Although many students may believe that Metro Manila is the best place for a college education, there are still plenty of other prestigious universities and colleges outside NCR. For example, University of San Carlos (USC) is a private Cebu-based institution that has been providing quality education to students since 1595. Initially founded as a Jesuit school called Colegio de San Ildefonso, the school officially acquired its university status after it separated from its seminary in 1948. Decades later, the institution established five campuses situated in Cebu City that house a total of 22,000 students of different academic levels. For undergraduate college students specifically, the university offers lots of noteworthy courses under seven different schools.
To know more about their programs, keep reading about five of the best courses to take at the university:
1. Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
USC's Anthropology course is perfect for aspiring archeologists, researchers, curators, conservationists, and journalists. Aside from being recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Commission on Higher Education, the program has also garnered a Level III accreditation from the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities. This means that students will be adequately trained in all aspects of the field, from linguistic anthropology and heritage studies to field methods and community development approaches. Students are also required to take up an internship that allows them to apply their classroom learnings to real-life situations.
2. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
The school also offers a rigorous Business Administration program that's split into five majors: Marketing Management, Operations Management, Human Resource Development Management, Financial Management, Extensive Resource Management. While every major has their respective specialized core and elective classes, all of them aim to prepare students for the competitive corporate setting. This versatility opens up a wide selection of job opportunities for graduates, including various fields in logistics management, corporate analytics, human resources, financial services, and market research. This course has also been evaluated by CHED and PAASCU as a Center of Excellence with a Level III accredited curriculum.
3. Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education
USC's School of Education offers numerous PAASCU-accredited programs, with one of them being Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education. Students who take up this course may choose to specialize in three majors, namely, Math, English, and Science. Since all of these tracks have been named as a Center of Excellence by CHED, students are guaranteed to be equipped with the skills necessary to educate learners at the secondary level. Other than studying learning principles and teaching theories in the classroom, budding teachers will also gain actual job experience through two field studies and one teaching internship.
4. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Designated as a Center of Excellence by CHED, this in-depth course is a great choice for students who dream of becoming innovators in the SOSE field. After students learn about the fundamentals of chemistry and physics in their core classes, they will dive into specialized competencies in their professional and elective courses. Some classes include Chemical Engineering Research, Fuels & Energy Production, Thermodynamic Analysis, and Materials Science. Fun fact: The Chemical Engineering Department actually secured a 100% passing rate in the Professional Regulation Commission's Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination for three consecutive years from 2012 to 2014. Last year, the school even ranked second in the exam—second only to University of the Philippines Diliman.
5. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Similar to their Chemical Engineering program, USC's Mechanical Engineering course also consistently produces several topnotchers in the Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination. Having attained full accreditation from the Philippine Technological Council Accreditation and Certification Board, this Mechanical Engineering program is in line with the global standards of the Washington Accord. The Center of Excellence also promises to help students hone practical skills that can gain national and international certifications like the SOLIDWORKS Certification and the Mechatronics Servicing NC IV. As a result, graduates of this course are knowledgeable about all kinds of machineries, including airplanes, hospital equipment, and even robots. Most of them also build successful careers as design engineers, production managers, automation engineers, makers of machineries, patent attorneys, and university instructors.
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