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 8.? Develop within their heart a social
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A Department committed to academic excellence
and the PUP Philosophy of a nationalist, scientific,
and pro-people education, deeply involved and
identified with recurrent social issues of Philippine
society as well as global concerns, dedicated to the
holistic development of the person who will
contribute to desired and directed social change.
to give skills to the people in identifying and
conscience that will enable them to think in
terms of the other.
9.? Produce quality thesis/research work that
would serve as their contribution to the
creation of new knowledge.
10.? Manifest a quality of mind and a philosophy
that is partisan to the interest of the
FILIPINO and the masses in particular.
solving their problems.
2.? Adult Education
Ɣ The Department believes that education as
a tool for self-consciousness and total
liberation of self, whether formal, informal,
or non-formal, should not only be offered to
the youth. Hence, through various forms, the
Department is endeavoring to empower the
adult population, especially the old people
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The Department commits itself to:
1.? Produce Sociology graduates who are
cognizant of Philippine realities as well as
global issues affecting mankind and who
will contribute to the eventual development
of a Filipino Sociology.
2.? Offer Sociology courses to the different
programs of the University designed to
provide students with effective tools of
analyzing social realities and to make them
aware and be deeply committed in the
resolution of social problem; and
3.? Provide opportunities for career
advancement to those practioners in the
field of Sociology through non-traditional
studies program.


At the end of the course, the students are
expected to:
The Department of Sociology by its very
nature, cannot, but be involved with extension and
community service. It cooperates with the
University¶s vision of creating positive impact and
transforming lives by sharing skills and expertise,
contributing to capability building of communities,
and providing services that will help improve the
lives of other sectors of societies, most of which may
be marginalized.
Furthermore, the Department will work and
forge linkages with other groups, organizations, both
governmental and non-governmental to advocate for
meaningful and worthy causes that will transform not
only communities but also of the larger society.
Even as it does all these, it will work to
involve students of sociology, both major and non-
major to involve them in extension work. Likewise, it
will do the same for faculty members.
 programs and immersion activities, among
activities that will enhance their self esteem
and empower them to move for their welfare
and development.
3.? Values Education
Ɣ Apathy and anomie characterize the
modern society. ‰herished Filipino values are
at the brink of extinction, especially among
the youth. Thus the Department is offering
programs through seminars and workshops
that will highlight the importance of Filipino
values as a key to improving Filipino society.
Through empowering the stakeholders, the
Department is hoping for a brighter and more
humane future.
4.? ‰ommunity Volunteers
Ɣ Several of the faculty members and
students are lending their hands in helping
NGOs and GOs organize communities,
perform community studies, conduct outreach
1.? Practice Sociology as a profession and as a  
 
way of life.
2.? Apply the theories and methods of social
research in the practice of his profession.
3.? Demonstrate skills in diagnosing and
facilitating small group.
4.? Actively participate in organizing and
developing communities.
5.? Demonstrate a scientific, critical, and
analytical attitude in viewing society.
6.? Show awareness and involvement in issues
of social concern.
7.? Become involved in the efforts of social
transformation.
others.
1.? ‰ommunity Organizing
Ɣ Faculty members and students involved
will undertake a community study with
special emphasis on the resources of the
community, livelihood, social problems,
geographical features, and demographic
profile. Information gathered will be used in
proposing plans for action and in building
organizations that will empower the locals of
the said barangay. Through participatory
research, the main objective of the service is
5.? ‰onsultancy
Ɣ Through the Department¶s roster of
experts, stakeholders, especially NGOs and
community leaders, are in the advantage of
consulting some of the experts in the field of
Sociology in the country. ‰onsultancy on
social programs and research undertakings
are conducted by appointment with the
faculty member(s) concerned.
6.? Training Programs and Workshops
Ɣ The Department is also offering small
group processes and team building
facilitation in conducting seminars and
 trainings for different groups of interested
people.
7.? Seminars and Lectures
Ɣ Several seminars and lectures on selected
topics are planned and conducted based on
the needs of the stakeholders.
8.? Exhibit
Ɣ Photo exhibits on different themes are
conducted throughout the year depending on
the issue(s) of a time. Photo exhibits are
conducted to raise the awareness level of
students, faculty members, and other
programs they need. A memorandum of agreement is
drawn between the parties. Planning then proceeds.
The following steps are undertaken:
1.? Identifying the programs to be implemented
as well as the target beneficiaries.
2.? Determining the funds to be needed as well as
the possible source.
3.? Listing down the activities that will be
involved in the program. Republic of the Philippines
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The target beneficiaries of the ‰ollege of
Arts, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
faculty and students¶ community extension services
are the marginalized sectors of the society, especially
the youth, women, the old people, the poor urban and
rural folks, and the jailed.
Two evaluations are made, one with the
community through an evaluation instrument or a
feedback mechanism. The results are fed into the
committee while also making their own evaluation
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