Program Overview

Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) is a four year degree program designed to prepare students for becoming high school teachers. The program combines both theory and practice in order to teach students the necessary knowledge and skills a high school teacher needs. The program aims to produce competent teachers who provide a conducive learning experience to their students.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

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

OBJECTIVES OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

The College and the Graduate School curricula of St. Louise de Marillac College of Sorsogon are designed to seek the total human and Christian development of the Filipino man and woman by providing varied opportunities for their continuing education through a balanced program of spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical and social formation. It generally aims to:

Deepen the students’ sense of responsibility towards God, self and society enabling them to contribute effectively to the building of a Christian Community.

Develop committed Christian leaders who are personally equipped to respond to the needs of Philippine society and the Church and able to work toward the integration of faith, life and culture.

Strengthen nationalist consciousness and develop a sound hierarchy of values and profound sense of social responsibility geared toward service and the improvement of the quality of life of the Filipino people and the Mother Earth.

Prepare students for a responsible choice of their state of life.

Sespond to the changing needs and demands of society by advancing knowledge in research and strengthening habits of intellectual discipline through critical thinking, reflection and problem solving.

Higher Education Department specifically seeks to develop:

A fully-functioning person who:

Demonstrates mastery of skills in analysis, reflection, research, creative thinking and decision making;

Participates meaningfully in his/her own development and that of others;

Grows in self-understanding, self-acceptance and self expression;

Possesses clear conviction about good and evil, and is capable of making sound moral judgment;

Demonstrates inner-directedness, resourceful and creativity in coping with life situations; and

Practices regular study habits and social graces

In addition to taking the subjects mentioned above, you may also undergo an On-the-Job Training at companies and organizations that can help further develop your skills such as advertising agencies, publishing companies, and radio or TV stations to name a few.

A mature Filipino who:

Sonscienticizes the realities of the Philippine Church:

Deepens consciousness of national identity, traditions and aspirations;

Distinguishes what is truly Filipino and takes pride in his nationalist identity by preferring the use of Filipino goods over imported ones;

Uses media critically and discriminatingly, clear-sighted in his convictions about “national development” and “national progress” and works toward the genuine improvement of the quality of Filipino life;

Strives toward national solidarity, unity and reconciliation in his efforts to contribute to nation building;

serves his country and its people honestly and sincerely; and

Works toward preservation of the country’s national resources, and the enrichment of its cultural heritage and values.

A mature Christian who:

Possesses a full grasp of the fundamentals of the Christian faith and of Christian life;

Demonstrates social awareness, commitment and responsibility;

Commits himself to the teaching of Christ; practices devotion to Mary as Servant of the Poor;

Grows in the practice of the Christian virtue of faith, hope and love through a deepened, meaningful relationship with persons in the context of community;

Assumes a leadership role in Christian prayer and worship;

serves his country and its people honestly and sincerely; and

Serves as model to others in the meaningful and frequent reception of the sacraments; and adopts a lifestyle which is Christ-centered and Marian.

A mature Vincentian who:

Responds sensitively to the “signs of the times” by serving the truly poor;

Strives for simplicity of lifestyle which approximates that of the greater majority of the Filipino people;

Invites the rich to compassionately share their resources with the needy;

Demonstrates compassion, simplicity, humility and competence in serving people specifically the truly poor of the society; and

Collaborates his charitable works with others systematically and promotes the rights of the oppressed, powerless and the exploited of society through active non-violence.

serves his country and its people honestly and sincerely; and

Serves as model to others in the meaningful and frequent reception of the sacraments; and adopts a lifestyle which is Christ-centered and Marian.

A service-oriented person who:

Shares himself generously to the truly poor of society; and

Participates actively in community service like mission, catechetics, literacy campaign, etc.

A professional who:

Equips himself academically in response to the demands in his field of specialization;

Practices transformative leadership for national development;

Fosters the value of human dignity and fraternal concern in any place he finds himself in; and

Acquires correct understanding of the human experience and realities.

A Marian devotee who:

Models Christian, Vincentian and Marian heritage to promote devotion to the Blessed Mother through the Miraculous Medal.

A DC school graduate who:

exhibits good leadership that is anchored on Christian and Marian principles.

THESE OBJECTIVES CAN BE REALIZED THROUGH:

The Education Program

The Education program is designed to prepare students to become educators for the New Millennium imbued with Christian and Vincentian spirituality, leadership, commitment, pride of one’s cultural heritage and concerned with the promotion of quality life in the larger community. To facilitate their integral formation, they are further trained to be globally competitive and competent in their chosen field of specialization, capable of critical thinking, effective communication and sound judgment.

ADMISSION POLICIES

The College observes a Selective Retention Policy for the Education and Bachelor of Physical Education Programs and Open Admission Policy for other courses such as the BSBA, BA and BSHM.

It admits students who are of good moral character and have complied with the credentials set forth by the School. Qualifying entrance examinations are administered for purposes of placement. A student eligible for admission recognizes, accepts, and complies with all existing policies, regulations and requirements concerning his school duties and campus activities, set forth in the Student Handbook.

St. Louise de Marillac College of Sorsogon exercises its prerogative to admit or not to admit students, under certain conditions as prescribed in its Manual of Operations and others pursuant to the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools.

Admission Requirements

Freshmen/ New Students

1. Qualifying Entrance Examination
2. Submission of the following credentials within the designated period:

Medical Certificate

Narcom Certificate

Church Marriage Certificate (for married students)

Student Visa for foreigners

A written agreement signed by the student and the parents or guardian, to abide by the rules and regulations of the College

3. For enrollees who are Non-ABM but intend to get Business Education and Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Courses are required to take the following subjects as part of their Bridging Program:

Organization and Management

Business Finance

Applied Economics

Principles of Marketing

Fundamentals of Accounting.

Program Outcome

Secondary Education graduates are expected to able to:

Explain the rootedness of education in philosophical, socio-cultural, historical, psychological, and political contexts

Demonstrate mastery of the discipline

Facilitate learning using various teaching methodologies appropriate to learners and their environment

Develop innovative curriculum, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for different types of learners

Abide with professional and ethical teaching standards whether it’s local, national, or global

On-The-Job Training/Internship

During the last semester of the BSED program, students are required to attend a Student Practice Teaching as their practicum or On-The-Job training. Student teachers are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and practice their skills in actual classes. The practice teaching program is done under the supervision of a faculty member as well as the advisory teacher. Formal and informal classroom observations are conducted regularly. Among the requirements of practice teaching is the creation of plans for classroom management and instruction. The number of hours required may differ in each university.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Bachelor of Secondary Education may pursue a career path in any educational institution. They could apply as a teaching assistant, private tutor, subject teacher, high school teacher, or English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher.