1996 by PC Computing designed and built by students and faculty of Philippine soccer robot team that captured the information, La Salle’s Information Technology in 1971, the first in the local academic sector to video conferencing capabilities and state-of- Magazine as among the world’s universities with DLSU ’s College of Engineering. Driven by a team gold medal in the Millennium Challenge and Center established in 2001 the DLSU Wireless do so. In 1980, the Center expanded and became the-art equipment for desktop presentations, the best websites. It was cited together with of La Salle students, it raced across the Australian the silver medal in the Benchmark Category of Information Services (DLSU WISe), another first in the Planning, Information, and Computer Science with audio-visual players, overhead projectors, University of Waterloo (Canada), Harvard University sub-continent to a stellar finish at the 20th World the Federation of International Robot-Soccer the local academic scene. This allows community Center (PICSC). In 1981, the PICSC monitored the two-way video camera, and 42 computer units (USA), University of West Indies, University of Tokyo Solar Challenge. Association World Cup 2000 held in Central members to receive announcements, such as Computer Science Department which offered the hooked to the Internet. (Japan), University of Limerick (Ireland), University Queensland University, Australia. It was a record final exam schedules, UAAP standings, or class first undergraduate degree in of Cape Town (South Africa), University of Sydney first for a Philippine university. suspensions, via text messaging service. Computer Science. Four years (Australia), University of later, the Computer Science Hamburg (Germany), University Department was formally of Zagred (Croatia), and Helsinki declared as the College of University of Technology Computer Studies. (Finland).

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING COMPUTER SCIENCE ASEAN BENCHMARKING INTERNET-CONNECTED LASALLIAN NETWORK CLASSROOMS LEADER FORM ASIA-PACIFIC With the aim of developing a multidisciplinary, To improve the way teachers teach and students The College of Computer Studies (CCS) garnered In an effort to push its standards to the Every classroom will have Internet access, LCD President and Chancellor Br. Armin Luistro FSC collaborative learning environment, DLSU set learn, DLSU institutionalized in 2004 the Level 3 accreditation for its BS Computer Science international level, DLSU in 2008 opened projectors, thin client computers, and hi-tech was elected to head the International Association up in 2003 the groundbreaking Biomedical Transformative Learning Framework, a pioneering program in 2005. It was at that time the highest its doors to the ASEAN University Network- speakers. Such learning environment, currently of Lasallian Universities (IALU) from 2009 to Engineering program, offered as a specialization initiative that promotes student-centered learning. program accreditation status ever received by a Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) for an assessment being developed by the University under the 2012, the first president of a Lasallian school under the BS in Manufacturing Engineering and The transformative paradigm seeks to engage higher education institution from the Philippine of its Chemical Engineering and Economics Technology-Enabled Learning Environment (TELE) from the Philippines as well as the Asia-Pacific. Management course. A young discipline in the students in deeper modes of Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and programs. The AUN-QA gave ratings of “better Project, supports transformative IALU is composed of more local academic scene, Biomedical Engineering learning and inquiry, and to Universities. than adequate” for both programs, based on learning and global connection than 80 higher education aims to develop professionals concerned with enable them to develop their the information provided in the University’s inside the classroom. The first institutions worldwide. the application of appropriate technology for the analytic, critical, and creative Likewise, the CCS Computer Technology self-assessment report, on-site verification of phase of the project started in efficient delivery of healthcare services and for thinking skills. Department became the first Cisco Academy the documents, and interviews with selected the first term of Academic Year the advancement of methods used for diagnosis, Training Center in the Philippines, which meant stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, 2009-2010. therapy, and rehabilitation. that the Department would alumni members, and be tasked to implement employers. PHYSICAL EMPHATIC COMPUTING quality assurance initiatives in more than 140 regional and The Center for Empathic Human-Computer Interactions (CEHCI) of the College of local academies. Computer Studies had a demonstration of the Philippines’ first physical empathic computing space in November 2009 on campus. The space is equipped with a sensor network to identify its current occupant, recognize his emotions, and respond in an empathic manner via adjustment of ambient parameters such as temperature, lighting, and background music. 6 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 7 ADMISSIONS SCHOLARSHIPS

1974 1975 1981 1986 The Student Financial DLSC was granted University status in recognition of its outstanding academic The University shifted its calendar from the DLSU was officially accepted in the Assistance Program (STUFAP) and professional contributions to Philippine private education. traditional semestral schedule to a year-round University Athletic Association of was established to manage and trimestral calendar. the Philippines. systematize all scholarship programs of the University. The Student Personnel Services (SPS) was conceptualized, another first of its kind in the country. A comprehensive services program aimed at helping develop The DLSU Student Council was formed with the well-rounded students, SPS oversees the student organizations under the Council merger of various student groups. of Student Organizations and Student Council. Units are housed in the Brother Connon Hall, put up solely for student activities. 80s ADMISSIONS SCHOLARSHIPS

All applications for admission to DLSU are evaluated on an individual basis. De La Salle University is committed to making quality education more affordable. The Academic record and performance in the DLSU College Entrance Test are Scholarship and Financial Assistance (SFA) Office is ready to help those who wish to avail of taken into consideration. scholarships, loans, and other types of financial assistance.

THE STAR SCHOLARS PROGRAM BROTHER PRESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (BPSP) This is a special program wherein outstanding students from This is awarded to the legitimate or legally-adopted children of FRESHMAN ADMISSION FRESHMAN ADMISSION TRANSFER ADMISSION around the country are selected to be part of an elite circle married, permanent and full-time faculty, and administrative FOR LOCAL STUDENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Local and international students interested in of scholars who are granted an undergraduate or a graduate service personnel who joined DLSU in May 1987 or after and To be considered for freshman For foreign students, kindly refer transferring to DLSU from another college or scholarship. The top students who qualify in the admissions have served the University for at least three years and are in admission, students must submit to the section “Legal Documentary university should do the following: exam are screened and interviewed to fill the limited slots active University Service while availing of the grant. These the following: Requirements for International 1. Submit official transcript(s) of all previous in the program. Students selected for the program have the students should have passed the entrance requirements of 1. Completed application form Students” on page 50 for college work. unique opportunity to earn a master’s degree, go to medical La Salle Green Hills, De La Salle-Santiago Zobel School, De La 2. Certified true copy of secondary further information. The Transfer College grade requirements include a Grade school proper (for BS Human-Biology students), or enroll in Salle-Canlubang, De La Salle-Araneta University, De La Salle school records from 1st year to Credentials from the school last Point Average (GPA) of at least 85% or the College of Law of DLSU after finishing their undergraduate University-Dasmariñas, De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, or 3rd year attended will only be required of its equivalent, no subject failures, and no degree on full scholarship. The Star Scholars enjoy these and De La Salle University. 3. Two recommendations from the applicant after he/she has been incomplete grades. other privileges without a service clause. A modest stipend any of the following: High accepted to De La Salle University. 2. Get application form and submit other may be availed of by qualified financially needy scholars. SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF FACULTY (SCF) School Principal, Class Adviser, required documents. This scholarship is granted to qualified children of full-time, or Guidance Counselor Requirements: 3. Take the DLSU College Entrance test on ST. LA SALLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT part-time, and retired faculty members who joined DLSU 4. Three identical passport size 1. Completed application form scheduled date. Full or partial tuition and fee scholarships are given to before May 1987. Their children must have passed the photographs 2. Photocopy of the secondary deserving incoming freshman students who applied for entrance requirements of DLSU, De La Salle-College of St. 5. Photocopy of National Statistics school records If accepted, courses taken in other schools by financial assistance during the scholarship application period Benilde, La Salle Green Hills, or De La Salle Santiago-Zobel Office (NSO) birth certificate. 3. Two recommendations from transferees may be credited, provided that the and had been screened and selected by the University School. any of the following: High number of units to be credited does not exceed Scholarship Council based on specific criteria. Although School Principal, Class Adviser, 20% of the total number of units required in the scholarship grants are provided by the University, outside SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF CO-ACADEMIC or Guidance Counselor program at DLSU. donors may also give other forms of assistance such as PERSONNEL (SCC) 4. Three identical passport size stipends and allowances. Please refer to the St. La Salle This scholarship is awarded to dependents of Co-Academic photographs The Transfer Credentials from the school last Financial Assistance Grant General Guidelines for Incoming Personnel. Their children should have passed the entrance 5. Photocopy of birth certificate. attended will only be required of the applicant College Freshmen on page 9. requirements of De La Salle University. after he/she has been accepted to De La Salle University. BR. ANDREW GONZALEZ ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP (PD 577) High school valedictorians and salutatorians of La Salle district Dependents of military personnel who died or became schools who have passed entrance requirements will be incapacitated in the line of duty are exempted from the automatically awarded academic scholarships (full tuition and payment of tuition. Qualified applicants are granted tuition fees) starting on their freshman year. waiver based on availability of slots. 8 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 9 SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS

1994 1999 The City Government of Manila and the DLSU participated in the First Lasallian Synod wherein Office of the City Mayor, in celebration of members of the Philippine Lasallian Family renewed the the City’s 423rd founding year, included Lasallian Mission, an answer to the challenge of creating a DLSU as one of the Ten Outstanding NGOs responsive, critical, and liberating educational system. of Manila.

The Star Scholars program, the most comprehensive scholarship 90s given by any university in the country, was introduced.

LOAN OTHER FINANCIAL ST. LA SALLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES, APPLICANTS PROGRAM ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR MAY VISIT OR CALL: INCOMING COLLEGE FRESHMEN This is available to upper year STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIP AND RESOURCE TRAINING (START) PROGRAM The Scholarship and Financial Assistance (SFA) Office students who cannot meet the Through this program, students who meet all criteria for eligibility may be hired De La Salle University provides financial assistance to Filipino students who De La Salle University deadlines for payment of tuition. and work as temporary personnel in the University for a minimum of five (5) to a meet specific criteria for eligibility. The selection of grantees is done by the 2401 Taft Avenue, Manila These short-term and interest-free maximum of twenty (20) hours per week. University Scholarship Council based on the following factors/criteria: Tel. Nos. (632) 536-0225 or loans are payable within the term. 524-4611 local 162 ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP/TUITION DISCOUNT Financial Need. Only those whose annual Athletes or varsity players may enjoy full or partial tuition and/or fees waiver. family income is less than PhP 500,000 will be Grantees are recommended by the Office of Sports Development (OSD). considered.

CULTURAL ARTS TUITION DISCOUNT Academic Competence. The Council will take into This may be availed of by the members of the DLSU Chorale, Harlequin Theater consideration the applicant’s high school grades Guild, La Salle Dance Company, Green Media Group, De La Salle Inner Soul, and College Entrance Test results. and the Lasallian Youth Orchestra. Specific tuition discounts may be awarded to grantees recommended by the Cultural Arts Office. Interview Result. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to report for an interview in February. STUDENT PUBLICATIONS TUITION DISCOUNT Senior editors of the three undergraduate student publications, namely The La Processing of financial assistance applications will begin after the list of Sallian, Ang Pahayagang Plaridel, and Malate Literary Journal may avail of specific accepted freshman applicants has been officially released by the College tuition discounts upon the recommendation of the Student Publications Office. Admissions Office in January. However, acceptance into the University does not necessarily guarantee that financial assistance will be given to the FAMILY TUITION DISCOUNT applicant. The number of students to be granted financial assistance will This privilege may be availed of by families with three or more children enrolled depend on the number of available slots for the degree program. Financial in the undergraduate programs of the University. The tuition discount that the assistance can be given to only one grantee per family. child with the lowest ID number can avail of may range from 40% in case of three children, 60% for four children and 80% for five children. The initial results of financial assistance applications will be released in February. Applicants who fail to receive any notification regarding their application may inquire at the SFA Office through [email protected]. Final results of the interview will be released in March.

Once awarded, the grants are renewable every trimester. Grantees are required to meet certain academic standards and to abide by the policies prescribed by the SFA Office. Grantees may be required to render service beginning their sophomore year.

* DOST Scholarship applicants who wish to apply for DLSU financial assistance will also be evaluated based on these criteria. 10 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 11 ALUMNI ALUMNI

2001 2001 2002 2003 2006 The University was selected by the The One La Salle Scholarship DLSU was granted Level 4 DLSU with the Brothers, Lasallian Partners, and One Million Trees (OMT) was launched. Through Commission on Higher Education Endowment fund was established. accreditation making it the first other stakeholders of DLSP gathered for the 2003 OMT, DLSU together with the rest of the Philippine (CHED) as a Zonal Research Center The fund drive aims to raise one Philippine University to earn the Phillippine Lasallian to collectively lay down the Lasallian community, advocated for the planting of in the National Capital Region. billion pesos by 2011to provide full highest level given by the Philippine foundational principle that all must adhere to. one million trees by 2011 in celebration of the 100 scholarships to 20% of the student Accrediting Association of Schools, years of Lasallian education in the Philippines. population of all the 17 schools Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU). under De La Salle Philippines. STUFAP was renamed Scholarship 00s and Financial Assistance (SFA) Office. ALUMNI

The alumni are testimonies of a university’s excellence. DLSU is home to luminaries in business, public service, education, the arts, and science who have made both Institution and the Philippines proud.

Among our esteemed alumni are Gerardo Entrepreneurship, and Ten Outstanding Persons founder and digital publisher of Our Awesome Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon of the University of Philippine National Basketball Team; Paolo Valdes, former Ambassador of the Philippines to Ablaza, Chief Executive Officer of AC Capital, of the World for Excellence in Entrepreneurship; Planet; Jose Diokno, Lawyer, Martial Law Melbourne-Royal Children’s Hospital; Salvador Prieto, President and CEO, inquirer.net; Cesar Italy, the Vatican, and Japan; Geronimo Velasco, Senior Managing Director of Ayala Corp., and Jose Isidro Camacho, Managing Director & Vice Freedom Fighter, former Senator of the Laurel, former Vice President and former Senator Purisima, Independent Director, Energy former Secretary of Energy and CEO of Republic former President & CEO of Globe Telecom; Diana Chairman of Credit Suisse Asia Pacific, Chairman Philippines, former Secretary of Justice; Michael of the Philippines; Edward Lee, Chairman of Development Corporation, Chairman of Executive Glass; Artemio Vergel de Dios, realtor, founder Lyn Agustin, entrepreneur and owner of Bayo; of the Board SunLife of Canada (Philippines, Inc.), Elbinias, Associate Justice of the Court of CitisecOnline and former Governor of Philippine Committee of Ciba Capital, and former Secretary of JCI Philippines/Asia (Philippine Jaycees) and Rafael Alunan III, President of Maynilad Water and former Finance Secretary of the Philippines; Appeals; Jaime Endaya, country PR manager Stock Exchange; Michel Lhuillier, entrepreneur of Finance and Chairman & Managing Partner of JCI-Manila (Manila Jaycees), and former Services, Inc., former Secretary of the Interior and Edgar Chua, Country Chairman of Pilipinas Shell and leader of external relations of P&G and owner of M. Lhuillier Group of Companies; SGV & Co.; Jose Quintos IV, President & CEO, Commercial Attache to Bern, Paris and Hamburg; Local Government, and former Secretary of Petroleum Corp.; Juan Chua, President of Nexus Philippines; Miguel Castro Enriquez, SVP for Philippe Lhuillier, entrepreneur, owner of Prople, Inc. and former IBM Philippines General Jesus Villamor, Medal of Valor recipient, World Tourism; Rolando Andaya, Camarines Sur Technologies, Jupiter Systems, WSI, EduPro; Jose Radio Operations of GMA and Television Cebuana Lhuillier pawnshops and Philippine Manager; Jose Javier Reyes, award-winning War II Ace Pilot; Martin Villarama, Philippine representative and former Department of Budget Ma. Concepcion, Jr., former Chairman of RFM newscaster; Francis Estrada, former President, Ambassador to Italy; Leandro Locsin, National film writer and director; Jesse Robredo, Ramon Supreme Court Magistrate, former Senior and Management Secretary; Kathrine Benitez- Corporation, former Philippine Secretary of Trade Asian Institute of Management; Marjorie Artist for Architecture; Rina Lopez-Bautista, Magsaysay awardee for government service; Member of the Court of Appeals and recipient of Martinez, Portfolio director, carbonated soft and Industry, and NAMFREL Founding Chairman; Evasco, National Book awardee, Metrobank President, Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc.; Alberto Romulo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Ulirang Ama Award for Law; Victor drinks (CSD) brands Coca-Cola Co. Philippines; Jose Ma. Concepcion III, CEO of RFM Outstanding Teacher; Eugene Fernandez, Vice Guillermo Luchangco, CEO and Chairman, ICCP former Executive Secretary, Secretary of Finance, Villavicencio, CEO of Triple V Corporation, Joseph Bernardo, entrepreneur, Philippine Corporation; Raul Concepcion, CEO of Carrier President, Financial Controller, Consumer Banking Group, owner of World Trade Center Manila; Secretary of Budget and Management, and Kamayan, Saisaki and Dad’s Chain of Restaurants; Ambassador to Spain; Corazon Bitong, Corporation; Jose Cuisia, Jr., 1982 TOYM Group, Citibank, N.A., Philippines; Stephen Ramon Magsaysay, Jr., Philippine Senator; senator; Ernesto Rufino, Sr. AFSC, Bernardo Villegas, Senior Vice President of the entrepreneur and owner of Bayo; Hernani awardee for Domestic Banking and former CEO, Fernandez, olympic medalist; Maurice Gallaga, Angel Narciso, President, Information Imagina, businessman, Silver Star recipient, Knight of University of Asia and the Pacific, Director of Braganza, Mayor of the City of Alaminos, former Philamlife; David Consunji, founder of DM Multi-awarded movie director; John Incorporated; Antonio Oposa, Jr., the first Asian Malta, member of the Order of St. Gregory the Alaska Milk Corporation and TOYM Awardee; Agrarian Reform Secretary, former Representative Consunji, Inc., former Secretary of Public Works, Gokongwei, Jr., Chairman Emeritus of JG to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of Great; Josefina Sayoc-Carballo, Vice President, George Yang, Chairman and founder, of the First District of Pangasinan; Martin Transportation and Communications; Ernest Cu, Summit Holdings; Edgardo Gomez, Marine the Center for International Environmental Law; Citibank, N.A.; Robert John Sobrepeña, CEO of McDonald’s Philippines; Catherine Yap-Yang, Bonoan, former President of Philippine Airlines; CEO, GLobe Telecom; Virginia Culla, Vice biologist; John Paul Gomez, International Chess Francisco Ortigas, Jr., member of the Philippine Fil-Estate Management, Inc.; Hans Sy, President, Broadcast journalist, Bloomberg Television Rafael Buenaventura, former Governor of the President, Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. – Manila Grand Master; Delfin Gonzalez, CFO/EVP of Reparations Mission to Japan, former Director of SM Prime Holdings, Inc.; Josette Talamera Biyo, Network, Japan; Ambassador Alfonso Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; Rene Branch; Paul Cuyegkeng, former President, Ayala’s Globe Telecom and first recipient of the Philippine National Bank, and member of the Intel Foundation Excellence awardee, Metrobank Yuchengco, President, Yuchengco Group of Buenaventura, Vice Chairman of Equicom DOLE Asia; Ramon del Rosario, Sr., Ten FINEX’s CFO of the Year; Gene Gonzalez, chef Philippine Delegation to the Southeast Asia Outstanding Teacher; Gilbert Teodoro, former Companies; Robert Yupangco, CEO-President Savings Company and former President & CEO, Outstanding Filipinos (TOFIL) awardee in the field and owner of Cafe Ysabel; Rico Hizon, the first Treaty Organization; Sergio Osmeña III, former Secretary, Department of National Defense; Yamaha; Johnston Yuteekiong, Vice President Equitable-PCI Bank; Cirilo Bautista, Palanca of business; Ramon del Rosario, Jr., former and only Filipino news anchor for two of the Senator of the Philippines; Jose Pardo, 1972 Freddie Tinga, Taguig City mayor; Benigno of Young’s Marketing; and Ronaldo Zamora, Literary Hall of Fame Awardee, National Secretary of Finance and President and CEO of most prestigious global news organizations – TOYM awardee for Human Resources Toda Sr., former President of Philippine Airlines; Minority Leader in the Philippine House of Centennial Literary Competition Grand Prize Philippine Investment Management Inc.; CNBC Asia and BBC World and 2006 TOYM Development and former Secretary of Finance Tereso Tullao, Jr., Professor of Economics and Representatives, San Juan Congressman, former Winner; Edgardo Bautista, President, Mirant Raymund del Val, Director, Mustard Seeds awardee in International Journalism and and Secretary of Trade and Industry; Vicente Metrobank Outstanding Teacher; Luis Raymund Executive Secretary and Bar topnotcher. Philippines Foundation; Francisco Bernardo III, Corporation and former President, Hewlett- Community Service; Edwin Lacierda, political Paterno, Philippine Senator; Leopoldo Prieto, Villafuerte, Jr., TOYM awardee for Chairman JAD Group of Companies, Ten Packard Philippines; Roberto Deluria, President analyst; Jose Florencio Lapeña, Jr., Pediatric first commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Entrepreneurship; Pia Banico-Villanueva, Outstanding Young Men Awardee (TOYM) for and CEO, Tridel Technologies, Inc.; Anton Diaz, Otorhinolaryngologist-Head, Neck and Association and former head coach of the Neurologist, Makati Medical Center; Carlos 12 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK FACULTY | TRIMESTRAL SYSTEM

2007 2008 2009 DLSU hosted Bridges: Dialogues towards a Culture of Peace, DLSU, with the entire Lasallian community, The Student Assistantship which featured 1999 Nobel Laureate for Economics engaged in a strategic planning exercise to and Resource Training Professor Robert Alexander Mundell. This is the first in a series determine the extent of accomplishment of (START) Program was of on-campus lectures and university-sponsored conferences the 2003 PLFC resolutions and to formulate established. engaged in by DLSU to bring its students closer to world leaders. new plans until 2015.

TRIMESTRAL FACULTY SYSTEM At DLSU we don’t just have teachers; we have scientists, The trimestral system is the University’s engineers, economists, businessmen, writers, artists, and other accelerated alternative to the traditional semestral specialists who are masters of their craft and are respected academic calendar. It involves quality fast- practitioners of their field. tracked learning that can prepare students for the pressures and demands of the professional world. Our faculty members are backed by a rich well of experience Benefits of this system include intensive student- drawn from extensive research. They are motivated not to rest teacher interaction, optimized use of University on their laurels but to continuously strive for excellence. Their facilities, enhancement of time management efforts result in many accolades both here and abroad. skills, early graduation, and a headstart on getting on track towards pursuing a career. The Our faculty inspire not just by how they teach or by the academic year is composed of three trimesters, knowledge they impart to the students, but by example. with Term 1 from May to August, Term 2 from FACULTY QUICK FACTS September to December, and Term 3 from January to April.

Average number of full-time and 990 part-time faculty per term 68.52% DLSU’s full-time teaching faculty with doctorate degrees 27.62% Faculty with master’s degrees

Total number of research-related awardees from national 37and international organizations for the years 2006-2009

Number of elected and appointed positions held by DLSU faculty members in professional organizations 22 worldwide for the years 2006-2009 14 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 15 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

1919 1946 1951 1960 DLSC was given the charter to confer The College of DLSC was granted the charter The Graduate School of degrees in Commerce. Commerce reopened to confer academic degrees Business was founded. after the war and the in Accounting, Business Commerce program Administration, Banking and was expanded into a Finance, and Economics. 10s 20s30s40sfour-year course. 50s 60s 70s

Students who are interested in enrolling in the degree programs of this college must have good logical and analytical skills, must be able to express themselves in both oral and written communication, and must have a good grasp of mathematics. They must also be familiar with basic research, COLLEGE OF BUSINESS knowlegeable in computers and computer programs, and able to create and deliver presentations.

Earn your way to success by investing in an institution that will take you there. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) IN BS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY BUSINESS STUDIES [IBS] ACCOUNTANCY [BSA] A premier institution in business education, the College of Business leads in the development of the country’s business achievers The IBS program was developed for students who desire a more generalist orientation to business or who are not only acknowledged authorities in their chosen areas but are ethical and socially responsible citizens as well. The accountancy program develops students to those who are interested in business and management, but not necessarily in a specific discipline. Its be liberally educated accounting professionals, curriculum is designed for students whose career goals require a program covering the broad area of To continue this tradition of excellence, COB seeks students who aspire to become sought-after, well-rounded professionals, preparing students for careers in accountancy business and management. business managers, and effective entrepreneurs. and related fields. The program also serves as a good foundation for students planning to take up The program is more focused on the different functional areas of management namely, marketing, Students are kept up-to-date with current industry trends and are given the opportunity to immerse themselves in the everyday law or graduate studies in business. Students are finance, information systems, operations, and human resource management. To give them a holistic realities of business through a wide variety of internships. Backed by a faculty of industry experts and practitioners who bring primed with dynamic changes in the accounting view of business and management, IBS students can choose eight electives (24 units) to help to the classroom invaluable insights, experience, and expertise, students are prepared to meet the challenges of a continuously profession including international accounting them gain more insights from other disciplines such as humanities, social science, and science and evolving business world. standards and practices in preparation for taking technology. the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure examination. The choices for electives include sustainable business, corporate social responsibility and ethics, family business, innovation and technology management, foreign language, Asian business and styles management, events management, business history, organizational communication, and other courses offered in other colleges that student are interested to enroll in. To further enhance the program’s interdisciplinary nature, students will also be allowed to enroll in courses offered in the De La Salle - College of St. Benilde such as culinary arts, multimedia design, fashion design, or product design.

CAREER OPTIONS • Certified public accountant • Entrepreneurship • Financial analyst • Corporate management • Management accountant • Financial management • Accounting profession in government • Human resource management and industrial • Cost accountant relations • Internal auditor • Sales and marketing • Economic and marketing research • Government service 16 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 17 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

1988 1996 1999 2010 The programs under The Graduate School The Commission on CBE was recognized as one of the the College of Business of Business landed Higher Education 1,000 Best Business Schools listed over and Economics among the top 25 conferred the status of 153 countries by Eduniversal. were reaccredited by business schools in the Center of Development PAASCU. Asia-Pacific, based on for Business and The College of Business and an independent survey Management Economics separated to form the conducted by Asia, Inc. Education on the College of Business and the School of 80s 90s magazine. College. 00s Economics.

BS IN ENTERPRENEURSHIP BS IN APPLIED CORPORATE BS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT [MGT] BS IN ADVERTISING BS IN LEGAL MANAGEMENT [LGL] BS IN MARKETING BS IN MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL [BS-ENT] MANAGEMENT [ACM] With the increasing use of computers and technology MANAGEMENT [ADV] This degree program is designed for MANAGEMENT [MGT] INSTITUTIONS [FIN] The Applied Corporate Management in business, the growing complexity of firms, and the The Advertising students who intend to pursue a Students of this program The Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major The Entrepreneurship program aims to program aims to provide students with increasing rate of change, competition, and uncertainty, Management program professional career in law or law-related are taught the theories and in Management of Financial Institutions develop Lasallian entrepreneurs who are both theoretical knowledge and practical managers of the 21st century should have not only is a degree program that industries both in the government and concepts as well as given (MFI) program offers a unique blend of motivated and knowledgeable in identifying experience in the various aspects of business the discipline and skills but also an understanding of is designed for students private sectors. The Legal Management training on the practical theoretical and practical knowledge needed and evaluating opportunities by preparing management. The program’s main feature management from a holistic rather than a fragmented who intend to pursue a program introduces students to the aspects of the various areas in the dynamic and fascinating world of business plans, and exploiting opportunities of three (3) terms of internship experience in highly specialized perspective. They must be able to create professional career in the many components of Philippine Law. The of marketing by exposure finance. MFI is one of the few programs by actually starting and managing a a company aims to enhance the hands-on a mental model of unity out of diversity and to perceive advertising industry here curriculum contains law subjects that are to actual work situations of its kind in the country, covering a wide business. experience of the students and at the same organizational reality. in the Philippines or in the likewise complemented by core business through assignments range of topics that provides a thorough time minimize the huge cost for training Asia-Pacific region. professional courses. in organizations (either training in finance and its related fields. The program includes essential components future employees from DLSU on the part of In response to these new realities of business, the Business profit or non-profit). The The program incorporates on-the-job- of values formation through the Lasallian participating companies. Management program prepares young men and women program develops them tranining in its curriculum through its general education, skill building, and to become competent managers and consultants with a for entrepreneurial or network of prestigious companies, mostly experiential learning where students At the end of the entire program, the mindset of management as a system of integrated and corporate work in marketing banks and other financial institutions. MFI are required to set up and operate an students are expected to apply relevant interrelated parts. Moreover, the program also aims to management. also prepares students who plan to take actual company for at least one year management theories, concepts, and produce a new breed of ethical business professionals with internationally recognized examinations before graduating. The goal is to develop principles while working in a corporate and skills in scientific research, problem analysis, and decision such as the Chartered Financial Analysts entrepreneurs with a global perspective and industrial enterprise. making. (CFA), the Professional Risk Manager (PRM) a Filipino heart. and Certified Financial Consultant (CFC).

CAREER OPTIONS • Entrepreneur • Entrepreneur • Management consultant • Advertising executive • Paralegal or research assistant in law • Various positions in • Chief financial offficer • General manager • General manager • Management educator in the advertising firms the advertising and • Risk manager • Human resource manager • Human resource manager • Business owner/Entrepreneur department of a client • Employment in law-related departments promotions, public • Investment banker • Management consultant • Management consultant company/ad agency/ of business establishments, particularly relations, brand • Security analyst • Management educator • Management educator production house/ in the human resource or taxation management/category • Financial analyst advertising support department management, or • Loan officer service company/ad and • Employment in law-related non- marketing services • Insurance broker promo department of a government organizations departments • Stock broker media company • Employment in government service • Private banker • Can establish own ad • Good foundation for law school • Fund manager company

*Degree titles subject to change per CHED Memorandum Order No. 39, series of 2006 18 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 19 COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES

1981 1983 1984 1985 1987 1989 CCS started as the Center for CCS offered its first CCS offered the Bachelor of CCS was formally declared College CCS offered the BSCS with Software Technology The BSCS program of the Planning, Information and graduate degree Science in Computer Science of Computer Studies. specialization to address the need for research in Computer College was the first CS Computer Science with an program – Master (BSCS) with Computer Science and to better prepare students to pursue graduate program in the country to be offering of Bachelor of Science of Science in Technology specialization studies in Computer Science. It also prepares students for accredited by the Philippine in Computer Science with Teaching major in to meet the demand for professional careers in instruction in the field of computing. Accrediting Association specialization in Information Computer Science. computer specialists in of Schools, Colleges, and Technology, a first in the country. microprocessors and CCS was the first to offer the Master of Science in Computer Universities (PAASCU). microprocessor interfacing. Science in the Philippines. This program replaced the 80s Master of Science in Teaching major in Computer Science. 90s

Students who are interested in enrolling in the degree programs of this college must be interested in the science and study of computers. They must also have a good grasp of mathematics with a good eye for detail, and be analytical, innovative, resourceful, COLLEGE OF creative, a team player, and a good communicator.

COMPUTER STUDIES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) IN COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING [CS-CSE] The shrinking size of the digital microprocessor and The program exposes students to the principles of The use of computers has affected all aspects of society – from businesses to schools its increasing computing performance have driven the software development, algorithms, analog and digital to consumer transactions. As their use becomes more widespread, the complexity of integration of greater automation and intelligence electronics, and development of microprocessor/ software and the demands and expectations of its users increase. Thus, there is a need into almost everything in our lives: cars, cellphones, microcontroller-based systems. for competent IT professionals who are willing to take on the challenges of technology. appliances, office equipment, production machines. We live in a period where ubiquitous computing is It provides students with enhanced knowledge and skill The College of Computer Studies is for those who are becoming a reality – where everything that surrounds us through focused subject tracks in the areas of robotics, interested in exploring this innovative and constantly- will become intelligent, responsive, and interconnected. automation, and embedded systems with emphasis on developing field of study. The College dares inquisitive real-time fail-safe systems. minds to open the doors of opportunities through the To develop the next generation of computer- power of technology. controlled systems, devices, and infrastructure, the The CSE graduate has an excellent understanding of Computer System Engineering (CSE) program merges the complementary roles of computer software and The College offers well-rounded and proven degree a computer science curriculum with selected subjects hardware, and a deep knowledge of assembly-level programs that have provided industry with excellent in computer engineering, synergistically combining the languages, making them an ideal choice for a wide graduates since 1981. power of digital computers with analog electronics, variety of roles in many technically-oriented professions. electromechanical systems and computer software.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Systems developers • Technical support engineers • Product test/ Anti-virus/ Anti-spam/Software control engineers • Device driver developers • Firmware programmers • Embedded systems engineers • Technopreneur • IT developer 20 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 21 COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES

1991 1994 1996 1999 2000 2002 2004 2007 CCS offered the Master of Science in CCS was the first to offer the The Computer Technology CCS offered the BSCS major The College was one of CCS offered the BSCS The BSCS program was the first The College was one of the first Information Technology program. PhD in Computer Science in specialization was named in Instructional Systems the first institutions to with specialization in in the country to earn PAASCU institutions to be recognized by the the Philippines. the BSCS major in Computer Technology program. be recognized by the Network Engineering Level 3 accreditation, the highest Commission on Higher Education Systems Engineering. Commission on Higher program. accreditation for any CS program as a Center of Excellence (COE) in The research unit of the Education as a Center at that time. Information Technology Education College of Computer Studies, of Development for in the country. Advanced Research Institute Excellence (CODE) in for Computing (AdRIC) was Information Technology established to pursue the Education. 90s research ideals of the College. 00s

BS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH SPECIALIZATION IN NETWORK BS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR IN INSTRUCTIONAL BS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH SPECIALIZATION IN BS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS [BSINSYS] ENGINEERING [CS]* SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY [CS]* SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY [CS]* With knowledge and understanding of The continuously increasing use of interconnected computers (network) With a good balance of knowledge in communication media, The degree program integrates the different theories technology, management, and organizations, as a resource for knowledge, news, entertainment, data storage, and multimedia, education, and information technology, students of computer science to prepare students to become students are trained in conceptualizing, information sharing has spawned the demand in corporations, agencies in this program are trained as future ICT professionals who technopreneurs in software development and to lead in designing, configuring, and developing and communities of any scale, for individuals who can design, manage, and can effectively conceptualize, design, develop, and implement technology innovation. Students work in research laboratories Information and Communications Technology secure such systems. The Network Engineering program combines a core innovative instructional, academic, and training solutions and develop projects along the following tracks: intelligent (ICT) solutions (information systems, Computer Science curriculum with networking-related topics that equip (including eLearning) for various training and educational systems, graphics and games development, mobile computing, applications, process and procedures) in students with skills and knowledge to develop and manage multi-platform institutions. human language technology, and software engineering. various applied organizational environments enterprise-wide computer networks. The ladderized Master of Science in Computer Science (business, government, education, media and program provides opportunities for qualified students in this entertainment). The program trains future Students are additionally trained through the Cisco Networking Academy specialization to pursue a career in advanced computing ICT professionals to effectively manage and Program, developed by the world’s largest networking equipment developer research and earn two degrees in five years. implement ICT to ensure its viability and strategic and vendor, whose products are found connecting computer systems from position in an organization. home to the corporate to government. Subjects covering ethical hacking, secure programming, network tools development, corporate-level data storage infrastructure and management, as well as availability of industry- accepted certifications within the program ensure that the NE graduate is highly proficient, technically adept, and in high demand.

CAREER OPTIONS • Media technologist and developer • Intelligent software systems developer • Systems analyst • Systems developers • Multimedia applications developer • Computer graphics, animations, and games • Information analyst • Technical support engineers • Educational game developer developer • Business process analyst • Network infrastructure developers and designers • Applications developer with specialty in applications for • Software tools developer • Applications developer with specialty in • Information security specialists academic and training organizations • Web and mobile applications developer business and organizational systems • Security, network, and data administrators • eLearning specialist • Applications developer • Business software developer • Technopreneur • Interactive media technologist • Chief IT product innovator • Web and mobile applications developer • Technopreneur • Software quality assurance specialist • Technology evangelist • Operating systems administrator • Technopreneur • Computer science researcher • Technopreneur

* Students will choose their area of specialization during the latter part of the first year. 22 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 23 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

1959 1963 1976 1980 The undergraduate School of Education The Graduate School of Education, Arts, and The GSEAS offered programs for The GSEAS offered first Ph. D. programs in was established. Sciences (GSEAS) was established to focus on faculty development for tertiary Counseling Psychology and Science Education. faculty development for secondary education. education.

1981 La Salle Teacher Training Center was established. It was 50s 60s 70s 80srenamed La Salle School of Education in 1987.

Students who are interested in enrolling in the degree programs of this college must have the passion to teach different levels and age groups, have a good grasp of mathematics, and have a good command of English. They must also have a strong interest in research as well as the capacity to create and COLLEGE OF EDUCATION deliver presentations, skills to facilitate activities, and good interpersonal and communication skills. Reading and comprehension are skills needed for those interested in enrolling in the College.

De La Salle University prides itself on being able to contribute to the uplifting of the quality of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) BS IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (BSE) education in the country by producing top-caliber educators through the College of Education. MAJOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION [BS-EPSY] MAJOR IN ENGLISH [BSE-ENG] [BS-ECED] The degree program focuses on developing The degree program is a good foundation for CED’s faculty boasts of internationally trained experts and consultants who are actively involved This program trains students to handle children knowledge and skills related to the application those intending to teach English as a second in their respective areas and organizations. 3-8 years of age. While emphasis is on pre-school of psychology to learning and education, language in the secondary and tertiary levels. years, children ages 0-3 (infants and toddlers) specifically in relation to teaching, learning, The College offers a variety of programs aimed at producing not only the best teachers but also will also be covered. Part of the ECED program assessment, and research in various settings specialists and researchers of top quality. involves the immersion of its students in different including schools, business organizations, and pre-schools where they may apply the various communities, among others. approaches to early childhood education.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Pre-school teacher • Positions in the academe • Positions in the • Designing teacher • School director • Counseling assistant academe or employee • Consultant • Human services professional • Managerial/ training programs • Researcher • Community service provider Administrative work • Conducting • Children’s book author • Psychometric assistant in schools and other language/language- • Children’s book illustrator • School manager establishments related training • Parent trainor • Researcher • Tutorials (online and programs • Day care center owner • Group trainer face-to-face) • Research and • Primary grade teacher (grades 1-3) • Student service provider • Editing popularizing • Copywriting research findings • Consultancy • PR work • Speech writing • Textbook/Technical writing 24 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 25 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

1989 2008 The GSEAS was abolished. Each college The College of Education was recognized by managed its own graduate programs. CHED as a Center of Excellence in Teacher Education. 1990 The La Salle School of Education was 90stransformed into the College of Education. 00s

BSE MAJOR IN BIOLOGY [BSE-BIO] BSE MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY [BSE-CHE] BSE MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS [BSE-MAT] BSE MAJOR IN PHYSICS [BSE-PHY] This program aims to develop the scientific and pedagogical This program aims to develop the scientific and pedagogical This program aims to develop the mathematical, scientific, and pedagogical This program aims to develop the scientific and pedagogical skills of students and transform them into highly qualified skills of students and transform them into highly qualified skills of students and transform them into highly qualified teachers of skills of students and transform them into highly qualified teachers of biological sciences at the basic education level. teachers of chemistry at the basic education level. Students mathematics at the basic education level. Students are nurtured in a teachers of Physics at the basic education level. Students are Students are nurtured in a learner-centered environment are nurtured in a learner-centered environment supported by learner centered environment supported by experts in the fields of pure nurtured in a learner-centered environment supported by supported by experts in the fields of biology and science experts in the fields of chemistry and science education, and mathematics and mathematics education, and by technology-based learning experts in the fields of physics and science education, and by education, and by technology-based learning resources. by technology-based learning resources. resources. technology-based learning resources.

BSE MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS BSE MAJOR IN PHYSICAL SCIENCES [BSE-PSC] WITH SPECIALIZATION IN COMPUTER APPLICATION [BSE-CAP] This program aims to develop the scientific and pedagogical This program aims to develop the scientific and pedagogical skills of skills of students and transform them into highly qualified students and transform them into highly qualified teachers of mathematics teachers of physical sciences at the basic education level. and computer science at the basic education level. Students are nurtured Students are nurtured in a learner-centered environment in a learner-centered environment supported by experts in the fields of supported by experts in the fields of physical sciences computer science, pure mathematics and mathematics education, and by and science education, and by technology-based learning technology-based learning resources. resources.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Teacher or college instructor in biology (BSE-BIO) or chemistry (BSE-CHE), • Teacher or college instructor in mathematics (BSEMAT), computer application (BSE-CAP), as well as other positions in academe in the mentioned areas of study physics (BSE-PHY), or the physical sciences (BSE-PSC), as well as other positions in academe • Tutorial jobs in the mentioned areas of study • Managerial/Administrative positions in schools • Tutorial jobs • Clinical/Managerial/Administrative positions in business establishments • Managerial/Administrative positions in schools • Teacher training • Clinical/Managerial/Administrative positions in business establishments • Research assistance • Teacher training • Research assistance 26 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 27 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

1919 1947 1979 The programs of Bachelor of Science DLSC established the The College of Industrial Technology was in Civil, Chemical, Electrical, and undergraduate School of integrated with the College of Engineering. Mechanical Engineering were offered. Engineering.

1980 The Master of Engineering Education was first offered as a joint venture of GSEAS and the 10s20s30s 40s50s60s70s 80sCollege of Engineering.

Students who are interested in enrolling in the degree programs of this college must have an avid interest in infrastructure, design, production, manufacturing, and other aspects of the different fields of engineering. They must have a good grasp of mathematics, must have good analytical abilities, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING and must be able to express themselves effectively in both oral and written communication.

So many ways has technology made living a bit more convenient – like having a new BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING [CHE] BS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING WITH SPECIALIZATIONS transport system or having biomedical tools to help people recover from their illnesses. The program is traditionally recognized as the discipline that has realized some IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING; CONSTRUCTION Such innovations are products of the curious minds of many talented men and women of the greatest innovations in industrial history. It is a bridge between science TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT; HYDRAULICS AND who have dedicated their lives to the study of how to improve productivity and efficiency and manufacturing. Students are trained to apply principles of chemistry, WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING; TRANSPORTATION at home and at work. physics, mathematics, biology, information technology, economics and other ENGINEERING [CIV] engineering principles that will help them design and optimize the operation of The degree program is designed to meet the country’s need And for those budding talents who wish to follow this path, there is no better place to do industrial plants that convert raw materials into useful products. for top-caliber civil engineers who will spearhead nation- so than at the College of Engineering at De La Salle University. building through infrastructure development. The present The practice of chemical engineering pertains to professional services to curriculum introduces specializations with the objective of With state-of-the-art equipment and faculty who are not only engineers by profession industrial plants in terms of consultation requiring chemical engineering producing civil engineers who can address problems related but also researchers and educators recognized for their expertise, the College provides a knowledge, skill and proficiency; investigation; estimation and/or valuation; not only to housing and infrastructure but also to problems firm foundation for further exploration of the many possibilities that technology presents. planning and preparation of feasibility studies; designing; preparation in flooding, water crisis, pollution, urban traffic, geotechnical of specifications; supervision of installation; operation including quality hazards and disaster mitigation. The program balances management; and research. Apart from these, chemical engineering is also theory and practice through classroom lectures supported by concerned with pioneering the development of valuable new materials and laboratory experiments, site visits, field trips and on-the-job techniques through rigorous research and development activities. training. Students are trained to become future practicing engineers as well as future researchers and consultants. Specialization includes industrial process control, environmental engineering, biotechnology, energy engineering, nanotechnology, and entrepreneurship.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Manufacturing company executives • Biomedical specialist • Structural designer/consultant • Process design engineer • Industry consultant • Construction contractor • Environmental engineer/pollution • Sales and marketing engineer • Construction manager/engineer Control officer • Patent specialist • Project planner/manager • Plant manager • Professor • Hydraulic engineer • Plant process engineer • Business coordinator • Water resource planner/consultant • Plant equipment design engineer • Transportation and highway engineer • Process safety engineer • Geotechnical consultant • Project and product engineer/manager • Quantity engineer/estimator • Manufacturing Production engineer • Site/field engineer • Research and Development engineer • Office/staff engineer • Quality Control engineer • Positions in the academe • Technical manager • Researcher • Technical Services engineer 28 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 29 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

1988 1999 2002 2003 The programs under the College were re- The Commission on Higher Education DLSU offers the Computer Engineering DLSU sets up Biomedical Engineering. accredited by PAASCU. recognized Chemical Engineering, program under the College of Engineering. Mechanical Engineering, and Electronics and DLSU was chosen as the host institution for Communications Engineering programs as Chemical Engineering of the Asean University Centers of Excellence. In the same year, the Network/Southeast Asia Engineering Education Industrial Engineering program and Civil Development Network (AUN/SEED-Net). Engineering program were recognized as 90s Centers of Development.00s

BS IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING [CPE] BS IN ELECTRONICS AND BS IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING [IE] BS IN INDUSTRIAL BS IN INDUSTRIAL BS IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AND This program focuses on the design, installation, and COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING The program educates students on Industrial MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT WITH SPECIALIZATION IN maintenance of digital devices and appropriate software to [ECE] Engineering principles. Industrial Engineering MINOR IN INFORMATION MINOR IN SERVICE MECHATRONICS AND ROBOTICS ENGINEERING [MEM-MR] effectively and efficiently meet the scientific, technological, The Electronics and puts emphasis on the systems approach which TECHNOLOGY [BSIMEIT] MANAGEMENT [BSIMESM] This multi-disciplinary program is a fusion of computers, electronics, and administrative needs of business and industry in a global Communications Engineering involves the use of Production and Operations The program trains students in The program trains its students in mechanics, and management. It prepares students for manufacturing economy. Computer Engineering combines the elements of degree program (ECE) produces Management, Operations Research/Management Industrial Engineering principles Industrial Engineering principles activities through its courses specializing in engineering design methods, electronics and communications engineering and computer engineers with greater depth Science, and Ergonomics or Human Factors with emphasis on developing with emphasis on design and manufacturing materials and processes, software development, science to understand the hardware/software interface and breadth of knowledge Engineering. The program presents a view of process-based information improvement of service operations mechatronics, and automation technology. Students are trained to design common to computing and information systems. Students of electronics particularly in technological problems and opportunities for technology (IT) solutions for in the areas of retail merchandising, and develop products using high end computer-aided design (CAD) are trained to perform tasks such as the design of the preparation for the following designing options for improvement. This manner business enterprises. Students are food services, call centers, banking/ software and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. They microprocessor or the development of an embedded system fields: telecommunications, radio of critical thinking will aid management decision- trained to use these IT solutions finance, and health care. The are also taught with the current techniques in industrial automation and that may be used in applications that range from desktops and TV broadcasting and other making on the technical aspects of the business to support process design and program equips the students in mechatronics with courses in robotics, control systems (programmable to hand-held devices and to earn acceptance from globally communications engineering enterprise. IE also maintains links with various improvements that will help the conceptualization, design, and logic controllers and microcontrollers), pneumatics, and computer-aided recognized certificate giving bodies. technologies, industrial electronics professional organizations such as the Philippine businesses become efficient and delivery of services that focus on manufacturing. The program also focuses on the integration of the whole and instrumentation, semiconductor Institute of Industrial Engineers, Operations effective. total customer satisfaction. manufacturing process through the study of manufacturing systems, applications and manufacture, Research Society of the Philippines, Southeast computer integrated manufacturing (CIM), and engineering production systems analysis and controls Asian Network of Ergonomics Societies, management. Strong links with industry are maintained through tie-ups engineering, and the software and International Ergonomics Association and Human with professional engineering societies as well as with different local and hardware areas of computer science Factors and Ergonomics Society. multinational companies. and engineering.

CAREER OPTIONS • Project manager/engineer • Careers in telecommunications, • Industrial engineer • Business intelligence analyst • Service quality analyst Career as a Manager-Engineer in: • Network/Systems administrator/manager radio and TV broadcasting • Corporate planner • Business solutions consultant • Service system designer • Computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing and computer • Data communications engineer and other communications • Manufacturing and operations officer • Management information • Business development officer integrated manufacturing systems • Systems manager/engineer engineering technologies; • Logistics/supply chain officer systems officer • Customer relationship • Design, production/manufacturing, assembly, test and quality • Systems analysts/designer industrial electronics and • Ergonomics and safety officer • IT integrator management (CRM) specialist assurance of industrial products • Technical support engineer instrumentation; semiconductor • Human resource officer • System designer and implementer • Business solutions developer • Automation (Industrial Robotics) of manufacturing systems • Computer hardware entrepreneur applications and manufacture; • Operations research analyst • Usabality analyst • Information systems officer • Research and product development • Positions in the academe systems analysis and controls • Quality control officer • See career options for BS in • See career options for BS in • Management of information systems and technology engineering • Research and development scientist Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering • Human resource and development (includes marketing, finance, training, etc.) 30 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 31 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

2006 2008 2009 2010 All COE programs [except Manufacturing DLSU was selected as the main The Chemical Engineering With the success of Sinag, the first Philippine solar car, the COE faculty and Engineering and Management and Computer facilitating institution for program, Electronics and students introduced the improved new solar car - Sikat. It will race in the 2011 Engineering, then newly established] were re- Biotechnology of AUN/SEED-Net. Communication Engineering World Solar Car Challenge in Australia. accredited by PAASCU to Level 3. program and Computer The Chemical Engineering Program Engineering program were The Civil Engineering program was identified as a Center of Development by CHED. underwent AUN-QA Self-Assessment recognized as Centers of 00s and received good ratings. Development by CHED.

BS IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AND BS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH MANAGEMENT WITH SPECIALIZATION IN CONCENTRATION IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING [MEE] BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING [MEM-BME] The Mechanical Engineering (MEE) program prepares students to meet the challenges and demands This multi-disciplinary program is a fusion of computers, of practicing mechanical engineers in today’s world. On top of the traditional areas of mechanical electronics, mechanics, management, and health sciences. design, heat and power engineering, new and renewable energy, environmental technology, thermo- It prepares students for biomedical engineering activities fluid engineering, fuel and combustion technologies, engineering materials, industrial and product through its courses specializing in engineering design safety, and engineering management, its concentration in automation, mechatronics and robotics methods, bioengineering materials and processes, software makes it the most innovative in the country. Its multi-disciplinary nature allows the students to take development, and automation technology. Students are subjects in electronics, computer, and control engineering. trained to design and develop products using high-end computer-aided design (CAD) software and computer Courses in MEE include mechanics of materials, kinematics, graphics design, CAD-CAM, numerically controlled (CNC) machines that could be used mechatronics, machine design, heat transfer and thermal dynamics, material science, management for health care delivery, management of medical equipment of technology, alternative sources of energy, and energy management. Also as the country’s leader and devices, and other biomedical applications. They are also in mechanical education, the Philippine Institute of Mechanical Engineering Educators has its taught current techniques in bioinformatics, biomechanics, and headquarters in the ME Department. medical imaging. Strong links with industry are maintained through tie-ups with professional engineering societies as well ME faculty and students are officers and active members of the Philippine Society of Mechanical as with different local and multinational companies. Engineers, Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigerating Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and Philippine Instrumentation and Control Society.

CAREER OPTIONS Career as a Manager-Engineer in: • Automotive design engineer • Computer-aided design and computer- • Computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing • Research and product development aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) • Design, production/manufacturing, assembly, test, and engineer specialist quality assurance of biomedical products • Robotics and automation engineer • Energy specialist • Automation of biosignal and data acquisition • Power plant and industrial plant • Refrigeration and air-conditioning • Research and product development engineer specialist • Management of information systems and technology • Quality control engineer • Technopreneur specifically for the hospital and health care setting • Plant and equipment designer • Other careers in the engineering • Human resource and development (includes marketing, • Plant and project manager industry and senior management post finance, training, etc.) • Mechatronics consultant in areas such as design, production, and • Safety officer operations 32 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 33 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

1917 DLSC was given a charter authorizing the school to confer an Associate in Arts degree. 10s 20s 30s 40s

Students who are interested in enrolling in the degree programs of this college must be critical thinkers, be creative individuals, and be able to express themselves in both oral and written communication. They must have good interpersonal skills, be socially aware, and have a strong interest in research. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS They should also be skilled in creating and delivering presentations and reports as well as know their way around various computer programs. Reading and comprehension are also a must for prospective students of the College.

The name itself speaks of freedom of expression, creativity, and critical thinking. BACHELOR OF ARTS (AB) IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AB IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES [AB-DSM] AB IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAJOR IN ORGANIZATIONAL AND SOCIAL SYSTEMS The program consists of five areas: development [AB-ISE, AB-ISA, AB-ISJ] A community of learners that is responsive to the fast-changing world, the College of DEVELOPMENT [AB-OSDM] theories, development models, development International Studies is concerned Liberal Arts aspires for an integrative cultivation of human potential by actively engaging Behavorial Sciences provide a basic understanding of human administration and techniques, development with the pattern of human the intellectual resource of its members while nurturing their moral growth and behavior in various social groups, business and development research, and social mobilization strategies. interactions that cross geopolitical deepening their social responsibility. organizations, and communities utilizing the grounded Development studies draw on perspectives from boundaries. IS deals with interdisciplinary perspectives and methodologies of the the fields of political science, economics, public interactions among state and non- Its competent corps of scholars and professionals aims to develop competencies of three interrelated behavioral science disciplines of sociology, administration, sociology, anthropology, history, state entities, and the on-going and students in various fields through critical thinking, safeguarding anthropology, and social psychology. management, and community development. dynamic process of globalization. human dignity and freedom regardless of race, class, gender, and religion. Students of this program can The program covers the socio-cultural dimensions of Skills to be learned are theory-development specialize in American (AB-ISA), entrepreneurship, organizational management, program and model building, action-oriented research, European (AB-ISE), or Japanese management, and evaluation. It aims to enhance the students’ administration, and management techniques for studies (AB-JSM). knowledge and skills in research, especially as applied in social mobilization. business and industry, and in national and international development. It seeks to equip students with appropriate knowledge, values, and tools at work that they can use to enable their organizations and communities to effectively respond to the formidable tasks of the times.

CAREER OPTIONS • Positions in the academe • Development work • Foreign service, diplomacy, and • Research and evaluation • Planning embassy work • Program/Project development, • Program/project management • International organizations (i.e., implementation, and management • Monitoring and evaluation UN, IMF-WB, ADB, ASEAN, etc.) • Change management • Policy research and consultancy • Tourism, translation, and • Human resource development • Media and advocacy interpretation • Training and employee development • Law • Government and non- • Conflict management and resolution • Business government employment • Social development work • NGO/Corporate foundations • Business and corporate jobs • Consultancy • Positions in the academe • Service industry • Law • Media and journalism • Positions in the academe • Foreign policy and research 34 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 35 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

1953 1972 The undergraduate School of Arts and Sciences The five-year LIACOM (Liberal Arts- was established. Commerce) degree was offered to students. 50s 60s 70s 80s

AB IN PHILIPPINE STUDIES AB IN POLITICAL SCIENCE [AB-POM] AB MAJOR IN COMMUNICATION AB MAJOR IN HISTORY [AB-HIM] AB MAJOR IN LITERATURE AB MAJOR IN ORGANIZATIONAL MAJOR IN FILIPINO MASS MEDIA [AB-PHM] The AB Political Science program aims to provide students ARTS [AB-CAM] The Bachelor of Arts major in History program provides the [AB-LIM] COMMUNICATION [AB-OCM] Sa pangkalahatan, nakafokus ang Philippine with the essential theoretical and methodical background for The Communication Arts program students with an understanding of the broad foundations of The Literature program aims to The Organizational Communication program Studies sa mga larangang Wikang Filipino, the study of politics. It is designed for students to acquire is designed to introduce the historical studies and research through a critico-theoretical produce competent and artistic prepares the student for professional practices as Kulturang Pilipino, at Midyang Pilipino. Nakatuon proficiency in political science in theory and practice, critically students to the media particularly approach. Through the program, students will be trained to critical thinkers and writers who will a communication specialist in public and private ang programa sa paggamit ng wikang Filipino, examine real-world problems, find informed and innovative print, photography, film, radio, critically examine the political, diplomatic, economic, and provide the vision and the humanity Philippine organizations. The various courses kasama na ang pagsasalin sa pelikula, televisyon, solutions to these problems, and become well-rounded television, and the new media. The cultural past of the Philippines and other nations, learn a in the arts, business and industry, or train the student to analyze, evaluate, facilitate, radyo, at print. Saklaw ng programa ang wikang professionals in their chosen careers. program includes history, theory, foreign language, read efficiently and effectively, conduct claim leadership and establish links design and implement the communication Filipino, Filipinolohiya, kulturang popular, at criticism, and production. The historical research, interpret complex subjects, argue verbally in law and mass media. A literature requirements of Philippine organizations for pangmadlang midya sa Pilipinas. In line with its objectives, the program combines coursework students are also exposed to the in English and in Filipino, and write with force and clarity. major may specialize in Literature, their greater effectiveness, efficiency, and with field training. It offers courses in comparative politics realities of the country’s media The program is an excellent pre-law course and ideal for those Creative Writing, or Cultural productivity. The program is a synthesis of theory and government, political theory, international relations, industries, and they are challenged who wish to pursue a career in foreign service, academe, Studies. and practice. political economy, and public policy and administration, which to explore the development role of historical conservation, museums, government, publishing, are foundations of the discipline. It also offers elective and media in society. mass media, and other professions requiring a deep sense of seminar courses dealing with special topics and issues such as the past combined with effective communication, as well as e-governance, political marketing, corruption, law and society, analytical and research skills. and environmental governance. Students have the option to choose either academic or action research projects for their culminating course.

CAREER OPTIONS • Reporter, scriptwriter, kritiko, translator, at • Law • Pre-production work in film, • Law • Publishing • Photography editor sa pelikula, TV, radyo, at print • Political research and consultancy television, radio, and the new • Foreign service/embassies/international organizations • Research • Desktop publishing • Cultural officer, media practitioner • Policy analysis media (i.e., set design, line • Academe/Teaching/Research • Creative writing • Graphic design • Cultural attaché sa iba’t ibang embahada/ • Political management producing, scriptwriting) • Mass media • Mass media • Website design bansa • Legislation • Production work in different • Historical/Cultural/Tourism agencies • Advertising • Video production • Guro at risertser sa akademya • Government media (i.e., directing, • Government service (congress, judiciary, historical/cultural/ • Teaching • Corporate communication • Tagapamahala ng museo at aklatan, • Foreign service cinematography, sound tourism agencies) • Law • Public relations (i.e., events management, advertaysing at pelikula • Media and advocacy production) • Business • Public relations campaigns, crisis communication) • Business • Post-production work in different • Foreign service • Development of organizational communication • Positions in the academe media (i.e., editing, sound • Professional work in the arts systems effects) • Broadcast and print journalism or photojournalism • Photography 36 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 37 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

1982 The College of Liberal Arts was established with the separation of the College of Liberal Arts and Science. 80s 90s 00s

AB MAJOR IN PHILOSOPHY [AB-PLM] AB MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY [AB-PSM] BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) IN The various tracks in the AB in Philosophy program afford The Bachelor of Arts major in Psychology PSYCHOLOGY [BS-PSYC] qualified students an excellent opportunity to acquaint program aims to provide students The Bachelor of Science in Psychology themselves with the major ideas and development in the with quality and innovative training in program aims to provide students with major branches of philosophy and its subfields. Steeped psychology with a balanced and firm basic knowledge and skills in psychology in both classical and contemporary traditions – in both foundation in theory and research with a with strong foundations in the natural the Eastern and Western frameworks – the curriculum Filipino and Christian orientation. Various sciences to prepare them for further studies offers experience and practice in different approaches course offerings seek to provide students in medicine and other health-related to philosophy and alternative philosophical styles, thus with a broad orientation to the field of professions. broadening the students’ minds. More importantly, psychology responsive to contemporary students are trained in philosophical reasoning, the mastery demands and social concerns. Students are provided with learning of which is a foundational skill that is useful in whatever opportunities that address industrial/ profession or vocation the students decide to pursue after organizational psychology, community graduation. This skill is also a necessary requirement for the health psychology, and environmental pursuit of graduate studies in any field. psychology concerns, in addition to major specialization areas in psychology.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Arts • Further education in medicine and surgery, • Education graduate studies, or law • Law • Teaching • Medicine • Human resource management • Journalism • Research • Business • Government • Divinity • NGO/Community counseling • Graduate studies • Psychiatric hospitals/clinics • Teaching • Testing centers • Writing/Research and documentation • Mental health institutions • Civil and public service • Publishing 38 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 39 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

1946 1953 1967 The Mathematics Department was created. The School of Arts and The Marine Biological Station (now Br. Shields Sciences was established. Marine Station) was built in Lian, Batangas.

1968 The Physics and Biology departments were created. Mathematics was offered as a major under the School 40s 50s 60s of Liberal Arts. 70s

Students who are interested in enrolling in the degree programs of this college must be capable of analytical and logical thinking, must be creative in problem-solving, and must have a good grasp of mathematics. They must also be able to express themselves effectively in both oral and written COLLEGE OF SCIENCE communication.

Science is a journey. It is never confined to the pages of a textbook or to the parameters BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) IN BIOCHEMISTRY BS IN BIOLOGY [BS-BIO] BS IN CHEMISTRY [BS-CHY] of a theory. Science is also an adventure, a constant unraveling of mysteries through [BSBCHEM] The program provides a well- The program is designed to provide students relentless pursuit of knowledge. The program is aimed at producing well-trained graduates rounded education in the life with an excellent foundation in chemistry. It with a sound understanding of the chemical and biological sciences, preparing students equips them with the necessary laboratory skills And because science is such, the College develops in its students the skills to question, concepts. It is an excellent background for those who want to for medical and paramedical and scientific training needed in the competent experiment, analyze, and find solutions. It teaches them how to conduct research. It be admitted to a school of medicine, dentistry, or veterinary professional schools, graduate work practice of the chemistry profession. equips young scientific minds with the best possible tools and environment, along with medicine. in biology, or a career in education. credible academic mentors, in order to aid them in their quest for answers. BS IN CHEMISTRY MINOR IN BUSINESS STUDIES [BS-CHYB] The program aims to produce competent and well-trained graduates with a sound understanding of chemical and business concepts. It provides future managers both in government and private sectors, as well as entrepreneurs, with solid ground on scientific, specifically chemical principles upon which the business/agency is built.

CAREER OPTIONS • Careers in materials science, nanotechnology, geochemistry, • Health service profession • See career options for BS in biotechnology, forensic science, environmental protection, • Research and development in Biochemistry metallurgy, paint industry, polymer industry, agricultural biotechnology, pharmaceuticals • Management/supervisory level work in chemistry, food technology, personal care products • Positions in the academe banking, computers, finance, insurance, and development, bioremediation, pharmaceutical production, • Environmental and marine transportion industries and art restoration conservation project manager • Operations research analyst • Industrial administrators, quality assurance officers, research • Quality control specialist • Positions in the academe and development specialists, and manufacturing analysts in government agencies and NGOs • Entrepreneurial graduates may enter the vast market of consumer goods based on chemical reactions as marketers, importers, or manufacturers • Preparatory to medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, MBA, and law • Positions in the academe 40 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 41 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

1973 1982 1997 2006 2010 The School of Liberal Arts was expanded to School of Arts The College was formally declared as the College of Science when The Center for Natural Sciences and Ecological Research was established. DLSU was acknowledged 100% of full- and Sciences. the College of Arts and Sciences was separated into two entities. as a Center of Excellence time faculty in Biology, Chemistry, members have 1974 1980 1989 1998 Mathematics, and Physics earned graduate by the Commission on degrees (77% with Bachelor of Science Programs in Biology, Graduate courses were offered under the Graduate The Graduate CHED conferred the Center of Excellence Higher Education. doctorates; 23% with Chemistry, and Mathematics-Physics School of Education, Arts, and Sciences. School of Science status on all four departments under COS. masters). were offered. 80s was formed. 90s 00s

BS IN HUMAN BIOLOGY [HUM-BIO] BS IN MATHEMATICS WITH SPECIALIZATION BS IN STATISTICS MAJOR IN BS IN PHYSICS MINOR IN ECONOMICS [BSPHYEC] OR FINANCE [BSPHYFI] BS IN PRE-MED PHYSICS [PHY-PMD] This is a 3-year accelerated pre-med program IN BUSINESS APPLICATIONS [MTH-BAP] ACTUARIAL SCIENCE [BS-STAT] The program provides the classic training of physicists complemented with additional In preparing students for a medical career, in consortium with the DLSU College of Infused with a good background in operations research and The focus is on the use of statistics courses in mathematics, especially in the area of forecasting and statistics, and the this course concerns itself with the application Medicine (in Dasmariñas). The first two years some applications of statistics, the program develops logical in intensive analysis of information rudiments of economics and finance. In addition to the traditional career tracks of physics of physics in medicine. The future medical of the program are taken at DLSU while third thinking, critical analysis, and problem solving abilities, from various sectors of society graduates in academe, research, and computing, this multi-disciplinary course also practitioner will have a better grasp of the year courses are taken at the DLSU College of enabling graduates to qualify for top-level management for informed decision-making. prepares students for careers in the worlds of economics and finance. concepts behind the technology applications of Medicine. The third year courses are equivalent positions in industries such as banking and finance. In addition, students are given today’s medicine. to first year med proper courses. special training in actuarial science that enables them to work in the BS IN PHYSICS WITH SPECIALIZATION IN MATERIALS SCIENCE [BSPHYFI] BS IN MATHEMATICS WITH SPECIALIZATION insurance industry. As new technologies arise from the discovery or manufacture of new materials IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS [MTH-CAP] (superconductors, nanomaterials, conducting plastics), this specialization teaches the Students learn theoretical and practical aspects of computer understanding of the properties of new materials. studies. They gain extensive hands-on experience with high- end computers and the most recent versions of software BS IN PHYSICS WITH SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION packages. [PHY-MAT] Advances in technology have made modern equipment like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), linear accelerators (LINACS), and positron emission tomography (PETSCAN) common features in modern hospitals. The program prepares students for careers as medical physicists.

CAREER OPTIONS • Doctor, physician, surgeon in various fields of • Management technical staff in banking, finance, and • Statistician/Data analyst • Systems analyst specialization computer industries • Actuary • Financial analyst • Medical degree/Medical profession • Medical or clinical researcher • Computer programmer • Risk analyst in banking, finance • Positions in the academe • Physicists (general) • Systems analyst and insurance industries • Graduate programs in physics • Positions in the academe • Market and consumer • Research and development specialist researcher • Product engineer, quality control engineer, process engineer, failure analysis engineer • Systems analyst • Biostatistician in electronics, semiconductor, optics, and computer industries • Financial analyst • Positions in the academe • Positions in the academe • Positions in the academe • Medical instrumentation expert • Graduate programs in medical physics • Research and development in electronics, semiconductors, optics, and computer industries 42 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 43 SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

1931 The undergraduate Economics program has its roots in the more generalist Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree which was first offered at De La Salle College in 1931. 30s 40s 50s 60s

Students who are interested in enrolling in the degree programs of this college must have good logical and analytical skills, must be able to express themselves in both oral and written communication, and must have a good grasp of mathematics. They must also be familiar with basic research, SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS knowlegeable in computers and computer programs, and able to create and deliver presentations.

Studying economics is understanding how the world works. It opportunity to study economics and their chosen business BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) IN APPLIED BS IN APPLIED ECONOMICS BS IN APPLIED ECONOMICS will equip you with the essential tools to navigate through the discipline or program. ECONOMICS [BS-AEC] AND BS IN ACCOUNTANCY [AE-BSA] AND BS IN APPLIED CORPORATE intricate web of global economic affairs. The Applied Economics program is designed to This program combines the disciplines of MANAGEMENT [AE-ACM] The School aims to answer the demand for professionals who equip students with knowledge in economic economics and accountancy to equip students This program combines the fields of economics The School of Economics, with its global perspective coupled are well-versed in economic principles, policies, theory and skills for undertaking economic with skills to understand and apply economic and corporate management to equip students with DLSU’s commitment of quality education, provides and research methodologies. It gives students a analysis. The program is for those who are theory to real world problems specifically those with the skills to understand and apply economic a challenging environment for students aspiring to be liberal education program intimately intertwined interested in understanding how economic in the business environment. The program also theory to real world problems that are faced professional economists. A degree in economics prepares with logic, mathematics, and other social analysis can resolve issues faced within the aims to provide vital skills required in formal within the corporate environment. The applied students for career opportunities sciences such as sociology, psychology, history, business environment. Aside from incorporating accounting work through specialized courses in corporate program aims to provide students in fields such as banking and and politics. mathematical and logical rigor, the curriculum auditing practice, cost accounting, and financial with both theoretical knowledge and practical finance, business, and public encompasses important fields like corporate accounting among others. experience in the various aspects of business. administration. SOE also offers planning, financial economics, international double degree programs that trade, and finance, money, and banking. will give students the unique

CAREER OPTIONS • Positions in the academe • Economist • Career options in the corporate world • Manager, analyst, corporate planner, • Researcher or academe or operations researcher for business • Financial analyst organizations • Certified public accountant • Accounting profession in government • Cost accountant • Internal auditor 44 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 45 SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

1981 2008 The present structure of the program dates back to The Economics Program the early 1980s, when the Economics Department successfully went through was integrated into the then newly-renamed a formal quality assurance College of Business and Economics. evaluation/assessment by the ASEAN University Network 70s 80s 90s 00s Quality Assurance (AUN-QA).

BS IN APPLIED ECONOMICS BS IN APPLIED ECONOMICS BS IN APPLIED ECONOMICS BS IN APPLIED ECONOMICS BS IN APPLIED ECONOMICS BACHELOR OF ARTS (AB) MAJOR IN AND BS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND BS IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT AND BS IN ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT AND BS IN LEGAL MANAGEMENT [AE-LGL] AND BS IN MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL ECONOMICS [AB-ECM] [AE-MGT] [AE-MKT] [AE-ADV] This program combines the disciplines of INSTITUTIONS [AE-FIN] This program is designed to equip students This program combines the disciplines of This program combines the disciplines of This program combines the fields of economics economics and law to equip students with the This program combines the disciplines of with knowledge in economic theory and economics and business management to equip economics and marketing to equip students with and advertising management to equip students skills to understand and apply economic theory to economics and finance to equip students with skills for undertaking economic analysis. The students with the skills to understand and the skills to understand and apply economic with the skills and knowledge to understand and real world problems specifically in legal matters the skills to understand and apply economic program is designed for students who prefer a apply economic theory to real world problems theory to real world problems specifically in apply economic theory to real world problems requiring in-depth economic analysis. theory to real world problems specifically in multidisciplinary approach to economics. It is specifically in understanding how firms adapt understanding consumer and firm behavior vis- specifically in understanding consumer and firm understanding consumer and firm risk behavior, for those who are keen in understanding how within the macroeconomic and microeconomic a-vis marketing strategies. With the economic of behavior vis-a-vis advertising strategies. With the imperfections in the financial markets, and asset economic analysis is relevant in explaining and environments. Students under this program choice as the underlying principle of importance, economics of choice as the underlying principle valuation. Students under this program will also resolving pressing economic issues and social will also learn skills required in understanding students under this program will also learn skills of importance, students under this program learn practical and technical skills required in importance. business operation and effective business required in carrying out effective marketing will also learn skills required in the systematic understanding the conduct of financial markets, management. practice. conceptualization, implementation, evaluation, their relation to the macroeconomy, and practical and able management of advertising programs/ aspects of financial institution management. projects.

CAREER OPTIONS • Positions in the academe • Policy researcher • Consultant, development • Career options in the corporate world or academe planner, or policy analyst for the • Career options in the corporate world or academe government • Consultant to various agencies and funding groups 46 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 47 SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

2010 The School of Economics was established with the separation of the College of Business and Economics into two entities.

AB MAJOR IN ECONOMICS AND AB MAJOR IN ECONOMICS AB MAJOR IN ECONOMICS AB MAJOR IN ECONOMICS AB MAJOR IN ECONOMICS AB MAJOR IN ECONOMICS AB MAJOR IN ECONOMICS BS IN ACCOUNTANCY [ECM-BSA] AND BS IN APPLIED CORPORATE AND BS IN BUSINESS AND BS IN ADVERTISING AND BS IN LEGAL MANAGEMENT [ECM-LGL] AND BS IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT AND BS IN MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL This program combines the MANAGEMENT [ECM-ACM] MANAGEMENT [ECM-MGT] MANAGEMENT [ECM-ADV] This program combines the disciplines of [ECM-MKT] INSTITUTIONS [ECM-FIN] disciplines of economics and This program combines the fields This program combines the This program combines the fields economics and law to equip students with the This program combines the disciplines of This program combines the disciplines of accountancy to equip students of economics and corporate disciplines of economics and of economics and advertising skills to understand and apply economic theory economics and marketing to equip students with economics and finance to equip students with with the skills to understand and management to equip students business management to equip management to equip students to real world problems concerning legal matters. the skills to understand and apply economic the skills to understand and apply economic apply economic theory to real with the skills to understand students with the skills to with the skills to understand and This program provides a good preparatory theory to real world problems specifically theory to real world problems specifically in world problems specifically in the and apply economic theory and understand and apply economic apply economic theory to real environment for students who will seek further in the area of development policy. With the understanding the impact of developmental area of development policy. The developmental policy to real world theory to real world problems world problems specifically in the studies in law. economics of choice as the underlying principle policies on consumer and firm behavior, program also aims to provide vital problems encountered within a specifically in understanding area of development policy. With of importance, students under this program will imperfections in the financial markets, and asset skills required in formal accounting corporate environment. The applied how businesses are affected the economics of choice as the also learn skills required in carrying out effective valuation. Students under this program will also work through specialized courses in corporate management program by developmental policies and underlying principle of importance, marketing practice. learn practical and technical skills required in auditing practice, cost accounting, aims to provide students with both economic programs. Students under students under this program will understanding the conduct of financial markets, and financial accounting, among theoretical knowledge and practical this program will also learn skills also learn skills required in the their relation to the macroeconomy, and practical others. experience in the various aspects of required in understanding business systematic conceptualization, aspects of financial institution management. business. operation and effective business implementation, evaluation, and management. able management of advertising programs/projects.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Career options in the corporate world or academe • Career options in the corporate world or academe 48 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 49 COLLEGE OF LAW COLLEGE OF LAW

2009 2010 The College of Law (CoL) was established. CoL officially opens in AY 2010-2011 with its first batch of students. 00s COLLEGE OF LAW

Committed to excellence. Impassioned to serve. JURIS DOCTOR (JD) PROGRAM The DLSU Juris Doctor program offers a multi-disciplinary approach to These are the ideals of the De La Salle University College of Law. learning, developing in law students the research and communication competence to practice the profession. The College embodies the Lasallian tradition of excellence and service, seeking to develop in tomorrow’s lawyers the compassion and commitment to promote and The program will also provide for the enrichment and enhancement of the uphold the rights of every individual. It also instills in them the passion to protect communication skills of the students, to enable them to confidently and the right of the future generations to have a clean, safe, and healthy environment. competently establish themselves in the legal profession.

An outstanding corps of faculty will provide hands-on mentoring throughout the Legal aid and externship programs will expose these students to La Salle’s program, to fully prepare the small but select group of students for the excellent national and international network of communities, organizations, as well as and efficient practice of the profession. linkages with law firms.

While following the curriculum mandated by the Supreme Court and the Commission on Higher Education, the program also underscores the teaching of human rights, which will be offered as an elective and infused in core subjects. The many reputable programs of DLSU are also valuable resources for legal research.

CAREER OPTIONS • Private practice in a big, medium, or small law firm • Government service (judicial, legislative, and executive departments; diplomatic service) • Public and private international agencies (human rights, environment, international trade law, etc.) • Banks/Financial insitutions and business organizations • Alternative dispute resolution (mediation, conciliation, arbitration) • IT and e-commerce law • Intellectual property • Litigation 50 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 51 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

LEGAL DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students (IS) are defined as foreigners who belong or owe allegiance to a country other VISA REQUIREMENTS SECURING STUDENT VISA than the Philippines, staying either temporarily or permanently and are studying in any educational In order for an IS to study at DLSU, he/she must be admitted There are two ways of securing student visas, either through the first to the program and must have a valid visa (usually a student’s country of origin or through visa conversion procedure. In either institution authorized by the Philippine government to accept them. student visa). The student may either apply for this from case, IS applicants must have the documentary requirements for the his/her country of origin or from the Philippines. There are abovementioned before applying at DLSU. cases, however, in which the IS applicant will have a valid visa through his/her parents/principals under a special visa IS applicants who are eighteen1 (18) years of age and entered the In general, only IS applicants who, in addition to the required educational arrangement. Philippines under a tourist visa [9(a)] as well as those listed above under the attainment, meet the level of academic achievement that implies a non-immigrant category who have turned 21 years old2 will need to secure developed ability for advance study and independent scholarship will be Below are those IS applicants who are not required to have student visas through conversion. admitted to the undergraduate programs of De La Salle University (DLSU). student visas from the following categories: IS applicants for admission to the different programs must comply with the The process assumes that the IS already passed program admission academic and documentary requirements set by the College Admissions NON-IMMIGRANTS application requirements including passing the DLSU College Entrance Test. Office as well as provide necessary legal documents to DLSU through the 1. Diplomat Visa - 9(e) (All entrance tests must be taken in the Philippines.) International Center as prescribed by current Philippine immigration laws. 2. Pre-Arranged Employment Visa (e.g. Working permits/ Missionary Visa) - 9(g) The documents required are independent from the admission application 3. Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV) - 47(a)(2) requirements. Incomplete documents will not be processed. 4. Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) (under the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) Thirty (30) day conditional status is given to new IS applicants based on the completeness of the required documents. This would allow the IS to secure IMMIGRANTS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS the needed additional documents. 1. Special Circumstances - Sec 13(a) to (g) 2. Native Born – Born in the Philippines but carries a foreign Failure to secure a valid visa within thirty (30) days from the confirmation passport date will result in automatic enrollment cancellation without refund. 3. Refugee’s Visa - 47(b) 4. Alien Social Integration Act of 1995 - Republic Act No. 7919 For those with other visa types that need to be converted, please contact 5. Order to waive passport requirements/Omnibus Investment the International Center IS Coordinator at (632) 525-6727 or (632) 524-4611 Code – Executive Order 324/226 local 289. 6. The Administrative Naturalization Law of 2000 – Republic Act No. 9139

1 Student applicants who are below eighteen (18) years of age must secure a Special Study Permit (SSP) while maintaining their 9(a) tourist visa. Please see procedures for securing SSP.

2 Dependents of diplomats who have turned 21 years old are exempted from securing student visa provided their parents or principals do not lose their admission category. In the event they lose their diplomatic status, they must secure student visas. 52 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 53 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

PROCEDURES FOR SECURING STUDENT VISA CHANGE/CONVERSION From Country of Origin FROM UNDER ANY VISA CATEGORY

1. SECURE DOCUMENTS. 5. WAIT FOR PROCESSING PERIOD. The DFA endorses the documents For those converting from tourist visa, this visa must be waived a. Student’s Personal History Statement (PHS) - five (5) to the PFSP in the student’s country of origin or legal residence for the for fifty-nine (59) days at the Bureau of Immigration (BI) within copies each with a colored passport size photographs and issuance of the corresponding visa. seven (7) days upon arrival. thumbprints b. Authenticated Transcript of Records (TOR) – officially 6. WAIT FOR NOTIFICATION FROM PFSP. The PFSP notifies student- 9(g), 47(a)(2) and most visa types must be downgraded to translated to English and authenticated by the Philippine applicant with instruction that he/she appear in person before the tourist visa and likewise be waived for fifty-nine (59) days Foreign Service Post (PFSP) located in the student’s country Consular Officer for interview and submission of required documents, as before conversion. of origin or country where graduated. This document must follows: be secured prior to arrival in the Philippines to avoid delays. a. Original copy of the DLSU Official Letter of Acceptance Foreign nationals staying in the country for more than fifty- (Authentication process may vary from country to country.) b. Police Clearance - issued by the National Police Authorities in the nine (59) days must have at least four (4) weeks of extension c. Notarized Affidavit of adequate financial support with bank student’s country of origin or residence duly authenticated by the on their current tourist visa prior to submission of the certificate (or notarized notice of grant for institutional PFSP. (Clearance and authentication process may vary from country requirements on the next page. Those who are given their scholars) to country.) last tourist visa extension by the BI will be asked to leave the d. Photocopy of data page of the student’s passport c. Medical Health Certificate - issued by an authorized physician country and come back under a new tourist visa. (showing date and place of birth) including but not limited to standard-size chest x-ray, HIV, hepatitis e. Birth certificate or its equivalent - officially translated B clearance. to English and authenticated by the PFSP located in the student’s country of origin 7. CLAIM PASSPORT WITH VISA.

2. SUBMIT DOCUMENTS. IS forwards the above documents to DLSU either 8. REPORT TO THE PHILIPPINE BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION. Upon hand carried or posted through the: arrival in the Philippines, the IS reports to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) student desk for registration and to the DLSU for enrollment. International Students Coordinator International Center 9. SECURE ACR I-Card. IS personally obtains Alien Certificate of De La Salle University Registration I-Card (ACR I-Card) at the BI. 2401 Taft Avenue, Manila, Philippines 1004 10. UPDATE RECORDS. Submit photocopy of the Student Visa, ACR- ICARD and fill out the International Student Information Form at the 3. WAIT FOR LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE. Upon receipt of the required International Center. documents above as well as compliance with the admission procedures and requirements (including passing the entrance examination), DLSU issues a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to the IS applicant at the mailing address indicated.

4. SUBMIT DOCUMENTS. DLSU, through the Office of the University Registrar (OUR), submits the documents to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for evaluation and processing. 54 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 55 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

CONVERTING FROM TOURIST VISA PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION FOR DUAL CITIZENS 1. SECURE DOCUMENTS. 4. CLAIM NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE (NOA) AND LETTER FOR SPECIAL STUDY PERMIT (SSP) a. NICA Clearance (National Intelligence Coordinating Agency) OF ENDORSEMENT (LOE). Student claims NOA and LOE (Students less than eighteen [18] years old) All dual citizens and those students who carry Filipino *Submit the BASIC APPLICATION FORM at the Bureau of from the IS Coordinator. citizenship but were born in a foreign country are required to Immigration, NICA Office 3rd Floor Main Building. Application for Special Study Permits must be applied by the student or the submit the following documents to the International Center *Claim the NICA Clearance after 2 weeks. 5. SIGN PROMISSORY NOTE. Student signs a Promissory guardian at the Bureau of Immigration. When student reaches 18 years of before they can confirm their enrollment: *This is FREE. Express Lane Fee is required for URGENT release Note to submit the Student Visa (9F) and ACR I-Card to the age, a 9(a) tourist visa must be converted to a 9(f) Student Visa. of the NICA Clearance. International Center as soon as the documents are released • Photocopy of Philippine Passport (photo-data page) b. Applicant’s Letter of Request for Student Visa conversion by the BI. 1. SECURE DOCUMENTS. • Certificate of Recognition as a Filipino Citizen (should be NOTARIZED) a. Duly notarized letter request from the applicant • Photocopy of foreign passport (photo-data page) c. General Application Form 6. SUBMIT DOCUMENTS TO THE BUREAU OF b. General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized • 1 piece 2x2 colored picture. (BI Form MCL 07-01, should be NOTARIZED). IMMIGRATION (BI). Student or his/her representative (BI Form No. MCL-07-07) d. Authenticated Transcript of Records (TOR) submits the documents at the BI, pays the visa conversion c. Certificate of acceptance issued by the learning institutions Students having dual citizenship, as a rule, are considered *Transcript of Record should be officially translated to English fee and wait for two to three weeks for the release of the duly accredited by the Bureau of Immigration to accept Filipinos when they are residing in the Philippines. The student and authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post Student Visa. foreign students submits a copy of a “Certificate of Recognition” as a Filipino (PFSP) located in the student’s country of origin or country d. Plain photocopy of the applicant’s passport showing or his/her Philippine Passport to the College Admissions Office. where graduated. This document must be secured prior to 7. APPLY ACR I-CARD. After getting the Student Visa, applicant’s bio-page, admission stamp and authorized stay of As a Filipino student, he/she is obliged to take the National arrival in the Philippines to avoid delays. student requests for ACR I-Card or the Alien Certificate of at least twenty (20) calendar days from the date of filing Service Training Program (NSTP). Should he/she declare *For graduates of Philippine schools or universities, Registratration Information Card at the BI. e. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate. otherwise, a student visa is required. authentication is done by the Department of Education (DepEd) for high school graduates or Commission of Higher 8. UPDATE DOCUMENTS. Submit photocopy of the Student 2. SUBMIT DOCUMENTS. IS submits the above documents for checking Education (CHEd) for college graduates and the Department Visa and ACR I-CARD to International Students Coordinator through the International Center IS Coordinator: of Foreign Affairs (DFA). at the International Center. *For DLSU students, apply for your Transcript of Records at International Students Coordinator the Office of University Registrar. ADDITIONAL REMINDERS: International Center CONTACT INFORMATION e. Medical Certificate issued by the Bureau of Quarantine. • Validity of Student Visa is one (1) year for the first De La Salle University f. Photocopy of passport’s photo-data page, stamp of latest issuance. 2401 Taft Avenue, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Student Desk arrival, and tourist visa stamp. • Extensions are made every six (6) months. Manila, Philippines 1004 Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila g. Original copy of the Notice of Acceptance* (NOA) and • All international students are responsible for updating +63 (2) 338-4454 www.immigration.gov.ph Endorsement Letter containing a clear impression of the their records at the International Center at LS 114. 3. PAY SSP FEE. Pay the required fee for issuance of the Special Study Bureau of Quarantine school’s official dry seal and signed by the school Registrar. • The following legal requirements must be updated and Permit to the Bureau of Immigration. Receive Official Receipt of Payment 25th and Delgado Sts., Port Area, Manila *Will be issued by the INTERNATIONAL CENTER to the submitted to the International Center at all times: of SSP. +63 (2) 245-3027 www.doh.gov.ph/bighs/main student. a. Visa Copy (1st issuance, with Order) National Quarantine Office b. Visa Extension (if applicable) 4. WAIT FOR PROCESSING PERIOD. Bureau of Immigration processes SSP. 25th and Delgado Sts., Port Area, Manila, Philippines. 2. SUBMIT DOCUMENTS. IS submits the above documents for checking c. ACR I-Card Tel. +63 (2) 301-9106 www.doh.gov.ph/bighs/main.htm and verfication through the International Students Coordinator. d. Passport photo-data page and stamp of visa 5. CLAIM SSP. Student claims SSP at the Bureau of Immigration. e. Annual Report Receipt (ARR). 3. PHOTOCOPY DOCUMENTS. After verfication, student photocopies all 6. UPDATE RECORDS. Submit photocopy of the SSP and fill out the documents and submit to the IS Coordinator for filing and reference. International Student Information Form at the International Center.

7. MAINTAIN 9(A) TOURIST VISA. Tourist visa must be valid throughout the duration of the SSP. 56 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 57 BEYOND ACADEMICS BEYOND ACADEMICS

BEYOND ACADEMICS

In line with its thrust to provide a well-rounded quality education, DLSU through its Student Personnel Services (SPS) implements a comprehensive student development program. Headed by the Dean of Student Affairs, SPS houses 12 offices providing a comprehensive program for the various interests of students – from publications and cultural activities, to sports and community involvement. Lasallians can choose from the over 60 student organizations wherein they can further develop their skills and knowledge, explore new interests, or get involved.

COUNCIL OF OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER THE OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE Commission on Elections Council of Student Organizations La Salle Debate Society Lasallian Ambassadors AssoCiation of Computer AdCreate Society AIESEC-DLSU Business Management Behavioral Sciences Chemical Engineering Chemistry Society - Political Parties: Engineering Students - Society - BMS Society – BSS Society - ChEn ChemSoc • Alyansang Tapat sa Lasalista ACCESS • Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon Student Cooperative University Student Government

You can apply for membership in the groups below through qualifying Dalubhasaan ng mga Electronics and Economics Organization - Industrial Management Civil Engineering Umuusbong na Mag-aaral European Studies ENGLICOM – DLSU exams, auditions, and try-outs. Communications Engineering EconOrg Engineering Society- IMES Society - CES ng Araling Filipino Association - ESA Filipino & Chinese Society - ECES Organization SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS Ang Pahayagang Plaridel The LaSallian Malate Literary Folio Green and White

Junior Entrepreneurs’ Junior Philippine Institute La Salle Computer Ley La Salle Liga Historia Literature Circle - Mechanical Engineering Marketing Association - of Accountants - JPIA Society - LSCS LitCircle Society - MES CULTURAL ARTS GROUPS JEMA DLSU Chorale De La Salle Innersoul Green Media Group Harlequin Theater Guild La Salle Dance Company • LSDC Street • LSDC Contemporary MOOMEDIA Management of Mathematics Circle - Nihon Kenkyu Kai Outdoor Club - OC Physics Society - Political Science Lasallian Youth Orchestra Financial Institutions Math Circle - NKK PhySoc Society - POLISCY Student Artist Managers Association - MaFIA

Rotaract Club of Student Catholic Society of Societas Vitae - SV Samahan ng mga Students of Team Communication - DLSU - ROTARACT Action - SCA Manufacturing Mag-aaral sa Philosophy TeamComm Engineers - SME Sikolohiya - SMS in Action - SoPhiA

United International Student Union of Student Inspired Writers’ Guild - WG Young Entrepreneurs’ Society Organization Towards Education 58 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK DLSU AT A GLANCE

DLSU AT A GLANCE

THE UNIVERSITY Catholic university founded in1911 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools

LOCATION CAMPUS AREA 2401Taft Avenue, Manila 1004, Philippines 6HECTARES

STRUCTURE AVERAGE STUDENT POPULATION

Has colleges and 1 school that offer specific students 7 academic programs 16,000

FACULTY 540 full-time and 450 part-time faculty members on the average per term

ACCREDITATION CALENDAR DLSU is the first university to be awarded Level 4, the highest accreditation DLSU follows a trimester system, with classes running from May to August, given by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and September to December, and January to April. Summer sessions are from Universities (PAASCU). This distinction is given to institutions that excel April to May. in a broad area of academic discipline and enjoy prestige and authority comparable to that of international universities. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Different types of assistance and scholarships are available through DLSU’ s The University has Centers of Excellence in IT Education, Biology, Chemistry, Scholarship and Financial Assistance (SFA) Office. Physics, Mathematics, and Teacher Education as well as Centers of Development in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Mechanical ATHLETICS Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Civil Engineering conferred by the DLSU is a member of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in recognition of La Salle’s quality (UAAP), National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA), University of academic programs, teaching, research, and extension service. Games (UNIGAMES), and other tournaments and invitationals, both local and international. Lasallian athletes compete in various intercollegiate DLSU Undergraduate Viewbook is produced by the sports. There are varsity teams in athletics, badminton, baseball, basketball, Office for Strategic Communications beach volleyball, chess, fencing, football, judo, lawn tennis, softball, of De La Salle University swimming, taekwondo, table tennis, and volleyball. ©2010