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:: Home > Academic Departments > Admission > Calendar > Campus Directory School of Arts and Sciences 4Literature and Literacy 4Biology 4Political Science with Specialization in International Relations 4Mass Communication, minor in: Advertising Broadcast Journalism Development Communication Print Journalism 4Psychology/Guidance and Counseling 4Management Psychology and Counseling 4Nutrition and Dietetics 4Interior Design 4Information Technology with Interactive Multimedia Design and Animation (with two-year certificate in Multimedia and Web Design) 4Special Education 4Early Childhood Education 4Visual Communication/Advertising Design (open to male students) 4Visual Arts and Design (open to male students) 4Cognate in Women's Studies/Education (18 units) (open to male students) Mission The School of Arts and Sciences commits itself to providing a holistic liberal arts core and professional education characterized by: opportunities for the development of higher cognitive skills social responsiveness a passion for art and culture deep concern for ecology meaningful and vibrant spirituality responsible use of technology and other resources sensitivity to issues of women and the marginalized so as to contribute to the creation of a just and humane society Vision We envision our students and graduates to be academically grounded for professional competence, imbued with Benedictine values, and actively engaged in the social, economic and political realities of the local and global community. Objectives Towards this end, we provide -- through a strong liberal arts education -- the dynamic academic atmosphere, processes, opportunities and resources that will enable the learners to actively pursue and acquire knowledge and skills, and to develop Benedictine values and attitudes that will continuously inspire them to be critically involved not only in their respective disciplines but also in issues affecting society. Our programs are designed to achieve learning outcomes that are demonstrable in the students’ knowledge, abilities, skills and attitudes. As such, the School of Arts and Sciences graduates students who have: expanded their skills in effective communication enhanced their creativity and artistic expression developed a sense of responsibility in their use of state-of-the-art technology refined their critical discernment for sound decision-making improved their research capabilities for scholarly work acquired a genuine concern for sustainable environment fine-tuned their intra-and interpersonal skills, and imbibed Christian and ethical values.